Sugar Loaf Hiking - Visit Rio de Janeiro’s Best Attraction Hiking and Climbing | 4 hours

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Sugar Loaf Hiking - Visit Rio de Janeiro’s Best Attraction Hiking and Climbing
2 Adults x $113.75
$227.50
Approx Total
$227.50
Duration: 4 hours: Longer than a easy hike with dramatic elevation gains. Ideal for Intermediate to experienced hikers!
Climb to the Summit: This is fore sure the most classic hike in Rio. Enjoy an easy level rock climb to reach the summit of Sugar Loaf.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Portuguese, English, Spanish
  • Accredited climbing guide
  • Climbing Equipment
  • Food and drinks are not included

Overview

Experience Rio de Janeiro’s best known attractions in unique fashion; Participate in an hike through woods whilst you hear a lot about the local history and enjoy an easy level rock climb to reach the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain. Visitors are greeted by an amazing 360 degree view of Rio de Janeiro from the top of Sugar Loaf and can take full advantage of a free cable car ride for the first section of the decent. This is fore sure the most classic hike in Rio. If you’re looking for more than an easy walking trail and don’t want to ride the cable cars to the summit as an tourist this is the hiking tour for you. Our professionals and friendlies guides will help you throughout the way with all necessary equipments. Hiking Sugar Loaf mountain will for sure be the highlight of your trip.

Meeting points

The meeting point of the activity is in front of the Santander Bank. The bank is located below the Restaurant (Círculo Militar). The meeting point is 2 minutes walk from the Sugar Loaf cable car station.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Claudio Coutinho Trail

    Pista Claudio Coutinho, also known as Claudio Coutinho Trail, is a scenic walking trail located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It runs along the base of the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike. Along the way, you'll find viewpoints with benches where you can stop, rest, and take in the stunning vistas. The view of the Sugarloaf Mountain from the trail is particularly impressive, as you can observe its imposing granite peak rising sharply above the city. While walking on the Pista Claudio Coutinho, you may encounter small monkeys, known as marmosets or saguis, which are common in the area.

    30 minutes

  • Trilha do Pao de Acucar

    Hiking and climbing Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a thrilling adventure that offers breathtaking views of the city and its surroundings. Sugarloaf Mountain is an iconic landmark, characterized by its distinct shape and imposing granite cliffs, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and tourists. Hiking to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain involves a combination of walking and climbing. Whether you choose to hike or climb Sugarloaf Mountain, the experience is a unique opportunity to connect with nature, challenge yourself physically, and witness some of the most breathtaking views in Rio de Janeiro.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • N/A

    From the summit of Sugarloaf, you are elevated 396 meters above the city, offering a sweeping 360-degree view that stretches across the vibrant metropolis and beyond. Here's what you can expect to see: Guanabara Bay: The view overlooks the vast expanse of Guanabara Bay, with its tranquil waters dotted with islands and boats. City Skyline: Rio de Janeiro's city skyline is on full display from Sugarloaf. You can see the towering buildings of downtown. Copacabana Beach: To the south, you can feast your eyes on the iconic Copacabana Beach, stretching along the coastline with its golden sands and blue waters. Ipanema Beach: You'll have a clear view of Ipanema Beach, another beloved and beautiful beach in Rio de Janeiro. Christ the Redeemer: If you look inland, you can spot the magnificent Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue atop Corcovado Mountain. Tijuca Forest: Surrounding the city, you'll see the lush greenery of the Tijuca Forest, the world's largest urban forest.

    30 minutes

  • N/A

    The cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain is a popular and unique attraction in Rio de Janeiro, offering stunning views of the city and the surrounding landscape. It consists of a two-stage journey: First Stage: The cable car takes visitors from the base station to the top of Morro da Urca (Urca Hill), the lower hill that precedes Sugarloaf Mountain. At Morro da Urca, visitors can already enjoy breathtaking views of Guanabara Bay and parts of the city.

    30 minutes

  • Morro da Urca

    Morro da Urca, or Urca Hill, is a beautiful hill located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is one of the two hills that make up the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain (Pão de Açúcar). Morro da Urca is an important attraction and serves as the first stage of the cable car ride that takes visitors to the summit of Sugarloaf Mountain.

    30 minutes

  • Trilha do Morro da Urca

    The Trilha do Morro da Urca, or Morro da Urca Trail, is a hiking route that goes down from the top of Morro da Urca in Rio de Janeiro.

    30 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

June 13100% refund
June 14No refund

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Reviews

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Excellent and Safe

Published on Mar, 2025

We had a brilliant time with Lucas today! He took us up the amazing and beautiful Corringa route which was 4 pitches of mainly slab - so our feet were really well worked out! It took about 3 hours to get up and we were lucky to see the sunset. Lucas had everything we needed for the three of us to multipitch up. He was knowledgable and gave us cool information throughout the climb. His belaying from above was great. We only did top rope and felt secure throughout. The grade was a French 4 but due to the slabby nature (very few jugs) we felt like it was in the 5's Would love to do the Italian route if we come back to Rio!

Climbing Pão de açúcar

Published on May, 2024

Really nice experience. Demanding hike with a little bit of climbing and beautiful views as a reward! Our guide Adílio was the best. He knew a lot of interesting stuff and kept us safe and comfortable during the ascend!

Sugar Loaf Hike and Climb

Published on Dec, 2022

Viktor was an amazing guide. The whole booking was super easy. Contact via what’s app no problem. I can highly recommend! Best way to explore sugar loaf. Amazing views and the hike itself isn’t too challenging.

Incredible hike climb

Published on Sep, 2022

This was an incredible experience. Amazing to see Rio and the harbour from this vantage point. Our guide Fabio was excellent. Incredible knowledge and made our safety a priority. New and very good climbing equipment. The agency were excellent to deal with. Prompt efficient. What a great experience

Great alternative to escape the crowds

Published on Jan, 2022

Highly recommend the hiking tour as a great way to experience the Pao de Azúcar. The hike is a little challenging (maybe think twice if you're not comfortable with heights) but fun and rewarding. Daniel was very helpful in organizing a guide for us on short notice.

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