Overview
Experience the soccer-loving culture of Brazil firsthand on this exciting tour through São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Your players will enjoy special coaching clinics with a guest coach and play friendly matches against local teams that are hand-selected for your squad. Your group can also look forward to visiting iconic sites like Christ the Redeemer and exploring Tijuca National Park.
Itinerary
Day 1
Overnight flight to Brazil (São Paulo)
Day 2
Meet your Tour Director
Your 24-hour Tour Director will meet you at the airport and remain with your group until your final airport departure.
Training session led by your own coaching staff
Participate in a training session at a local field in the area.
São Paulo guided sightseeing tour
São Paulo, Brazil’s vibrant financial center, is one of the most populous cities in the world and a hub of culture and architecture. Its iconic landmarks include the neo-Gothic Cathedral of São Paulo, the colonial-style Pátio do Colégio where Jesuit priests founded the city in 1554, the 1929 Martinelli skyscraper, and Oscar Niemeyer’s curvy Edifício Copan. You’ll also visit Luz Station, a striking example of 19th-century railway architecture, and the ornate Municipal Theater, a center for classical music and opera. São Paulo ranks eighth globally for the number of high-rise buildings, reflecting its dynamic and modern skyline.
Dinner
Day 3
Professional coaching clinic
Participate in this special clinic with a guest coach, player, or instructor. The clinic is designed exclusively for your team and to enhance your skills in the areas identified by your coaching staff.
Neo Quimica Arena stadium tour
Friendly soccer match
Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life.
Dinner
Day 4
São Paulo street art guided tour
Ibirapuera Park, Museum of Contemporary Art, Vila Madalena, Beco do Batman
Attend professional soccer match
Experience a professional soccer match like never before as you chant and cheer alongside passionate fans and watch world-famous, international players go cleat to cleat on the field.
Dinner
Day 5
Travel to Rio de Janeiro via Paraty
Paraty guided sightseeing tour
Free time in Paraty
Dinner
Day 6
Brazilian Football Confederation Museum visit
Professional coaching clinic
Participate in this special clinic with a guest coach, player, or instructor. The clinic is designed exclusively for your team and to enhance your skills in the areas identified by your coaching staff.
Lunch at Academy
Friendly soccer match
Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life.
Dinner
Day 7
Rio de Janeiro guided sightseeing tour
Theatro Municipal, Paço Imperial, Praca XV de Novembro, Cathedral Metropolitana, Corcovado Mountain ascent via cogwheel train
Friendly soccer match
Play an international friendly match against a local club or academy team. The team will meet and compete against athletes of similar ages and skill levels, and have the opportunity to make friends for life.
Dinner
Day 8
Tijuca National Park excursion
Caves and waterfalls adventure tour
Free time at the beach
Dinner
Day 9
Return home OR Extend your stay
Board your flight home or choose to extend your adventure with a three-day visit to Ilha Grande, a stunning island off the coast of Rio. Snorkel in the Blue Lagoon, relax on Araçá and Lopes Mendes beaches, and explore scenic trails and local villages. It’s the perfect blend of exploration and relaxation before heading home.
Already Included
WorldStrides Tour Director: A dynamic destination expert who makes learning come to life by leading your group's activities and discussions
Transportation to & from your destination
Hotel accommodations
Meals (unless otherwise noted on your itinerary)
Admissions to top attractions (details in itinerary)
Guided sightseeing tours & city walks (details in itinerary)
Tickets to local games/matches (details in itinerary)
WorldAssist staff members available 24/7/365 should your group need extra help
Free high school credit for students who choose to complete WorldStrides free online coursework post-program
Dedicated team practice time (details in itinerary)
Scenes from São Paulo & Rio
Health & Safety
Additional health and safety measures may be available within your respective destination. Refer to your program-specific materials for complete details.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
WorldStrides provides over $2.5 million in financial assistance each year to thousands of families. Families with annual adjusted gross incomes of less than $85,000 may qualify. One simple call to Customer Service and you’ll know how much may be available for your trip even before signing up. Please note: financial assistance is given on a first-come, first-served basis.
Payment Plans
Advantage Payment Plan
At program sign-up you can opt to pay in full, or break up the cost of your trip with the Advantage Payment Plan. This plan allows you to pay a small initial deposit, then have your remaining payments spread out into affordable monthly amounts.
EZPay
We offer an EZPay option, which is a simple way to pay for your WorldStrides program by scheduling hassle-free, automatic drafts from your checking account. With EZPay, you'll never be late or miss an installment.
Fundraising Tools
Our easy-to-use tools put students in the driver's seat of their own fundraising efforts. Students can send e-cards, share links on social media, and even send out printed letters through WorldStrides' Gift of Education program. In one click friends and family members can make a direct donation to the trip - with 100% of the money raised going to offset their trip price. Thousands of students pay for their entire trip each year through the Gift of Education.
Also, WorldStrides makes program-specific scholarships available as well as other scholarship resources. Ask your Account Manager for more information about scholarships and fundraising tools.