Holidays in Rio de Janeiro

Yes! Have you considered locking in a Rio de Janeiro holiday package? It's a breeze with Expedia, and you'll be able to buy some fancy dinners or gifts for your buddies back home with the cash you save.

Smart holiday makers who purchase a package deal on Expedia can save as much as $583*.

We have more than 550 airline partners and 1,000,000 worldwide properties to select from around the world, which means your dream holiday is right at your fingertips!

You can postpone your holiday bookings with us because we do not charge cancellation fees for almost all of our reservations.

Itinerary looking a little thin? Rio de Janeiro holiday all arranged but not sure what you're going to do when you get there? Let us guide you.

Do yourself a favor. Don't leave Rio de Janeiro without having a look at Sugar Loaf Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer. There's no doubt you'll have an awesome time wandering around these famed sights.

You'll find yourself surrounded by wonderful things to do and see, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum. If you're eager to make the most of your stay, also devote some time to Catedral de Sao Sebastiao do Rio de Janeiro and Parque Henrique Lage.

Whether they're built from steel, brick or wood, bridges are some of the world's most well-known architectural wonders. Appreciate the design of Arcos da Lapa and learn a little more about its rich and compelling history. There's an excellent range of things to keep you busy in this destination. Wet afternoons are a brilliant opportunity to lose yourself in a book in quiet surrounds. If it looks like it's going to pour down, why not nip over to National Library and check out the latest fiction? Still have time on your hands? The intimacy and accomplishment of theatre has to be experienced. Book your tickets for a show at Municipal Theatre and experience the magic for yourself!

The world is alive with adventure, and there are heaps of incredible experiences to be had when we pack our bags and head off on holiday.

This place has a huge range of activities on offer. Here are some ideas to kick off your trip to Rio de Janeiro:

• Lapa by Night with Rio Scenarium
• Historic Centre Private Tour & Photo Shoot
• Sunset Experience - Christ, Selarón and Sunset at Sugarloaf
• Experience Rio - The City Essentials
• Full-Day Tour with Guanabara Bay Cruise & Christ the Redeemer
• Rio Express - Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf

Check out the Rio de Janeiro things to do page for a full list.

You can expect a large range of accommodation when you jet off to Rio de Janeiro. With 403 properties on offer, it won't be too hard finding a cosy place to sleep for your cheap holiday or luxury getaway.

Start your search for a luxurious Rio de Janeiro base by browsing the amenities and rates at the Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro (Avenida Vieira Souto 80) and the Belmond Copacabana Palace (Avenida Atlantica 1702). Rather more low-cost accommodation? Check out the Mojito Hostel (Rua Barao de Jaguaripe, 11) and the El Misti Hostel Ipanema (Rua Joana Angélica, 47, Ipanema).

The airport probably isn't going to be the most memorable moment of your getaway, but there's nothing like the excitement of knowing that your well-earned trip to Rio de Janeiro is just a plane ride away! Once you touchdown at Galeao - Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), you'll be 8 miles from the heart of town.