Corcovado & Rio Highlights with Airport Transfer
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Port
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,23,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$129
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 6 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
No sight is more famous in Rio than the statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain.
You’ll set out on a drive through the city to the Tijuca Forest at Corcovado. At the base of the mountain, board a 115-year-old cogwheel tram for the 20-minute ride through the forest to the top of the ‘hunchback’ mountain. The spectacular vistas of Rio from the tram -- encompassing the city’s beaches, buildings and bridges -- are quite spellbinding (weather permitting). At the top, take the elevator or escalator to the summit -- an elevation of 2,400 feet. Climb approximately 25 steps, and you’ll see the crowning glory of Corcovado -- the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer, standing 125 feet tall and made of soapstone. The Redeemer’s outstretched arms welcome you to an absolutely astonishing 360-degree view.
At the end of your tour, you will transfer to the airport.
Notes:
This tour is available only to guests whose cruise ends in Rio with flights departing after 8pm. If you have already purchased an airport transfer with your cruise booking, it will be refunded on board the ship, as this excursion automatically includes a transfer. Expect long lines at the attractions and the Corcovado train station. Tour may operate differently during Carnival; expect traffic congestion and delays. Weather and atmospheric conditions vary; no guarantee is offered with regard to visibility or views on any particular day. Tour requires walking and standing for extended periods. Escalators and elevators are available to reach the Statue of Christ, or you can climb the 220 steps instead. Whichever option you choose, tour requires walking and standing for extended periods. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, inclines, and many steps. Tour does not operate on holidays.