Rio Express – Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Mountain

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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.

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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours



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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.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Avenida Atlantica, Avenida Atlantico, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22021-001 Brazil

Avenue in front of Copacabana Beach.

Pass By: Copacabana Beach, Av. Atlantica – Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-011 Brazil

Pass by the edge of the Copacabana Beach and get a panoramic view of one of the most famous beaches in Brazil.

Pass By: Estatua Carlos Drummond de Andrade, Praia de Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-002 Brazil

Statue of a famous brazilian poet at Copacabana beach.

Pass By: Ipanema Beach, Avenida Vieira Souto – Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22420-002 Brazil

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”.

Pass By: Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Estrada da Cascatinha 850 Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20531-590 Brazil

Pass by Tijuca Forest on your way up to Christ the Redeemer.

Stop At: Corcovado – Christ the Redeemer, Estrada Redentor – Alto da Boa Vista Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241-330 Brazil

Go up by van to the top of the Corcovado Mountain, where is the Christ the Redeemer statue, passing by Tijuca Forest.

The total time includes transportation from Visitors Center to the statue, the period at the top of Corcovado Mountain and the return.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Morro da Urca, Praia Vermelha, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-270 Brazil

Take the first cable car ride to Urca Hill and wait for the second one to Sugarloaf Mountain.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Sugarloaf Mountain, Av. Pasteur, 520 – Urca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-255 Brazil

Cable car ride in two parts, the first to the Urca Hill and the second to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain.

The total time includes all cable car rides, the period at Urca Hill and at the Sugarloaf Mountain.

Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes



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