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HIGHLIGHTS

Comprehensive tour by bus
Hotel pickup and drop-off from South Zone Rio area (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and Leme)
Entrance fees to Christ the Redeemer via Corcovado Train, Sugarloaf, and buffet lunch at Brazilian steakhouse included
Local specialized tour guide
Languages offered on activity/tour: English, Spanish, Portuguese - other languages upon request
Immediate confirmation

ITINERARY

Spend a full day soaking up the sights of Rio de Janeiro during a city tour. Begin with a train ride to see the Christ the Redeemer Statue atop Corcovado Mountain, followed by a panoramic (external) visit to the Maracanã stadium and additional
stops at the Sambódromo (Sambadrome), the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Selarón Steps. After lunch at a steakhouse, ride the cable cars up Sugarloaf Mountain.

Get picked up from your hotel in Rio and drive up to the Cosme Velho station in order to catch the Corcovado Train. The train ride through tropical forest takes about 20 minutes from ground level the top of Corcovado Mountain, where you will reach the Christ the Redeemer Statue - one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Once you're back at sea level, drive past the legendary Maracanã soccer stadium (external visit) and head to Sambódromo, the location of Rio's exciting Carnaval. Pay a visit to the distinctive Metropolitan Cathedral, a modern structure that takes influence from Mayan pyramids. Check out the brightly colored tiles of the world-famous Selarón Steps, one of Rio's most distinctive landmarks. Then head to a local steakhouse to sit down to a delicious barbecue lunch.

After lunch, make a final trip to Sugarloaf Mountain, located in the Urca neighborhood. Ride a series of 2 cable cars en route to the summit, first arriving at Urca Hill, and then continuing to the top of Sugarloaf, reaching a height of 1,295 feet (395 m). Conclude the tour with an exquisitely beautiful panorama of Rio de Janeiro.

PICKUP & DROP OFF

Daily tours leaving in the morning and returning at the end of the afternoon.
Tour start time: 08:00am
Times in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and Leme: between 07:00 and 08:00 (pick up) and 05:30pm (approximate drop off)
Meeting point for participants not staying in the pickup zone: Hilton Copacabana Hotel (Av. Princesa Isabel 10 - Copacabana) at 08:00am
Passengers not staying at one of the hotels in our pickup list will be informed of the nearest pickup point and time.
Please contact the company responsible for the tour to confirm the pickup time.

INCLUSIONS

Guided full-day city tour of Rio de Janeiro via air-conditioned and comfortable vehicles
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Entrance fees to Corcovado Train ticket and Christ the Redeemer
Entrance fees to the Sugarloaf Mountain
Barbecue buffet lunch at Brazilian steakhouse
Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese.
Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels in South Zone Rio area (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and Leme)

EXCLUSIONS

Drinks (available to purchase during lunch)
Gratuities (optional)

ADDITIONAL INFO

Ages considered for: Adult – 11 years and up; Child – 5-10 years; Infant 0-4 years (not occupying).
Roundtrip transportation available South Zone’s (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and Leme) via air-conditioned vehicles.
Passengers not staying at one of the hotels in our pickup list will be informed of the nearest pickup point and time.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Children 4 and younger are complimentary, provided they do not occupy a seat.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
This tour operates rain or shine.