8 days
Rio de Janeiro, São Paolo, extension to Iguaçu Falls

A rising economic player, Brazil is home to both the vibrant city of Rio and the seemingly endless supply of waterfalls, rainforests and mountains to explore.

After checking out Rio’s world-famous beaches, visit a local company to learn more about the economy of the city that shines. With real-time trades being made at São Paulo’s stock exchange and thriving businesses on Paulista Avenue, get an inside look at what makes this sunny metropolis tick.
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  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Brazil

  • Day 2: Rio de Janeiro

    Arrive in Rio de Janeiro

    Enjoy free time in Rio de Janeiro

  • Day 3: Rio de Janeiro

    Take a guided tour of Rio de Janeiro

    • Rio beaches
    • Urca District
    • Candelária Church
    • Municipal Theatre
    • Carioca Square
    • Church of San Antonio
    • New Cathedral
    • Carioca Aqueduct
    • Flamengo Park

    Ride a cogwheel train up Corcovado Mountain and see the Christ the Redeemer statue

    Enjoy a Brazilian BBQ dinner

  • Day 4: Rio de Janeiro

    Attend a business visit

  • Day 5: São Paulo

    Fly to São Paulo

    Take a guided tour of São Paolo

    With your local guide you will see:

    • Paulista Avenue (financial district)
    • Liberdade (Japanese district)
    • Cathedral of São Paulo
    • Pátio do Colégio
    • São Bento Monastery
    • Martinelli Building
    • São Paulo Stock Exchange
    • Banco do Brasil Cultural Center
    • Anhangabaú Valley
    • Municipal Theater
  • Day 6: São Paulo

    Attend a business visit

    Enjoy dinner

  • Day 7: São Paulo + Depart for home

    Enjoy free time in São Paulo

    Board an overnight flight

  • Day 8: Arrive home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Brazil

  • Day 2: Rio de Janeiro

    Arrive in Rio de Janeiro

    Enjoy free time in Rio de Janeiro

  • Day 3: Rio de Janeiro

    Take a guided tour of Rio de Janeiro

    • Rio beaches
    • Urca District
    • Candelária Church
    • Municipal Theatre
    • Carioca Square
    • Church of San Antonio
    • New Cathedral
    • Carioca Aqueduct
    • Flamengo Park

    Ride a cogwheel train up Corcovado Mountain and see the Christ the Redeemer statue

    Enjoy a Brazilian BBQ dinner

  • Day 4: Rio de Janeiro

    Attend a business visit

  • Day 5: São Paulo

    Fly to São Paulo

    Take a guided tour of São Paolo

    With your local guide you will see:

    • Paulista Avenue (financial district)
    • Liberdade (Japanese district)
    • Cathedral of São Paulo
    • Pátio do Colégio
    • São Bento Monastery
    • Martinelli Building
    • São Paulo Stock Exchange
    • Banco do Brasil Cultural Center
    • Anhangabaú Valley
    • Municipal Theater
  • Day 6: São Paulo

    Attend a business visit

    Enjoy dinner

  • Day 7: São Paulo + Depart for home

    Enjoy free time in São Paulo

    Board an overnight flight

  • Day 8: Arrive home


Learning outcomes on this program

Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness


EF Global Learning Model Post-Study Abroad Learning Resources
Academic resources

With this program, you get access to our Global Learning Resources, which include:

  • Discussion questions
  • Sample assignments
  • Journal prompts
  • Webinars
  • EF's Global Competency Assessment, a pre- and post-program assessment to measure competency development
See the resources you get
EF Global Learning Model Post-Study Abroad Learning Resources
Academic resources


With this program, you get access to our Global Learning Resources, which include:

  • Discussion questions
  • Sample assignments
  • Journal prompts
  • Webinars
  • EF's Global Competency Assessment, a pre- and post-program assessment to measure competency development

See the resources you get


Your experience includes

  • Round-trip airfare

    Your price includes round-trip airfare for your whole group.

  • Accommodations

    5 overnight stays in hotels with private bathroos (7 with extension)

  • On-tour transportation

    Land transportation

  • Regional-style meals

    Light breakfast daily; 3 local dinners or 5 with extension

  • End-to-end support

    Your team helps to secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides recruiting tools and helps establish your program's ongoing presence on campus.

  • Curriculum integration

    Your academic vision remains present wherever you travel. Tell us your ideal study abroad experience, and we'll help connect your curriculum to EF's extensive connections abroad.

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your expert Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all program logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and enhancing teaching moments wherever your curriculum takes you.

  • Guided sightseeing

    Rio de Janeiro; São Paulo

  • Entrances

    Sugarloaf Mountain; Corcovado; With extension: Macuco Safari

  • Worldwide support, safety and security

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide. We provide 24-hour emergency support service along with a comprehensive $50 million liability policy that covers you and your institution while abroad.

  • Flexible payment options

    Give more students the opportunity to study abroad by offering them two different payment plan options, along with our TripFunder website to help fundraise for the program.


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