RIO DE JANEIRO
The standout days in Rio de Janeiro.
The 12 most popular morning tours in Rio de Janeiro. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Sunrise hike from Vidigal to Morro Dois Irmãos with local guide, motor-taxi ride, lanterns, and sweeping Rio bay views.
Most Popular“This was such a beautiful hike!!! Our guide was really wonderful, and was very kind when my partner was struggling some with the pace. We definitely felt better doing it with a guide, and the views at the top were SO worth it.”
Watch Rio’s sunrise from Mirante Dona Marta, then reach Christ the Redeemer early for photos and a smooth Santa Teresa walk.
Sunrise at Mirante Dona Marta, early entry to Christ the Redeemer, hotel transfers, and a handmade-style breakfast kit with coffee.
Guided sunrise or sunset hike to Dois Irmãos Peak from Vidigal in Rio. Moderate uphill walk, moto-taxi ride, top views, fees included.
Watch sunrise from Mirante Dona Marta with hotel pickup, a pro guide, and big Rio views of Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer.
Sunrise hike from Praça do Vidigal up to Morro Dois Irmãos, with a motorbike taxi ride and guided viewpoint time over Rio.
“Beautiful view of the city. LOVED our friend Junior. Felt very comfortable in the favela and the motorbike ride up and down was very fun. Hike was decently challenging but lots of good pauses with amazing views.”
Rio in 5 hours by train and bus—Corcovado to Christ, Selarón Steps, Sambódromo views, Maracanã, and Cathedral.
Morning sail in Rio’s Guanabara Bay with top views, all-inclusive caipirinhas, snacks, and a guided route past forts and Rio’s icons.
Sunrise at Mirante Dona Marta in Rio with hotel pickup, a small group, and a guide/photographer using your phone for shareable dawn photos.
“An inexpensive uber ride can get you to this site for sunrise photos with reliable timing. Event was for 4:30am start time but guide changes had him arrive after sunrise.”
Sunrise stand-up paddle on Copacabana from Posto 6. Learn SUP basics, paddle at the perfect viewing spot, and get a photo/video set.
Corcovado Express morning tour to Christ the Redeemer via Tijuca Forest, with early views, hotel pickup, and guided timing.
“Have used Viator in the past only problem this time was our tour date was wild wet and windy whilst making our way to Christ the Redeemer in Brazil we saw nothing got wet and very windblown no photos maybe consider calling off a tour when the weather is so bad”
Sunrise hike at Morro Dois Irmãos plus a guided Vidigal Favela walk with local stories, great photos, and hot drinks. 4 hours.
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