• Luis Darin Private Tour Guide In Rio - After departing from the hotel, the tour will head towards the Cosme Velho neighborhood. Along the way, the tour will pass by Palacio Guanabara and begin the day by ascending to the top of Corcovado Mountain at 2,100 feet to visit the renowned Christ the Redeemer statue. The route to the first attraction will vary based on the hotel’s location.
• Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon - This picturesque tidal lagoon, connected to the sea, is encircled by a bike path and is one of Rio’s most charming areas.
• Cosme Velho - En route to Corcovado Mountain, the tour will pass through this neighborhood, which was once home to many embassies when Rio was the capital of Brazil.
• Trem do Corcovado - One of the options to reach the Christ Monument atop Corcovado Mountain is via this cogwheel train, which operates every 20 to 30 minutes, accommodating 120 passengers per trip. The admission ticket includes access to the Christ Monument.
• Parque Nacional da Tijuca - The journey to Corcovado Mountain includes a drive through Tijuca National Park, where the park’s rich fauna and lush vegetation can be admired.
• Centro de Visitantes Paineiras - Established in 2013, this visitors center features an environmental education center and can be visited when traveling to the Christ Monument by minibus.
• Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - This iconic monument, situated within Tijuca National Park, is accessible by train or van. The ride through Tijuca Forest is delightful. If traveling by van, there will be a brief stop at the Paineiras Visitors Center before taking a shuttle van to the monument. The train does not stop at the visitors center. At the monument, visitors can enjoy one of the city’s most stunning views.
• Floresta da Tijuca - Tijuca Forest is the largest reforested urban forest globally, covering 10% of the city’s area and housing Tijuca National Park.
• Mirante Do Leblon - Following the first highlight, the tour will proceed along Rodrigo de Freitas Lake to reach Rio’s southern beaches. Starting in the Leblon neighborhood, there will be a stop for photos at Mirante do Leblon or Parque do Penhasco Dois Irmaos.
• Leblon Beach - A beautiful beach located in the most affluent neighborhood in South America.
• Ipanema Beach - Known as the trendiest beach in town.
• Arpoador Beach - A rock formation at the end of Ipanema Beach, considered one of the best spots in Rio to watch the summer sunset.
• Copacabana Beach - This globally renowned beach is also where most of Rio’s hotels are situated.
• Avenida Atlantica - The famous seaside avenue in Copacabana is the most well-known beach area in Rio.
• Leme - A quieter beach located at the far end of Copacabana.
• Praia do Leme - At the very end of Copacabana, there will be a stop at Leme Beach for additional photos. From there, the tour will proceed to Rio’s second most visited attraction.
• Guanabara Bay - Guanabara Bay spans 100 miles in diameter, with a 1-mile wide entrance at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain.
• Guanabara Palace - Once the residence of Princess Isabel, the daughter of Brazil’s second emperor, this beautiful building now serves as the headquarters of the Rio de Janeiro State government.
• Urca - A quaint and charming neighborhood located at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain.
• Morro da Babilonia - This solid granite wall rises above the entrance to the Sugarloaf cable car, where climbers are often seen attempting to reach the mountain’s summit.
• Trilha do Pao de Acucar - For hikers preferring to access the monument via a hiking trail, the ascent will begin from Claudio Coutinho Trail on the left side of Praia Vermelha. The trail leads to Morro da Urca, from where a cable car will take visitors to Sugarloaf Mountain.
• Vermelha Beach - Nestled at the foot of Urca Mountain, this small and beautiful beach features red sand and is flanked by mountains on both sides.
• Claudio Coutinho Trail - This flat trail at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain offers a short walk with opportunities to spot marmoset monkeys, with Sugarloaf and Red Beach as a backdrop.
• Morro da Urca - The round shape of this mountain next to Sugarloaf reminded the Portuguese of a ship used to carry sugar. This is the first step to reach Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car.
• Sugarloaf Mountain - Sugarloaf is a monolithic solid granite block over 1,200 feet above sea level, located at the entrance of Guanabara Bay in Rio. Access to the monument is in the Urca neighborhood. The monument can be reached by taking two cable cars directly to the summit of Sugarloaf or by a combination of hiking trail and cable car.

The cable car station at Urca is at the foot of Morro da Babilonia, and the Swiss-made cable car will first take visitors to Morro da Urca, followed by another cable car to reach the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain.

For hikers preferring to access the monument via a hiking trail, the ascent will begin from Claudio Coutinho Trail on the left side of Praia Vermelha. The trail leads to Morro da Urca, from where a cable car will take visitors to Sugarloaf Mountain.

The views throughout the journey are breathtaking. Upon reaching the summit of Sugarloaf, visitors will enjoy a unique perspective of Rio’s skyline.

• Local guide
• Private tour
• Tolls and parking fees included
• Air-conditioned transportation with guide at the wheel

• Meals or drinks (if any)
• Entrance fees
• Entrance fees

Embark on a personal six-hour journey to Rio’s standout attractions under the guidance of a local private guide. Perfect for travelers short on time, this excursion features visits to the iconic Christ the Redeemer and Rio’s scenic southern shores, capped off with an ascent to the majestic Sugarloaf via a Swiss-engineered cable car.
Enjoy the convenience of being collected and returned to any preferred Rio address.
The tour’s tempo is flexible and can be tailored to suit the preferences of the guests, with a limit of four individuals per group.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A maximum of 4 people per booking
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Entrance fees will be paid directly at the attractions.
• Attractions entrance fee prices may change without prior notice.
• Infant seats available upon request. Please advise at the time of booking.

If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.