8 Pedra da Gávea Hikes Tours in Rio de Janeiro to Build a Day Around

1.Pedra da Gávea 7-Hour Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 183 reviews · 8 hours · from $56Our pick

You’ll hike from sea level through Tijuca National Park to Pedra da Gávea at 840 meters, with a guided 30-meter climb at Carrasqueira. Guides such as Eduardo, Lucas, and Sergio are known for patient safety support and excellent photos. Expect about three hours on the trail, but allow up to eight hours for the full outing.

“This was the highlight of my trip to Rio, and our guide took amazing pictures of us. I highly recommend, but make sure you are in shape, not afraid of heights and bring enough water!”

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2.Pedra da Gávea Guided Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 8 hours · from $68

Spend about eight hours hiking Pedra da Gávea to its 842-meter summit with a bilingual guide such as Eduardo, Fernando, Jessie, or Sergio. Expect steep forest walking, a secured rock-climbing section, local myths, and wide views over Guanabara Bay, Rio’s beaches, and Tijuca National Park. Pickup is optional.

“The trip and host were great, we highly recommend, however you need to be at least in pretty good shape to be able to make it”

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3.Garganta do Céu and Waterfall hike in Pedra da Gávea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $58Top rated

Join an accredited guide, including guides such as Vagner, Ricardo, or Ron Beulah, for a roughly four-hour hike from Barra da Tijuca through Tijuca National Park. Expect about two hours uphill, rugged rock, views of Christ the Redeemer and Rio’s beaches, plus time at Sorimã Waterfall. Bring water and snacks.

“This was a very challenging hike for me. Took me 2hrs going up. Rugged terrain with lots of rocks. Ron Beulah is an excellent guide and truly helped to make sure that I got up and down without incident. There were 3 tourists & 1 guide. If you have any major health issues or are out of shape do not do this hike! You need at least 2 liters of water and snacks. It was very rewarding and satisfying to see the monkeys and tropical forests. I’d do it again since I’m aware of the level of difficulty.”

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4.Pedra da Gavea Guided Hiking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $70

Take an eight-hour guided hike through Tijuca National Park to Pedra da Gávea. The route includes steep rock sections and the Carrasqueira climb, with rope equipment and guide support provided. Sergio, Lucas, Didi, Luiz, and Eduardo have led this outing, which suits fit hikers aged 10 and up.

“Awesome Hiking trip with a very good guide. We were fortunate to get a clear view from the top (clear of clouds). The guide was excellent and we felt safe during the whole hike including the section where we used rope gear to climb and descend.”

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5.Pedra da Gávea Trail with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Start at 7:30 am for an eight-hour private climb through Tijuca National Park. Your registered guide leads you over roots, rock, chains, and the Carrasqueira section using ropes, helmets, harnesses, and rappelling skills. Guides may include Daniel, Jessie, or Vivi, all known for calm instruction and careful pacing.

“Trilha Pedra Gávea: Botas na trilha was recommended by a Carioca (person from Rio) friend and we got in contact only the day before. The agency was very responsive and managed to give us (a group of 4) a spot for the following day with a private guide (not requested but offered for the same price). Very clear instructions where to go and what to bring. The actual guide Jessie was also very nice and fluent in English. She waited with us for 3 hours for the sky to clear so we could take some pictures. Pretty intense hike, so make sure to bring sufficient water! Highly recommended 🙏”

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6.Pedra da Gávea | The best trail in Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $70

Climb Pedra da Gávea on a demanding 3,500-meter trail from Itanhangá, with about 3 hours 30 minutes on the route and roughly 7 hours for the outing. Guides such as Jessie, Miguel, and Thales have led groups, using climbing and abseiling equipment where needed. Expect photo stops, steep sections, and a maximum of six hikers.

“I took Uber to the start point (apr. 40min ride from Copacabana) and was there punctually, exactly at the supposed start point. But there were noone from the organisers. I waited there 1 hour, during that time 3 groups started the hike, but they tald I‘m not at their list (of course noone spoke english). No answer to the telephone or email. It was hard to get back to the city again. So they ruined my day completely. Waiting for the refund now. Still no answer to my mails..”

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7.Pedra da Gávea – guided hike with best views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 6h 30m · from $51Best value

Join a small group of up to six for a 7-kilometer guided hike up Pedra da Gávea. Guides such as Ronald, Fernando, and Edu lead the steep trail and rope-assisted Carrasqueira climb. Expect 6 to 7 hours, safety gear, forest scenery, summit time, and photos and videos, including striking cliff shots.

“L'escursione è stata una delle più belle esperienze vissute a Rio. Il percorso ti conduce fino alla vetta , richiedendo un certo allenamento e la necessità di dover scalare una parete di 40 metri con le corde( per me era la prima volta ed è stato facile con la supervisione ed i consigli delle guide). Le guide , Fernando ed Edu, sono state bravissime. Due guide molto esperta, simpaticissimi e disponibili a spiegare tutto ciò che abbiamo chiesto. Sono molto professionali, prudenti ed attenti ai clienti. Ci hanno fatto anche un servizio fotografico e con droni davvero fantastico.”

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8.Pedra da Gavea Adventure Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5 reviews · 6 hours · from $85

You’ll hike 6 kilometers through Tijuca Forest to Pedra da Gávea’s 842-meter summit with an accredited guide. Expect about 2.5 hours uphill, a short beginner rock section with safety gear, and a 20-meter rappel on the way down. Groups are limited to six, and guide Edu is praised for patience and helpful photos when assigned.

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