Shore Excursion - Christ the Redeemer by van, Sugarloaf, Maracanã, Metropolitan Cathedral, Sambadrome, Selarón, and Lunch at Steakhouse - from Cruise Terminal Pier Mauá - For Foreigners

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HIGHLIGHTS

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Spend a full day soaking up the sights of Rio de Janeiro during a city tour. Begin with a trip to see the Christ the Redeemer Statue atop Corcovado Mountain, followed by a panoramic visit to the Maracanã stadium and additional stops at the Sambódromo (Sambadrome), the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Selarón Steps. After lunch at a steakhouse, ride the cable cars up Sugarloaf Mountain.

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 - Forest - one of the largest urban forests of the world - before opening up to incredible views of the entire city.

Once you're back at sea level, drive past the legendary Maracanã soccer stadium (external visit) 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. Return to the Cruise Terminal - Pier Mauá.

PICKUP & DROP OFF

• Meeting point: exit gate of Cruise Terminal - Pier Mauá (next to the Kobra Graffiti Wall). The tour guide will be waiting to take the participants to the van and begin the tour.
  
• Drop off point: in front of the Cruise Terminal - Pier Mauá
• Tour start time: 1 hour after the ship's arrival at the pier. The tour may start earlier if all participants meet the tour guide before the expected time.
• Please contact the company responsible for the tour to confirm the ship, date, and scheduled arrival time.

INCLUSIONS

• Guided full-day city tour of Rio de Janeiro via air-conditioned van
• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Entrance fees to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf
  
• Barbecue buffet lunch at Brazilian steakhouse
  
• Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese - other languages upon request
  
• Pickup & dropoff at Cruise Ship Terminal Pier Mauá

EXCLUSIONS

• Drinks (available to purchase at lunch)
• Gratuities (optional)

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Ages considered for: Adult – 11 years and up; Child – 3-10 years; Infant 0-2 years (not occupying).
• Please inform your ship, date, and scheduled arrival time to arrange your pickup.
  
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• This tour operates rain or shine.
  
• Roundtrip transportation available from Cruise Ship Terminal - Pier Mauá.
• The tour will depart 1 hour after the ship's arrival at the pier - the tour may start before if all participants meet the tour guide before the expected time.
  
• The tour might suffer adaptations in order to guarantee the return time to the cruise ship.

CANCELLATION POLICY

• At least 1 calendar day in advance, full refund.
• No refunds for cancellations on the day of the tour.