Brazil · Monuments

4-Hour Christ the Redeemer Tour by Rack Railway in Rio de Janeiro

4 Hours Round trip from Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride the rack railway through the lush Tijuca Rain Forest
02 Ascend Corcovado Mountain to the Christ the Redeemer statue
03 Take in panoramic views over Rio de Janeiro and the surrounding countryside
04 Pass by the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon on the way to Cosme Velho

Visit the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and ride the rack railway through the lush greenery of the Tijuca Rain Forest. Ascend Corcovado Mountain to behold the magnificent Christ the Redeemer statue and enjoy incredible panoramic views over Rio de Janeiro and the surrounding countryside.

Ascend Corcovado Mountain to behold the magnificent Christ the Redeemer statue and enjoy incredible panoramic views over Rio de Janeiro and the surrounding countryside.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

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

Day 01

Christ the Redeemer by Rack Railway

Start from your hotel.
Pass the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas (except on Sundays) on the way to the Cosme Velho Train cog station, which sits at the bottom of Corcovado Mountain.
Take the ride up to the top through the dense Tijuca Rain Forest to the Christ the Redeemer statue.
Witness a panoramic view from the top, where the guide will show you the spectacular sights of Rio and the surrounding countryside for approximately 40-60 minutes.
Ride the train back down and return to your accommodation to conclude the trip.