Rio de Janeiro Half-Day Small-Group Tour with Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill
by Carioca Tropical Tour Operator
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This half-day bus tour in Rio de Janeiro covers two of the city's main landmarks, the Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugar Loaf Hill. The tour starts with a pickup from selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana. It begins at Copacabana Beach and continues through neighborhoods such as Botafogo and passes the State Governor's residence. Next, the route enters Tijuca Forest, a tropical rainforest covering about 32 square kilometers. At Paineiras, participants transfer to official park vehicles to ascend Corcovado Hill. At the top, there is about 45 minutes to view the 38-meter tall Christ the Redeemer statue made of reinforced concrete and soapstone tiles, and to see panoramic views of Rio. If weather conditions reduce visibility, the tour stops at Mirante Dona Marta for approximately 25 minutes to see landmarks including Sugar Loaf Mountain, Maracanã Stadium, Guanabara Bay, and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. The tour then visits Largo do Boticário in the Cosme Velho neighborhood, known for neo-colonial houses and Atlantic Forest vegetation. The final stop is Sugar Loaf Hill, reached by two cable cars. The first ride goes to Urca Hill at 220 meters above sea level with views over Guanabara Bay. After a short stay, the second cable car ascends to the 396-meter summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain, where there is about 30 minutes to enjoy views of Rio de Janeiro. The tour includes transportation in a deluxe van, bilingual certified guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees. Tickets can be excluded if preferred and purchased on site. The entire tour lasts about five hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Copacabana Beach
The tour starts after pickup at Copacabana Beach, one of the world’s most famous beaches.
Botafogo Neighborhood
Botafogo is a beachfront area in Rio de Janeiro, mainly middle class with small businesses. It lies between the hills of Mundo Novo, Dona Marta, and São João, separating it from Laranjeiras and Copacabana.
State Governor's Residence
The route passes by the official residence of the State Governor.
Tijuca Forest and Paineiras
The tour reaches Tijuca Forest, a tropical rainforest covering about 32 square kilometers in Rio. At Paineiras, guests board official National Park vehicles to continue to the top of Corcovado Hill.
Christ the Redeemer Statue
At the summit of Corcovado Hill, there is a 45-minute stop to see the 38-meter tall Christ the Redeemer statue, made from reinforced concrete covered with thousands of soapstone tiles. The area also offers wide views of the city.
45 min
Mirante Dona Marta
If visibility is poor at Corcovado, the tour stops for 25 minutes at Mirante Dona Marta, which provides views of Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Christ statue, Maracanã Stadium, Guanabara Bay, and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.
25 min
Largo do Boticário
This square in the Cosme Velho neighborhood features large neo-colonial houses and Atlantic Forest vegetation.
Sugar Loaf Hill Cable Cars
The ascent to Sugar Loaf Hill is in two cable cars. The first climbs to Urca Hill at 220 meters, offering views of Guanabara Bay. After a short stop, the second cable car goes to the 396-meter peak of Sugar Loaf Mountain, where there is about 30 minutes to take in views of Rio.
30 min
Ipanema Neighborhood
The tour passes Ipanema, a South Zone neighborhood known internationally through the bossa nova song 'The Girl from Ipanema.'
Leblon Neighborhood
Leblon, separated from Ipanema by a canal, is one of Rio’s most exclusive neighborhoods with high-priced accommodations.
Meeting point
Pickup at Hilton will be 7:30am or 1:30pm. Please advise if you are planning to meet us there so we can organize our pickup schedule.
End point
Pickup at Hilton will be 7:30am or 1:30pm. Please advise if you are planning to meet us there so we can organize our pickup schedule.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Rio de Janeiro Half-Day Small-Group Tour with Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill
by Carioca Tropical Tour Operator
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$259Overview
This half-day bus tour in Rio de Janeiro covers two of the city's main landmarks, the Christ the Redeemer statue and Sugar Loaf Hill. The tour starts with a pickup from selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana. It begins at Copacabana Beach and continues through neighborhoods such as Botafogo and passes the State Governor's residence. Next, the route enters Tijuca Forest, a tropical rainforest covering about 32 square kilometers. At Paineiras, participants transfer to official park vehicles to ascend Corcovado Hill. At the top, there is about 45 minutes to view the 38-meter tall Christ the Redeemer statue made of reinforced concrete and soapstone tiles, and to see panoramic views of Rio. If weather conditions reduce visibility, the tour stops at Mirante Dona Marta for approximately 25 minutes to see landmarks including Sugar Loaf Mountain, Maracanã Stadium, Guanabara Bay, and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. The tour then visits Largo do Boticário in the Cosme Velho neighborhood, known for neo-colonial houses and Atlantic Forest vegetation. The final stop is Sugar Loaf Hill, reached by two cable cars. The first ride goes to Urca Hill at 220 meters above sea level with views over Guanabara Bay. After a short stay, the second cable car ascends to the 396-meter summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain, where there is about 30 minutes to enjoy views of Rio de Janeiro. The tour includes transportation in a deluxe van, bilingual certified guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees. Tickets can be excluded if preferred and purchased on site. The entire tour lasts about five hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Copacabana Beach
The tour starts after pickup at Copacabana Beach, one of the world’s most famous beaches.
Botafogo Neighborhood
Botafogo is a beachfront area in Rio de Janeiro, mainly middle class with small businesses. It lies between the hills of Mundo Novo, Dona Marta, and São João, separating it from Laranjeiras and Copacabana.
State Governor's Residence
The route passes by the official residence of the State Governor.
Tijuca Forest and Paineiras
The tour reaches Tijuca Forest, a tropical rainforest covering about 32 square kilometers in Rio. At Paineiras, guests board official National Park vehicles to continue to the top of Corcovado Hill.
Christ the Redeemer Statue
At the summit of Corcovado Hill, there is a 45-minute stop to see the 38-meter tall Christ the Redeemer statue, made from reinforced concrete covered with thousands of soapstone tiles. The area also offers wide views of the city.
45 min
Mirante Dona Marta
If visibility is poor at Corcovado, the tour stops for 25 minutes at Mirante Dona Marta, which provides views of Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Christ statue, Maracanã Stadium, Guanabara Bay, and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.
25 min
Largo do Boticário
This square in the Cosme Velho neighborhood features large neo-colonial houses and Atlantic Forest vegetation.
Sugar Loaf Hill Cable Cars
The ascent to Sugar Loaf Hill is in two cable cars. The first climbs to Urca Hill at 220 meters, offering views of Guanabara Bay. After a short stop, the second cable car goes to the 396-meter peak of Sugar Loaf Mountain, where there is about 30 minutes to take in views of Rio.
30 min
Ipanema Neighborhood
The tour passes Ipanema, a South Zone neighborhood known internationally through the bossa nova song 'The Girl from Ipanema.'
Leblon Neighborhood
Leblon, separated from Ipanema by a canal, is one of Rio’s most exclusive neighborhoods with high-priced accommodations.
Meeting point
Pickup at Hilton will be 7:30am or 1:30pm. Please advise if you are planning to meet us there so we can organize our pickup schedule.
End point
Pickup at Hilton will be 7:30am or 1:30pm. Please advise if you are planning to meet us there so we can organize our pickup schedule.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.