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Sugar Loaf Hiking Tour (Costão)
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Languages
English +2
Experience Rio’s most breathtaking adventure! Hike up Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) with epic views, a thrilling trail, and a touch of rock climbing for the ultimate adrenaline rush! A Unique Alternative to the Cable Car. Led by professional climbers who are passionate about Rio’s nature, history, and adventure sports! Skip the tourist crowds and reach the top the adventurous way! Our guided hike and rock climb take you through lush forest trails and vertical ascents for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Highlights
- Reach one of the most famous attractions in Brazil on your own, by hiking and quickly climbing!
- Get the thrill of a lifetime while hiking and climbing the rocky shores of the Sugar Loaf!
- Small group tours for your best experience!
Full Description
Sugar loaf hike is an exciting way to reach the summit and enjoy the views while combining hiking and rock climbing!
Sugar Loaf Natural Monument, one of Rio’s most famous icons, consists of two hills. The higher one is the Sugar Loaf (396m / 1030ft), and the lower is Urca Hill (220m / 722ft).
The Costão Trail, which takes us to the top of Sugar Loaf, requires a quick climb (15m / 49ft), considered easy by the experienced and indicated for beginners. All safety equipment are included!
The view of Copacabana Beach, Urca district, Guanabara Bay, Cristo Redentor and surroundings, is priceless.
* Tour details:
Starting time: 07am (everyday) / 01pm (weekdays)
Tour duration: 4hs (approx)
Hike level: advanced (level 4 of 5)
Rock climbing section: 3º BR / 5.5 US / 3+ FR
Trail length: 4km / 2,5miles (total)
Elevation gain: 400m / 1312ft
Trail duration: 2:30 hours climb / cable car + 30 minutes trail descent
Inclusions and Exclusions
Climb equipment
Accredited mountain guide
Descent by Cable Car (1st part)
Extras
Descent by Cable Car (2nd part)
Private transportation
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 5 days before the experience
Custom cancellation policy with specific refund rules.
- 100% Refund — If you cancel within 5 to 5 days, you will receive a 100% refund.
This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to bad weather, a full refund will be provided.
Itinerary
Bondinho Pão de Açúcar
SugarLoaf Mountain
Extra Charge
The Sugar Loaf compound, one of Rio's most famous icons, consists of two hills. The higher one is the Sugar Loaf (396m / 1030ft), and the lower is Urca Hill (220m / 722ft). The Costão Trail, which takes us to the top of Sugar Loaf, requires a quick climb (15m / 49ft), considered easy by the experienced and indicated for beginners. All safety equipments are included! The view of Copacabana Beach, Urca district, Guanabara Bay, Cristo Redentor and many more, is priceless. On our way down, we take the cable car to the Urca Hill (included) and then a short and easy trail back to the beach. * During the hike, there is a short rock climb section, totally safe and indicated for beginners. * After 5pm, the descent from Morro da Urca to the beach is done by cable car (not included), due to the closing time of the trail.
Included 300 Minute
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Supplier: Rio Radical Turismo de Aventura Ltda
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