Rio de Janeiro · PEDRA DO TELEGRAFO HIKES
The famous ledge photograph is an optical trick and the drop behind it is about a metre. Getting there is the real work. These 12 compare the walk in, the beach stop afterwards and how long the queue for the rock runs.
Start early for a guided hike from Guaratiba Beach to Pedra do Telégrafo, where Rio’s wild western coast opens below you. Guides such as Erick, Nicolas, and Dayvison are praised for patient pacing and great photos. Finish with swimming or lunch at Grumari or Prainha Beach.
“It was good. Nice views. Dayvison was a great guide”
Start early for a guided 3.6-kilometer hike to Pedra do Telégrafo, one of Rio’s best photo spots. Guides such as Felipe and Leo provide transport, hiking sticks, local tips, and help with the famous hanging pose. Expect a steep uphill walk, ocean views, and about five hours on the road.
“Stunning view. Hike was great as well. Great exercise with an incredible pay off at the end. Felipe, our guide was great. Deep knowledge about hiking, rock climbing and Rio in general. Highly recommended!”
Start early for a guided 2.3-kilometer Pedra do Telégrafo hike in Rio’s Pedra Branca State Park. Alessandra leads the small group, helps with the trail and photos, and pickup is offered. Expect about six hours overall, with the main walk lasting roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.
“The city is beautiful and the guide Alessandra from Outer Ecotrip Turismo, with all her knowledge, professionalism, charisma and care, managed to capture wonderful and memorable moments. I just have to thank you.”
Join a bilingual guide, possibly Barbara or Rafael, for a shared five-hour hike to Pedra do Telégrafo. Capture the famous cliffside views, then see Praia do Perigoso, Praia do Meio, and Grumari before returning to Copacabana, Ipanema, or Leblon.
“Barbara was an outstanding tour guide, and her energy truly made the experience unforgettable! From the start, her friendliness and fun personality set the tone for an amazing day. The trekking was fantastic, and the breathtaking views along the way were like something out of a dream. Barbara’s patience stood out—she made sure everyone was comfortable and even went the extra mile to capture beautiful photos of us. Her sparkle and infectious joy uplifted the whole group, adding an extra layer of magic to the journey. If you’re looking for a tour guide who’s not just professional but also genuinely delightful, Barbara is the one!Read more”
Join guide Dudu for a two-hour hike through Atlantic Forest to Pedra do Telégrafo, with views of Restinga de Marambaia, Grumari, Barra da Tijuca, Pedra da Gávea, and more. Hotel pickup, transport, guide service, photos, and a post-hike beach stop are included.
“Excelente experiencia desde que comienza hasta que termina , Dudu 100% buen guía te enseña todas las costumbres de Brasil, te da consejos de buenos lugares y recomendaciones de todo Rio, ademas te lleva en Auto hasta la mitad de la caminata y el resto va lento para que vayas apreciando toda la naturaleza, te toma las mejores fotos y lleva su reflector para el sol y así tus fotos salen mejor, al final como bono te lleva alguna playa que quieras conocer, para finalizar con muy buenas conversaciones, a todos los que quieran conocer buenos lugares de rio, Dudu el mejor 👌🏻”
Join an English-, Portuguese-, or Spanish-speaking guide for an 8-hour Pedra do Telégrafo trip from Rio. Walk 3.5 km through tropical scenery, visit remote beaches, and pose at the famous rock. Gustavo has helped hikers reach the top at a comfortable pace, with transport and hotel-area pickup included.
“Very good , well paced thanks to the considerate guide who kept encouraging me until I reached the top , he even took nice photos up there .”
You’ll hike through Pedra Branca State Park to Pedra do Telégrafo with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide, then swim at Grumari Beach. The six-hour trip includes transport, entrance fees, and hotel pickup. Early departures help you reach the famous photo spot before the crowds.
“Great, my driver Sylvio, was very kind and knowledgeable. I recommend him, for sure.”
Spend about six hours reaching Pedra do Telégrafo by a medium-level forest trail, then pose above Rio’s coast for its famous hanging-edge photo. An English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide leads the outing, but confirm the full cost first: US$32 online plus R$160 per person locally.
Join a shared, five-hour trip to Pedra do Telégrafo with a bilingual guide such as Mário or Leonardo. Hike to photo-friendly viewpoints, take in Rio’s wild beaches, and rest at secluded Grumari. Pickup and return are available in Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon.
“It was really good. Much harder than expected but great views and photo opportunities at the top. The guide Mário was really lovely and motivating to get everyone to the top.”
Start early from Rio's South Zone or Barra da Tijuca, then hike 3.6 km round trip to Pedra do Telegrafo with an English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide. After the forest trail and coastal views, relax and swim at Grumari Beach before returning by air-conditioned car.
Spend 5 to 6 hours hiking through Pedra Branca State Park to Pedra do Telégrafo, a 350-meter viewpoint above Rio. Guides such as Guilherme, Nicolas, and Leonel lead the walk, arrange hotel pickup, provide digital photos, and stop at Prainha or Grumari for swimming and sun.
“The whole tour was excellent, both the punctuality and the guide (Nicolas). The truth is highly recommended, they accompanied us throughout the entire experience!!! Thank you very much”
You’ll hike about an hour to Pedra do Telégrafo with a live guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, then visit Prainha and Grumari beaches. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Rio’s South Zone, transport, and beach time are included. Bring hiking shoes, beachwear, and food.
Pick a summit, a hillside, a beach or a bar.
