Pedra do Telégrafo Hiking Tour

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the remarkable Pedra do Telégrafo during this 6-hour hiking tour in Rio de Janeiro. Travel to Pedra Branca State Park and start up the trail from Praia Grande in Barra de Guaratiba. Trek 2 miles (3.5 km) to the 1,161-foot (354-meter) summit, stopping at viewpoints and picturesque lookouts along the way. Get views of Rio's area beaches like Praia do Perigoso, Praia do Meio, Grumari, Pontal do Recreio, Barra da Tijuca, Pedra da Gávea and all the Restinga da Marambaia. Round-trip transportation is included with the private tour option.

Trek to the summit of Pedra do Telégrafo
Enjoy a 2-mile (3.5-km) hike to reach the 1,161-foot (354-meter) summit
Stop for spectacular photo ops
Experienced adventure guide
Round-trip transport included if private tour option selected

What's Included

Guide with experience in eco-adventure
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Personal accident insurance

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off for Regular tour option

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Departure Point: Private tour option: Hotels located in the touristic zone of Rio de Janeiro Group tour with transport option: Hotels located in the touristic zone of Rio de Janeiro Return point: Returns to original departure point

What To Expect

Praia Barra de Guaratiba

Parque Estadual Da Pedra Branca

Trilha Pedra do Telegrafo

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Adult rate applies to all travelers
Minimum age is 10 years
Not wheelchair accessible

Some amount of walking is involved
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour, date, or full refund
It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes with good grip and bring a light snack, water, sunscreen, and insect repellent
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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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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Featured review

Scenic03704880907

I took the transport option which was excellent, comfortable, and exceptionally punctual. My tour guide Renan was kind, patient, and gregarious, and the hike itself was wonderful! Stunning views and beautiful pathways through a gorgeous urban jungle. Renan was kind enough to wait in the line with me for a picture, and was willing to tailor the hike to my needs, whether that included a side-route to one of the beaches below or a stop for an experience of coco-water. The view at the top is absolutely stunning and unique. Excellent experience!!

Reviews

3.9

based on 17 reviews

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The best part of this...

Georsadd_G, Apr 2025

The best part of this tour was the hike up to Pedra do Telégrafo. I took public transport with the guide to get there, and I was a bit nervous on the way—it felt kind of suspicious, and I wasn’t sure if I was heading to the right place for the hike. But to my surprise, it turned out to be the right spot! A family of four was parked nearby and joined us before we started the hike. The hike up was definitely tiring, but the views were incredible, with lush trails winding through a beautiful urban jungle. I’m a so-so hiker—not a total beginner, but not super experienced either—and I still had a great time. There was a long line at the top for the iconic photo spot, but on the way back, we stopped at a few scenic places to take some nice pictures without the crowd.

Into the Jungle

Azikiwe_G, Oct 2023

The most memorable part of this tour was the hike itself to the Pedra do Telegrafo. I have done hikes in the past but nothing could compare to this uphill hike. Felipe was a great guide and helped me to reach the top. It was a hard day but the view was well worth it. I would recommend this tour to my friends that are avid hikers.

Best hike/excursion

musicchild66, Jun 2019

I travel and tour more than any other person, and Thalles, the tour guide, provided the absolute most comfortable and enjoyable experience! I was running very late and he politely and graciously waited for me( Get there on time though!) When I arrived, he described the itinerary for the day and always stopped to make sure I stayed hydrated and fed all along the way. Before the hike, Thalles placed some of my personal belongings in his bag to free up my hands. That was so sweet. During the hike, he stopped to ensure that I was going at my own pace and was not overwhelmed. He always held my hand when going down or up a treacherous trail and that made me feel safe and at a ease. I could go on and on but he is honestly the most friendliest and kindest tour guide ever. Many are authoritative, rude, condescending and strict. I felt like I was going on a hike and educational tour with someone I already know. The tour guide also speaks very good English...the best I’ve witnessed in Brazil. He even understands American slangs lol! Lastly, the hike is fun, challenging, and reasonable in price. Don’t forget to bring water ( as described in the listing ) and take cool pictures! But if you’re frail, handicapped or injured, this ain’t for you. It’s pretty strenuous so it provides a good workout. Now, go ahead and make a booking!!

Brilliant!

Scenic03704880907, Jan 2019

We were staying in Leblon. It was a...

Kelli B, Apr 2018

We were staying in Leblon. It was a huge help having a guide that picked us up at the hotel and hiked up the trail with us. He arrived on time and took the trail a little slower for me. I'm not normally a hiker. It took us about 45 minutes to get to the top. The views were amazing. The tour left nice and early so we didn't have a wait at the anvil rock. We past several groups of hikers going up the trail as we were coming down. I'm sure they were in for a long line to take their photos. This was a great tour. I would definitely recommend it.

It was long drive from copacabana...

YuPhing_O, Oct 2017

It was long drive from copacabana, followed by a nice and strenuous hike up to the top, but well worth the trip. We went on a weekday, so the lines were very short, and we also had fun watching others do their poses. The driver and guide were very good.