Hiking Tijuca Trails to Christ the Redeemer Statue

Tijuca National Park holds 2,500 species of trees and plants, and you walk through them to reach the statue.

A six-hour guided hike from Rio de Janeiro through Tijuca National Park to Christ the Redeemer, the iconic statue atop Corcovado Mountain. The route passes through Lage Park, includes a waterfall bath to cool off, and ends at the base of the 98-foot statue with entry included. Your guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese and can photograph the day for you.

Options for this experience

2 options

From US$ 73 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Christ Hike: meeting point 08:00 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese Scenic hike through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer, with no transfer. Guests meet the guide at a designated meeting point. Lasts 5 hours, offering breathtaking rainforest views, scenic trails, and the chance to spot wildlife such as monkeys and toucans along the way.

Christ Hike: hotel pickup 07:30 and 08:00 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese Scenic hike through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Lasts 6 hours, offering breathtaking rainforest views, scenic trails, and the chance to spot wildlife such as monkeys and toucans along the way. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Hike to Christ the Redeemer

• Explore Tijuca National Park
• Visit Parque Lage gardens
• Take a waterfall bath
• Reach Christ the Redeemer statue

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Tijuca National Park 4h
2. Lage Park 15m
3. Christ the Redeemer 1h

What’s included

• Certified guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• entry to Christ the Redeemer.
• waterfall bath during the hike.
• guide photography service with photos sent to your phone.
• optional hotel pickup depending on the option you select at checkout.

Times

• Every day except Friday 07:30 08:00
• Friday 08:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 15

Live guide English, Spanish and Portuguese Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to 10h before

Ages Adult (10 to 70 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Physically demanding Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

Operated by Rio Natural Ecotourism

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The experience

The hike starts in Tijuca National Park, the world's largest urban forest at 39 square kilometers, where the trail winds through a canopy holding over 300 bird species, capuchin monkeys and sloths. You move through Lage Park, a green space built around a neoclassical mansion from the early 20th century, before the path climbs toward Corcovado Mountain. The entire day is a trek through forest rather than a shuttle ride to a viewpoint, so the statue arrives as the reward for the work, not as a stop on a list.

A waterfall bath sits partway through the hike, a chance to cool muscles and rinse off before the final push upward. Entry to Christ the Redeemer is included, so you reach the statue and walk to its base without a second ticket or queue. The hike runs six hours total, which means you start early in the morning and finish with daylight left in Rio. Your guide carries a camera and can send photos directly to your phone at the end of the day.

Hotel pickup is available depending on which option you choose at checkout. If you select the meeting point option instead, the guide will be waiting at the trailhead. Certified guides speak English, Spanish and Portuguese, so you can book in the language you prefer. Groups of four or more receive a discount on the total price.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Tijuca National Park like as a hiking destination?

Tijuca National Park is an urban forest covering 39 square kilometers with over 300 bird species, 2,500 species of trees and plants, and mammals like capuchin monkeys and sloths. The entire park is a network of hiking trails, so the route to Christ the Redeemer stays inside forest the whole way up.

Do I swim during the hike to Christ the Redeemer?

Yes, there is a waterfall bath partway through the hike where you can cool off and refresh. Bring a bathing suit so you can take advantage of it.

Is entry to Christ the Redeemer included in this hike?

Entry to Christ the Redeemer is included, so you reach the statue and walk to its base without buying a separate ticket at the top.

How early does the hike start?

The tour starts in the morning so you can finish with daylight left in the city. If you choose the hotel pickup option, your guide will collect you from your accommodation. If you pick the meeting point option, you meet the guide at the trailhead.