Christ the Redeemer and Escadaria Selarón Half-Day Tour Private Tour with Sugarloaf Mountain and Tickets
ID: GYG177141-O-469077
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover some of the best sights Rio de Janeiro has to offer with this great guided tour. Take a drive through beautiful rainforest, see the famous Christ the Redeemer statue up close and visit the stunning Selaron Steps.
Explore some of Rio de Janeiro's top sights with this fantastic guided tour. After being picked up from your hotel by your driver/ guide, you will set off for your first stop at Rio's infamous Christ the Redeemer statue. On your journey up Corcovado Mountain, you will pass through dense Tijuca rainforest to the 38-meter tall Christ the Redeemer statue. From the top, enjoy spectacular panoramic views of Rio and the surrounding countryside.
After descending back down the mountain, you will take a pleasant drive through the charming Santa Teresa neighborhood, where old Rio comes alive! Admire its stunning street art as you make your way to the amazing Selaron Steps. Decorated in ceramics artist Jorge Selarón, these steps are truly are one of a kind. Following your exploration of Rio, sit back and relax as your driver transfers you back to your hotel.
Or, if you choose an option with a visit to Sugarloaf Mountain included, you'll then travel all the way to the top in 2 steps by cable car. At 395 meters, enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress, and several beaches of Niterói. Enjoy this magnificent scenery for about 45 minutes until you head back down to catch the van which will bring you back to your hotel.
Highlights
- Ride through the beautiful Tijuca rainforest on the way to the Corcovado Hill
- Marvel at the infamous Christ the Redeemer statue
- Take in spectacular panoramic views of Rio
- Admire the magnificent Selaron Steps
- Soak up the views from Sugarloaf Mountain (if option selected)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that the specific departure time for this tour may vary
• Please wait for your guide in the lobby of your selected hotel. If your hotel is not listed, please contact the local tour operator to organize an alternative pick-up location
• If you select the option without tickets, it is recommended to bring the required amount with you in cash to pay directly to your guide, otherwise, you may have to wait in lines to purchase tickets
• Light clothes, comfortable shoes, sunblock, and sunglasses are recommended
• It is also recommended to bring a bottle of water
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Valid Green Passes can be obtained by uploading either proof of vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months, a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts, or a negative antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts to the Green Pass or Covid Certificate apps
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
Pick-up is available from most hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana (South Zone). If your hotel isn't listed, please contact the local tour operator to arrange an alternative pick-up location.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
