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Rio: Private Sugarloaf Mountain Rock Climbing

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Escape the crowded tourist lines and scale Rio’s most iconic landmark alongside your own private, expert climbing instructor.
  • Private 1-on-1 instruction guarantees personalized coaching and maximum safety.
  • Sugarloaf Mountain routes are custom-selected to match your exact experience level.
  • Beginner to advanced options ensure a completely safe ascent for absolute first-timers.
  • Professional climbing gear comes fully provided, including shoes, harness, and helmet.
  • Cable car descent tickets are included for a scenic, relaxing ride down the mountain.

What's Included

  • Certified bilingual rock climbing instructor
  • Individual rock climbing equipment: climbing shoes, harness, helmet, belay/rappel device.
  • Collective rock climbing equipment: rope, quickdraws and anchor building equipment
  • Cable car descent ticket to Morro da Urca (if climbing Sugarloaf Mountain)
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Tips (optional)
  • Bug spray

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Praça Gen. Tibúrcio, 75 - Urca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22290-270, Brazil

    In front of the big angel statue monument located in the middle of Praça General Tibúrcio, Urca district.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.2:00 pm

What To Expect

1

Urca

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 34 reviews
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Climbing with Sérgio was...

Jen_M, Apr 2026
Climbing with Sérgio was great fun. He was very supportive and gave me the confidence to lead the route.

Sporty afternoon in Rio

Daniela_D, Dec 2024
The climbing tour was awesome. Well organized and prepared for the climb. I got proper instructions and we practiced in front of the best view of the beach and the sugarloaf mountain. I loved it

Awesome experience

Rachel_H, Aug 2024
Victor was an amazing guide to work with. Super knowledgeable and made us (two women) feel incredibly comfortable on our first solo outside climb.

CLIMB TO THE TOP

Raheem_L, Apr 2024
My first stop on the list to Brazil and I had an Amazing time. Victor made feel secure climbing the ropes and teaching me.

Excelente dia de escalada...

Dario_M, Jul 2024
Excelente dia de escalada con Adilio (guia). Muy linda ruta, muy lindas vistas y excelente servicio, Adilio es muy buena onda.

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