Private Tour: Rio de Janeiro Customizable City Sightseeing with Optional Corcovado and Sugar Loaf Tickets
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About This Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Why Visit Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Rio de Janeiro provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Rio de Janeiro
The easiest way to reach Rio de Janeiro is by flying into Rio de Janeiro-Galeão International Airport (GIG) or Santos Dumont Airport (SDU). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees (if option not selected)
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation
- Set your choice of time duration and inclusion of tickets at the time of purchase
- The places at the itinerary section are suggestions. You may choose your own itinerary.
- Train Ticket to Corcovado and/or Cable Car Ticket to Urca Hill are only included if respective options are selected
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Meeting and Pickup
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers
Pickup Time: 20 minutes before departure
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
(If option selected) Your private guide will take... 1 hour
(If option selected) Your private guide will take you to the Urca neighborhood, where one of Rio's most iconic symbols is located – the monolith of Sugar Loaf Mountain (Pao de Acucar). Board the glass-walled cable car, making a brief stop at a vista point approximately 700 feet (215 meters) above sea level. Capture unrivaled panoramic views of Rio, including the Rio-Niteroi Bridge and Corcovado Mountain across Guanabara Bay. Finally, ascend to the summit of Sugarloaf for breathtaking vistas of Copacabana Beach and beyond (visibility dependent on weather conditions)!
(If option selected) Your private guide will accompany... 1 hour
(If option selected) Your private guide will accompany you on a cog train ride through the scenic Tijuca Forest, a national park. When you reach the 2,329-foot (710-meter) granite peak of Corcovado, climb the steps (or ride the escalator) to the foot of the iconic Christ Redeemer statue, which stands 125 feet (38 meters) tall with outstretched arms over Rio. Enjoy magnificent photo opportunities of the panoramic vista (visibility dependent on clear weather), which includes downtown Rio, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, and several hillside favelas.
Choosing the best itinerary might be a hard... 2 hours
Choosing the best itinerary might be a hard task, so here are a few suggestions to make it easier for you: * Guanabara Bay with Santa Teresa and Selarón Steps by foot and Arcos da Lapa: Explore the views of Guanabara Bay, the largest bay in the world; Walk through Santa Teresa's streets to see the Selarón Steps, the Ruins Park, the bars and the cobbled hills; View the famous Arcos da Lapa, the traditional bohemian neighborhood
Another sugestion of itinerary: * Botanical Garden and Lage... 2 hours
Another sugestion of itinerary: * Botanical Garden and Lage Park with Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon: Visit the Botanical Garden, a unique park due its the variety of species, then go to Lage Park, a gorgeous park at the foot of the Corcovado; and check out Rio's postcard, rent a bike or paddle boat to enjoy it.
One more suggestion of route: * Maracanã Stadium... 2 hours
One more suggestion of route: * Maracanã Stadium with Quinta da Boa Vista and São Cristovão Fair: Take a tour inside one of the world's largest football stadium; visit Quinta da Boa Vista, a public park of great historical importance in the city, which hosts the National Museum and the Zoological Garden, with the biggest birds zoo of Latin America; and take a walk through a traditional brazilian northeastern fair, where you will see handicrafts, musicians and variety of foods made by locals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
