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Christ the Redeemer Forest Hike Rio de Janeiro

By Trio
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £56 and current price is £44 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

We begin in the charming neighbourhood of Cosme Velho, walking up a cobblestone road towards the forest. Entering Tijuca Forest National Park at the historic Carioca River reservoir—built during imperial times when the river supplied most of Rio’s water—we reach the Carioca River Trail.

Your adventure starts with a climb up a stone staircase, keeping an eye out for wildlife. With luck, we may spot monkeys, sloths, quatis, toucans, and a variety of birds.

Along the way, we pause at a scenic lookout before arriving at the Emperor’s Bathtub—a pool once used by Dom Pedro II to cool off during forest visits.

Next, we stop at the Paineiras Visitors Centre, a former hotel with information about the park. Here, you can enjoy coffee and snacks before continuing the final 1 km walk to the statue.

At the top you’ll marvel at the iconic statue and breathtaking views of Rio. We then return to Cosme Velho on the Christ the Redeemer Train, ending the journey with unforgettable memories.

Activity location

  • Rio Carioca
    • 22241, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ladeira dos Guararapes, 33
    • 33 Ladeira dos Guararapes
    • 22241-220, Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Christ the Redeemer Forest Hike Rio de Janeiro

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English
Price details
£55.26
£44.21 x 1 Adult£44.21
Total
The previous price was £55.26 and current price is £44.21
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    The entrance to the Christ the Redeemer monument is included in the price of your tour, along with the return train ride. You won't have any extra costs to see the statue.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    If you would like a snack or coffee at the Paineiras visitor's centre, bring along a credit card or some cash.

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Rio Carioca

  • 10m
You'll notice that people from Rio call themselves Cariocas, and here you'll learn the reason why the river was so important to the early residents of Rio de Janeiro. After a 20 minute walk through the leafy neighbourhood of Cosme Velho, we enter into the Tijuca Forest National Park alongside this historic river.

Parque Nacional da Tijuca

  • 5m
After climbing up into the forest, crossing paths with the Carioca river along the way, we stop at a lookout with a view of the Guanabara Bay.

Banheira do Imperador

  • 5m
If you're feeling the heat on the trail, you can cool down in royal style. This giant bathtub was built for the enjoyment of Emperor Dom Pedro II and his family. It's fed by the river, and while it is partially in ruins, it's still possible to take a splash.

Centro de Visitantes Paineiras

  • 15m
This old hotel has been converted into a modern visitor's centre, with information about the national park and the Christ the Redeemer Statue. Here you can get a coffee, use the bathroom and grab a bite to eat.

Christ the Redeemer

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket included
On the last 1km section of the trail we encounter the best views of the hike, before entering into the statue complex (your entrance fee is included in the price). You'll have time to see the panorama of the city at the feet of one of the modern wonders of the world.

Trem do Corcovado

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
We take the train home through the forest after visiting Christ the Redeemer. The modern electric Swiss-made trains are a far cry from the orginal steam train that first visited the mountain in 1884, and is Brazil's longest running tourist attraction. The train will leave you in the tranquil neighbourhood of Cosme Velho, where you can call an Uber or Taxi, or have a bite to eat or coffee before heading home.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Rio Carioca
    • 22241, Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Ladeira dos Guararapes, 33
    • 33 Ladeira dos Guararapes
    • 22241-220, Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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