Full-Day Guided Hiking Tour: Gávea Rock from Rio
Enjoy breathtaking views of the city of Rio de Janeiro from atop Pedra da Gávea, a towering monolith known as Gavea Rock within Rio's tropical Tijuca Rainforest. Experienced hikers will love this challenging trek, which winds along precipices and climbs through durian-filled forest that's home to monkeys and giant butterflies. There's even a short-but-serious scramble up a rock wall on this 8-hour tour.
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Full-Day Guided Hiking Tour: Gávea Rock from Rio
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What's included in Full-Day Guided Hiking Tour: Gávea Rock from Rio
(Subject to Option Inclusions)The Gavea Rock (Pedra da Gávea) hiking is one of the most startling and rewarding of all tours. The summit stands at 842m / 2763ft above sea level. After picking up from hotels, the vehicle gets to the starting point. The ascent takes around two and a half hours and, once close to the top, you will probably feel the butterflies. Besides a steep but short scramble (15m / 49ft) and a few walks on the edge of precipices, there is nothing to fear. It’s all perfectly safe and doable by anyone. From up there, you will have 30/40 minutes to enjoy the view of Tijuca Forest, Pedra Bonita, Rocinha favela (one of the world’s biggest ghettos), São Conrado beach, Cristo Redentor, Sugar Loaf, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and Barra da Tijuca is simply wonderful. Then you will follow the way back to the bottom and get back to the vehicle which will drop you off at your hotel.
Inclusions
- Safety equipment
- Roundtrip Transfer to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana
- Guide
- Food and drinks
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- Hiking time is approximately 4 hours (2.5 up and 1.5 down) with 3.7 miles total.
- This is an advanced hike with light climbing; it is not suitable for inexperienced hikers or those with mobility issues
- Wear lightweight hiking clothes and sturdy walking/hiking shoes
- Bring a small backpack with water, snacks, sunscreen, mosquito repellent and a cap or hat and money for any extras that you might want.
- The tour date may change depending on weather and other variables
- The tour is recommended for people over 12 years
- Close to the top, there is a short rocky section where we use safety equipment. It is easy, quick, totally safe and perfect for beginners (no previous climbing experience required).
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Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
* Roundtrip Transfer to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana. * Please wait for your guide in the hotel lobby of your selected hotel. If your hotel is not listed, contact us so we can inform you the closest pick up location and time.
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Please contact Gray Line Brazil at 55 (21) 3586-8687 or 55 (21) 99777‑5888 to confirm your tour at least 48 hours prior to the activity time. Please have your voucher in hand to present to the guide upon boarding. Office working hours: from 7am to 9pm (local time) daily.