The 15 Best Viewpoint Hikes in Rio de Janeiro

Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour - The early pickup and drive from Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · 4 hours - 390 minutes · from $56Our pick

Hike Pedra do Telégrafo for sweeping Rio views, then unwind at Grumari or Prainha Beach with transport and a guide.

“I had a fantastic time on this tour! It was both fun and easy to do, making it perfect for anyone looking for a great outdoor experience. Our guide, Nicolas, was incredibly friendly and had amazing energy throughout the day. He took excellent care of the group and even captured some great pictures for us. The highlights were definitely Pedra do Telégrafo, which was absolutely stunning, and Grumari Beach, which was equally beautiful. Overall, the tour was amazing, and I highly recommend it to anyone considering it!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea 7-Hour Hike

2.Pedra da Gávea 7-Hour Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 183 reviews · 8 hours · from $56

Climb Rio’s Pedra da Gávea through Tijuca Forest, tackle a 30-meter rock section, and enjoy sweeping views with a small guided group.

“It is a great hike for people on all levels, as long as you have basic fitness. Edu was a great guide, kept the group together and everyone safe. The trail is fun and the views are breathtaking. I recommend this tour.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Dois Irmãos Peak Sunrise, Day or Sunset Hike

3.Dois Irmãos Peak Sunrise, Day or Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 94 reviews · 3h 30m · from $54

Hike Dois Irmãos Peak from Vidigal for sunrise, sunset, or daytime views, with a local guide, forest trail, and moto-taxi ride.

“I recently had the pleasure of going on an unforgettable tour in Rio, which involved a hike, watching a breathtaking sunset, and a fascinating tour of a local favela. The experience was made all the more amazing by our guide, Nathalia. Nathalia was incredibly knowledgeable, providing detailed insights into the history, culture, and daily life of Rio, the favela, and the surrounding areas. She was not only punctual but also made sure we were comfortable throughout the entire experience. It was clear she had a deep respect and understanding of the local community, which made the favela tour feel authentic and meaningful. Her fluency in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese,…”

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Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea Guided Hike Tour

4.Pedra da Gávea Guided Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 8 hours · from $68

Hike Rio’s Pedra da Gávea with a bilingual guide, certified climbing gear, Atlantic Forest wildlife, and sweeping views from 842 meters.

“The guide Jessie was excellent so friendly help everyone in the group she was the price on that tour I will go back just to see her because she was amazing and fabulous we all love her”

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Rio de Janeiro: Private Sunrise Tour at Mirante Dona Marta

5.Private Sunrise Tour at Mirante Dona Marta

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 81 reviews · 2h 30m

Watch Rio wake from Mirante Dona Marta on a private sunrise tour with hotel pickup, expert guiding, and views of Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer.

“Beautiful trip!! our guide was very polite and helpful. He can speak english very well!”

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

6.Tijuca National Park Small-Group Hike to Pedra Bonita

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 5 hours · from $63

Hike Rio’s Tijuca rainforest to Pedra Bonita for coastal views, forest stories, and a small-group guide experience with hotel pickup.

“Really nice hike👍 and finally a stunning view over Rio de Janeiro!”

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Trail and Rappel on Morro Dois Irmãos

7.Trail and Rappel on Morro Dois Irmãos

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

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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Garganta do Céu and Waterfall hike in Pedra da Gávea

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $58

Hike Pedra da Gávea to Garganta do Céu for Rio views, Tijuca forest, and Sorimã Waterfall, with a guide and photos included.

“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 out of shape do not do this hike! You need at least 2 liters of water and snacks. It was very rewarding and satisfying to see the monkeys and tropical forests. I’d do it again since I’m aware of the level of difficulty.”

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Pedra da Gavea Guided Hiking tour

9.Pedra da Gavea Guided Hiking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $70

Review the Pedra da Gávea hike in Rio, with rope work, rainforest views, guide details, fitness advice, price, and booking tips.

“Awesome Hiking trip with a very good guide. We were fortunate to get a clear view from the top (clear of clouds). The guide was excellent and we felt safe during the whole hike including the section where we used rope gear to climb and descend.”

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Half Day Hiking Tour Morro Dois Irmaos and Favela Vidigal

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $53Best value

Hike Morro Dois Irmaos, ride a Vidigal motorcycle taxi, and explore Rio views, Rocinha, and local streets on a small-group half-day tour.

“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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Tour to Mirante Dona Marta at sunrise with guide and photos!

11.Tour to Mirante Dona Marta at sunrise with guide and photos!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Watch Rio wake up from Mirante Dona Marta with hotel pickup, a small shared group, and guide-taken phone photos at sunrise.

“An inexpensive uber ride can get you to this site for sunrise photos with reliable timing. Event was for 4:30am start time but guide changes had him arrive after sunrise.”

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Pedra da Gávea Trail with Guide

12.Pedra da Gávea Trail with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $78

Review the guided Pedra da Gávea hike in Rio, with Atlantic forest, ropes, rappelling, expert guides, and sweeping summit views.

“Trilha Pedra Gávea: Botas na trilha was recommended by a Carioca (person from Rio) friend and we got in contact only the day before. The agency was very responsive and managed to give us (a group of 4) a spot for the following day with a private guide (not requested but offered for the same price). Very clear instructions where to go and what to bring. The actual guide Jessie was also very nice and fluent in English. She waited with us for 3 hours for the sky to clear so we could take some pictures. Pretty intense hike, so make sure to bring sufficient water! Highly recommended 🙏”

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Pedra da Gávea | The best trail in Rio

13.Pedra da Gávea | The best trail in Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $70

Climb Pedra da Gávea in a small Rio group with safety gear, guide support, and photo stops on a demanding 7-hour trail.

“Jessie was a great guide and took great pictures (trust me, you need to know the angles to get great pictures in this trip). Also, she helped us but did not pamper us. The atmosphere is great, people from the mountain having fun. The communication was also alright, they contacted us a day before the trip. Just be aware that is it a medium to hard hike to do and you really need good shoes and stamina. It s great hike for people who have been in hikes before and know a bit o conduct. Thank you, Jessie, for your good energy 🔥”

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Pedra do Telégrafo Hiking Tour ( Telegraph Rock – Avoid Crowds) – Rio de Janeiro

14.Pedra do Telégrafo Hiking Tour ( Telegraph Rock – Avoid Crowds) – Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $59

Hike Pedra do Telégrafo at dawn for Rio views and famous hanging photos, with hotel pickup, a private guide, and crowd-avoiding timing.

“Perfect timing. Leaving at 4am we turned out to be 3rd in line for pictures. Made it back to our hotel for breakfast afterwards. Great guide and safe driving.”

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Sunrise at Morro Dois Irmãos + Vidigal Favela Experience

15.Sunrise at Morro Dois Irmãos + Vidigal Favela Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 35 reviews · 4 hours · from $65

Watch Rio wake from Morro Dois Irmãos, then walk through Vidigal with a local guide on this four-hour sunrise tour.

“Everything was on time and ran smoothy such a great experience highly recommend! Beatriz was an amazing tour guide her knowledge of the area is unmatched!”

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