The Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill

Overview

Summit both Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains in the early morning to beat the crowds on this half-day tour in Rio de Janeiro. After bright and early pickup from your Rio hotel, travel through the Tijuca National Forest to get up close with the Christ the Redeemer statue without throngs of people around. After learning about its history from your local guide, move on to Sugar Loaf Mountain for spectacular views of the sprawling city, slowly waking up in the morning light.

• At Sugar Loaf Mountain, get spectacular views of the sprawling city

• Pass several other landmarks such as Palácio Guanabara and Largo do Boticário

• Summit both Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains in the early morning to beat the crowds

• Travel through the Tijuca National Forest to get up close with the Christ the Redeemer statue

What's Included

• Hotel pick up and drop off - selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana

• Bilingual certificated tour guide

• Optional: Entrance fees to Christ the Redeemer and to Sugar Loaf Complex (cable car)

• Transportation in a Deluxe Van with driver

• Drinks and Food

• Tickets can be excluded depending on the option chosen

• All tickets will cost around R$ 200,00 (about US$ 40,00)

What To Expect

Copacabana Beach (Pass By)

After the pick-up we will start the tour from Copacabana Beach, one of the most famous beach in the world.

Botafogo Beach (Pass By)

Botafogo is a beachfront neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro. It is a mostly upper middle class and small commerce community, and is located between the hills of Mundo Novo, Dona Marta (which separates it from Laranjeiras) and São João (which separates it from Copacabana).

Guanabara Palace (Pass By)

The official residence of the State Governor

Parque Nacional da Tijuca (Pass By)

The Tijuca Forest (Portuguese: Floresta da Tijuca) is a tropical rainforest in the city of Rio de Janeiro covering an area of roughly 32 km² (12.4 mi²). The tour will reach Tijuca Forest with a stop at Paineiras to board the official vehicles of the National Park Authority to be able to reach the top of the Corcovado Hill where The Christ The Redeemer Statue is located.

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Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer

From the top of Corcovado Hill you will be able to admire The Christ of the Redeemer statue, which has 38m in height and was made of reinforced concrete clad in a mosaic of thousands of triangular soapstone tiles, and also will have a chance to see some of the most beautiful views of the city.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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Mirante Dona Marta

Only in case of poor visibility on the summit of the Corcovado, we will make an alternative stop at Mirante Dona Marta which offers one of the most incredible views of the city, guaranteeing the title of one of the most visited tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro. From there, you can see the Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Cristo Redentor, the Maracanã, the Guanabara Bay and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Boticario Square (Pass By)

The Largo do Boticário (Apothecary's Square) is a square in the Cosme Velho neighbourhood of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The area is characterised by large, neo-colonial houses and Atlantic Forest vegetation.

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Sugarloaf Mountain

We will travel to the top in two steps by cable car. The first will take you to Urca Hill, at the height of 220 meters above sea level where you already will have great views from Baia de Guanabara. From there, after enjoying the views for a bit, will take the second cable car all the way to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain, 396 meters above sea level. From up there, you will have a chance to see the most breathtaking views of Rio de Janeiro and will definitely understand why everyone says that Rio is “The wonderful city”

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Ipanema Beach (Pass By)

Ipanema is a neighborhood located in the South Zone, between Leblon and Arpoador. The beach at Ipanema became known internationally with the popularity of the bossa nova jazz song, "The Girl from Ipanema" ("Garota de Ipanema"), written by Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes.

Praia do Leblon (Pass By)

Separated from its more famous neighbour, Ipanema, by a narrow canal, Leblon is one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in Rio, and accommodation here comes at a price.