Sunset At Sugarloaf. 3 Hours Tour.
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 7 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Sunset At Sugarloaf. 3 Hours Tour. worth booking?
Sunset At Sugarloaf. 3 Hours Tour. is a 3-hour experience in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from $180 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (7)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $180 per person
Will take you to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain for sunset in less than 4 hours; The tour is conducted at your pace; You'll be able to see the sunset from one of the most spectacular viewpoints in town; It is ideal
What you get
- Tolls and parking fees;
- Tour guide service;
- Transportation on a private car;
About this experience
Will take you to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain for sunset in less than 4 hours; The tour is conducted at your pace; You'll be able to see the sunset from one of the most spectacular viewpoints in town; It is ideal to close the day with gorgeous views of Rio’s skyline; Hotel pickup and drop-off in this tour are restricted to the South Zone of Rio and Downtown. (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon Botafogo, Flamengo, Catete, Gloria and Centro neighborhoods);
What's included
Included
- Tolls and parking fees;
- Tour guide service;
- Transportation on a private car;
Not included
- Admission fees
- Meals or drinks (if any)
What you'll see and do
Luis Darin Private Tour Guide In Rio
After leaving your hotel in Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Leme, Botafogo, Flamengo, or Downtown Rio we’ll drive towards Urca neighborhood to access the monument. Places we will drive by on the way to the Sugarloaf depend on your hotel location.
10 minutes here
Praia do Leblon
Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this very nice beach in the most expensive neighborhood in South America.
Pass by without stopping
Ipanema Beach
Depending on your hotel location we'll drive by this very iconic beach on the way to the main attractions of the tour.
Pass by without stopping
Praia do Arpoador
Depending on your hotel location we'll drive by this rock at the end of Ipanema Beach considered one of the best spots in Rio to observe the sunset during the summer.
Pass by without stopping
Copacabana Beach
On the way to Sugarloaf Mountain we'll drive by the most famous beach in Brazil.
Pass by without stopping
Leme
Depending on your hotel location we’ll drive by this less busy beach located at the very far end of Copacabana.
Pass by without stopping
Botafogo Bay
On the way to the main attraction we’ll drive by this nice neighborhood that can easily be seen from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Pass by without stopping
Praia do Flamengo
Depending on your hotel location we’ll drive by this classical neighborhood that offers the best view of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Pass by without stopping
Rio de Janeiro Historic City Center
Depending on your hotel location we’ll drive by Rio downtown, full of buildings and places where you can get in touch with all this history.
Pass by without stopping
Guanabara Bay
Guanabara Bay is 100 miles in diameter and has its 1 mile wide entrance at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Pass by without stopping
Praia Vermelha
At the foot of Urca Mountain lies a small and beautiful beach with red sand and surrounded by mountains in both sides.
Pass by without stopping
Claudio Coutinho Trail
This flat trail located at the base of Sugaloaf Moutain is a place for a short walk looking for marmoset monkeys with Sugarloaf and the Red Beach as background.
Pass by without stopping
Urca
A small and picturesque neighborhood is located at the foot of Sugarloaf Mountain.
Pass by without stopping
Trilha do Pao de Acucar
This hiking trail staring at Claudio Coutinho Trail also grants access to Urca Mountain.
Pass by without stopping
Morro da Babilonia
This solid granite wall rises above the entrance of Sugarloaf cable car. Here we’re very likely to observe climbers trying to reach the mountain summit.
Pass by without stopping
Morro da Urca
This hill, 220 meters high, has at its peak the first stop of the cable car towards the Sugar Loaf. From the top of Morro da Urca you have spectacular views of various points of the city, such as the beaches of Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema, Flamengo, Leblon, Pedra da Gávea, Tijuca Massif, Corcovado with a statue of Cristo Redentor, Guanabara Bay, Enseada Botafogo, Downtown, Santos Dumont Airport, Governador Island, Niterói, Rio-Niterói Bridge and, in the background, the Serra do Mar and the Dedo de Deus peak.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Sugarloaf Mountain
Sugarloaf is a monolithic solid granite block over 1,200 feet above sea level, located at the very entrance of Guanabara Bay in Rio. The access to the monument is at Urca neighborhood. The monument can be reached by taking 2 cable cars straight to the summit of Sugarloaf, The cable car station at Urca is at the foot of Morro da Babilonia, and the Swiss-made cable car will take us first to Morro da Urca, and then we’ll take another cable car to reach the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain. The views are spectacular during the entire trip. Once we reach the summit of Sugarloaf we’ll enjoy the sunset over Rio’s skyline and the twilight over the city. As an option the tour drop-off may be at your hotel or at a restaurant of your choice for dinner.
90 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
SUGARLOAF SUNSET 1 PASSENGER
This option is especially priced for solo passengers Pickup included
SUGARLOAF SUNSET 2-4 PASSENGER
This option is especially priced for 2 to 4 passengers. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
- Languages
- pt, en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Luis Darin Private Tour Guide
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Tour is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle driven by your tour guide.
- Your admission tickets for the attractions visited on the tour and any meals or drinks ARE NOT INCLUDED.
- Admission fees will be paid directly at the attractions.
- Operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- Attractions prices are subject to changes without prior notice.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
7 verified traveler reviews for Sunset At Sugarloaf. 3 Hours Tour.. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent tour guide!
