The 11 Best Pedra da Gávea Hikes in Rio de Janeiro

1.Pedra da Gávea 7-Hour Hike

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

Join Eduardo, Lucas, Sergio, or another specialized local guide for a demanding Pedra da Gávea hike through Tijuca National Park. Expect steep trails, hand scrambling, and a roughly 30-meter Carrasqueira climb with safety gear. The $56 price includes guiding and equipment, but not transport.

“Fantastic day out, professional and patient guide and incredible views! Would highly, highly recommend this excursion if you’re looking to do something different whilst in the city and enjoy a challenge when it comes to hike. I wouldn’t say the route was difficult but there are areas that require rock scrambling and the assistance of the guide (in order to safely cross). Only way to improve would be more communication around a delay to our start time (met at half 0730, didn’t start the hike until 0815), as none of us were too sure what the reasoning was. Otherwise I would highly recommend!”

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2.Pedra da Gávea Guided Hike Tour

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

Climb Rio’s 842-meter Pedra da Gávea with a small group of up to 10 people and a bilingual guide such as Sergio or Eduardo. Expect a demanding forest hike, a secured rock-climbing section, local myths, and broad views of Guanabara Bay, Rio’s beaches, and Tijuca National Park.

“Unfortunately we weren’t able to see the view from the top because it was cloudy that day, however Sergio was very nice and told a lot of interesting stories. For me personally the hike was quite complicated but for sure worth it”

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3.Tijuca National Park Small-Group Hike to Pedra Bonita

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 5 hours · from $63

Spend five hours with a bilingual guide hiking through Tijuca National Park to Pedra Bonita, a 696-meter summit with views toward Pedra da Gávea, Rio, and the coast. The small group holds up to six people, with South Zone hotel pickup, rainforest stories, and a stop at Vista Chinesa.

“Alex our tour guide was great at his job! You can see how he loves his job and he explained the history of Rio for us which was informative. He also was very polite, professional and brilliant! Thank you Alex! And getyourguide for a great experience! Took lots of great pics too”

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

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

Climb through Tijuca National Park to Garganta do Céu, a rocky viewpoint above Rio with views of Christ the Redeemer, Pedra da Gávea, and southern beaches. Guides such as Vagner, Ricardo, and Ron Beulah lead small groups, with photos and videos included.

“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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5.Pedra da Gavea Guided Hiking tour

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

Spend about eight hours hiking from Tijuca National Park to Pedra da Gávea. Your guide leads you through steep forest trails, wildlife areas, the Carrasqueira rock section, and a guided rope descent. Sergio, Lucas, Didi, Eduardo, and Luiz have led past departures, though your guide may vary.

“The view atop this mountain was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen in my life! Be aware however, that you will be doing some serious mountain climbing on this excursion and will get dirty. The climb takes around 8 hours up and down, so eat a good breakfast and you may want to bring snacks and of course water for along the way. No bathrooms along the way, so if you are shy about relieving yourself in the woods, this is something you should know. Our guide Didi was extremely trustworthy, patient and supportive, I would give him 5 stars!!”

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6.Pedra da Gávea Trail with Guide

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

Start at 7:30 am in Itanhangá for a private, guided ascent of Pedra da Gávea through Tijuca National Park. Guides such as Daniel and Jessie lead you over roots, rock, chains, and the Carrasqueira using climbing gear. Expect an intense day, big views, and weather-dependent plans.

“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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7.Pedra da Gávea | The best trail in Rio

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

Hike Pedra da Gávea with a small group of up to six, covering about 3,500 meters in roughly 3.5 hours. Guides such as Jessie, Miguel, and Thales provide safety equipment, climbing support, and photography. Expect a difficult trail, an 8 a.m. start, and no included transport or snacks.

“I booked this hiking tour 1 month in advance and Viator confirmed my ticket. I called the tour company Nmountain and the never answered my calls, my text or viaturs message app. They never picked me up at the hotel. They basically wrecked my plans for the day. I called another tour company rio adventures and they had never heard of n mountain. I am waiting for my refund now. Do not book this tour it’s fake.”

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8.Pedra da Gávea – guided hike with best views

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

Join a small group of up to six for Rio’s demanding Pedra da Gávea hike. Guides such as Ronald, Fernando, and Edu lead you through Atlantic Forest to the 40-meter Carrasqueira rock section, with harnesses, ropes, and photo and video coverage included.

“You choose to do this tour so you can have the incredible pictures edu takes. He has no fear to take the cliff photos!”

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9.Pedra da Gavea Adventure Hike

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

Join a guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese for the demanding Pedra da Gávea hike from Itanhangá. You’ll climb through Tijuca Forest, handle a short beginner rock section with safety gear, and descend by rappel. Small groups are limited to six people.

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10.Pedra Bonita & Tijuca Forest Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $110

Join a small group of up to 10 people for a four-hour guided hike through Tijuca National Park. You’ll visit Pedra Bonita’s hang-gliding ramp, walk toward Agulhinha da Gávea, and see Pedra da Gávea, São Conrado, Barra da Tijuca, and Morro Dois Irmãos. Hotel pickup is available at supported tourist-zone hotels.

“The guide was fantastic, made the whole experience a day to remember”

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11.Pedra Bonita Trail: The easiest trail with a beautiful view of Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $44Best value

Join an accredited guide, with English, Spanish, or Portuguese available, for an easy Pedra Bonita walk from Copacabana or Barra da Tijuca. The climb takes about 30 minutes and opens views toward Ipanema, São Conrado, Rocinha, Barra, and Pedra da Gávea. Eduardo may be your guide.

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