
Rio Express - Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain
Rio Express - Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain
A quick tour in Rio de Janeiro visiting the two most famous landmarks: the Christ the Redeemer Statue and Sugarloaf Mountain.Get picked up from your hotel and drive up to the Christ the Redeemer Statue - one of the New Seven Wonders of the World - on top of Corcovado Mountain. The drive is short and beautiful, traveling through the Tijuca Forest before opening up to incredible views of the entire city.Then go to Sugarloaf Mountain, located in the Urca neighborhood. Ride a series of 2 cable cars en route to the summit, first arriving at Urca Hill, and then continuing to the top of Sugarloaf, reaching a height of 1,295 feet (395m).
Conclude the tour with an exquisitely beautiful panorama of Rio de Janeiro.The very best of Rio for those with little time.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey







Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Avenida Atlantica
Avenue in front of Copacabana Beach.
Copacabana Beach
Pass by the edge of the Copacabana Beach and get a panoramic view of one of the most famous beaches in Brazil.
Estatua Carlos Drummond de Andrade
Statue of a famous brazilian poet at Copacabana beach.
Ipanema Beach
Pass by the edge of the Ipanema Beach and get a panoramic view of the legendary beach that inspired the famous song "Garota de Ipanema".
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Pass by Tijuca Forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
The total time includes transportation from Visitors Center to the statue, the period at the top of Corcovado Mountain and the return.
1 hour 30 minutesMorro da Urca
Take the first cable car ride to Urca Hill and wait for the second one to Sugarloaf Mountain.
20 minutesSugarloaf Mountain
The total time includes all cable car rides, the period at Urca Hill and at the Sugarloaf Mountain.
1 hour 10 minutesIncluded
- Guided 5-hour tour via air-conditioned van
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Cable Car tickets
- Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme and Barra da Tijuca.
- Entry/Admission - Morro da Urca
- Entry/Admission - Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
- Entry/Admission - Sugarloaf Mountain
Not Included
- Food and Drinks (available for purchase at the attractions)
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Tours serão operados com capacidade reduzida à 50%
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.