Christ Statue & Sugar Loaf

Service Description

After the pick-up from the selected hotels, you’ll head to Corcovado Hill to see Brazil’s greatest icon – the Christ, the Redeemer statue of Rio de Janeiro. Next, go through the Tijuca Forest, which covers 3.5% of the city of Rio de Janeiro and is the biggest urban forest in the world. Stop at Paineiras to board the vehicles of the National Park Authority. The visit to the monument lasts around 45 minutes. Be prepared to take the famous cable car and be mesmerized on the way up to the Urca Hill, your first stop. You will see the city from a different and incredible point of view. Take the second cable car to the Sugar Loaf Hill where you’ll have 30 minutes to enjoy the jaw-dropping view. Next, you will be driven to General Osório Square in Ipanema for a lunch break. After lunch, you’ll be driven around Maracanã Stadium taking a quick stop at the Bellini statue in front of the main entrance. On the way to the Sambadrome, get ready to see where the magic happens every year. Your next stop is the St. Benedict Monastery, which was the first one to be built in the city, and it’s baroque-style church is covered in carved wood gold-leafed sculptures. Moving forward to the next visiting point, be able to see a completely different and modern church, the opposite of the classical St. Benedict: the Metropolitan Cathedral. At the end of this wonderful day, finish your visit at Selaron staircase, which is located in Lapa. 1 - DEPARTURE AND RETURN INFO: *For operational reasons our pickup happens only in selected hotels in the neighborhood of Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema and Leblon. *Pickup starts 30min before the tour, at 7:00am, and goes till 7:30am. Each hotel have a specific timing according to the it's location. Please contact us for the exact time. 2 - INCLUSIONS * Professional guide * Hotel pickup (selected hotels only) - between the neighborhood of Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana * Transport by air-conditioned minivan 3 - EXCLUSIONS *Entrances fees* – Estimated local cash needed for tickets: USD 50 = BRL 275.00 per person. Our guide will assist you with your purchase. *Discount at the Sugar Loaf tickets for: Children, juveniles, students and seniors above 60 years old and people with disabilities. To guarantee your discount you must present an identification document with photo and date of birth on paper. * Food and drinks * Gratuites 4 - CANCELATION POLICY *For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience