Best Hike in Rio: The Pedra da Gavea Hike
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184 Ratings
Joá

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!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Pedra da Gávea - *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!

What's Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off available
  • Personal safety equipment provided
  • Guiding services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
What's Not Included
  • Food, Beverages, Tips and Extras
Additional Information
  • 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.
Location
Bar do Oswaldo
Estrada do Joá
The exact meeting point option will be shared up to 24 hours before the tour start.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Alyssa_j
Apr 24, 2024
Amazing experience in rio - AMAZING!!!! This was my favorite tour in Rio and victor was the best guide and was fun to hike with as a safe climber that made me feel comfortable with something I’ve never done. Would recommend to anyone who loves to hike!
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Jcjc927927
Mar 21, 2024
Challenging! - We loved this but DO NOT BE FOOLED! This is a VERY challenging hike. We are all in very good shape and we all thought it was hard. There is a portion towards the top where you put on climbing harnesses and use a rope. Many other areas include pulling yourself up with chain or using roots. Having said all that, it was worth the view at the top and the sense of accomplishment! Rafael was our guide and we felt completely safe and cared for the entire time. We saw monkeys, marmosets, and even a sloth! Bring bug spray, 2 liters of water per person, and lunch. Plan on keeping a change of clothes or a towel in the car. Our clothes were so dirty and sweaty that I thought about throwing them away. Communication on the part of the company was great. I highly recommend them!
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Katherine_l
Mar 16, 2024
Amazing experience! - This hike was challenging and amazing! Jalmin was an awesome guide and the views were unbelievable. Highly recommend!
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John_b
Mar 4, 2024
Fantastic views - I was a great hike. The views were fantastic. The most challenging part was go up and down the rock face with ropes. It’s definitely well worth it.
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Curiosity07345098387
Feb 14, 2024
Awesome experience climbing a rock wall for the first time! - If you have the endurance for it, Pedra da Gavea was an awesome hike that has impressed my family and friends. Rafael is an amazing and supportive guide who coached me through where to place my feet and hands and also giving me a boost in certain parts as I am very short. He also took amazing pictures and stopped to take pictures when requested. This is one of my fave accomplishments in Rio.
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Heather_m
Jan 11, 2024
Excellent - Highly recommend! - Excellent hike. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made an excellent experience. The views from the top of the hike/mountain were incredible! Communication was very clear both beforehand and afterwards and it was a very smooth logistical process. Highly recommend this experience to others visiting Rio
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Priyasm9863jl
Jan 8, 2024
Beautiful views and great hike! - Jalmir was a great tour guide. He helped us as much as needed, took great pictures of us, and answered all of our questions. The hike was amazing and views were great. Was a great experience and would recommend for any nature lover!
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514tarao
Dec 26, 2023
Fantastic - This is a fantastic hike! I did it with my 17-year old daughter. Jalmir was our guide and he was awesome. The hike is a great workout for 2+ hours but the views at the top are extraordinary. Definitely my favorite thing I’ve done in Rio so far.
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Kyle_s
Dec 2, 2023
Thiago was the best! - Thiago was the best. Our safety was his top priority. It is obvious that he loves helping others conquer the mountain. Would highly recommend!
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Mdurian
Nov 22, 2023
Strenuous but rewarding hike and day in nature - This tour took a full 8h. We were picked up by our excellent guide Thiago at 7:30am sharp. The drive was scenic and took roughly 30 mins. We then begun a 3.5km hike that covered around 750m in elevation gain. There were some difficult and slippery sections and the views were magic. We saw animals like monkeys and others along the way. It was hot but we mostly walked under tree cover. The views at the top were magnifient and our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
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