Official Accompanying Tour Program

Corcovado and Sugar Loaf

July 13
Full day tour to Corcovado and Sugar Loaf
Today we will drive to one of the older parts of Rio called Cosme Velho, from where we take the train to the Corcovado mountain with the gigantic statue of Christ the Redeemer (2.300ft above sea level). A modern swiss-made cogwheel rail climbs the mountain from its base at 15meters almost to the summit at 710 meters. The trip up takes 17 minutes approximately, at a maximum speed of 15km/h. The trip down takes 22min, at a speed of 12km/h. After Corcovado, we will follow to the Sugar Loaf Mountain, one of the greatest sights in Rio. Drive to "Praia Vermelha" (Red beach), to take the two stage car up to the top of Sugar Loaf (270m), which grants the entrance to Rio's harbor and Guanabara Bay. The Italian made cable car holds 80 passengers and each of the two stages takes two minutes. The first stage is Morro da Urca with 170m, with a restaurant, amphitheatre and helicopter-point. The second stage goes on the Sugar Loaf itself, thus named for its resemblance to the loaves of sugar used by the Portuguese at the time of the city's discovery.

Duration: 6 hours

More info: http://www.corcovado.com.br/

Price per person: US$ 47,00

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Petropolis

July 14

This city is located in the Serra dos Orgaos, only one hour from Rio de Janeiro. There we will visit the Imperial Museum,old summer residence of the imperial family during the 19thCentury. We will be able to see a fabulous collection of art objects and jewels, including the famous Imperial Crown. During our stay in Petropolis, we will visit the Crystal Palace and the Sao Pedro de Alcantara Neogothic Cathedral.

Duration: 8 hours

More info: http://www.riotur.com.br/

Price per person: US$ 35,00 per person with lunch included

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Niterói

July 15
Niterói has restored it's Historical Center and the port area which was colonized by the Portuquese people. The beaches such as Itacoatiara, attracts touristics from Rio de Janeiro. The Contemporarian Art Museum, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, is one of the most modern museums in the country and the Santa Cruz Fort has turned out as a symbol of the city. In our visit, we will be able to visit the Contemporanian Art Museum, the Solar Jambeiro, Forte de Santa Cruz, the beaches and stop for a delicious lunch in a barbecue restaurant.

Duration: 6 hours

Price: US$ 32,00 per person with lunch included

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