About this experience
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
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr–5 hr
What is 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
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Itinerary and highlights
After pickup, we’ll begin the tour at Copacabana Beach, one of the most famous beaches in the world.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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 information
- 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.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Expresso Tour
Accessibility and practical details
- 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.
Available tour options
- Admission fees: Admission fees for Christ the Redeemer (Corcovado) and Sugarloaf Mountain (cable car) are included with this option. Pickup included
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