How to Plan a Perfect 2016 Olympics Rio de Janeiro Trip?

One of the world’s most enticing sport events, 2016 Summer Olympics (Friday, August 5 to Sunday, August 21) is scheduled to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Millions of participants and spectators will be travelling to Rio for witnessing a spectacular Rio 2016 Olympics. No doubt, many of you are planning to make the trip for visiting Brazil’s marvelous city this August.
 
In this article, you will find some useful guide and tips, which will help in enjoying an organized trip for witnessing 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro:

How to Reach Brazil’s Rio?
Rio de Janeiro is accessible by air, as it is widely found that multiple airlines fly into the city from countless destinations. Looking around for flights a few days after and before the respective opening or closing ceremonies will help you in finding the best deals.

Getting Event Tickets:
Each country has its own designated authorized reseller, which makes it a complicated process to get your hands on event tickets. It is believed that the first and second draws took place in March and October 2015; this means most events tickets are already sold out. But there is still a hope alive for you, as some of the reputable inbound or incoming tour operators in Brazil have the access.

Information about Visa:
Most travelers are required to have a visa for entering Brazil. In order to make things easier and in a bid to attract record number of visitors, Brazilian authorities have introduced a generous visa waiver system between June 1st and September 18th. This system specifies,” the Ministries of Tourism and Foreign Relations to exempt entrance visas for tourists from the US, Canada, Australia and Japan, coming to see 2016 Olympics and Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Transportation Mode within Rio:
•    Taxi: This is Rio’s most decent public transportation, which will offer visitors a great relief. Taxi fare in Rio is pretty cheap, which can go up to a certain level prior to the Olympics season.

•    Metros: Rio has two existing metro lines- Line 1 {starts from Ipanema, serving the tourist area of Zona Sul (Copacabana, Urca) and Rio Centro} and Line 2 {begins at Botafogo and runs through the neighborhoods of the North Zone (Zona Norte)}. It is speculated that the third line is proposed to open before the Olympics, which will connect the city to Barra da Tijuca.

•    Bus: For Olympics 2016, a new BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) line has been introduced to cater to the visitor’s travelling to Rio. The bus route will connect the airport to main arenas, stadiums and Barra da Tijuca. You can enjoy this major transportation mode with fares around 4 Euros.
 
Game Venues in Rio:
The Olympic Games will be held in four different places in Rio such as Barra Olympic Park, Copacabana, Deodoro and Maracana.

Conclusion:
The above mentioned points or tips will surely help every 2016 Olympic trip planner to Rio. To witness the 2016 Rio Olympic Games with ultimate enthusiasm, convenience and comfort, it will be wise to choose a most reputable inbound tour operator in Brazil. With great local knowledge, they will plan out an individual travel program and offer 24 hour valuable assistance with exotic accommodation, food and transportation options. It will be a delight for you to enjoy the breathtaking Olympic Games and sightseeing tours.