Rio de Janeiro Trip Overview
Get picked up from the Cruise Terminal Pier Mauá and drive up to the Christ the Redeemer Statue – one of the New Seven Wonders of the World – on top of Corcovado Mountain. The drive is short and beautiful, traveling through the Tijuca Forest – one of the largest urban forests of the world – before opening up to incredible views of the entire city. After, pass by the edge of the Copacabana Beach and get a panoramic view of one the one of the most famous beaches in Brazil. Take a final trip to Sugarloaf Mountain, located in the Urca neighbourhood. 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. Return to the Cruise Terminal Pier Mauá.
*Includes an optional stop for lunch at a Brazilian Steakhouse.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Get picked up from the Cruise Terminal Pier Mauá and drive up to the Christ the Redeemer Statue – one of the New Seven Wonders of the World – on top of Corcovado Mountain. The drive is short and beautiful, traveling through the Tijuca Forest – one of the largest urban forests of the world – before opening up to incredible views of the entire city. After, pass by the edge of the Copacabana Beach and get a panoramic view of one the one of the most famous beaches in Brazil. Take a final trip to Sugarloaf Mountain, located in the Urca neighbourhood. 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. Return to the Cruise Terminal Pier Mauá.
*Includes an optional stop for lunch at a Brazilian Steakhouse.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Pier Maua, Avenida Rodrigues Alves 20 Centro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20081-250 Brazil
Meeting point: exit gate of Cruise Terminal Pier Mauá (next to the Kobra Graffiti Wall). The tour guide will be waiting to take the participants to the vehicle and begin the tour.
Drop off point: in front of the Cruise Terminal – Pier Mauá
Tour start time: 1 hour after the ship’s arrival at the pier. The tour may start earlier if all participants meet the tour guide before the expected time.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Avenida Atlantica, Avenida Atlantico, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22021-001 Brazil
Avenue in front of Copacabana Beach.
Pass By: Copacabana Beach, Av. Atlantica – Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-011 Brazil
Pass by the edge of the Copacabana Beach and get a panoramic view of one of the most famous beaches in Brazil.
Pass By: Estatua Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Praia de Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-002 Brazil
Statue of a famous brazilian poet at Copacabana beach.
Stop At: Centro de Visitantes Paineiras, Estrada das Paineiras S/N Visitor and Boarding Center for Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer Statue, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241-330 Brazil
Stop at Visitors Center on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Estrada da Cascatinha 850 Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20531-590 Brazil
Pass by Tijuca Forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.
Stop At: Corcovado – Christ the Redeemer, Estrada Redentor – Alto da Boa Vista Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241-330 Brazil
Go up to the top of the Corcovado Mountain, where is the Christ the Redeemer statue, passing by Tijuca Forest.
The total time includes transportation from Visitors Center to the statue, the period at the top of Corcovado Mountain and the return.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Morro da Urca, Praia Vermelha, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-270 Brazil
Take the first cable car ride to Urca Hill and wait for the second one to Sugarloaf Mountain.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sugarloaf Mountain, Av. Pasteur, 520 – Urca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-255 Brazil
Cable car ride in two parts, the first to the Urca Hill and the second to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain.
The total time includes all cable car rides, the period at Urca Hill and at the Sugarloaf Mountain.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
