ShoreTrips says...

This city tour has it all--a ride along Rio's Guanabara Bay, Sugar Loaf, famous beaches, and the statue of Christ the Redeemer on top of the Corcovado mountain.

Your tour begins with a ride along Rio's celebrated Guanabara Bay, which means "the bosom of sea." The bay is crossed by the impressive Rio-Niteroi Bridge, with the city of Niteroi across the bay.

Now it's time for one of the major highlights of a trip to Rio, the journey up Sugar Loaf. This famous mountain is reached by cable car at a height of 1,200 feet. Looking down on the city from Sugar Loaf, you'll see one of the most spectacular views in the world. This is an experience you'll never forget!

Your tour continues to the world famous statue of Christ the Redeemer on the Corcovado mountain. No Brazilian sight is more famous than this 125-foot high statue with a 360 degree view of Rio and its harbor. You'll reach the monument aboard the cogwheel railway, climbing 2,400 feet up the mountain into the Tijuca Forest National Park. From this point, you'll enjoy one of the most magnificent panoramic views in the world.

You'll return to Rio de Janeiro in the late afternoon and be transferred back to your cruise ship.