Small Group Pedra da Gávea The Most Challenging Hike of Rio

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketPaper ticket only accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This activity is ideal for those looking for a real challenge. Almost at the end of the trail, there is a steep climbing section known as Carrasqueira, an almost straight wall 40m high, but don't worry, we provide all the necessary safety equipment! Upon reaching the summit, we will stop to rest, have a snack, take pictures, and contemplate nature and the 360º view of the city. Located in the Tijuca National Park, between the neighborhoods of Barra da Tijuca and São Conrado, Pedra da Gávea is the largest monolith by the sea in the world, 842 meters above sea level. But that's not the only reason why it fascinates locals and tourists: Pedra da Gávea is a reference for mountaineering, being considered the most challenging trail in the city as it has short sections of climbing during its ascent. But the effort is worth it: at the top, we have a breathtaking panoramic view of the Tijuca Forest, the West Zone, and the entire edge of the South Zone.

Options

Pedra da Gávea - With Pickup

Pick-up Included: Transportation included via air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup included

Pedra da Gávea - Meeting Point

Meeting Point: Do not include Transportation pick-up
Duration: 8 hours: About 2h30 of trail with a light stretch of climbing to the top | Rest at the top of Pedra da Gávea About 2 hours of descent

What's included

  • Transportation via Air-conditioned vehicle (if option selected)
  • Safety equipament for climbing
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

What to expect

Our tour guides are going to meet you at your accomodations or meetings point when you are out of our area. From this point you drive until the beggining of the trail where you start to hike.
The hike takes around 3 hours do go up and there is a climb in the middle that our guides are going to provide you all the safe equipaments to have the most save and amazing experience in your lifes.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

On this address, you are going to meet with our tour guides and show them the ticket for the tour. Our guides will have your name and your phone number so It´s going to be easy to identify all travelers.

End point

On this address, you are going to meet with our tour guides and show them the ticket for the tour. Our guides will have your name and your phone number so It´s going to be easy to identify all travelers.

Pickup details

The pick ups are going to be at your accomodation. The meeting points are going to be planned by the need of each one.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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