Corcovado Express: Morning Tour in Rio de Janeiro
From
£59
pp
3h 0 mins · 5.0 (43)
Be one of the first visitors to reach the Christ the Redeemer statue, the most famous landmark in Rio de Janeiro, on top of the Corcovado Hill, without the usual crowd early in the morning.
Your tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off.
Free cancellation
Pickup included
What's included
- Hotel pickup (selected hotels only) - between the neighborhood of Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
- Professional guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's not included
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
- After the pick-up we will start the tour from Copacabana Beach, one of the most famous beach in the world.
- Botafogo is a beachfront neighbourhood in Rio de Janeiro. It is a mostly upper middle class and small commerce community, and is located between the hills of Mundo Novo, Dona Marta (which separates it from Laranjeiras) and São João (which separates it from Copacabana).
- The official residence of the State Governor
- The Tijuca Forest (Portuguese: Floresta da Tijuca) is a tropical rainforest in the city of Rio de Janeiro covering an area of roughly 32 km² (12.4 mi²). The tour will reach Tijuca Forest with a stop at Paineiras to board the official vehicles of the National Park Authority to be able to reach the top of the Corcovado Hill where The Christ The Redeemer Statue is lcoated (20 min) Admission included
- From the top of Corcovado Hill you will be able to admire The Christ of the Redeemer statue, which has 38m in height and was made of reinforced concrete clad in a mosaic of thousands of triangular soapstone tiles, and also will have a chance to see some of the most beautiful views of the city. (45 min) Admission included
- The Largo do Boticário (Apothecary's Square) is a square in the Cosme Velho neighbourhood of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The area is characterised by large, neo-colonial houses and Atlantic Forest vegetation.
- Only in case of poor visibility on the summit of the Corcovado, we will make an alternative stop at Mirante Dona Marta which offers one of the most incredible views of the city, guaranteeing the title of one of the most visited tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro. From there, you can see the Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Cristo Redentor, the Maracanã, the Guanabara Bay and the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. (25 min)
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
Please contact us if you don't see your hotel in the pick-up list so we can arrange your pick-up or help finding the nearest meeting point.
End point
Please contact us if you don't see your hotel in the pick-up list so we can arrange your pick-up or help finding the nearest meeting point.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Carioca Tropical Tour Operator
- Max group size
- 19 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- pt, en, es
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note: If the road is closed due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 3 hours. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.