Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Highlights of Rio

See Spectacular Rio from Its Summits See the best of Rio—Sugarloaf Mountain and Corcovado—and savor a traditional barbecue lunch on this full-day tour. Admire the beautiful bay at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain as you embark by cable car up Urca Hill. Enjoy time to relax and marvel at the city vistas below. Or you may choose to ride to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain, 1,300 feet above the sea, to take in extraordinary views. Enjoy a delicious churrascaria lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your journey toward Corcovado through the Tijuca Forest. This green sanctuary is a favorite spot for locals to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. At Cosme Velho, board the cog-wheel train that carries you up Hunchback Mountain through the Brazilian rain forest to the top of Corcovado, where you will be greeted by Rio’s most famous landmark: the Christ the Redeemer statue. Enjoy panoramic views from its peak. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.