Activities ,Great outdoors ,Hiking & bike tours ,Other sports

Pedra da Gavea Hike - (Gavea's Rock)

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Overview

Duration

Languages

Portuguese, English, Spanish

Voucher type

E-Ticket

What To Expect

The Pedra da Gavea (Gavea Stone) tour 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 and, 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 Gávea hiking tour. It’s all perfectly safe using the climb equipments 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.

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 is required).

What to remember

Important info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness. Recommendations: wear light clothing and hiking shoes, bring a small backpack with water (3L), snacks, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, cap or hat, sunglasses and cash for extras.. 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 is required).. Hike length: 6 km / 3,7 miles (round trip / total) . RioXtreme shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, incident, sickness, or injury. It is advisable that the traveler should avail of travel insurance as there can be chances of potential risks and hazards. Also, by booking this tour the traveler declares that are mentally and physically able to participate. No refund is applicable after starting the tour.

What's included

Climb equipment. Accredited mountain guide

What's not included

Extras. Private transportation

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until a day in advance

Provider

RioXtreme

Meeting Point

Meeting point:
Point da Meire
Estrada Sorimã, 932 - Itanhangá, Barra da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brasil.
(30 minutes by car from Copacabana).
Please arrive 10 minutes before the activity starts.
By choosing this option, travelers will meet us at the meeting point.