One Day in Rio - Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, City Tour, and BBQ Lunch

Get picked up from your Rio hotel 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 before opening up to incredible views of the entire city.

Once you're back at sea level, drive past the legendary Maracanã soccer stadium and head to Sambódromo, the location of Rio's exciting Carnaval. Pay a visit to the distinctive Metropolitan Cathedral, a modern structure that takes influence from Mayan pyramids. Check out the brightly colored tiles of the world-famous Selarón Steps, one of Rio's most distinctive landmarks. Then head to a local steakhouse to sit down to a delicious barbecue lunch.

After lunch, make a final trip to Sugarloaf Mountain, located in the Urca neighborhood. 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.

Pick-up & drop off only from Hotels in Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon, and Barra da Tijuca, not possible from Hostels or B&Bs. Passengers lodged in Hostels or B&Bs will be informed of the nearest hotel in the pickup zone. Hotel pickups are between 6:30 and 8:30. The exact time will be informed by e-mail one day before the tour.