Tour starts with the pickup at your hotel and heads to Urca, a militar kind neighborhood, where the 396 meters high granite monolith, so called Sugar Loaf, rests imposing for about 600 millions years. After riding the swiss cable car, first inaugurated back in 1912, you will be able to enjoy an amazing view of the shore of Rio de Janeiro, city downtown, Gloria bay, Flamengo, Botafogo and Copacabana beaches. Next stop will be at the historic Botanic Garden, where over 5.000 species of plants from all over the world compose an unique natural scenarium spread in about 54 hectares. Then, tour heads back to your hotel passing by the famous Leblon (stop at viewer), Ipanema and Copacabana beaches.

• Option: 25 minute hike through the forest up to Urca mountain.
• Duration: up to 4 hours.
• Includes: pick-up & dropoff, entrance fees, private guide and transportation.