Portuguese in Rio
Immerse yourself in the language while enjoying the wonders of Rio de Janeiro City!
"The trip was an experience of a lifetime, I enjoyed it immensely. The coursework could not have been better organized, the logic was perfect."
Greg Hernandez
"Very good program. Great balance of classes and learning then absorbing the culture."
Daisy Mejia
"I loved it! I think it's the perfect way to learn more about the culture and Brazilian Portuguese language. The program was both educational and a lot of fun."
Oriana Steiner
Date: August 15th to 23rd - Reserve your seats now! 
Cost
Total price per person Approx. $2,300
The package includes:
- 2-hour Portuguese travel class prior to the trip
- Round trip airfare JFK to Rio with TAM
- Round trip tranfers between airport and hotel
- Hotel in Copacabana: double occupancy for 8 nights - single room available at additional fee.
- 8 hours of Portuguese classes in Rio
- Local guide available daily
- Half day tour to Corvovado Mountain
- Half day tour to the Sugar Loaf
- Visit to the Contemporary Art Museum in Niteroi
- Farewell dinner
- Daily buffet breakfast
- All hotel taxes and service charges
Payment schedule:
$100.00 deposit to reserve your seat (not refundable)
All the rest by June 30th
Credit card are accepted with additional charge of 5%
Payment should be made in person at Brazil Ahead.
Please call 646-567-7133 or email us at rioahead@brazil-ahead.com for more info.
Here's what our days in Rio are going to look like:
- 1
- Depart from JFK (Kennedy airport) to Rio de Janeiro.
- 2
- Early arrival in Rio de Janeiro, meet and greet at the airport followed by transfer to your hotel
- Morning at leisure
- Afternoon: Walking tour along Copacabana
- Stops for Money exchange and grocery shopping
- 3
- Breakfast and Day at leisure
- Suggested activities: Sunday is a day when the beach road is closed therefore It is a great opportunity for the sport lovers to rent a bike, rollerblade, hang glide, or just enjoy the beach
- Afternoon: Don't miss the most famous handcraft market of Rio de Janeiro. The HIPPIE FAIR. Located in Ipanema it is open all day long. Bargain for your favorite souvenirs!
- 4
- Breakfast
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm: Brazilian Portuguese class with Cristhiane Rozenblit
- 12:00 to 2:00 pm: Lunch Break
- 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Departure to the Sugar Loaf where we will enjoy one of the most beautiful sun sets of Rio de Janeiro
- Dinner on own
- 5
- Breakfast
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm: Brazilian Portuguese class
- 12:00 to 2:00 pm: Lunch Break
- 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Departure to the Corcovado tour where we will get to know one of the new 7 wonders of the world: Christ the Redeemer on top of Corcovado Hill
- Dinner on own
- 6
- Breakfast
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm: Brazilian Portuguese class
- After class afternoon at leisure to explore the city on your own.
- Suggested itinerary:
- If you are into culture you should pay a visit to the CENTRO CULTURAL BANCO DO BRASIL
- Located in downtown Rio de Janeiro
- 7
- Breakfast
- 10:00 am to 12:00 pm: Brazilian Portuguese class
- After class afternoon at leisure to explore the city on your own.
- Suggested itinerary:
- Jeep tour to the Tijuca forest: Get to know the largest urban forest in the world and explore the diverse typical flora of Rio de Janeiro.
- Dinner on own or Rio by Night typical dinner/show at Plataforma 1
- 8
- Breakfast
- Day at leisure to explore the city
- Suggested itinerary: Full Day at the Tropical Islands: Get to know one of the most beautiful areas in the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro on board of a schooner boat. Lunch included
- Evening: Let's party at the typical Bohemian neighborhood of LAPA
- 9
- Breakfast
- Morning at leisure
- 2:00 pm: We will visit Niteroi city and surroundings: Cross the Guanabara harbor and get acquainted with the second largest city in the state of Rio. There we'll visit among other attractions the Museum of Modern Arts designed by the famous Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer.
- 8:00 pm: Farewell dinner at typical Brazilian barbecue.
- 10
- Breakfast
- Day at leisure
- Check out and transfer to the airport to board your flight back to New York
- End of tour
