The 14 Morning Tours in Brazil We Would Book First

1.Sunrise and Sunrise Walk Two Brothers with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $64Our pick

Review of Rio’s Two Brothers sunrise hike, with local guides, moto-taxi access, forest trail, costs, views, safety, and practical tips.

“The experience was absolutely incredible! The views from the top of Morro Dois Irmãos at sunrise are truly breathtaking, totally worth the early wake-up. Everything was perfectly organized, and our guide Rodrigo was the best! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel safe the whole way. One of the highlights of my trip to Rio. Highly recommended!”

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2.Sunrise at Observatory & Christ the Redeemer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 144 reviews · 6 hours · from $143

Review of Rio’s sunrise Christ the Redeemer tour, with Mirante Dona Marta, Santa Teresa, Selarón Steps, breakfast, transport, and practical tips.

“The tour was on time and well organized, however it adapted to the weather and time to give us the best possible experience at each stopping point to avoid queues and crowds. Our guide, Marco, shared valuable insights and personal stories with passion and also made the tour personal and fun. His energy was infectious and the small group all bonded together as a result. Loved it!”

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3.Sunrise Lookout and Christ the Redeemer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 3 hours · from $98

Watch Rio’s sunrise from Dona Marta, visit Christ the Redeemer early, and enjoy hotel transfers, tickets, photos, and a Brazilian breakfast kit.

“The tour was amazing, our guide Ederson couldn't be faulted! Our tour was rearranged for free after our first attempt at seeing the sunrise was unsuccessful due to cloud cover. Absolutely would recommend, it's a great way to see Christ the Redeemer before the crowds, especially if your time in Rio is limited like ours was.”

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4.Dois Irmãos Peak Sunrise, Day or Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 94 reviews · 3h 30m · from $54

Review of Rio’s Dois Irmãos hike, with sunrise, daytime, and sunset options, local guides, moto-taxi ride, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“I loved this activity! Our guide Milena was very nice and professional. Everything was enjoyable from the taxi moto to the hike and finally the sunrise view. I highly recommend!”

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5.Private Sunrise Tour at Mirante Dona Marta

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 81 reviews · 2h 30m · from $129

Watch Rio’s sunrise from Mirante Dona Marta with private transport, expert guiding, and sweeping views of Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer.

“This was probably the highlight of my trip to Rio. I booked this tour because I wanted to do something special on my last morning in Brazil and because this particular spot is a bit tricky to reach on your own. And wow - what and experience it was! Not only are the views from the Dona Marta terrace breathtaking (and possibly even better than the ones from Corcovado), Guilherme is also an amazing and friendly guy to be around. He speaks English fluently and is a born and bred Carioca so he can answer any question you possibly have about his hometown or Brazil in general. If you'll be…”

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6.Sunrise at Morro 2 Irmãos – Vidigal – Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Review of Rio’s Morro Dois Irmãos sunrise hike from Vidigal, with motorbike taxi, local guide, trail details, price, views, and practical tips.

“Really awesome hike! Although it was a bit cloudy the views were still beautiful and I could learn some Portuguese words on the way :) I felt much more comfortable doing this with a local since I was travelling alone. Thanks so much for the great time!!”

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7.Christ Redeemer by Train & City Highlights Morning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 74 reviews · 5 hours · from $92

Ride Rio’s Corcovado Train to Christ the Redeemer, then see Selarón Steps, the Cathedral, Maracanã, and Carnival’s Sambódromo.

“The tour was very basic, with little time spent at each highlight. For the price, I expected a more in-depth experience. It felt more like a transport service between attractions, with minimal guidance. Some basic information was shared in the van, but overall, we were mostly left to explore on our own. You could easily do the same itinerary using Uber and a guidebook.”

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8.Morning Sailing Tour in Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 59 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Review of Rio’s 3-hour morning sailing tour, with Guanabara Bay views, caipirinhas, snacks, swimming, and practical booking advice.

“It was more expensive than other tours but definitely worth. We could jump into the ocean and swim. And unlimited access to different type of cocktails. We highly recommend”

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9.Tour to Mirante Dona Marta at sunrise with guide and photos!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Watch Rio wake at Mirante Dona Marta on a small sunrise tour with hotel pickup, a guide photographer, and phone photos included.

“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.”

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10.Morning tour at Lençóis Maranhenses (Lagoa Azul)

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 45 reviews · 5 hours · from $44Best value

Review of the five-hour Lençóis Maranhenses morning tour from Barreirinhas, with dune walks, lagoon swims, pricing, timing, and practical tips.

“Wspaniała wycieczka. Odbiór prosto z hotelu. Środowisko międzynarodowe, bardzo miłe. Laguny i wydmy są przecudowne. Polecam”

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11.Stand-Up Paddle – Copacabana Beach Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 39 reviews · 1h 30m · from $70

Review of Copacabana sunrise stand-up paddleboarding, with practical details on timing, value, gear, safety, photos, and possible drawbacks.

“Pior experiência da minha vida! Conselho que dou é NÃO FAÇAM. Primeiro que fui no ponto de encontro e não tinha ninguém lá, cheguei 4h15 e o horário marcado era às 4h30. Daí fiquei em plena madrugada do Rio esperando responderem as minhas mensagem ou atenderem as minhas ligações e nada. Daí tive que ir na orla da praia saindo de quiosque em quiosque procurando o responsável pela atividade. Só conseguir fazer pois tinha um lá que tinha parceria com a “ empresa” ao qual contratei, caso contrário não iria conseguir fazer a atividade. O rapaz que me atendeu me passou a informação que eles não tinham mais o ponto…”

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12.Corcovado Express: Morning Tour in Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $77

Review of Rio’s early Corcovado Express, with Christ the Redeemer, Tijuca Forest, hotel pickup, timing, weather tips, and value advice.

“Very well organized, trustworthy and fun. Recommend tours organized by Carioca Tropical tour organizers.”

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13.Sunrise at Morro Dois Irmãos + Vidigal Favela Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 4 hours · from $65

Review of Rio’s sunrise hike at Morro Dois Irmãos and Vidigal, with practical tips on views, terrain, guides, price, and who should book.

“I had the best time with this tour, and especially with our guide Beatriz. She was very attentive, helpful and funny. She brought snacks to enjoy at the top of the Morro and she took THE best pictures.”

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14.Copacabana Sunrise Stand Up Paddleboard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 6 reviews · 1h 30m · from $58

Review of Rio’s Copacabana sunrise paddleboard tour, with practical advice on price, pace, gear, weather, safety, and who should book.

“Vue magnifique. Mais on a pas le droit de s'arrêter 2 secondes pour prendre une photo. Les moniteurs ne font que crier qu'il faut avancer. Plus stressant qu'autre chose. 1 seconde à l'arrêt et on se fait crier dessus. Pas relaxant pour admirer la vue”

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