Best Hike in Rio: The Pedra da Gavea Hike


8 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

Experience the rush of adventure on the exhilarating Pedra da Gávea hike, located inside the bustling city of Rio de Janeiro. This world-renowned monolith offers a one-of-a-kind experience, where you'll be surrounded by mysticism and awestruck by the stunning views. Don't miss out on this life-changing tour!

Inclusions

  • Trilingual Guiding Services (EN, ES, PT)
  • Individual Safety Equipment
  • Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off (if option selected)

What to expect

Itinerary

*This hike requires a high level of physical fitness. If you're not in adequate physical condition, please choose another tour. We reserve the right to modify the itinerary or exclude individuals from the hike if it could compromise the group's safety. No refunds will be provided.

**Not recommended for individuals who suffer from acrophobia (fear of heights).

Join us on an exciting hike up the mystical Pedra da Gávea! We'll pick you up from your Rio de Janeiro hotel at 7:30 am and take a 30-minute ride to Tijuca National Park. The 3-hour trek uphill involves hiking, scrambling, and rock climbing (no prior experience required).

Once we reach the final stage of the ascent, we'll encounter a 70-foot cliff face (Carrasqueira) that we will climb with the help of our instructor and the proper safety equipment. Don't worry if you've never rock climbed before, our experienced instructor will safely guide you every step of the way.

At the top, enjoy stunning views for an hour before abseiling back down and trekking back (2h30 approx.) to the starting point. The tour concludes at your hotel around 4 pm (for "Pick up and Drop off" option). We're excited to share this adventure with you!


Stop At:

• Pedra da Gavea, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22611-030 Brazil

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
  • Recommended (individually): bring a a bagpack, light clothes, windbreaker / rainjacket, 2L of water, snacks, sunglasses, bug repellent, sunblock, plastic bag for garbage, extra money and your camera!
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to your late arrival (10 min. of tolerance)
  • No sandals; sport or hiking shoes only
  • Tour duration may vary depending on city traffic, group size, week day, etc.
  • Minimum age is 10 years; minors must be accompanied by an adult
  • All guides are experienced and licensed for rock climbing. All safety equipment provided is UIAA certified
  • Itaway Ecotours shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, incident, sickness, or injury. It is advisable that the traveler should avail of travel insurance as there can be chances of potential risks and hazards. Also, by booking this tour the traveler declares that him/her and/or his/her group is/are mentally and physically able to participate. No refund is applicable after starting the tour.
  • In case of unfavorable weather conditions on the day of the hike, we reserve the right to propose an alternative itinerary for safety reasons. The decision will be made by the Itaway Agent.
  • Not recommended for individuals who suffer from acrophobia (fear of heights).
  • Booking Tips: If possible, try booking on a weekday (Mon to Fri)
  • This hike requires a high level of physical fitness. If you're not in adequate physical condition, please choose another tour. We reserve the right to modify the itinerary or exclude individuals from the hike if it could compromise the group's safety. No refunds will be provided.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
LoveTravel625062
April 2022

I hiked with Thiago on a perfectly clear day. It was incredible. There are several lookout points with spectacular views, and Thiago took tons of pictures for me. He was very knowledgeable and told me all about Rio, pointing out landmarks and neighborhoods. It’s a rigorous hike up, including some...

IamJackman1992
March 2022

It was brilliant. Fabio was fantastic, explained everything and went above and beyond to help others who were trying to climb without the correct equipment. Fantastic day with a fantastic guide. Make sure you bring the correct equipment as recommended! I had trainers/sneakers and struggled in parts

Aaron T
March 2022

Thiago was amazing. Hands down the best Tour guide we had in Rio. Smart, friendly, well trained. Thiago, not only led us through hike with ease but knew every best photo op. Hike is tough but well worth it because the views are amazing! One of our favorite experiences in Rio.

vladimirsi2022
February 2022

It’s was my first experience of hiking. That was for me hard and beautiful way on the top. View from Pedra Da Gavea amazing!!! Big thanks my guide Rafael for helping me!

rrajens87
March 2022

I’m an avid hiker & generally adventurous person so I had pre-booked this hike for my first morning in RdJ. The rep from the company, Alexis, reached out via WhatsApp (offered different method of contact if I wasn’t comfortable on WhatsApp) as soon as I confirmed my booking and provided informati...

jase177
March 2022

Awesome views!! The guide told us in advance this was a challenging hike and it sure was. Thiago was our tour guide and spoke very well English, he also told us many tips and places to see on the drive there. Took about 2 1/2 hours to get to the top and a little over 2 hours to get back down. Por...

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