Overview
Itinerary
Welcome to South America's capital of glamour - Rio de Janeiro, where your hotel is available for mid-afternoon check-in.
Today, your private tour takes you to the Cosme Velho district, where you board a cog-wheel train that will take you through the lush tropical vegetation of Tijuca Forest to the top of Corcovado Mountain. This rounded peak rising 2,300 feet from the bay is one of the New7Wonders of the World and home to the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. Enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree panorama, which affords sweeping views of the city and beaches below.
The afternoon and evening are at leisure.
Tonight, you may opt to join an outing to a fun churrascaria for a feast of barbecued meats that are marinated and roasted over charcoal in true Brazilian style. (B)
Enjoy a full day at leisure. Your Local Host will suggest some options for your free time. (B)
Today's I-Time Tips
This afternoon, you may elect to discover historic Petropolis, a mountain resort and site of the former summer palace of Emperor Dom Pedro II, or take an optional excursion to visit iconic Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Your holiday ends after breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Travel by coach or private car
- Hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges
- Guides: In Rio de Janeiro
- 3 Breakfasts
- Rio de Janeiro Hilton Rio Copacabana (Moderate Deluxe)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- Due to the Carnival holiday, departures with overnights falling in Rio de Janeiro from February 17 to February 22, 2023, and February 9 to 14, 2024, are on request only and will have a supplemental cost if available.
