RIO DE JANEIRO
The standout days in Rio de Janeiro.
The 15 most popular hiking & trekking tours in Rio de Janeiro. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Tijuca Forest small-group hike to caves and waterfalls with hotel pickup, a waterfall shower, and 19th-century plantation history in 6 hours.
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Hike up Pedra do Telégrafo in Pedra Branca State Park, then unwind at Grumari or Prainha with big Rio views and guided pacing.
Sunrise hike from Vidigal to Morro Dois Irmãos with local guide, motor-taxi ride, lanterns, and sweeping Rio bay views.
“This was such a beautiful hike!!! Our guide was really wonderful, and was very kind when my partner was struggling some with the pace. We definitely felt better doing it with a guide, and the views at the top were SO worth it.”
Challenge yourself on Pedra da Gávea with eco guides, climbing gear, and big Rio panoramas from 840 meters.
Full-day Tijuca Forest challenge hike near Rio: 10.4km of climbs, viewpoints, waterfalls, caves, and a small-group guide from $86.
Vidigal with locals, then hike Morro Dois Irmãos for skyline views of Rocinha, Corcovado, and Rio’s beaches with an expert guide.
Guided sunrise or sunset hike to Dois Irmãos Peak from Vidigal in Rio. Moderate uphill walk, moto-taxi ride, top views, fees included.
Hike Rio’s Pedra da Gávea to a tough 842 m summit with certified climbing gear, stories, and big Bay views.
Sunrise hike from Praça do Vidigal up to Morro Dois Irmãos, with a motorbike taxi ride and guided viewpoint time over Rio.
“Beautiful view of the city. LOVED our friend Junior. Felt very comfortable in the favela and the motorbike ride up and down was very fun. Hike was decently challenging but lots of good pauses with amazing views.”
Climb Sugarloaf’s East Face with pro guides, then ride the cable car down—stunning views of Christ, Copacabana, and Tijuca.
“The hike was no joke — definitely not for the faint-hearted — but Igor stayed calm, supportive, and made the whole journey feel safe. Once you find your rhythm on the trail, it becomes more manageable mentally. The rope climbing section was the highlight for me — being harnessed in Lol. Highly, highly recommend this…”
Small-group hike in Rio’s Tijuca National Park to Pedra Bonita, with rainforest guides and ocean views of Pedra da Gávea.
Hike Morro Dois Irmãos from Vidigal, then rappel with safety gear and pro-style photo angles, led by an accredited guide.
“The guide, scenery, and rock climbing were absolutely awesome!! Both drives, up and down the hill, on moto were a nice addition too.”
Climb Sugarloaf Mountain’s Costão do Pão de Açúcar with a guide in Rio. Rope-assisted rock sections, Pedra Filosofal views, cable car descent.
“One of my favourite experiences in Rio so far - not for the faint hearted, but as long as you have a reasonable level of fitness it's an exciting journey to the top. I loved all the fantastic views and having my first proper experience of climbing - it's made me want to do more…”
Hike Tijuca’s rainforest to Taunay Waterfall, a bat cave, and big Rio viewpoints, with hotel pickup and a small-group guide.
“Yun was great, had an immense knowledge of the area and spoke perfect English, we truly enjoyed this tour. Thank you!”
Guided hike to Pedra da Gávea in Rio’s Tijuca Rainforest. Small group, rope safety, wildlife, and big panoramic Rio views.
“The best hike I’ve done.Sergio the tour guide is very dedicated,very knowledgeable friendly and helpful.took his time on every difficult section of hike.made sure that everyone is safe.we are lucky to have a perfect weather, the top of Pedra da gavea is surrounded by a beautiful landscape it overlooks on every angle side of Rio.”
From Corcovado to Copacabana, and every way to see the city in between.
