Brazil · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
8 reviewed
The good train experiences in Brazil go early, and the best of them vanish entirely over Carnival and New Year. Current prices, plus what separates each from the next, are set out below.
Ride the Corcovado Train through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer, with museum access and sweeping Rio views.
“A must when in Rio! Communication from vendor were clear”
A 4-hour ticket bundle for Rio, combining the Corcovado Cog Train to Christ the Redeemer and the Sugarloaf cable car for big 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”
Curitiba to Morretes and Antonina by 19th-century train, through Atlantic rainforest, with Barreado lunch, guided old towns, and Hisgeopar.
“Being in the town after the meal to putt feet in the river was an unexpected surprise. The van ride home was extremely bumpy because of the stone road and many turns.”
Ride the Corcovado train to Christ Redeemer, then hit Maracanã, Sambódromo, Cathedral and the Selarón Steps on a 5-hour tour.
“The tour was very basic, with little time spent at each highlight. For the price, I expected a more in-depth experience. It felt more like a transport service between attractions, with minimal guidance. Some basic information was shared in the van, but overall, we were mostly left to explore on our own. You could easily do the same itinerary using Uber and a guidebook.”
Ride the Tijuca Forest rack railway to Christ the Redeemer, then circle Maracanã for photos, with skip-the-line access and 9-language audio.
“My guy never showed up to my hotel, so I had to take a Uber ride to Christ the Redeemer. I have contacted my MasterCard and I’m expecting a full refund from you crooks!”
Full VIP Rio sights day with Corcovado train, Christ, Selarón, 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.”
Private Rio half-day to Christ Redeemer by Corcovado train through Tijuca National Park, then cable cars to Sugarloaf with tickets.
“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.”
A full-day South Brazil wine and Italian culture loop: Maria Fumaça train, Aurora Winery, Italian Epic Park, cheese, and knitting stops.
“Infelizmente nao houve passeio. tive muito transtorno com a empresa que contratei.. pediram o meu endereço eu enviei, e quando entrei em contato prq saber se estava tudo ok para dia seguinte, recebi a notificação de que nao haviam agendado porque nao receberam o meu endereço, me ofereci pra ir ate um local de encontro e de todo jeito tentei viabilizar ... Foi frustrante pois comprei com uns 5 dias de antecedência, fui a Gramado para um casamento e esse seria o unico passeio que faria lá por questão de tempo. Solicitei o meu estorno aqui na plataforma, e ninguém respondeu ate agora..silencio e descaso. Eu viajei varias vezes pra…”
