The Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill
Overview
Enjoy a small-group tour to visit the most iconics landmarks in Rio de Janeiro. First visit the Christ the Redeemer statue and then ride the cable car up to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain to enjoy breathtaking views. Your tour includes transport, a professional tour guide and all entrance fees.
If you prefer to enjoy your morning relaxing in the Hotel, or at the beach, check our option for the afternoon tour.
What's Included
- From December to March (high season), allow extra time for the tour. They can take much longer
- Hotel pick up and drop off - selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
- Transportation in a Deluxe Van with driver
- Entrance fees to Corcovado (Chritst the Redeemer) and to Sugar Loaf Complex can be included when selecting the option
- Bilingual certificated tour guide
- Drinks and Food
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup starts 30min before the tour. For the morning tour it will be between 7:00am and 7:30am, 8:30am and 9:00am for the afternoon tour it will be between 1:30pm and 2:00pm, depending on traffic. Each hotel have a specific timing according to the it's location. Please contact us for the exact time. Important: for operational reasons our pickup happens only in selected hotels in the neighborhood of Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema and Leblon. If your hotel is not in the list, also please contact us so we will help you finding the nearest pick-up point.
Avenida Atlântica
1020 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22010-000, Brazil
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Copacabana Beach (pass by)
Parque Nacional da Tijuca (pass by)
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mirante Dona Marta
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sugarloaf Mountain
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Ipanema Beach (pass by)
Praia do Leblon (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Importante note: During the months of December through March, considered the high season, the city and the venues get crowded so please allow more time for a complete tour. Even doing our best to avoid lines sometimes the tour get extended and can take longer to finish. Please, plan ahead for any possible delays.
- The 9:00am tour needs a minimum amount of people to operate. Our regular hours (7:30am or 1:30pm) operate regularly
- During the Carnival period, because of the crowd, all tickets need to be paid in advance to the venues. So Any date change for the tour with less than 24 hours' notice will incur a charge of USD 40.00 per person.
- Approximately from August 2026 until May 2027, the Corcovado venue (the Christ the Redeemer statue) will be under renovation. The tour may take longer and accessibility may be affected.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (-03).
- From December to March (high season), allow extra time for the tour. They can take much longer.
- Hotel pick up and drop off - selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana.
- Transportation in a Deluxe Van with driver.
- Entrance fees to Corcovado (Chritst the Redeemer) and to Sugar Loaf Complex can be included when selecting the option.
- Bilingual certificated tour guide.
- Drinks and Food.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Best Half Day in Rio with Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Hill will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- From December to March (high season), allow extra time for the tour. They can take much longer
- Hotel pick up and drop off - selected hotels in Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
- Transportation in a Deluxe Van with driver
- Entrance fees to Corcovado (Chritst the Redeemer) and to Sugar Loaf Complex can be included when selecting the option
- Bilingual certificated tour guide
- Drinks and Food
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Importante note: During the months of December through March, considered the high season, the city and the venues get crowded so please allow more time for a complete tour. Even doing our best to avoid lines sometimes the tour get extended and can take longer to finish. Please, plan ahead for any possible delays.
- The 9:00am tour needs a minimum amount of people to operate. Our regular hours (7:30am or 1:30pm) operate regularly
- During the Carnival period, because of the crowd, all tickets need to be paid in advance to the venues. So Any date change for the tour with less than 24 hours' notice will incur a charge of USD 40.00 per person.
- Approximately from August 2026 until May 2027, the Corcovado venue (the Christ the Redeemer statue) will be under renovation. The tour may take longer and accessibility may be affected.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers
