Take to the waters of Guanabara Bay for a scenic cruise that surrounds you with unique views of the sights around Rio. With a traditional lunch at a local barbecue house, a train ride up through the forested slopes of Corcovado, and an up-close look at Christ the Redeemer, this outing has it all.

Get started by heading to Marina da Gloria after you're picked up from your hotel, and then board a boat for a journey into the vast waters of the bay. The voyage gives you a look at the rounded peak of Sugarloaf Mountain and takes you under the Rio-Niteroi Bridge. Get a look at the beautiful coastal landscapes of the Santa Teresa area as you make your way back to the pier.

Next, pay a visit to a local steakhouse for a delicious barbecue lunch before you head to Cosme Velho Station at the base of Corcovado, Here, a train carries you up through the thick urban forest on your way to the summit, where the towering Christ the Redeemer statue stands. This vantage gives you a spectacular look over the city, from Maracanã Stadium to the famous beaches, before you start your journey back to your hotel.