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15 Best Rio De Janeiro Hikes

The trails worth the early start.

The 15 rio de janeiro hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.

15 Best Rio De Janeiro Hikes

Rio: Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls - Hotel Pickup From Rio’s South Zone: Less Waiting, More Walking
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Rio: Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls

1.Rio: Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls

Half-day Tijuca Forest hike with hotel pickup, caves and waterfalls. 6.2 km of trails, chapel ruins, and a waterfall shower.

Most Popular 4.9

“Pietro was our guide.He was professional and very passionate about what he is doing. His English was very good.The half day tour was very nice,we had a sunny day and almost no other people around the trek.The history and other information told by Pietro were very interesting and nice to listen to.Thank you very much.”

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Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour - The hike up Guaratiba Hill: uphill time, good stops, and real pacing
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Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour

2.Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour

Hike to Pedra do Telégrafo for Rio’s best early views, then cool off at Grumari or Prainha Beach on a guided, AC ride.

4.5

“Great Hike, it’s not easy….but it’s not too difficult….its a very good hike that will challenge you….but….the view….it’s unbelievable!!! A absolute must do in Rio…host was excellent Dayvison!!”

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Sunrise and Sunrise Walk Two Brothers with Local Guide - The night hike plan: lanterns, Atlantic Forest shade, and smart pacing
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Sunrise and Sunrise Walk Two Brothers with Local Guide

3.Sunrise and Sunrise Walk Two Brothers with Local Guide

Sunrise on Rio’s Two Brothers hill with a local guide, night lantern-lit hike, and big payoff summit views over Ipanema, Christ, and the bay.

5.0

“I spent a whole week in Rio, and this hike was my absolute best experience. I was a little nervous before the motor ride, but it went quite well. The hike isn't easy, but it's well worth it. The view and sunset were simply fantastic. My guide was very good.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea 7-Hour Hike - Meeting at Estrada Sorimã (and why transport matters)
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Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea 7-Hour Hike

Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip - Small-group hiking in Rio: why max 6 changes the day
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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip

5.Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip

Tough 10.4 km Tijuca Rainforest hike with waterfall refresh, caves, and Taquara Hill views of Rio, led in a small group.

4.9

“I had an amazing experience on today’s tour! From start to finish, everything was seamless and enjoyable. What really made the day extra special was our tour guide so friendly and warm, it honestly felt like we were friends. Their energy and knowledge added so much to the experience, and it made exploring feel fun…”

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Rio de Janeiro: Vidigal Favela Tour and Two Brothers Hike - Walking Vidigal: More Than a Look at Houses
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Rio de Janeiro: Vidigal Favela Tour and Two Brothers Hike

6.Rio de Janeiro: Vidigal Favela Tour and Two Brothers Hike

Walk Vidigal with a local guide, then hike Morro Dois Irmaos for sweeping views over Rio’s beaches and landmarks.

4.5

“Raphael is a great guide, very comunicative and enthusiastic. He knows his stuff and safety always comes first. It's a pretty steep ascent but the panorama is worth it and also the insight of the Vidigal favela is priceless.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Dois Irmãos Peak Sunrise, Day or Sunset Hike - Sunrise at 3:20 AM vs Daytime at 10:00 AM or 3:30 PM
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Rio de Janeiro: Dois Irmãos Peak Sunrise, Day or Sunset Hike

Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea Guided Hike Tour - Your 8-hour game plan: how the day usually unfolds
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Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea Guided Hike Tour

Climb Sugarloaf: A Thrilling Adventure to Rio’s Postcard Peak - Meeting at Praça Gen. Tibúrcio and what the 4-hour flow actually feels like
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Climb Sugarloaf: A Thrilling Adventure to Rio’s Postcard Peak

9.Climb Sugarloaf: A Thrilling Adventure to Rio’s Postcard Peak

Climb Sugarloaf’s East Face with certified safety gear, expert multilingual guides, and an included cable car ride with epic Rio views.

5.0

“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…”

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Rio: Tijuca National Park Small-Group Hike to Pedra Bonita - Getting there: South Zone hotel pickup and a focused half-day
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Rio: Tijuca National Park Small-Group Hike to Pedra Bonita

10.Rio: Tijuca National Park Small-Group Hike to Pedra Bonita

Small-group hike in Tijuca National Park to Pedra Bonita for rainforest learning, big Rio views, and an expert bilingual guide.

4.9

“Our Guide was very friendly and could Tell us a lot about Rio. One of Our groupmembers had some Problems To hike But our guide kept an Eye on her and she also made it up To The top. It was exhausting But pretty easy. The view on top of The Hill worth it. I…”

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Pedra da Gavea Guided Hiking tour - Starting inside Parque Nacional da Tijuca: rainforest mood and wildlife time
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Pedra da Gavea Guided Hiking tour

11.Pedra da Gavea Guided Hiking tour

Hike Pedra da Gávea with a small group through Tijuca Rainforest, using safety ropes and gear. Steep climb, wild views of Rio.

4.5

“Don't recommend never showed up.Returned our calls over 2 hours later and said sorry but could not give us a reason as to why no one showed up.Very frustrating, wasted our time completely!We were unable to organise another operator with the late notice so we missed out completely, very dissapointing”

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Garganta do Céu and Waterfall hike in Pedra da Gávea - Praia de São Conrado and the ocean-side breaks that keep you motivated
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Garganta do Céu and Waterfall hike in Pedra da Gávea

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

Hike to Garganta do Céu and Pedra da Gávea in Tijuca National Park, then cool off at Sorimã Waterfall with a small guide-led group.

5.0

“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…”

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Half Day Hiking Tour Morro Dois Irmaos and Favela Vidigal - Stop 1: Morro Dois Irmãos 50-minute trek and the panoramic payoff
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Half Day Hiking Tour Morro Dois Irmaos and Favela Vidigal

13.Half Day Hiking Tour Morro Dois Irmaos and Favela Vidigal

Sunrise or morning hike from Morro Dois Irmaos to Favela Vidigal, with panoramic views, local stops, and an included HD photo album.

5.0

“Fernando is a Star. This is the best tour in South America that I have done thus far (travelled ~5 months over multiple years throughout South America). My partner and I took this tour for the sunrise option and the views are absolutely stunRead more”

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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Peak Guided Hike - How the hike feels: Rio’s urban rainforest up close
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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Peak Guided Hike

14.Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Peak Guided Hike

Hike Rio’s Tijuca National Park with a bilingual guide to Pico da Tijuca, Tijuca Mirim, Cachoeira das Almas, and the park museum.

4.7

“Nous ne sommes pas des habitués de randonnées. Nous avons voulu nous dépasser en essayant cette randonnée de 6h et nous n’avons pas été déçu ! Le guide a été génial et a su nous faire passer par des recoins géniaux. Il avait aussi une bonne connaissance de la forêt et de son histoire. La…”

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Tijuca Forest Hike - Waterfalls & Caves, Nature & Wild Life! - Cachoeira das Almas and the waterfall rhythm: crystal water breaks up the hike
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Tijuca Forest Hike – Waterfalls & Caves, Nature & Wild Life!

15.Tijuca Forest Hike – Waterfalls & Caves, Nature & Wild Life!

Tijuca National Park hike with Taunay and multiple waterfalls plus safe caves, led by top guides in small groups. Mostly easy, 4.5 hours.

5.0

“This was an incredible experience! The waterfalls and caves were beautiful - Juliana (my wonderful guide) said that bathing under a waterfall cleanses the soul, and it really did feel both otherworldly and grounding at the same time.”

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