Telegraph Hike: Rio's Wild Beaches and Landscapes

Embark on a thrilling hike through the Telegraph Trail in Rio’s rainforest, and be rewarded with stunning views of the coastline at Pedra do Telégrafo. Afterwards, relax on the secluded beaches of Grumari and Prainha. Book now for an unforgettable adventure!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pedra do Telegrafo - During this journey, we will first visit the summit of Guaratiba Hill and the renowned hanging anvil-shaped stone (Pedra do Telégrafo), where we can take some photos that will freak out your friends and family (we promise, it’s totally safe).
    It takes around 40 to 60 minutes on a moderate trail to reach this viewpoint (350…
What's Included
  • English-Speaking Guided Tours Offered, with Spanish and Portuguese
  • Complimentary Admission to Pedra Branca State Park
  • Roundtrip Transfer in Comfort: Air-Conditioned Vehicle Included
What's Not Included
  • Food, Beverages, and Additional Expenses
  • Tips or Gratuity
Additional Information

Experience the beauty of Rio’s wild beaches and natural landscapes on our Telegraph Hike tour. Join our guide as we navigate uphill in the rainforest of the Telegraph Trail, taking in breathtaking views of Rio’s famous coastline. The total trail length is 3,6 kilometers roundtrip (2.2 miles), and the elevation gain is 300 meters (985 feet), 1 hour…

Location
Pedra do Telegrafo
Rua Almirante Carlos Tinoco 432 500, Barra de Guaratiba
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Enrique
Oct 6, 2024
Excellent activity with the Felipe Guide who attended us wonderfully - It was an excellent activity, our Guide Felipe, picked us up punctually, was very friendly, was patient and had very good disposition, picked us up punctually. When we arrived at the stone there were few people, which helped us not to have to wait long for the photos. Thanks to Felipe for this good experience.
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Marcomy279ho
Aug 18, 2024
The sunrise - Excellent attention from Samuel, it is very early but very worthwhile The view and privacy that gives you to arrive early is spectacular
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749c_sars
Aug 3, 2024
Unforgettable sunrise at Pedra do Telégrafo - Me and my boyfriend booked a hike to Pedra do Telégrafo. To our surprise, it was just the two of us and our tour guide Samuel, who I can describe as highly professional. He picked us up punctually at 5 am, which fit perfectly to get to the top of the hill shortly after a breathtaking August sunrise. Once there, he became a photography director and took the best photos of us in funny poses. He then took us to breakfast and later to Praia Grumari to spend a solid hour there. Finally he drove us around a several more beaches to finally drives us back to our hotel at noon. If you’re looking for a more personal experience with locals who are willing to share their knowledge and tips, Itaway Ecotours is the place.
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Lorenafc4605lw
Jul 15, 2024
Highly recommended - It was an excellent hike and a spectacular view of the sunrise from Pedra do Telegrafo. Our Guide Henrique was patient and very proactive and Pro. Highly recommended.
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O8782ejmarinab
Jul 3, 2024
It's worth it! - Great walk! Light track and beautiful view! We chose to take the tour with a guide and it was the best choice, because there is no signage on site. To take the photo on the stone and avoid the queue, I would recommend going during the week. We went on a Wednesday morning early and we went on Mondays in line, but soon other groups arrived.
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O1689
Jun 27, 2024
Sunrise view 🌅 - Do the 3am sunrise hike !!!! Sooooo worth it!! Yes it’s early, but once the sun rises at around 5am you’ll have the rest of the day free!! The views were absolutely stunning. The worst part of this hike is the beginning just because of how steep it is going up. Other than that it’s fairly easy. Thalles was our guide and was very nice and knowledgeable. I forgot to mention we were like the first group at the rock other than some individuals who slept there. If you don’t go early you risk waiting in a long line for pictures rather than getting as many as you like 😉
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Marginer2021
May 31, 2024
Amazing Journey ! Totally worth the hard work. - Our guide Samuel was truly amazing! Full of knowledge, experienced and truly helpful. None of us had ever been on a hike and he made us feel at ease without rushing He was also an experienced photographer and did videos documenting our journey. We are forever thankful.
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150infinityf
May 31, 2024
You can do it - Samuel was the best ever , it was four of us and he was the sweetest, most patient calming tour guide ever!!! We were nervous about the hike but he was extremely reassuring and helped us , motivated us all the way to the top!!! We made it and got to experience the most beautiful view and pictures ever !!!! Totally worth it ! The drive is about 1 hr from Copacabana and we were picked up at 5am . Samuel Planned it perfectly, I recommend leaving as early as possible because it gets very crowded we were 2nd on the line thanks to Samuel but as we were leaving the line was long everyone takes a turn for the famous pictures and there is a professional photographer at the top if you want to purchase pictures which I recommend. Definitely wear hiking shoes or hiking sneakers there’s alot of slippery areas. The hike is not too bad I’m 5 feet and weigh 160 lbs not the fittest but I was able to do it with Samuel’s help !!!He was God sent !
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Honesto_a
Apr 23, 2024
It was an escapade - Our guide Henrique was the best. He let us rest during the steep hike and always helping me and my wife go up thru difficult steps. He even pick up trash along the way down. It was unsightly considering we are on a nature trail. He always offered to take pictures when the view is spectacular. As I requested he brought us to a beach where there’s restaurants and toilets. The view from the top of the climb was breathtaking. Worth the hard climb up. The beach was nice too and mostly local residents are here which we like. Highly recommended tour
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Bereiblr
Apr 21, 2024
Incredible experience - Samuel was a super guide, he was attentive to the entire group at all times, he explained curious facts to us as well as gave us recommendations on where to eat and other must-see places in Rio.
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From $77
up to 12 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).