8-Hour Rio de Janeiro Highlights Tour with Christ and Sugar Loaf

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Ascend Corcovado Mountain by train through Tijuca Forest to see Christ the Redeemer
• 02 Drive through the rainforest with stops at Taunay Waterfall and the Chinese View Viewpoint
• 03 Pass by Rio's famous beaches, including Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana
• 04 Ride the Sugar Loaf cable cars for panoramic views over Rio de Janeiro

Explore Rio de Janeiro's main attractions on a private tour with comfort, safety, and personal attention. Ride the train up Corcovado Mountain through Tijuca Forest to see Christ the Redeemer, take the cable cars to Sugar Loaf, and enjoy a scenic drive through the rainforest and along the beaches. Stop at landmarks such as Taunay Waterfall, the Chinese View Viewpoint, Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana, and pause for lunch to try local food.

Ride the train through Tijuca Forest to the Christ the Redeemer Statue, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca Forest

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Rio de Janeiro Highlights with Corcovado and Sugar Loaf

• Start your day with pickup from your preferred hotel, airport, or seaport and head to Corcovado Mountain. Ride the train through Tijuca Forest to the Christ the Redeemer Statue, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
• Enjoy a pleasant drive through the rainforest, stopping at the lovely Taunay Waterfall, the Chinese View Viewpoint, and the beaches of Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana.
• Stop for lunch.
• Then visit Sugar Loaf. Ride the cable cars and take in the breathtaking views.
• At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel, airport, or seaport.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private car with driver

• Tour guide

• Pick-up and drop-off

• Bottled water and snacks

What's Not Included

• Christ and Sugar Loaf tickets

• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• The tour provides pick-up and drop-off services at all hotels, Airbnbs, airports, and the seaport within Rio de Janeiro city. Although pickup at 8 am is recommended to avoid lines, you can choose the time that suits you best.
• Anti-COVID-19 precautions:
  • The guides will provide customers and staff with masks and hand sanitisers.
  • Cars will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before and after each tour.
  • Touchpoints in the cars will be regularly disinfected during the tour.
  • Drive with windows partially open, as recommended by authorities.
  • Crowds will be avoided as much as possible.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tour start

Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.