Sugar Loaf & Rio Highlights
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Port
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$170
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Discover the highlights of vibrant, captivating Rio with a drive to one of the world's most famous landmarks—the massive granite cone at the mouth of Guanabara Bay known as Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Begin with a panoramic tour through the heart of downtown, where colonial Rio meets modern skyscrapers.
Stop at the modern Cathedral of Rio for a visit. Watch for the 18th-century Candelaria Church, built in time for Brazil’s independence. In breathtaking contrast you will also see the modern Petrobras building and Rio's aqueduct, built in the 18th century—the latter is now used to connect the downtown area with the lovely Santa Teresa residential area.
From Flamengo Park, you will have an outstanding view of Sugar Loaf Mountain. Leave your coach here and walk up to the staging area to board the cable car that climbs up to Sugar Loaf's summit. The first stage of the ride takes you to Urca Hill. Follow the path on foot here that leads to second stage of the cable car. You may opt to remain and enjoy the vista from Urca Hill, or continue on this exciting ascent to the 1,200-foot-high summit. The views of Rio below and the striking statue of Christ the Redeemer atop nearby Corcovado are simply stunning.
Begin the descent to meet your motor coach, waiting at the bottom, for the return drive to the ship.