7-Hour Pedra da Gávea Hike Tour with Rappel in Rio de Janeiro
About This Tour
Pedra da Gávea is one of the most startling and rewarding hikes in Rio de Janeiro, combining a demanding trail with thrilling moments near the summit. Rising to...
Duration: 7 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca Forest · Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Know before you go: Important: Close to the top, there is a short rocky section where we use safety equipment. It is very easy, quick, totally safe, and perfect for beginners, with no previous climbing experience required.; Round-trip transfer is included from the South Zone: Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo, Flamengo, and others. Contact us if you are staying in other parts of Rio or if you want the tour without transfer.; Pick-up time: 07 am.; Tour duration: approximately 7 hours.; Hiking duration: approximately 5 hours (2:30 hours up / 2:30 hours down).; Hiking level: advanced.; Minimum: 2 people.
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What's Included
- Professional guide
- Safety equipment
- Round-trip transfer (South Zone of Rio)
Not Included
- Extras
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Pedra da Gávea Summit Hike and Rappel
The Pedra da Gávea tour is one of the most startling and rewarding hiking experiences in Rio de Janeiro. The summit stands at 842 m / 2763 ft above sea level, and the ascent takes around two and a half hours. It is only near the top that the adrenaline begins. Despite a steep but short hand-climbing section of 15 m / 49 ft, there is nothing to fear on the Pedra da Gávea hiking tour. It is perfectly safe and requires no previous experience. From the top, the views over Tijuca Forest and the entire city are terrific, with a glance at Rio's most famous landmarks. The Pedra da Gávea tour is one of the most startling and rewarding hiking experiences in Rio de Janeiro. The summit stands at 842 m / 2763 ft above sea level, and the ascent takes around two and a half hours. It is only near the top that the adrenaline begins. Despite a steep but short hand-climbing section of 15 m / 49 ft, there is nothing to fear on the Pedra da Gávea hiking tour. It is perfectly safe and requires no previous experience. From the top, the views over Tijuca Forest and the entire city are terrific, with a glance at Rio's most famous landmarks. On your way down, you will rappel on the same section where you climbed the rock. On your way down, you will rappel on the same section where you climbed the rock.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Av. Vitor Konder, 501 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22611-201, Brasil · Tour start: Av. Vitor Konder, 501 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22611-201, Brasil — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
