Rio by the Sea - Guanabara Bay Cruise and Christ Redeemer Statue

Day 1: Guanabara Bay Cruise

1. Marina da Gloria
   15m · Admission ticket included
   After the pick up at your hotel, you get to Marina da Gloria, where the boat leaves at 9:30m or so.
2. Museu do Amanha
   Pass by
   Starting your tour you will see the Museum of Tomorrow (Museu do Amanhã), built by the famous Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.
3. Ponte Rio–Niteroi
   Pass by
   As you go on, and cross under the Rio – Niteroi bridge, you can see the neighborhood of Santa Teresa, the Santos Dumont airport, and the three forts that were built to protect the city, the São João Fort, Lajes Fort and Santa Cruz Fort. The big city, from afar sounds rather quiet and peaceful and the views of Rio from the sea are just breathtaking. As you circle back, you will come across the city of Niteroi, on the other side of the bridge side, from here you will have one of the best views of Rio de Janeiro. There take some time to take mental snapshots of beautiful Rio and actual Snapshots to show it to friends and family.
4. Guanabara Bay
   1h · Admission ticket included
   You will sail to see the most beautiful landscape of Rio. It is the largest bay of the world in volume of water, it has several islands, as the Governor’s island, Fundão and Snakes island. During our tour if you are looking to let off some steam, just help yourself with the bar inside the boat, where you can buy caipirinhas and others alcoholic drinks or sodas and water. But we offer season tropical fruits, such as watermelon and pineapples for free!

Day 2: Corcovado and Christ Redeemer by Train

1. Santuario Cristo Redentor
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Head to the Cosme Velho Station, sitting at the bottom of Corcovado Mountain, where we will catch the train with pre-reserved tickets to save time and it will take you up to the top, through the dense Tijuca rain forest to the 38m tall (125ft) Christ Redeemer Statue. The 20 minute ride up will give you a chance to thoroughly appreciate the Tijuca Forest, which is considered to be the largest urban forest in the whole world. It represents 7% of the whole city`s territory! It’s breath taking and that alone already makes the trip well worth it.
   
   Upon arriving at the Statue, catch up the views and the imposing statue that will take your mind off the walk up! From up there you can see most of the city, all of the south zone and all the way to Niteroi. A unique view that will astound you. You will have about 40 minutes to get to know all the sides and views of Corcovado and take pictures.
   
   After riding the train back down, guests will be dropped off at their hotels by bus.

Pickup details

Please stay at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before scheduled pick up time

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.
• The combo can be made at the same day. The tour to Guanabara Bay takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays only. Make sure you have enough time to take the tour.
• The combo can be split in two different days (Guanabara Bay in one day, and the rest of the tour in another day).
• Pay attention to the location of the hotel you are staying at. There are pick ups in hotels in the South Zone of the city and Barra da Tijuca.
• They are distinct zones with different prices. If you are staying in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema or Copacabana, please select the option South Zone hotels. If you are staying in Barra da Tijuca, please select the option Barra hotels.