Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain

Outty Ranking 76 4.8 · 99 traveler reviews5 hoursFrom $130
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Outty Ranking

76/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.8/5

Based on 99 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain worth booking?

Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain is a 5-hour experience in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from $130 per person. It scores 76 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 99 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
76 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (99)
Duration
5 hours
From
$130 per person

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.

What you get

    About this experience

    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.

    What's included

    Included

    • Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese.
    • Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Cable Car tickets
    • All taxes, fees and handling charges
    • Guided 5-hour tour via air-conditioned van
    • Roudtrip from the main hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme.

    Not included

    • Food and Drinks (available for purchase at the attractions)
    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. Avenida Atlantica

      Avenue in front of Copacabana Beach.

      Pass by without stopping

    2. Copacabana Beach

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

      Pass by without stopping

    3. Estatua Carlos Drummond de Andrade

      Statue of a famous brazilian poet at Copacabana beach.

      Pass by without stopping

    4. 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".

      Pass by without stopping

    5. Parque Nacional da Tijuca

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

      Pass by without stopping

    6. Santuario Cristo Redentor

      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.

      90 minutes here · Admission included

    7. Morro da Urca

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

      20 minutes here · Admission included

    8. Sugarloaf Mountain

      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.

      70 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Rio de Janeiro

    Hotels in Leme

    Meeting point

    Rio de Janeiro

    Hotels in Ipanema

    Meeting point

    Rio de Janeiro

    Hotels in Leblon

    Meeting point

    Rio de Janeiro

    Hotels in Copacabana

    Meeting point

    Rio de Janeiro

    Meeting point for participants not staying in the pickup zone: Hilton Copacabana Hotel (Av. Princesa Isabel 10 - Copacabana)

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.

    Ends at

    Hotels in Leme

    Ends at

    Hotels in Ipanema

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    Hotels in Leblon

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    Hotels in Copacabana

    Ends at

    Meeting point for participants not staying in the pickup zone: Hilton Copacabana Hotel (Av. Princesa Isabel 10 - Copacabana)

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    pt, en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 10 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    C2Rio Tours & Travel

    Know before you go

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

    Sugarloaf Mountain, Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de JaneiroRio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, photo 3Christ the Redeemer, Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de JaneiroSugarloaf Cable Car, Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de JaneiroRio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, photo 6Christ the Redeemer and Rio de Janeiro, Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 99 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    4 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Pace and timing

    3 mentions

    Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

    Photo opportunities

    2 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Traveler reviews

    99 verified traveler reviews for Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    90
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    Robin_W · September 2026

    Christ the Redeemer Tour

    It was a fantastic Tour. One of the best I’ve been on. Our tour guide Carlos was very knowledgeable and extremely friendly. He is an awesome asset to your team.

    via Viator

    Richard_K · March 2026

    They left without me I...

    They left without me I was waiting in front of the hotel and they never came . The tour was at 8:15 and I was there at 7:30am I paid 130$ don’t go to these people they will steal your money.

    Response from the operator: Dear Richard, we checked internally and found some attempts from the guide to reach you between 8:20 and 8:30 a.m., and we also received confirmation that you were able to board and complete the tour. We understand that, due to the conflicting information and our difficulty locating your exact reservation based on your username, we would like to better understand what happened so we can make any necessary improvements. Our goal is to provide great experiences, and we treat every issue as an opportunity to improve. We are available at the email: reservations@c2rio.travel, so we can assist you in a more personalized way. Please feel free to contact us and allow us the opportunity to clarify the situation and enhance our services. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.

    via Viator

    V4387GZarianab · March 2026

    Beautiful experience

    That incredible experience and the tourism is amazing in Cristo Redentor, Pan de Azúcar, Escaleras de Selaron, etc.

    Response from the operator: Dear customer, thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to know you had an incredible experience visiting Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Selarón Steps and more. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you again on your next trip!

    via Tripadvisor

    juanpablot196 · February 2026

    Great experience

    Great expirience!!! If you want to visit the main rio atractions this is the tour. Lovely guise and nice tranportation!

    Response from the operator: Dear Juan Pablo, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are happy to know that you enjoyed it, and that the guide was lovely along with very good transportation. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. - C2Rio Team

    via Tripadvisor

    Trail06109958543 · February 2026

    Amazing experience.

    Daniel was amazing and very thorough on the express trip that my girlfriend and I went on. He took us to Sugarloaf Mountain as well as Christ the redeemer. We had a lot of time to explore take pictures and just get filled with knowledge about both iconic places. I would definitely recommend this to anybody looking into further their knowledge on Brazil and to explore hitting gems along the way. Thank you, Daniel and the driver as well

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $130 to $157
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    35
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by C2Rio Tours & Travel, who run 16 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 66.3 and 2 in the 90+ Club.

    See everything C2Rio Tours & Travel runs

    Why this scores 76

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)84
    Review evidence (18% weight)70
    Booking momentum (14% weight)65
    Value for money (12% weight)61
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)62
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rio de Janeiro.

    How much does Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain cost?

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    Prices start at $130 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rio de Janeiro usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain take?

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    Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rio de Janeiro is not rushed.

    Is Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 76 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 99 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Rio de Janeiro, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain?

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    Around 35 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rio de Janeiro can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rio de Janeiro and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rio de Janeiro within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Rio de Janeiro?

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    On Outty we rank every Rio de Janeiro experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Pedra da Gávea hike, your best experience in Rio, Favela Tour Rio de Janeiro - Vidigal Walking Tour by Russo Guide, Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Rio de Janeiro?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain?

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    Included: Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese; Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Cable Car tickets; All taxes, fees and handling charges; Guided 5-hour tour via air-conditioned van; and Roudtrip from the main hotels in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme. Not included: Food and Drinks (available for purchase at the attractions); and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 84 listed pickup locations in and around Rio de Janeiro. Be ready about 60 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain offered in?

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    It is offered in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Rio de Janeiro. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Rio Express: Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain?

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    Across 99 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

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