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Rio Airport Layover: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Tour

5 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private layover tour with airport pickup and drop-off
02 Visit Christ the Redeemer via the Paineiras route
03 Drive through Tijuca Forest on the way to Corcovado
04 Enjoy sweeping views over Rio de Janeiro
05 Ride the Sugarloaf cable car in two stages
06 Flexible 5-hour itinerary designed around your schedule
07 Private guide and entrance tickets included

Make the most of your time in Rio with a private layover tour designed for travellers with only a few hours to spare. Visit two of the city’s most iconic sights—Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain—while enjoying the convenience of airport pickup and drop-off.

Travel through Tijuca Forest on the way to Corcovado for sweeping city views from Christ the Redeemer, then ride the Sugarloaf cable car in two stages via Urca Mountain to the summit. With guide service, entrance tickets, and roundtrip transfers included, this flexible 5-hour experience is tailored to fit your flight schedule.

We visit the Corcovado Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue going through the Paineiras route.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca Forest

Languages English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Corcovado, Christ the Redeemer

We visit the Corcovado Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue going through the Paineiras route. The 20-minute drive to the base of the statue takes you through the Tijuca Forest and gives you a preview of the landscapes ahead. The statue stands 710 meters tall and from this vantage point, you have sweeping views of the city.

Sugarloaf

The cable car ride to the top of the mountain is done in 2 stages: begin at the boarding station to Urca Mountain (224 meters) and then from Urca Mountain to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain (395 meters).

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Rio de Janeiro 2 cities · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tickets to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf

What's Not Included

Lunch
Gratuities

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following information: Cruise Ship's name, docking time and boarding time.
Please provide the following information: flight details, departure time/ arrival time.
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
You must inform us in advance if wheelchair accessibility is required.
You must inform us in advance the amount of luggage.
BOARDING INFORMATION: Arrive 15 minutes in advance to avoid any delays. Contact Rio Carioca Tour [/ +55 21 ] at least 24 hours before the start of the tour to inform location and confirm pickup time. Wait for the tour guide in the place informed on a visible location. Delays may occur due to traffic conditions. Different age policies may apply according to each location. ID or copy is mandatory, even for children. Voucher is confirmed only by payment confirmation. The tour itinerary may change its order on a daily basis due to force majeure. Read our Cancellation Policy. IMPORTANT: During high season and major events, the visitation time on each location can be affected, due to long waiting queues. Carnival-related products have a specific cancellation policy. Take care of your personal belongings as we are not responsible for items left in vehicles and/ or in places visited. We recommend that you carry all your belongings.
Pickup and drop-off at the airport / port.