Brazil · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying out next month: 15 train experiences that earn their slot, each with a price, a traveller verdict and the one detail to check before you pay.
Corcovado train to Christ the Redeemer with museum access. Scenic forest ride, classic Rio views, timed entry for a smooth outing.
“It was so over crowded that it was difficult to take proper pictures. Misty weather which makes things difficult to hit the best photographs.”
Full-day Rio highlights: Christ by train, Selaron Steps, Sugarloaf cable car, barbecue lunch, and hotel pickup in South Zone.
“When you pay so much money, you expect the tour to be an English only not in two languages at the same time and I don’t It was so good anyways not the same as I experience from past tours guys. And the food was not as I was expected was not good. This is my opinion although I tipped ithe guide nicely. And also I wasn’t expect 13 people. I was thinking something like six. Thx”
Official access to Christ the Redeemer via Tijuca cog train and Sugarloaf cable car, for 4 hours of panoramic Rio views.
“A really good day out. Only downside is a bit of waiting for the train for Christ the Redeemer. The ticket information could be a bit clearer as it is a bit confusing which ticket is which and what time you should be there. Overall definitely worth doing and the views are amazing”
Skip the Line to Christ the Redeemer by train, see Maracanã, ride through Tijuca Rain Forest, with roundtrip hotel pickup in Rio, about 4 hours.
“It was amazing, but make sure you go on a good day. The weather is a hit or miss. It was so cloudy we couldn't see the statue. Still, a must do when traveling to Rio!”
Skip the Line to Christ the Redeemer by train, see Maracanã, ride through Tijuca Rain Forest, with roundtrip hotel pickup in Rio, about 4 hours.
“Everything was great, the tour was made for people that doesn't stay longer at Rio so you can visit the most representative things.”
Ride 19th-century rail from Curitiba to Morretes through Atlantic rainforest, then taste barreado, explore Antonina, and return by Estrada da Graciosa.
“El tren muy lindo, lo demás no entendí nada debido al desconocimiento de mi idioma por parte de la guía quien me manifestó que no lo hablaba.”
Half day Rio tour with train to Christ the Redeemer, plus Copacabana, Ipanema, Maracanã, the Cathedral and Selarón stairs.
“This was a great tour, even in the rain, and the guide was excellent. However, our hotel was in Ipanema and we were the first pick up. It took an hour to get to the final pick up point, Hilton Copacabana. I would check this with the tour operator before booking as the final pick up point was less than 10 minutes in a taxi from our hotel and would have made a more leisurely morning.”
Ride the Corcovado train to Christ the Redeemer, then tour Rio highlights like Selarón Steps, Sambódromo views, Maracanã, and the Cathedral.
“de tour was erg leuk!! we hebben heel veel gezien van de stad.”
Half-day Rio tour with rack railway through Tijuca Forest, Christ the Redeemer views, and a photo lap at Maracanã.
“Départ de l'hôtel a l'heure. Excellent accompagnement tout au long de l'excursion. A conseiller”
Gramado day tour of Serra Gaúcha wine and Italian culture: Aurora Winery tasting, Maria Fumaça steam train, Italian Epic Park show, shopping.
“I do not like the winerie. The train and the italian epic was good.”
VIP Rio tour with Corcovado train, Christ the Redeemer, Selarón steps, Cathedral, Copacabana rodízio lunch, and Sugarloaf cable car.
“An excellent way to visit the key sights in Rio. Lots of time both at top of Sugar Loaf and at Christ the Redeemer with our excellent guide Aldo. Lunch was superb - a huge and varied salad bar plus endless portions of meat brought to the table. Small group and very friendly.”
A half-day Rio combo pairing the Corcovado Train to Christ the Redeemer with Sugarloaf cable cars, guided in multiple languages.
“A good choice if you only want to see these 2 things and not all the other sites. The journey up to Sugerloaf mountain by train is more enjoyable than a van. Our guide Raquel was great and knew all the best photo spots, and looked after us as the only 2 English in a group of Brazilians.”
Private 1-day Rio tour that hits Christ the Redeemer by train, Sugarloaf by cable car, Tijuca forest, and classic beach stops with hotel or port pickup.
“Our guide and driver were great. I would highly recommend touring with this company again. Our guide was very knowledgeable and open to places we wanted to visit. The driver stayed with the car at all times so we didn't have to worry about theft of our suitcases.We were picked up at the cruise terminal and later dropped off at the airport. We also were given lunch at an all you can eat place. The food was very good.”
Private Rio tour by Corcovado train, Tijuca National Park, Christ statue views, then cable cars to Sugarloaf and Morro da Urca.
“Leonel was a great guide, he was punctual, spoke good English and car was clean and comfortable. We had a great day exploring Rio and certainly slept well that night.”
Full-day Serra Gaúcha tour from Gramado and Canela with Aurora Winery, Maria Fumaça train, Italian Epic Park, cheese, and knitting stops.
“Almoço excelente, Epopeia muito legal , Maria fumaça tb , Tramontina ( muito tempo desnecessário) , loja de malharia muito cara referente a Minas Gerais . Restante excelente, visita a Aurora , achei que iríamos nos vinhedos .”
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