Rio de Janeiro · ROCK CLIMBING ADVENTURES
The 11 best rock climbing adventures tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Climb Sugarloaf Mountain on the Costão do Pão de Açúcar, then ride a free cable car down to Morro da Urca. Rope and rock, 4 hours.
“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”
Hike through Tijuca Forest to Bico do Papagaio, then rappel down and cool off at Cachoeira das Almas with bilingual guides.
“It was really great. The guide knew a lot about the forest, Rio de Janeiro, the culture etc. He was explaining very well! The hike was hard, but he was asking for our wishes and looking after our well being. Great experience!! Show de bola!!”
Small-group climb of Sugarloaf with UIAA gear, expert guide Thomas, plant facts, cable car down, and a final sea-level hike.
“Thomas was the most amazing guide. He was incredibly patient and encouraging. We had such a wonderful (and scary at times) adventure. Thomas was the best guide we have ever had. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking an adventure in Rio. Thank you Thomas!!”
Small-group rock climbing in Rio near Sugarloaf, matched to your level with top-rope or multi-pitch options, 3 hours with gear included
“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 Sugarloaf Mountain from Urca with a rope-assisted 25-meter section, plus shaded hiking on the Cláudio Coutinho trail.
“Marcos was a total professional. He responded promptly and confirmed scheduling. He was so friendly, by the end of the trip he felt like good family. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend him to all.”
Guided Sugarloaf Mountain hike and beginner rock climb with a 20m wall, included gear, and cable car return from Urca in Rio.
“Thomas was an unbelievable guide. He’s knowledgable about the area, the geography and the history which adds to the trip. He’s a super fast elite climber if that’s what you want but he can also go very steady and slow. I would always put myself in the hands of an expert like Thomas whether you want to move quickly or slow and steady. I felt confident and safe all the way through. It’s a tough route for a novice but can be easily accomplished in the hands of a capable guide like Thomas. Don’t cut corners and respect the mountains. Whilst this is only a small peak it’s definitely a…”
Beginner rock climbing at Morro da Babilônia in Urca, Rio. Gear and certified instruction included for about 3 hours.
“Professionalism, commitment, seriousness!! I am very satisfied with the course. I'll follow up and sign up for level 2.Auto-translated”
Try climbing on Morro da Babilônia then hike to Pão de Açúcar summit, finish with a cable car ride and short trail back.
“Bad experience, it’s a scam, ruined my holiday. I have chosen the most expensive package USD 125 to include pick up from hotel, but the guide didn’t showed up and even spent 2 days in getting in touch with the agent with no feedback. No apology ever been given but USD 125 have been charged on my card.”
Hike and climb Sugar Loaf Mountain with an expert guide, then ride the cable car and enjoy Rio’s best summit views.
“Sergio did a great job as a guide. 99% of the climb is 3rd class or less. There is one short (~20 meters) pitch that we roped up for that I would estimate as fifth class (~5.5). It was a holiday weekend so some traffic on the route, but it was manageable. Almost zero rockfall hazard. A nice beginner scramble. Footwear with good grip/traction increases the fun factor,”
Hike through Rio’s Tijuca urban rainforest, then rappel down Horto Falls. Small group, gear included, snacks served.
“Great adventure with an expert guide, Marcelo. Highly recommend for anyone that is looking for an experience like this while in Rio. We even booked a hike with Marcelo the next day.”
Hike to Bico do Papagaio, rappel safely with pro guides, splash at Cachoeira das Almas, and finish with a museum stop in Tijuca.
“While visiting Rio, I decided to sign up for this adventure. It was well worth it! The hike was great (keep in mind, I live in Colorado and hike often, it may be a bit intense for the average person) and rappel was very exciting. My guide Michel had great communication and was friendly. Highlight recommend this experience!”
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