General information
Destination |
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Program details
Spend a full day soaking up the sights of Rio de Janeiro during a city tour.
Get picked up from one of the seafront hotels in Rio and drive up to the
Cosme Velho station in order to catch the
Corcovado Train. The train ride through the tropical forest takes about 20 minutes from ground level to 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 for 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.