I retained Luis after a misunderstanding with another tour guide. Luis exemplifies what a near perfect tour guide is or ought to be. He was prompt, courteous, proficient in English, knowledgeable and very familiar with Rio’s ins and out. From recommending restaurants to taking me to the farmers market to have the best street foods to taking photos of me and for me in a way only a pro would do. He doesn’t work for a company. He does this with pride for himself and his city. I would recommend him without hesitation!
via Tripadvisor
Passionate ambassador of the city!
Luis was an excellent communicator and he promptly arrived on time and in a well kept and comfortable vehicle. He is a native with much knowledge of the history and the area. We enjoyed our private sunset tour of sugarloaf mountain. It was a good combination of historical and local knowledge with free time to explore Sugarloaf and take sunset pictures. All of his suggestions including the fast pass made our experience very efficient and avoided waiting in long lines.
via Viator
Amazing tour!
Wake up early and enjoy this tour! It’s so worth it! Marco is an amazing guide, full of energy that is organizing this tour in detail so you can enjoy every one of the stops! I totally recommend this tour! It was more than I expected!
via Viator
Golden Lion Tamarins and Sugarloaf at Sunset.
This is my first review on Trip Advisor but after the experience of the tour I felt it necessary to write a review. This was probably not the usual tour, well part of it anyway, arranged by most who visit Rio. It was carried out in two parts, firstly a trip to see the Golden Lion Tamarins located about two hours from the city and the second part to visit Sugarloaf Mountain for the evening sunset. This was a full day that lasted approximately 12 hours in total. The first point to mention is that Luis was not the original guide as planned but stood in at the last minute. We received a text message the night before indicating that pick up would be 5-45am the following morning at our accommodation. That is what happened, Luis came to collect us on time and politely introduced himself. We then left the city and travelled over to Tamarin reserve. Luis provided us with lots of information about the different city areas and historical facts that the time passed by quickly. Everything went smoothly, we met another small group who were also visiting the same area and joined them to enter the reserve. It must be stressed that this area is strictly private and under the control of conservationists, entry is only allowed with an approved guide. Evidence of covid and yellow fever vaccinations are mandatory to enter the site. Fortunately the Tamarins showed well during the visit and we had some nice close views, several small family groups were present at the time. Luis explained that his father had been actively involved in this work in the past. After spending around an hour or so at the reserve we visited the centre and explored the grounds in an off road vehicle that took us to an observation platform and to the outskirts to see the natural corridors built over the main roads that allow wildlife to cross safely into the forested areas. Following this, Luis took us to a really nice roadside self service restaurant and helped with anything that we were unsure about. The food was good and we both left feeling full. So onto the next stop, back in Rio. At sugarloaf the local area was very busy so Luis dropped us near to the cable car and went to park. It was very safe and when he returned went straight to join the queue which for us was only a short wait because we arranged fast track tickets in advance. I would recommend doing this for the extra cost as it will save a considerable amount of time during busy periods. During the ride to the top, Luis put us in the best positions to view and take photos / video. Once on the top Luis allowed us to take as much time as possible until we were ready to return, there was no pressure with regards to a time limit. We admired in the sights, had a drink, took photos and stayed until the sun had set down behind Corcovado Mountain. At the end of the day, we were returned to the entrance of our accommodation which was located in Cosme Velho at the top of a steep hill, not the typical city hotel entrance only a house set on the hillside. At no time during our tour did we feel uneasy or unsafe, Luis was excellent in his approach and full of information when we needed it. He was always polite and down to earth, very friendly and approachable. Would we recommend him as a tour guide, most definitely. Our only regret was not knowing about his services earlier, our tour happened on the day before leaving Brazil on our return to Rio. We would have used Luis on our first visit to Rio when arriving in Brazil for more tours of the city if we had known. If we return to Rio, we'll definitely be in contact with Luis again. Graham and Sandra
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful First Night in Rio Despite Rainy Weather
We arrived in Rio after a 15 hour trip to an overcast and ultimately drizzly to rainy afternoon. We were not sure how this tour would work out, but Luis made it interesting and so worthwhile. He has great stories about growing up in Rio and has all kinds of interesting information about everything. He helped us get the most out of our trip up to Sugarloaf. His car is also very comfortable and he picked us up from the lobby of our hotel and dropped us back as well so it was so easy, which was great for us. We would recommend Luis and while we bought his Sunset at Sugarloaf, he is willing to totally customize a tour to anywhere in or near Rio.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 48h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $180 to $210
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 59
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Sunset At Sugarloaf. 3 Hours Tour.: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rio de Janeiro.
How much does Sunset At Sugarloaf. 3 Hours Tour. cost?
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Prices start at $180 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 Sunset At Sugarloaf. 3 Hours Tour. take?
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Plan for about 3 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 Sunset At Sugarloaf. 3 Hours Tour. worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable outdoors in Rio de Janeiro, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Sunset At Sugarloaf. 3 Hours Tour.?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 48 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Sunset At Sugarloaf. 3 Hours Tour. suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Sunset At Sugarloaf. 3 Hours Tour.?
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Around 2 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 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Sunset At Sugarloaf. 3 Hours Tour. 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 Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included, Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Wildlife, Waterfalls & Caves, Explore the Best of Tijuca Forest – Hike to Peaks, Caves & Falls. 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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