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Gávea Rock Hiking Tour

By Gray Line Brazil
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Overview

  • Adventurous hike to the top of one of Rio's highest hills
  • Stunning bird's-eye views over Rio's southern coastline
  • Admiring Tijuca Forest, Rocinha & São Conrado from above
  • Exciting trail suitable for intermediate & advanced hikers
  • Professional tour guide leading the way

Activity location

    • Pedra de Gavea
    • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hotel Pickup
    • Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided hiking tour of the Gávea Rock
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Roundtrip transportation to and from most Sao Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana hotels
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Safety equipment
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and beverages

Know before you book

  • If you have back, neck, joint, or muscular problems, you should carefully consider whether to participate.
  • You must be able to climb and descend stairs and to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
  • Hiking duration (round trip) is approximately 4 hours (3.7 miles) and is considered advanced hike with a bit of light climbing.
  • Close to the top, there is a short rocky section where we use safety equipment. It is easy, quick, totally safe and perfect for beginners (no previous climbing experience required).
  • The tour is recommended for people over 12 years
  • The tour date might change depending on weather conditions and other variables.

What you can expect

Hike to the top of Pedra de Gávea, one of Rio's highest mountains, located by the sea. After the 2.5-hour trek, get rewarded with a stunning view over São Conrado beach, Ipanema, Tijuca, and Brazil's biggest slum.

After pickup from your hotel, make your way to the foot of Pedra de Gávea. Named the Topsail Rock by the Portuguese sailors back in the 1500s, the granite mountain stands at 2,763 feet (842 m). As you head to the top, follow your professional guide and climb through few obstacles.

Once you reach the peak, relax and marvel at the impressive sights including Rio's southern coastline, the vast Tijuca Forest, and Rocinha, Brazil's largest favela (the term for slum). Looking farther into the expansive view from the peak, get a glimpse of the symbolic Corcovado hill and Sugarloaf Mountain.

Location

Activity location

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    • Pedra de Gavea
    • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hotel Pickup
    • Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil