Pedra da Gavea Guided Hiking tour

» Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro

From $55.29

40 reviews (4.70)

Price varies by group size

Lowest Price Guarantee

Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

Overview

Pedra da Gavea is one of the most famous rock formations of Rio de Janeiro and the most admired adventure in the city. You will be accompanied by an experienced guide and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

This is the ideal hiking tour for those who enjoy lots of adventure and adrenaline. You will go to the summit of Pedra da Gavea, which is the biggest block of solid rock by the sea in the world. At the top of its 844 meters, you can see the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, the Jockey Club, the Botafogo cove, the Aterro do Flamengo, the Sugar Loaf mountain, the Morro da Urca, the Pedra Bonita, the Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer Statue and the other mountains of the Tijuca Forest and landmarks such as Guanabara Bay, Ipanema, Leblon, São Conrado, Barra Tijuca and the Serra dos Orgaos Region.

This hiking tour takes place inside the Atlantic Rainforest, so you have great chances to encounter wild animals during the hike.

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Equipment for use in the tour

Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option with transport selected)

Professional guide

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 14 - 99

Additional Info

Comfortable hiking shoes are recommended and a backpack is mandatory to care for your things
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Minimum age is 10 years
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Regular temperature checks for staff
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour, date or full refund
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Comfortable hiking shoes are recommended and a backpack is mandatory to care for your things
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Minimum age is 10 years
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Regular temperature checks for staff
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour, date or full refund
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Parque Nacional da Tijuca

The Pedra da Gávea Trail is located in Sector C of the Tijuca National Park

8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Pedra da Gavea

You will take a traditional trail to Pedra da Gavea of about two and a half hours to reach the top.

8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Trilha da Pedra da Gavea

The hike is steep and has several natural obstacles that must be overcome. There is some basic rock climbing section called Carrasqueira, but no previous experience is necessary here as your guide will help you using all the safety techniques and procedures necessary.

The descent is made by a technique similar to rappelling (abseiling), but the guide is the one who controls the equipment and the descent. This allows formore comfort and safety. You just need to relax, enjoy and take lots of photos.

The climate is hot and humid, making the Pedra da Gavea hike an excellent exercise. If you have an adventurer's soul and want to see Rio de Janeiro seen from above, this is the tour you are looking for.

8 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Book Now

« All Activities

Pedra da Gavea Guided Hiking tour Activity - Rio De Janeiro Travel Guide

All you need to know about Hotels, Activities and Information for Rio De Janeiro