Shore Excursions Group
Christ The Redeemer, Selaron Steps And Sugar Loaf
Christ the Redeemer, Selaron Steps and Sugar Loaf
Join a very special small group tour where you will be in the company of no more than 18 guests, offering a very one-on-one experience with your local, professional tour guide. Take advantage of this great opportunity to experience three of Rio’s greatest landmarks in the same day, Christ the Redeemer Statue, Selaron Steps, and Sugar Loaf.
After meeting your local, friendly guide at the pier area your van takes you to the South Zone and Copacabana before you will make your way up Corcovado Mountain through the dense Tijuca rain forest to the 38m tall (125ft) Christ the Redeemer Statue. The guide will allow for approximately 50 minutes to show the wonderful sights of Rio. From the top, enjoy the spectacular views of Rio and the surrounding countryside. After riding the van back down, you will pass through the charming Santa Teresa before arriving at Sugar Loaf.
As you make your way to Sugar Loaf, you will get acquainted with Santa Teresa, a neighborhood with a completely different vibe from the rest of Rio. Here, Old Rio comes alive as Santa Teresa is a neighborhood where the laid-back and traditional meet. But it also brings you street art, such as the amazing Selaron Steps. The beautiful steps crafted in ceramic by artist Jorge Selaron are one of a kind. From here you will continue to Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Travel all the way to the top of Sugar Loaf in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes you to Urca Hill, a vantage point of 215 meters high which grants beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niteroi Bridge and Corcovado Mountain. From this stage, a second cable car takes you up to the top. At 395 meters enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and several beaches of Niteroi. Enjoy your time here for approximately 50 minutes before you will return down to meet your waiting van which will bring you back to port.
Please Note: Van and admission to Christ the Redeemer Statue is included; Cable Car Ticket to Urca and Sugar Loaf Mountain is also included. Crowds are to be expected at all sites. Streets are narrow, and traffic can come to a standstill. Time is built into the tour in case of delays. Tour timing is approximate, and crowd and traffic conditions may affect the actual tour duration. On certain days heavy traffic, and during Carnival weekend, may disrupt the visit through Santa Teresa and the Selaron Steps, the itinerary may vary or be changed.
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Exhilarating Rio de Janeiro, the vibrant South American destination and cultural capital, abounds with iconic landmarks, beaches, and attractions. Christ the Redeemer, the hundred-foot mosaic statue atop Corcovado Mountain, overlooks the glittering coastline and is instantly recognizable, having become an enduring symbol of the city itself. Its arms stretching wide, the prominent figure beckons you to explore this inviting locale. A visit to Rio won’t be complete without a day spent sunbathing on one of its many local beaches. Copacabana Beach and Ipanema Beach, legendary seaside getaways with white sands and brilliant blue waves, attract millions of visitors each year, but an hour-long trek to the west will bring you to the secluded beauty of Prainha Beach, equally worth admiration. Aside from the crowded beaches, Rio de Janeiro has plenty of serene natural beauty and ecological marvels. Venture west of Rio to immerse yourself in the lush rainforests, waterfalls, and biodiverse wildlife of the Parque Nacional da Tijuca, a verdant paradise for those who love hiking, bird-watching, or rock-climbing excursions! Northeast of Copacabana Beach lies Pão de Açucar, or Sugarloaf Mountain, accessible by a short tram ride to its peak and providing spectacular views of the bustling city. Rio de Janeiro boasts thrilling nightlife, mouthwatering delicacies, and internationally renowned football teams. Dance clubs and bars, offering some of the best cocktails and live music in South America, line the city’s streets, particularly in the popular Lapa neighborhood. Staple street foods include savory churrasco, a Portuguese-style steak, fresh seafood dishes like moqueca, a fish stew, or pão de queijo, warm rolls of cheese bread. International soccer enthusiasts will enjoy touring the Maracanã Stadium, Brazil’s premier football stadium, which can hold up to 80,000 cheering fans per match. Travel to Rio in February for the city’s infamous Carnival, a four-day festival where the streets are filled with samba dancing, parade floats, and brilliantly hued costumes. This colorful city will excite the eye and capture the senses! |
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05/03/22 - 05/15/27 |
Starting At $229 |
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Guests must be able to get in and out of transportation and walk over paved, cobblestone, and gravel surfaces, some of which are at an incline. Steps are required to visit some sites. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
