Gray Line Brazil
4H to 1D Private Rio de Janeiro Tour
Rio de Janeiro is world famous for its laid back coastal culture, carnival festival and samba dance. It is not only a huge seaside city in Brazil, but also a place with great landscapes, beaches, lagoon, mountains and forts. Rio de Janeiro's 710 m Corcovado hill with its tall Christ the Redeemer statue look impressive. To reach here you need to first come to the base Corcovado hill by bus, van or other private vehicle before catching the train to the top of the mountain. Rio de Janeiro's 710 m Corcovado hill with its tall Christ the Redeemer statue look impressive. The view of Rio and its countryside from the peak of Corcovado Mountain is stunning and worth your visit. It's not surprising millions of people come here to see this amazing place. Urca Hill standing at 220 m and Sugar Loaf 396 m are the great spots for hiking and taking a breathtaking view of Rio, Guanabara Bay and Corcovado Mountain. Tijuca Forest is the largest and the fantastic urban rainforest measuring 32 Sq km and a home to hundreds of varieties of wild animals. Guanabara Bay is a beautiful bay flanked by Sugar Loaf and Sao Joao Fortress on the west and by Papagaio Peak and Santa Cruz Fortress on the east. Santa Teresa is a quintessential neighbourhood with colourful Selaron stairs and buildings, attractive street cars, and narrow winding streets. It's the preferred visiting spot of artists and writers. Rio Grande Zoo has an interesting collection of animals such as seals, sea lions, jaguars, Mexican wolves, rhinos, cougars, polar bears, koalas and many others. There are many other interesting places including the charming Lage Park with lovely fountain, water body and great surroundings, which should never miss out from your travel radar. Plan your tour as per wish as this is a customisable tour and enjoy your time at Rio.
Itinerary
Rio de Janeiro, AKA “Cidade Maravilhosa”, which means “marvellous city”, is known for its natural settings, carnival celebrations, samba and famous beaches like Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon. Some of the most famous landmarks in addition to the beaches include the statue of the 38 m tall (125 ft) Christ Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain, Sugarloaf Mountain with its cable car and Maracana Stadium, one of the world’s largest football stadiums which hosts memorable soccer matches for Rio’s major teams. On this private customisable tour, accompanied with a knowledgeable local guide, you can head to whichever neighboUrhood, beach or city landmark you’d like to see and make an experience you will never forget. Choosing the best itinerary might be a hard task, so here are a few suggestions to make it easier for you. Christ Redeemer Statue and Sugar Loaf Mountain The Christ Redeemer Statue, located at the peak of the 700 m (2,300 ft) Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park. You will get a private round trip to reach the Cosme Velho Train cog station at the bottom of Corcovado Mountain to take the ride up to the top, through the dense Tijuca Rainforest. Up there, you will face the 38 m tall (125 ft) Christ Redeemer Statue and behold the outstanding views of Rio and the surrounding countryside. You will be taken to the neighbourhood of Urca where one of the largest symbols of the city, Sugar Loaf is located. You’ll travel all the way to the top in two steps by cable car. First one is the Urca Hill, a vantage point 215 m high which gives beautiful views of Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio Niteroi Bridge and Corcovado Mountain. After that, at 395 m we’ll enjoy splendid views of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz Fortress and several beaches of Niteroi. Guanabara Bay with Santa Teresa and Selaron Steps by foot and Arcos da Lapa Explore the views of Guanabara Bay, the largest bay in the world. Walk through Santa Teresa’s streets to see the Selaron Steps, the Ruins Park, the bars and the cobbled hills. View the famous Arcos da Lapa, the traditional bohemian neighbourhood. Botanical Garden and Lage Park with Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon Visit the unique Botanical Garden, and admire the variety of plant species available here. Then go to Lage Park, a gorgeous park at the foot of the Corcovado and check out Rio’s postcard, rent a bike or paddle boat to enjoy it. Sugar Loaf with Rio’s beaches best landscapes Enjoy a view of Rio de Janeiro from the ground before riding cable cars up Sugar Loaf Mountain and behold Rio’s famous beaches from Vermelha Beach, Arpoador, Fort Copacabana and Fort Duque de Caxias. Maracana Stadium with Quinta da Boa Vista and Sao Cristovao Fair Take a tour inside one of the world’s largest football stadium. Visit Quinta da Boa Vista, a public park of great historical importance in the city, which hosts the National Museum and the Zoological Garden, with the biggest bird zoo of Latin America. Take a walk through a traditional Brazilian north eastern fair, where you will see handicrafts, musicians and variety of foods made by locals.
Includes
All transports: Round trip transfer through private vehicle Professional tour guide
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