Pedra da Gavea Hike (Gavea Rock)
Highlights
- Summit the largest granite mountain by the sea in the world, inside Tijuca Forest National Park!
- The perfect hiking tour to get a thrill and the most amazing view in town!
- Rio's strongest and most rewarding hike, with a short, exciting and perfectly safe rock climb!
Overview
The Pedra da Gavea (Gavea Stone), is one of the most startling and rewarding of all hiking tours in Rio de Janeiro.
The summit stands at 842m / 2763ft above sea level.
The ascent takes around two and a half hours, but it is only near the top that the adrenaline begins. Despite a steep but short hand-climbing (15m / 49ft) there is nothing to fear in Pedra da Gavea hiking tour.
It’s all perfectly safe and requires no experience.
From up there, the view of Tijuca Forest and all the city is wonderful and we can see Rio's most famous landmarks.
On our way down, we will do rappel on the section that we climb the rock.
It is one of the most demanding and beautiful trails in the City!
Pedra da Gavea Hike Tour
- Day 1 - Pedra da Gavea Hike
Pick-up time: 7:30am (South Zone of Rio);
Tour duration: 7hs (approx);
Hike length: 5 km / 3,10 miles (round trip / total);
Hike level: advanced.* Important: Close to the top, there is a short rocky section where we use safety equipment, very easy, quick, totally safe and perfect for beginners (no previous climbing experience required).
- Accredited mountain guide
- Rock climb equipment
- Round trip transfer (South Zone of Rio)
- Food and drinks
- Extras
Important Information
Recommendations: wear light clothes and hiking shoes, bring a small backpack with water (3L), snacks, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, cap or hat, sunglasses and cash for extras.
Pick-up time: 7:30am
Tour duration: 7hs (approx)
Hike length: 5 km / 3,10 miles (round trip / total)
Hike level: advanced
* Minimum of 2 people for the tour.
* Important: Close to the top, there is a short rocky section where we use safety equipment, very easy, quick, totally safe and perfect for beginners (no previous climbing experience required).
Round trip transfer included in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone hotels and accommodations. (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo, Flamengo and others).
Contact us if you are in another places in Rio.