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Pedra Bonita Hike

Pedra do Telégrafo Hike (with photos!)

SHARED OR PRIVATE TOUR

Hike to Pedra do Telégrafo, see of the most stunning viewpoints in Rio de Janeiro and take the famous “cliff-hanging” photos with a professional camera.

  • Hiking
  • Outdoor
  • EN or PT or ES
  • Photos and videos with drone
  • 5-7 hours tour
  • Meeting point
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Overview

Eager to take one of the coolest photos of your life? This tour is for you.

We will drive by 7 beautiful beaches in the west of Rio de Janeiro before starting our adventure on foot. The trail to Pedra do Cavalo (place in the photo) is of moderate intensity, lasting 1 hour and has incredible views of Restinga da Marambaia!

After the hike, we’ll take an invigorating (and well-deserved!) swim bath and get to know the stunning viewpoint on the little beach.

Places where we’ll take you:

  • Pedra do Telegrafo Hike; Telegraph viewpoint; Barra, Reserva, Recreio, Pontal, Prainha, Grumari and Guaratiba Beaches; Visit to the Prainha viewpoint.

Shared x Private Experience:

Choose between:

  • Shared experience –  Minimum of 2 participants and meeting point only.
  • Private experience – A single price for 1 to 4 participants. The private option includes pick up and drop off, snacks, and drinks.
Book your tour

  • Once you book your tour, we will confirm the availability with the partner and send you the booking confirmation with a voucher to be presented on the day of the experience.

What to bring

  • Take a light snack (sandwich, biscuit, fruit) and 2 liter of water per person. Remember to take an extra plastic bag for garbage.

  • Wear light hiking clothes and closed-toe shoes. Caps and hats are good choices on sunny days. If you go for a waterfall bath, remember to bring a change of clothes and a towel. Take a light coat in your backpack, especially in winter, as temperatures tend to lower at Pedra Bonita’s top.

  • Repellent, sunscreen, and sunglasses.

What includes

Included:

  • Pick up and drop off: 
    • At a meeting point, if you choose the shared tour.
    • At your accommodation, if you choose the private tour.
  • Local guide graduated in the environmental field
  • Drone photos and videos
  • Snack and drinks (if you choose the private tour)

Not Included:

  • Food and Drinks (if you choose the shared tour)
  • Tips/gratuities for your local guide
Important Information
  • Not suitable for people with heart diseases.
  • Meeting Point: Av. Armando Lombardi, 1100 – Barra da Tijuca. (Shell station next to Barra Point. The station is very close to Access A (lagoon) of the Jardim Oceânico subway station.)

Meet Your Tour Guide

A typical Gabriel day in Rio de Janeiro begins or ends with surfing and swimming at Barra da Tijuca or Arpoador Beaches. Passionate about Adventure Tourism, he specialized in this field and Photography, and now has more than 5 years of experience. His tours are full of information about the fauna and flora of Rio de Janeiro.

Meeting Point

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