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See Rio in a day with guided visits to Christ, Sugarloaf & more with hotel pickup & lunch options.

• Full day out to: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps, and more on a fully guided tour. Savor an all-you-can-eat Brazilian barbecue lunch at a traditional steakhouse or a lighter executive meal. A professional guide shares Rio’s history and culture, and you’ll travel comfortably with round-trip transfers.
• You’ll get: Train or van return transfers to Christ, Sugarloaf cable car return tickets, guided city tour, lunch options, and a multilingual guide.
• Christ the Redeemer: Stand at the feet of one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and snap photos. Take in sweeping 360° views of Rio from this iconic hilltop.
• Sugarloaf Mountain: Ride the cable car to Urca Hill and Sugarloaf Mountain for a unique perspective of Guanabara Bay. Locals call it the most scenic viewpoint in the city.
• Upgrades: Enhance your experience with skip-the-line tickets to Christ the Redeemer statue, internal visits to Maracanã, or a live audio guide in 9 languages.

Inclusions #

• 8 to 10-hour full-day tour of Rio's highlights

• Round-trip AC van transfers from São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana, or Barra da Tijuca

• English, Spanish & Portuguese-speaking expert guide

• Christ the Redeemer entry with van or train transfer (as per option selected)

• Skip-the-line entry to Christ the Redeemer (as per option selected)

• Entry to Sugarloaf Mountain with cable car rides (as per option selected)

• Panoramic tour of Maracanã Stadium (as per option selected)

• Access to Metropolitan Cathedral (as per option selected)

• Executive lunch with fewer meat options or BBQ meat feast (as per option selected)

• Audio guide in 9 languages (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Drinks (available to purchase during lunch)

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed on the tour vehicles or at certain attractions for security reasons.

Accessibility

• The experience is wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• Pickup is only available from select hotels in Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon, and Barra da Tijuca. If your hotel is outside these areas, you’ll need to meet at a designated pickup point.
• The tour requires a minimum number of participants. If canceled due to lack of participants, you will be offered a different date or a full refund.
• The tour does not operate on Carnival, December 24, 25, 31, and January 1st.

See Rio’s top landmarks in one unforgettable day with transfers and a Brazilian lunch.

• Full day out to: Rio de Janeiro’s most iconic sights, including Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps, Maracanã Stadium, Sambódromo, and the Metropolitan Cathedral.
• You’ll get: Hotel transfers, expert guide commentary, entrance to top attractions, and a classic Brazilian lunch.
• Sugarloaf Mountain: Take in breathtaking 360° views of Rio’s skyline and coastline from the summit, reached by scenic cable car.
• Christ the Redeemer: Ride the Corcovado train or the official van through lush rainforest to visit this New Wonder of the World, perched high above Rio.
• Upgrades: Enhance your experience with options like BBQ lunch (traditional Brazilian feast) and executive lunch (fewer meats).

Inclusions #

• 8 to 9-hour day tour of Rio

• Round-trip hotel transfers in an AC vehicle

• Pick-up/drop-off from hotels in the South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon) and Barra da Tijuca

• Expert Portuguese, English, and Spanish-speaking guide

• Entry to Sugarloaf Mountain with cable car rides

• Entry to Christ the Redeemer with van or train transfer (as per option selected)

• Stops at Sambadrome, Selarón Staircase, and Metropolitan Cathedral

• External tour Maracanã

• Executive or BBQ lunch (as per option selected)

• All taxes, fees, and handling charges

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed on the tour vehicles.

Accessibility

• This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

Additional information

• The itinerary order may be subject to change based on traffic conditions or weather.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off are available only from major hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, and Barra da Tijuca. Hostels and B&Bs are not included; guests will be directed to the nearest departure hotel if needed.
• If your hotel is not available for pickup, the team will direct you to the nearest departure hotel.