Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Corcovado Mountain, Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain Day Tour

The Sugar Loaf, Rio de Janeiro (3)

If you are wondering what to do in Rio, the Corcovado Mountain, Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain Day Tour is the number one activity in Rio, well, aside from hanging out Copacabana or Ipanema of course.

The Sugar Loaf, Rio de Janeiro

Christ Redeemer statue is a recognized landmark of Rio as the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. Most everyone who sees a photo of it knows exactly what city it is associated with, and visiting it is the most popular idea of what to do in Rio. Obviously the statue represents far more than just the city of Rio De Janeiro.

Sugar Loaf Cable Car - Bondinho Pão de Açúcar

This tour starts in the morning with pick up from your hotel, then breathtaking views of Rio from the cable car ride to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, hope you're not afraid of heights. The vistas at the top of this 700 foot mountain give you plenty of opportunities for picture postcard photos of the city of Rio.

Christ Redeemer at sunset

Following lunch you will ascend Corcodova Mountain on a cog train as it winds it's way up through the Tijuca Rainforest, for more great photo ops with the Christ Redeemer Statue. After your descent you will be transported back to your hotel.

This is the most popular tour for those visiting Rio De Janiero and is considered the top idea of what to do in Rio. As a result tours can book up well in advance, so be sure to reserve your spot in advance at Viator.com where you can check availability, find discounts and book your tour today!