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Pedra da Gavea Guided Hiking tour

Location Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
$67.90
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Overview

Pedra da Gavea is one of the most famous rock formations of Rio de Janeiro and the most admired adventure in the city. You will be accompanied by an experienced guide and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

This is the ideal hiking tour for those who enjoy lots of adventure and adrenaline. You will go to the summit of Pedra da Gavea, which is the biggest block of solid rock by the sea in the world. At the top of its 844 meters, you can see the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, the Jockey Club, the Botafogo cove, the Aterro do Flamengo, the Sugar Loaf mountain, the Morro da Urca, the Pedra Bonita, the Corcovado - Christ  the Redeemer Statue and the other mountains of the Tijuca Forest and landmarks such as Guanabara Bay, Ipanema, Leblon, São Conrado, Barra Tijuca and the Serra dos Orgaos Region.

This hiking tour takes place inside the Atlantic Rainforest, so you have great chances to encounter wild animals during the hike.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Pedra da Gávea - Regular tour
Open groups where anyone can join. No transportation, meeting point based tour.one or more persons.Starting point: Praça Desembargador Araújo Jorge, Barra da Tijuca.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Equipment for use in the tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option with transport selected)
  • Gratuities

  • Parque Nacional da Tijuca
    The Pedra da Gávea Trail is located in Sector C of the Tijuca National Park
  • Pedra da Gavea
    You will take a traditional trail to Pedra da Gavea of about two and a half hours to reach the top.
  • Trilha da Pedra da Gavea
    The hike is steep and has several natural obstacles that must be overcome. There is some basic rock climbing section called Carrasqueira, but no previous experience is necessary here as your guide will help you using all the safety techniques and procedures necessary. The descent is made by a technique similar to rappelling (abseiling), but the guide is the one who controls the equipment and the descent. This allows formore comfort and safety. You just need to relax, enjoy and take lots of photos. The climate is hot and humid, making the Pedra da Gavea hike an excellent exercise. If you have an adventurer's soul and want to see Rio de Janeiro seen from above, this is the tour you are looking for.

  • 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 a high level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 10 years
  • A high amount of walking is 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, 3 liters of water, sunscreen and insect repellent
  • Comfortable hiking shoes are recommended and a backpack is mandatory to care for your things
  • 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.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Pedra da Gavea Guided Hiking tour

    Location Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
    $67.90
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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