Brazil · RIO PEAK HIKES
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The best views over Rio cost a scramble rather than a ticket. Pedra da Gávea runs seven hours with a rock section near the summit; Dois Irmãos is two hours up from Vidigal; Pedra do Telégrafo is the one from the photographs. The 15 below carry grade, duration, meeting point and price, so you can match the climb to your legs.
Climb Pedra do Telégrafo for 360 views, then unwind on Grumari or Prainha. Early pickup, AC transport, and guide-led timing.
“Amazing tour! Gustavo our tour guide was amazing! Thank you”
Lantern-lit sunrise hike to Morro Dois Irmãos from Vidigal, with a local motor-taxi ride and big Rio views of Cristo and beaches.
“Early start but well worth it, the views were spectacular in the clear night sky and into the morning sunset. Our guide Robinson was very helpful throughout, I’d highly recommend.”
Hike Pedra da Gávea from sea level to a steep summit in Tijuca National Park with rope-secured climbing and Rio panoramas.
“Nice hike with the very best guide you can get: Mr Ronald Bulha. He took great care of the group and litterally knows where one should put every step on the sometimes challenging path. Highly recommended!”
Vidigal favela tour plus a Morro Dois Irmaos hike for local stories, steep-but-worth views, and iconic beach panoramas in Rio, 5 hours.
“Really a great tour. Great views, very interesting tour of the favela, very good guide. It was like a personal tour.”
A long beach day from Fortaleza to Morro Branco cliffs, Fontes Beach, and Canoa Quebrada, with warm swims and free time for food.
“Las playas son bonitas pero la organización deja mucho que desear. No se pusieron en contacto con la mayoría de los asistentes hasta el mismo día de la excursión, pasada la hora de recogida. No sabíamos ni punto de encuentro, ni si iban a venir, como reconocer el vehículo… el guía, que solo hablaba Portugués, ni se presentó, casi ni nos dio información….”
Sunrise or sunset hike to Dois Irmãos Peak from Vidigal. Moderate 1.5 km climb, guided, moto-taxi, water, killer Rio views.
“Nathalia is a very kind guide. Good and clear communication and good instructions. Showed me a lot and told me a lot about the history as well. Would definitely book another trip with her!”
Guided Pedra da Gávea hike in Rio, 8 hours with certified climbing gear and myth stories, summit views over Guanabara Bay.
“The guide Jessie was excellent so friendly help everyone in the group she was the price on that tour I will go back just to see her because she was amazing and fabulous we all love her”
Sunrise hike from Vidigal to Morro Dois Irmãos, including a motorbike ride, guided return walk, and top Rio views.
“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 rainforest hike in Tijuca National Park to Pedra Bonita. Small-group walk, summit views, and history with bilingual guides.
“The tour guides are very nice and well prepared!! Definitely recommend it!!”
Hike to the top of Morro Dois Irmãos from Vidigal, then rappel down with safety gear, expert guidance, and top photo stops.
“The guide, scenery, and rock climbing were absolutely awesome!! Both drives, up and down the hill, on moto were a nice addition too.”
Guided hike in Rio’s Tijuca Rainforest to Pedra da Gávea, with rope-assisted rock climbing, wildlife, and summit views of Rio.
“Don't recommend never showed up.Returned our calls over 2 hours later and said sorry but could not give us a reason as to why no one showed up.Very frustrating, wasted our time completely!We were unable to organise another operator with the late notice so we missed out completely, very dissapointing”
Hike Garganta do Céu and Pedra da Gávea in Tijuca Park, then cool off at Sorimã Waterfall with small-group guides and sweeping views.
“This was a very challenging hike for me. Took me 2hrs going up. Rugged terrain with lots of rocks. Ron Beulah is an excellent guide and truly helped to make sure that I got up and down without incident. There were 3 tourists & 1 guide. If you have any major health issues or are out of shape do not do this hike! You need at least 2 liters of water and snacks. It was very rewarding and satisfying to see the monkeys and tropical forests. I’d do it again since I’m aware of the level of difficulty.”
Half-day hike of Morro Dois Irmãos and Vidigal for sunrise views, community streets, reserve entry, and an HD photo album, $53.64.
“Fernando is a Star. This is the best tour in South America that I have done thus far (travelled ~5 months over multiple years throughout South America). My partner and I took this tour for the sunrise option and the views are absolutely stunRead more”
Pedra da Gávea hike with a guide in Rio, using ropes and chains through Tijuca National Park, plus big views for fit hikers.
“Trilha Pedra Gávea: Botas na trilha was recommended by a Carioca (person from Rio) friend and we got in contact only the day before. The agency was very responsive and managed to give us (a group of 4) a spot for the following day with a private guide (not requested but offered for the same price). Very clear instructions where to go and what to bring. The actual guide Jessie was also very nice and fluent in English. She waited with us for 3 hours for the sky to clear so we could take some pictures. Pretty intense hike, so make sure to bring sufficient water! Highly recommended 🙏”
Hike Pedra da Gávea in a small group with safety gear and guide-led photography, plus abseiling moments and technical breaks.
“Miguel was a fantastic guide! We had rainy and foggy weather for our hike and got some views when the fog cleared briefly during our climb before reaching the summit of Pedra da Gávea in a sea of clouds. Even without all the views we had a great experience and definitely recommend for those looking for an active adventure! The wet conditions made some of areas a bit more challenging but highly recommend the hike and Miguel!”
