Visit the one of the 7 wonders of the World: the Christ Redeemer Statue at the top of Corcovado Mountain, then drive through the charming neighborhood of Santa Teresa with is cobbled streets and hills before getting to visit the work of art made by Chilean born artist, Jorge Selarón, the Selaron Steps! Enjoy the colorful surroundings and don’t miss a chance to take as many pictures as possible before heading back to the hotel or continue exploring on your own for the rest of the day.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transportation between sights
✔ Van Ticket to Christ Redeemer Statue Access
✔ Hotel pick up and drop-off (Rio's South Zone selected hotels only)
✔ Visit to Selaron Steps
✔ Professional Tour Guide
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Optional gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Rio Design Copacabana Hotel
2. Sofitel Rio De Janeiro Ipanema
3. Windsor Excelsior Copacabana
4. Nobile Hotel Copacabana Design
5. Royalty Rio Hotel
6. Hotel Arpoador
7. Windsor Martinique Copabana
8. Rio Othon Palace Hotel
9. Premier Copacabana Hotel
10. Real Palace Hotel
11. Mercure Rio Boutique Hotel Copacabana
12. Praia Ipanema Hotel
13. Ritz Copacabana Boutique Hotel
14. Social Hostel
15. Novo Biarritz Copacabana Hotel
16. Grand Mercure Rio De Janeiro Copacabana
17. Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
18. Augusto's Copacabana Hotel
19. Sol Ipanema Hotel
20. Acapulco Copacabana
Additional Info: Roundtrip Transfer to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana (South Zone)
Itinerary
1
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Take a van ride through the dense Tijuca Rainforest to get to the Corcovado Mountain, located inside the Tijuca National Park.
2
Centro De Visitantes Paineiras
Arrive at the visitor's center where you can buy a snack or souvenir before getting inside the other van that will take you to the main entrance of Corcovado Mountain. Catch up fantastic views from up there!
3
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
Get to the top of the Corcovado Mountain and view the 38m tall (125ft) Christ Redeemer Statue. Looking up you will feel blessed and protected by this beautiful monument of Christ with open arms, now one of the new Seven Wonders of the World! The guide has between 40 and 50 minutes to show the wonderful sights of Rio. From the top, enjoy the spectacular views of Rio and the surroundings.
Duration: 45 minutes
4
Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa, a neighborhood with a complete different vibe from the rest of Rio. Here, Old Rio comes alive. Santa Teresa is a neighborhood where laid-backness and tradition meet.
5
Escadaria Selaron
The beautiful steps done in ceramic by artist Jorge Selarón are one of a kind. You will have about 10 minutes or so to contemplate it before continue your tour back to your hotel.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please note that during Carnival, there is a chance that we might not make it to the Selaron Steps because of Street Parades and Traffic.
• The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation
• Keep in mind that if you want to avoid picking other passenger, just ask us to be picked up from the last departure point on the tour
• Light clothes, comfortable shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
• Bring a bottle of water
