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Sugarloaf at sunset, seen across the bay
5 hours Daily

Sugarloaf Mountain Sunset Tour

A cable car arriving at the top station, with Rio and the bay below
A cable car arriving at the top station, with Rio and the bay below
Sugarloaf in silhouette with the city lit up behind it
Sugarloaf in silhouette with the city lit up behind it
A cable car cabin on the line, with the hills and the coast at sunset
A cable car cabin on the line, with the hills and the coast at sunset
The coast from above, with cloud below the cable and the sun over the sea
The coast from above, with cloud below the cable and the sun over the sea

5 hours · Rio de Janeiro · Brazil

Sugarloaf Mountain at sunset, with the mountains, the ocean and the skyline turning over below you.

An afternoon tour up Pão de Açúcar (Sugarloaf Mountain), timed for the sunset over the city

Length
5 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Guide
Spanish / English
Departs
every day

Itinerary

How the day runs

  1. Step 1

    3:30 pm – Pick-up from your accommodation:

    • Our private driver will meet you at your hotel or apartment and take you directly to the Sugarloaf complex in the Urca neighborhood
    • Cable Car Ride (Bondinho do Pão de Açúcar): Your experience begins with the first ride from Praia Vermelha to Morro da Urca. Enjoy panoramic views of Guanabara Bay, Christ the Redeemer, and the city skyline
    • Morro da Urca: walking paths, small exhibitions, and the view over the bay and the mountains. Cafés and restrooms are available
    • Second Cable Car Ride to Sugarloaf Peak: Next, ascend to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain (396 m above sea level). This is one of the best vantage points in Rio, and it is better at golden hour
    • Sunset with a View: from the summit, Copacabana, Niterói, the Atlantic, and the city lighting up as the sun goes down.
    • Optional: Souvenir shops, cafés & time to explore Take some time to relax, have a drink, or shop before descending.
  2. Step 2

    7:15 pm – Return cable car ride & transfer back We begin the return trip with both cable cars and head back to your accommodation around 8:00 pm

What's included

  • ✓ Private Tour
  • ✓ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • ✓ Professional bilingual guide
  • ✓ Entrance Fee

Not included

  • — Food & Beverages
  • — Personal travel insurance
  • — Gratuities

What to bring

  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Sunscreen and reusable water bottle
  • Hat or cap, sunscreen, and sunglasses

Know before you go

  • Tour times are approximate and depend on traffic

Meeting point

Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked

How much does it cost?

US$100 per person. The price on the card is the whole price.

How long does it take?

5 hours.

What's included?

Private Tour, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Professional bilingual guide, Entrance Fee.

What's not included?

Food & Beverages, Personal travel insurance, Gratuities.

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