7 Rio Climbing & Rappelling Tours Worth Booking

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $74Our pick

Climb Sugarloaf’s East Face on a guided Rio adventure with a 15-meter rock section, sweeping views, safety gear, and cable-car descent.

“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 to anyone looking for something different and genuinely rewarding. Way more than just a touristy activity — this was the real deal.”

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2.Trail and Rappel on Morro Dois Irmãos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Hike Morro Dois Irmãos from Vidigal, then rappel above Rio with a guide, safety gear, photos, and small groups of up to eight.

“We had the best tour guide ever (William)!! We were not a fit bunch, but I really wanted to do this hike and repel for my birthday. William pushed us all the way to the end and I appreciate him a lot for it. Without him we would have not made it and he made it fun. I would recommend this excursion to everyone and esp to get William!”

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3.Sugarloaf Mountain Climbing Trail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $62

Climb Rio’s Sugarloaf by trail and rock, use ropes on a 20-meter section, then ride the cable car down with a private guide.

“my guide Sergio Ricardo was amazing…professional, safety was first, and knowledgeable. we climbed the south east side of sugarloaf mountain. it was not easy, definitely not for beginners or people afraid of heights. i had a great time”

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4.SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN HIKE & CLIMB

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 hours · from $60Best value

Climb Rio’s Sugarloaf with a certified guide, tackle a 20-meter rock wall, and enjoy clear views of Copacabana and Guanabara Bay.

“Absolute highlight of my vacation. It’s very steep and there is a lot of heights, the added feeling of danger made it all the more worth it.”

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5.Sugarloaf Mountain Hike and Climb

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 4 hours · from $68

Climb Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio with a bilingual guide, wild monkeys, rock walls, and sweeping views of Copacabana and Guanabara Bay.

“The tour was so fun. Our guide, Sergio, was really encouraging and helpful with pointing out all the hand and foot holds. Sergio was also super interesting and told us more about Rio history and about the outdoor industry in Brazil. This was the perfect adventure.”

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6.Sugarloaf – Hike and Easy Climb Sugarloaf’s Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $78

Hike Sugarloaf’s rocky coast, climb with a small group, enjoy Rio views, and descend by cable car for $78.41.

“Marius is a brilliant person, very very helpful and thoughtful of everything. Even before the tour I was asking him so many questions about Brazil and he was very kind to give me lots of tips. The hiking 🥾 in the jungle was incredible for me from easy terrain to claiming. Loved the waterfalls 🌊 the best part for me 😁. We saw few animals during the trekking : toucans, 🐦butterflies ,🦋 and even some little bugs 🐛. I really recommend Marius tours. Thank you and see you again.”

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7.Climb Rio de Janeiro: Rock Climbing Tailored for All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $127

Climb Sugarloaf Mountain in a small Rio group with certified guides, quality gear, dramatic views, and routes for every skill level.

“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”

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