Rio de Janeiro Half-Day Tour - Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car

Meet Christ the Redeemer

After hotel pickup, you'll journey past the beaches of Copacabana and Botafogo towards Corcovado Mountain. Passing through Laranjeiras and Cosme Velho, you'll arrive at Tijuca Forest. Here, you'll switch to a national park vehicle for the ascent to the summit. At the top, come face-to-face with the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue (Cristo Redentor) and admire the panoramic views of Rio, where mountains, sea, and city converge from the observation deck.


Ride the Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car

Following your visit to the Christ the Redeemer statue, you'll head along Botafogo beach to Praia Vermelha. From here, you'll take the cable car up to Sugarloaf Mountain. As you ascend, Guanabara Bay and Rio's coastline will unfold beneath you, offering spectacular views throughout the ride.


Enjoy Rio's Views from the Summit

Spend approximately 30 minutes at the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain, soaking in the unobstructed vistas. Capture memorable photos against the unique skyline formed by Rio's mountains, sea, and urban landscape. After your exploration, you'll descend via cable car and return to your original pickup point, concluding your half-day tour.