Brazil
There’s something new to learn behind every waterfall and through each city barrio in the Rio de Janeiro region.
Spend your time in the remarkably multicultural city of Rio, where locals will teach you how their neighborhood fits into the famous Rio Carnival through song and dance. Just outside city limits you’ll discover the seemingly endless supply of biodiversity found in the rivers, rainforests and mountains to explore.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Brazil
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Day 2: Rio de Janeiro
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro
Take a guided tour of Colonial Rio
- Colonial architecture
- Catedral Metropolitana
- November 15 Square
- Paço Imperial
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Day 3: Rio de Janeiro
Take a guided tour of Corcovado
- Cog railway
- Christ the Redeemer statue
Enjoy dinner with your group
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Day 4: Rio de Janeiro
Participate in a Carnival Experience
- Visit the Salguero Samba School
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Day 5: Rio de Janeiro
Take a tropical island excursion
Enjoy lunch
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Day 6: Rio de Janeiro
Take a tour of Tijuca National Park
Add this in-depth excursion:
Brazilian Evening
Feel the frenetic tempo of the samba during your optional Brazilian evening. Born out of the fast-paced and fashionable streets of Rio de Janeiro, the samba compels your feet to move! Shimmering costumes and thunderous accompaniment give you a glimpse into the carnival life of this electric city.
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Day 7: Rio de Janeiro
Visit the Soccer Stadium
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Day 8: Rio de Janeiro + Depart for home
Enjoy free time in Rio
Board an overnight flight
Enjoy dinner with your group
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Day 9: Arrive home
Add more days
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Day 8: Iguaçu
Fly to Iguaçu
Visit Iguaçu National Park
Enjoy dinner
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Day 9: Iguaçu
View Iguaçu Falls from the Brazilian side
Enjoy the Macuco Safari
Enjoy dinner
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Day 10: Iguaçu
View the Iguaçu Falls from the Argentine side
Enjoy free time in Iguaçu
Enjoy dinner
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Day 11: Depart for home
Fly to Rio de Janeiro
Board an overnight flight
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Day 12: Arrive home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Brazil
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Day 2: Rio de Janeiro
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro
Take a guided tour of Colonial Rio
- Colonial architecture
- Catedral Metropolitana
- November 15 Square
- Paço Imperial
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Day 3: Rio de Janeiro
Take a guided tour of Corcovado
- Cog railway
- Christ the Redeemer statue
Enjoy dinner with your group
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Day 4: Rio de Janeiro
Participate in a Carnival Experience
- Visit the Salguero Samba School
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Day 5: Rio de Janeiro
Take a tropical island excursion
Enjoy lunch
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Day 6: Rio de Janeiro
Take a tour of Tijuca National Park
Add this in-depth excursion:
Brazilian Evening
Feel the frenetic tempo of the samba during your optional Brazilian evening. Born out of the fast-paced and fashionable streets of Rio de Janeiro, the samba compels your feet to move! Shimmering costumes and thunderous accompaniment give you a glimpse into the carnival life of this electric city.
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Day 7: Rio de Janeiro
Visit the Soccer Stadium
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Day 8: Rio de Janeiro + Depart for home
Enjoy free time in Rio
Board an overnight flight
Enjoy dinner with your group
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Day 9: Arrive home
Add more days
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Day 8: Iguaçu
Fly to Iguaçu
Visit Iguaçu National Park
Enjoy dinner
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Day 9: Iguaçu
View Iguaçu Falls from the Brazilian side
Enjoy the Macuco Safari
Enjoy dinner
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Day 10: Iguaçu
View the Iguaçu Falls from the Argentine side
Enjoy free time in Iguaçu
Enjoy dinner
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Day 11: Depart for home
Fly to Rio de Janeiro
Board an overnight flight
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Day 12: Arrive home
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
What's Included
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Transportation
Various modes of transport are tailored to your program. While some transfers are included, others may come at additional cost.
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable lodging will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Select meals
Enjoy a combination of included meals and the freedom to explore local cuisine on your own.
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End-to-end support
Your dedicated EF team helps secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides enrollment tools, and helps establish your program’s ongoing presence on campus.
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EF Global Learning Toolkit
We offer various tools to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.
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Guided exploration
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides: natural historians who provide cultural insights to enhance learning moments throughout the program.
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Field Visits
Experience academics in action during engaging visits with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and partners.
