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Rio de Janeiro · RIO CLIMBING & RAPPELLING

8 Climbing & Rappelling Trips in Rio de Janeiro, Compared

8 tours

The good climbing & rappelling trips in Rio fill up first, especially between December and Carnival. Below are the 8 best, each with a current price and what makes it different, so you can book before the calendar closes.

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

Climb Sugarloaf: A Thrilling Adventure to Rio’s Postcard Peak - Safety First, Not Just a Poster Line

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

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

Climb Sugarloaf Mountain with expert rock instructors, tackle a 15m east-face ascent, then ride the cable car for Rio’s top views.

“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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Trail and Rappel on Morro Dois Irmãos

Trail and Rappel on Morro Dois Irmãos - Rappelling on the Rocks: Safety Gear and Beginner Coaching

2.Trail and Rappel on Morro Dois Irmãos

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

Hike up Vidigal, rappel down Morro Dois Irmãos, then soak up standout views, safety gear, and guide-led photos in a small group.

“The guide, scenery, and rock climbing were absolutely awesome!! Both drives, up and down the hill, on moto were a nice addition too.”

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Sugarloaf Mountain Climbing Trail

Sugarloaf Mountain Climbing Trail - Getting to the start at Av. Pasteur, 520 in Urca

3.Sugarloaf Mountain Climbing Trail

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

Climb Sugarloaf Mountain via protected rock sections and trails, then ride a free cable car down to Morro da Urca.

“Great experience! Beautiful vistas and fun hike. A lot of hiking in exposed rock but never felt dangerous.”

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Rio De Janeiro: SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN HIKE & CLIMB

Rio De Janeiro: SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN HIKE & CLIMB - Your Small-Group Guide and What Safety Really Looks Like

4.Rio De Janeiro: SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN HIKE & CLIMB

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

Hike and climb Rio’s Sugarloaf Mountain with a certified guide, conquer a 20-meter wall, and earn jaw-dropping views over Copacabana.

“My expectations were already high, but Andre exceeded them by far. It was hands down the best experience of my entire trip. A great combination of adventure and breathtaking, unique views — and on top of that, great fun. We started early, so we had the entire platform at the top all to ourselves. Finally, no photos with a thousand other tourists ;) Andre is incredibly kind, shares lots of tips about the area, and is above all a very experienced climber. I felt completely safe and had an amazing hike & climb. And as a bonus: he also took some stunning photos of me. Thank you so much!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Sugarloaf Mountain Hike and Climb

Rio de Janeiro: Sugarloaf Mountain Hike and Climb - Stone ramps, belvederes, and those unexpected monkey moments

5.Sugarloaf Mountain Hike and Climb

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

Guided hike up Pão de Açúcar plus a 20-meter rock climb, with certified gear, monkey sightings, and Rio views over Copacabana.

“Fantastic hike and climb! highly recommend. Didi was a great guide and the views along the way were stunning.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Hiking and Rappelling at Tijuca Forest

Rio de Janeiro: Hiking and Rappelling at Tijuca Forest - Meeting point near Alto da Boa Vista, and why timing matters

6.Hiking and Rappelling at Tijuca Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44 reviews · from $59Best value

A full-day Tijuca Forest hike to Bico do Papagaio with a guided rappel, a UNESCO park visit, and a waterfall shower at Cachoeira das Almas.

“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!!”

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Sugarloaf – Hike and Easy Climb Sugarloaf’s Coast

Sugarloaf - Hike and Easy Climb Sugarloaf's Coast - The rocky cliff climb, safety gear, and the one-at-a-time section

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

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

Climb Sugarloaf from Urca with safety gear, hit Pedra Filosofal for bay views, snack at the summit, then cable car down.

“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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Climb Rio de Janeiro: Rock Climbing Tailored for All Levels

Climb Rio de Janeiro: Rock Climbing Tailored for All Levels - How your route gets matched to your experience