Pedra do Telégraop Hike: Discover Rio’s Wild Beaches & Majestic Views

Embark on the Pedra do Telégrafo hike in Rio de Janeiro and explore wild beaches and breathtaking views. Climb to the summit for a panoramic view of the city, visit Grumari beach for a refreshing swim, and capture stunning photos along the coast.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parque Estadual Da Pedra Branca - This park is distinguished by its mountainous terrain, with the Pedra Branca itself being a notable landmark. It boasts a range of natural attractions, such as verdant forests, untouched waterfalls, and a variety of wildlife. The park is a vital sanctuary for numerous plant and animal species, some of which are…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Pedra do Telégrafo can be found on the westward section of Rio de Janeiro. This rock offers impressive views of the stunning city landscape: on one side, there are wild beaches and the Tijuca National Park, and on the other, an amazing vista of Marambaia, an expansive beach featuring a vast swamp region.
The hike to reach the top takes roughly an hour…

Location
Parque Estadual Da Pedra Branca
Estrada do Pau da Fome, 4003
Cancellation Policy

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

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Faraway67895583862
May 7, 2025
Nature - Spectacular hike! Stunning views, clear paths, and wildlife abound. Ideal for adventure and peace seekers! Come experience this
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Julianamc6350zt
Apr 19, 2025
Telegraph Trail Tour - We love the experience! Having a guide to these trails gives you more security to make the tour. The Junior Guide was great, super attentive and friendly! With ctz indicate for those who want to have a different experience in Rio.
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Naseir_y
Nov 29, 2024
great hike and amazing views!! - fabio was an amazing instructor! it was a wonderful hike with amazing views, he’s very patient and knowledgeable. great tour!!!
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Companion12303140206
Oct 19, 2024
Great hike and views - The guide was great and the end point was beautiful with lots of opportunity for one of a kind photos. The hike was difficult for me and I would suggest a walking stick and shoes with really good traction, because some areas were more slick than prior hikes I’ve been on. But, completely worth it and a unique experience.
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Johanna1408
Aug 24, 2024
Perfect sunrise experience - The sunrise views were amazing and it was good to escape the majority of the crowds. Afterwards we stopped along a few beaches and had acai for breakfast. I loved that the guide didn't rush our small group and there was more than enough time to enjoy the coastline. Recommend very much!
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Ravenm883
Apr 21, 2024
fun hiking tour! - amazing your! very friendly guide and informative we had fun! we would recommend this to friends when they visit rio!!!
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Pakelikal
Apr 3, 2024
Highly recommended. A+++ - Awesome guide and hike. Unfortunately cloudy day but the air and view was still well worth the sweat. Will definitely come back either for sunrise or sunset!
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720fransd
Feb 20, 2024
Amazing Service & Experience. - This was an excellent experience. Reservation was simple and efficient. Daniel was very good with prompt communication. We did the afternoon tour and it ended up being my wife and I. The hike up is quite something, especially in the afternoon heat but, Alex our guide was a gem. So patient, encouraged us up the hill. Volunteered to to take pictures with our phone for us when we were up there. He is quite the photographer and caught some great moments. Translated with the 'photographer' that was there. The view is spectacular. We were very tired after travelling all day and then doing the tour so we passed on the beach stops even though Alex was ready to do it. Definitely recommend!
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Misha_e
Dec 18, 2024
Great experience but beware of MOSQUITOES. Bring WATER!! - This was a great experience overall and I chose the early morning option to avoid major crowd. There are some things I will mention here for future travelers for a more pleasant experience. Although you don't have to be in top notch shape, however I do recommend you to be healthy overall with no major health concerns. There are steep hills and rocks area that you must hike/climb. The faster you go, the faster you can get to the top; but the slower you go, it will feel like forever to get to the finish line. I must say it is much quicker to go back down than to climb up. Beware of MOSQUITOES; wear bug repellant spray or something similar. I was not warned and got crazy bites all over my body. Depending on your guide and the time frame you get to the top, your photos may appear darker. If you see someone with a professional photograph and selling it at a reasonable price--go for it; that pic will look better than the one on your phone camera unless the sun is bright and your phone camera captured it clear and bright. I wish I took advantage of a professional camera. All of my pics are a bit dark and to lighten up sort of ruin the quality since I went early morning as the sun was rising. Bring water to stay hydrated which is a MUST. I did not and wish I had as I was THIRSTY. Again I got picked up around 4:30am (half asleep lol) and some things that were common sense completely went over my head. Unfortunately my tour guide had no extra water bottles except his own. Lastly, if you want to enjoy time at the beach as advertised, make sure you mention it or SAY something. My tour guide just pointed me to it and had absolutely NO INTEREST in stopping at any beach. He just took me back to the hotel. Again by the time I was done with the hike, I was exhausted but it would have been nice to stop and relax at the beach so major BUMMER on the tour guide's part. The overall attraction in itself was awesome but my tour guide was just doing his job and was mediocre at best; hence why I rated it the way I did.
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Climber41919046572
Apr 21, 2025
Terrible - Honestly the whole thing was a complete disaster, our guide basically didnt say a word to us the entire trip, he was basically a glorified uber. We passed through architectural and natural landmarks and he never pointed out anything to us. We hiked 40 minutes up to the Pedra in complete silence pretty much. Aside from that, the tour mentions a "wild beach" apparently you have to ASK THE GUIDE TO TAKE YOU before you leave the trail or else he will just not take you. I texted the tour company the night before to know if we had to take anything particular into consideration, they said nope! Just take a swimsuit! (Which is hilarious because the guide never took us to the "wild beach"), but then they fail to mention the fact that you will NOT have access to bathrooms/food for the entirety of the 5-6 hour trip. All in all, dont waste your money, book with another company
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).