Rio Airport Layover: Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Tour
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Maximize your layover in Rio de Janeiro with a private 5-hour tour including pickup from airports. Enjoy panoramic views from Christ the Redeemer and the cable car to Sugarloaf Mountain.
Highlights
- Benefit from a private tour to the top sights of Rio
- Ride through Tijuca Forest to reach the Christ the Redeemer.
- Take a cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain and marvel at the views below
Description
Start with pickup from either Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) or Galeão - Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG). Sit back and relax as your expert guide takes you to see two of Rio’s main highlights on this private tour.
Enjoy great jungle views as you drive through Tijuca Forest and take in the stunning surroundings of the Corcovado Mountain. Ascend to the peak of the mountain and see the statue of Christ the Redeemer. Admire the sweeping views of Rio behind those famous arms that open across the city.
Next, head to the Urca neighborhood and marvel at the beauty of Sugarloaf Mountain. Enjoy a cablecar ride to the summit and look down at the city and sea below. From 220 meters above sea level take in the breathtaking 360-degree views of Rio de Janeiro, Guanabara Bay, the city of Niteroi, and the blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
At the end of the tour, benefit from drop off at one of the airports and continue to your next destination.
In high season, tours can take longer due to traffic and the large volume of people in the city.
Includes
Private tour and transportation
Pickup and drop off
Entry Fees
Multilingual tour Guide
Important Information
- This tour will take place rain or shine.
Contact us to confirm pickup time and location.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund