Brazil · Skyline Views

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

5 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Easy pace

Corcovado Mountain with the Christ on top

View all 8 photos

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in one half-day tour
02 Travel through Tijuca Forest on the scenic Paineiras route
03 Ride the Sugarloaf cable car in two stages via Urca Mountain
04 Enjoy panoramic views over Rio de Janeiro from Corcovado
05 Take in the coastline, hills, and city skyline from Sugarloaf
06 Includes guide service and admission tickets to both attractions

Make the most of your time in Rio with a half-day tour that combines two of the city’s most iconic sights: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain. Travel through Tijuca Forest on the way to Corcovado and enjoy sweeping views over Rio from one of its most famous vantage points.

Then continue to Sugarloaf Mountain for a two-stage cable car ride via Urca Mountain to the summit. From the top, take in the coastline, forest-covered hills, and unforgettable city skyline. With guide service, roundtrip transfer, and admission tickets included, this is an easy way to experience Rio’s highlights in one outing.

From the top, take in the coastline, forest-covered hills, and unforgettable city skyline.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca Forest

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tijuca Forest

The largest urban forest in the planet. We take you on a panoramic view.

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 Mountain

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

Air-conditioned vehicle
Entry/Admission - Corcovado Christ the Redeemer
Entry/Admission - Sugarloaf (Pao de Acucar).

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Know before you go

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
We contact you back to provide proper pickup time. Check your emails and/or cell phone.
If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
Not wheelchair accessible
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for this tour.
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 is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time. Pickup is between 08:00 am and 09:30 am.