Best Hike in Rio: The Pedra da Gavea Hike
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
*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...
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 limited rope use (Thiago brought all the gear) so you should be in decent shape.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
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 partsAaron 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.
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!
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...
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 information for the hike down to minute details. They provide hotel pick up & drop off, which was amazing considering it was my first time in Brazil & I don’t speak Portuguese - I’m also a solo female traveller. Alexis also offered her assistance with any general questions I had about Rio and wanted to be sure I had the best time outside of this hike. I took her up on this and asked questions about the city, activities, recommendations, etc and she always replied promptly, never missing any qs (before and after the hike). She provided any final info for the hike the day before as well (exact pick up time (accurate) & guide info). The guide - Thiago - was the best guide I had from any tour I did this trip. I’m glad I waited to post my review after experiencing what other guides are like. Many tours will say guides are bilingual, however this isn’t exactly true. Many guides speak very basic English & cannot even translate what they are saying in Portuguese or Spanish relating to the tour I was on (even using google translate wasn’t helpful). Thiago speaks perfect English; he is personable & knowledgeable about Rio and surrounding areas. Thiago recommended other hikes and activities (not commonly listed on google), which I actually ended up doing - I even took a surfing lesson with him! The hike was basically a private tour - it was myself & another girl + Thiago. The timeframe for the day was perfect - we weren’t rushed to climb up, we spent time at viewpoints taking cool photos, we stopped at a waterfall on the way down and spent some time in the water. There is a portion of true rock climbing - Thiago had the appropriate gear, explained steps clearly before he let us go ahead; I’m afraid of heights but felt perfectly safe going up and down the steep climb. Thiago ensured we took photos from all sides at the top (it’s a 360 view .. sooooo worth it) and patiently took photos again if we asked. I usually prefer to figure things out on my own, however for this hike I would recommend using a guide - you get more than what you pay for with this company because experiences are more than just money. I had so much fun, learned a lot & made new friends!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...
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. Portion of the tour includes rock climbing which is the hardest part but it’s not impossible and the guide had all the equipment. I wouldn’t recommend carrying a bunch of stuff so you can hike easier. they also sell water and drinks at the top so don’t worry too much about carrying a lot of water. Hard hike but definitely work the views. Thiago also took a bunch of nice photos of us, highly recommend him.