• Pedra do Telégrafo Trail - The Pedra do Telégrafo hike is among the most popular in the area, offering breathtaking views and exciting photo opportunities!

The Pedra do Telégrafo hike (also known as Telegraph’s Rock) is situated in a vast state park, featuring pristine beaches, lush forests, and the Marambaia estuary. It is an excellent option for those seeking a perfect balance between effort, trail time, and attraction. The trail takes approximately 1 hour and provides stunning views of the coastline.

After completing the Pedra do Telégrafo hike, a refreshing stop at Grumari beach for a sea bath and relaxation is highly recommended, as it is one of the finest beaches in Rio! The return journey passes through all the beaches along Rio’s coastline, offering great spots for scenic photography.

The attraction is located in Barra de Guaratiba (West Zone), about a 1-hour drive from the South Zone of Rio.

• Tour details:

Pick-up time: 6:00 AM
Tour duration: Approximately 6 hours
Hike level: Moderate (level 2 of 5)
Trail length: 3.6 km / 2.2 miles (round trip)
Elevation gain: 300 m / 984 ft
Trail duration: Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes (round trip)

• Private transportation
• Accredited tour guide

• Lunch and extras

Pedra do Telegrafo (354m / 1162ft), is one of the best Ecotourism hiking in Brazil. Is an amazing rock cliff above unspoiled beaches.
Located in a huge State park with its wonderful unspoiled beaches, lush forests and the Marambaia estuary.
It is a great choice for those looking for an optimal relation between effort/trail time and attraction. The trail lasts around 1 hour and it is considered light.
Returning from Pedra do Telegrafo, we will stop for a sea bath at Grumari beach.
The way back are through all the beaches along the shore of Rio, with nice spots to shoot photos. The attraction is located in Barra de Guaratiba (West Zone), aproximately 1 hour drive from South Zone of Rio.

• Recommendations: wear light clothes and hiking shoes, bring a small backpack with swimming suits and sandals, dry clothes for changing, towel, water, snacks, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, cap or hat, sunglasses and cash for extras.
• Hike length: 6 km / 3,7 miles (round trip / total)
• Pickups outside these areas (South Zone of Rio or Barra da Tijuca) will have an additional charge.
• Pickup times vary by location and will be shared a few days before via WhatsApp or email. Please wait in the lobby.
• RioXtreme shall not be responsible for any kind of loss, accident, incident, sickness, or injury. It is advisable that the traveler should avail of travel insurance as there can be chances of potential risks and hazards. Also, by booking this tour the traveler declares that are mentally and physically able to participate. No refund is applicable after starting the tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.