Sugar Loaf Mountain Hiking and Climbing

5.0 (20 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Duration5h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This Sugar Loaf Mountain hiking and climbing tour is an unforgettable adventure, and a great opportunity for those who have never climbed to have their first contact with the sport. It doesn't require previous experience and the descent is made aboard the famous Sugar Loaf cable car.

Options

Regular tour , no transport

Regular Tour. Open groups where anyone can join. No transportation, meeting point based tour. Starting point: Praça General Tibúrcio - Urca.

Group hike with transport

Group hike tour. A great opportunity for those who never climbed to have a first contact with the sport.
Car
Pickup included

Private tour with transport

Private adventure. Great opportunity for those who never climbed to have a first contact with the sport.
executive car
Pickup included

What's included

  • Equipment for use in the tour
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Cable car( just Sugar Loaf to Morro da Urca secion)
  • Transportation if option is selected
  • Gratuities
  • Any item not listed as included
  • Transportation in regular tour option

What to expect

Get a different perspective of Rio de Janeiro and one of its most iconic attractions on a guided hike and climb up Sugarloaf Mountain. Brave a 20-meter high vertical wall, and enjoy magnificent views from different lookouts.

Set off from the Pista Claudio Coutinho to reach a beautiful lookout with spectacular views of the entrance to Guanabára Bay and the city of Niterói in just 20 minutes. Then, brave the more technical trail and hike across stone ramps to discover some beautiful belvederes. Get the perfect introduction to basic rock climbing as you face the challenge of a 20-meter high vertical wall.

Reach the viewpoint of the Pedra Filosofal to soak up the magnificent vistas of Copacabana Beach, Pedra da Gávea, and Morro Dois Irmãos. Continue to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain before the descent on the cable car back down Urca Hill.

  1. Praia Vermelha
  2. Sugarloaf Mountain
  3. Morro da Urca

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

in front of the obelisk that is in the middle of the Square

End point

in front of the obelisk that is in the middle of the Square

Pickup details

Hotels located in the tourist zone of Rio de Janeiro. (Transportation is not included in the regular tour option.) (please inform the hotel if you choose the option with transport)

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 14 years
  • A high amount of walking and hiking are involved
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour, date or full refund
  • It is recommended that you bring comfortable shoes with good grip, a light snack, water, sunscreen and insect repellent
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.

Cancellation policy

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

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