Sugarloaf Mountain Cable Car Tickets

About this experience

Book Sugarloaf Mountain cable car tickets in Rio de Janeiro Want Rio's most famous skyline view without guessing which ticket to buy? Book Sugarloaf Mountain cable car tickets on VervTrip and ride the two-stage cable car to Morro da Urca and the 396-metre summit of Pão de Açúcar. Glass-walled cabins carry you above Guanabara Bay for 360-degree views of Copacabana, Christ the Redeemer and the city below. Most visitors spend about 2 to 3 hours on the mountain at their own pace. Choose the option that matches your day: standard entry, skip-the-line boarding when queues build, or an early sunrise ascent with breakfast before regular opening hours. Pair the peaks with Christ the Redeemer tickets with Corcovado train, a combined Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain tour, or more things to do in Rio de Janeiro on VervTrip. What Sugarloaf cable car tickets include Standard Ticket: return cable car rides to Morro da Urca and the Sugarloaf summit, plus free time to explore both peaks. Skip-the-Line Ticket: the same access with priority boarding, so you avoid the main queue at busy times. Sunrise Experience with Exclusive Breakfast: a 5:30am slot before the park opens, breakfast at a restaurant in the park, live saxophone music and free time afterwards. Hotel pickup, transport to the station, guided tours and audio guides are not included, so plan your own trip to Urca. Arrive about 15 minutes before your time slot with photo ID and your mobile ticket ready to scan, and allow a few minutes for the bag check. How Sugarloaf cable car entry works Buy your Sugarloaf Mountain cable car tickets online, pick a date, time and ticket type, then show your mobile ticket at the Parque Bondinho Pão de Açúcar station on Avenida Pasteur in Urca. The ride runs in two stages: first to Morro da Urca, with its restaurants, viewpoints and walking paths, then on to the summit for the widest bay panorama. Cabins leave about every 20 minutes, or sooner when full, and carry up to 65 people. The cable car runs daily, weather permitting. Hours are usually around 9:00am to 8:00pm, stretching to 8:30am to 8:30pm on busier days, and the operator announces maintenance closures only a few weeks ahead, so check your confirmation before you go. These tickets are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled once booked, on all three ticket options, so confirm your date before checkout. If you hold the sunrise slot, arrive on time: the early-access window cannot be moved. Practical tips for visiting Sugarloaf Mountain Wear comfortable shoes and bring layers, as the summit can feel cooler and windier than the beach. Pack sunscreen, a hat, water and a light rain jacket, and carry some cash because a few food stalls and shops do not take cards. The cable car and main viewing areas are accessible for wheelchair and stroller users, and guide dogs are welcome, though some side trails are uneven. Pregnant visitors and anyone with a heart condition or serious mobility limits should check with a doctor first because of the height changes and walking. For clearer photos and shorter queues, go early in the morning or for late-afternoon golden hour, or choose skip-the-line in the December to February high season. If you are stacking Rio icons in one day, book your Sugarloaf cable car tickets first, then add Christ the Redeemer so transfers and timing stay manageable.

Highlights

• Experience breathtaking panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro from Sugarloaf Mountain and Morro da Urca, accessible via a scenic cable car ride
• Marvel at panoramic vistas from the top—Rio’s skyline, golden beaches, and lush forests all in one glance
• Ideal for all visitors, including families and solo travelers, with accessible pathways and multiple scenic viewpoints to explore at your own pace
• Enjoy priority cable car access with skip-the-line tickets to avoid queues, saving time and enhancing your visit during peak hours.

What is included

• Access to Sugarloaf Mountain cable car rides Free time to explore the park Skip-the-line access to the cable car (as per option selected)

Not included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off Guided tours or audio guides

Before you go

Arrival: Arrive about 15 minutes before your time slot with photo ID and your mobile ticket. Bags are checked before boarding. Cancellation: These tickets are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled once booked. What to bring: Sunscreen, a hat, water, a light rain jacket and some cash for vendors that do not take cards. Accessibility: The cable car and main viewing areas suit wheelchair and stroller users, and guide dogs are welcome. Some side trails are uneven. Not included: Hotel pickup, transport to the station, guided tours and audio guides. Closures: Maintenance closures are announced only a few weeks ahead, so check your confirmation before you go.

Cancellation terms

These tickets are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled once booked.