Two of Rio's Best: Christ Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Half-Day

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Duration4h - 5h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Visit Corcovado and Sugarloaf Mountain on this half-day tour in Rio de Janeiro. After an early morning pickup from your hotel, travel through Tijuca National Park to see the Christ the Redeemer statue before the crowds arrive. Learn about its history from your local guide, then head to Sugarloaf Mountain for spectacular views across the city.

- Enjoy a personalized experience on a group tour
- Pass several other points of interest, including Guanabara Palace and Largo do Boticário
- Choose a package with or without admission fees
- Plenty of opportunities to take panoramic photos and videos

What's included

  • Admission fees: for Corcovado and the Sugarloaf complex can be included when you select this option
  • Certified bilingual tour guide
  • Round-trip transportation from selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana
  • From December to March (high season), allow extra time for the tour, as it may take much longer.
  • Transportation in a deluxe van with a driver
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips

What to expect

  1. Copacabana Beach
    Pass by
    After pickup, we’ll begin the tour at Copacabana Beach, one of the most famous beaches in the world.
  2. Parque Nacional da Tijuca
    Pass by
    Tijuca Forest is a tropical rainforest in the city of Rio de Janeiro, covering an area of approximately 32 km². The tour will enter Tijuca Forest and stop at Paineiras, where you’ll board official National Park vehicles to reach the summit of Corcovado, home to the Christ the Redeemer statue.
  3. Santuario Cristo Redentor
    1h · Admission ticket included
    From the top of Corcovado Mountain, you can admire the 38-meter-tall Christ the Redeemer statue, made of reinforced concrete and covered in a mosaic of thousands of triangular soapstone tiles. You’ll also enjoy some of the most beautiful views of the city.
  4. Mirante Dona Marta
    25m
    If visibility at the top of Corcovado is poor, we’ll make an alternative stop at Dona Marta Lookout, which offers one of the city’s most spectacular views and is one of Rio de Janeiro’s most visited attractions. From there, you can see Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, Maracanã Stadium, Guanabara Bay, and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.
  5. Sugarloaf Mountain
    45m · Admission ticket included
    You’ll reach the summit in two cable car rides. The first takes you to Urca Hill, 220 meters above sea level, where you’ll already enjoy wonderful views of Guanabara Bay. After taking in the scenery, the second cable car will take you to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, 396 meters above sea level.
    From there, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of Rio de Janeiro and see why it’s known as “The Marvelous City.”
  6. Ipanema Beach
    Pass by
    Ipanema is a neighborhood in Rio’s South Zone, between Leblon and Arpoador. Ipanema Beach became internationally famous thanks to the bossa nova and jazz song “The Girl from Ipanema,” written by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes.
  7. Praia do Leblon
    Pass by
    Separated from its more famous neighboring district, Ipanema, by a narrow canal, Leblon is one of Rio’s most exclusive neighborhoods—and accommodations here come at a premium.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup begins 30 minutes before the tour. For the morning tour, pickup will be between 8:00 and 8:30 a.m.

Each hotel has a specific pickup time based on its location. Please contact us for your exact pickup time.

Important: For operational reasons, pickup is available only at selected hotels near Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, and Leblon. If your hotel isn’t on the list, please contact us and we’ll help you find the nearest pickup point.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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