Pedra da Gávea - hiking tour with safety equipment

5.0 (7 reviews) 7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

This is a private tour, our guide will go all the way respecting your pace, so you don't have to work hard to keep up with other people or wait for stragglers, avoiding this common situation when hiking mixed-group trails with different rhythms.

we will give you all the support you need to reach the peak of

the largest seaside monolith in the world.

Our team uses safety equipment for the most difficult sections, and to descend the "Carrasqueira", a 30 meter high stretch, we have climbing equipment, ropes, carabiners, ribbons, brakes and helmets to ensure the maximum safety possible.

It is recommended to take:

Sneakers; Light clothing (and bath); 3lt Water; Repellent; Sunscreen; Snacks.

Hiking Tours Climbing Walking Tours DSA non-compliant Zombie Short term availability Weather Dependent - Moderate

At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Carioca Experience

Ages: Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: personal mountaineering guide
Included: Safety equipment: rope, brakes, ribbons and helmet, boudrier

Not included

Not included: Refeições e Bebidas

Itinerary

Explore a breathtaking hiking within Tijuca National Park untill the top of Pedra da Gávea on this guided tour, you will appreciate the views of the beaches, the forest and the city. Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of this renamed landscape while walking outdoors. from the meeting point, we will walk about 3km, to reach the top of pedra da gavea with its 844 meters, being 2.5km all the time in the shade of the forest. You will go with a montanhism personal guide to guarantee a fun and safe journey to mountain peak. Icon of Brazilian montanhism, the Pedra da Gávea is coveted by many travellers , who wanted to contemplate the west view of the city of Rio de Janeiro. The Pedra da Gávea delights its visitors, not just because of her beauty, but also because of her mysteries, like a rocky formation that resembles like a face and other enigmatic formations, like a Portal and inscriptions that attributed to the Phoenicians, these are only a few of the mysteries. Our hike includes Climb through Peak 4, and to get down crossing the stretch known as the "carrasqueira".

Stop 1
Pedra da Gavea
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Barra da Tijuca Beach

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
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
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund