Name: Pedra do Telégrafo Hike
Location: Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil

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7 reviews

Duration: 1 day

Group size: 1 - 25

Pedra do Telégrafo Hike

Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil

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Nattrip Brasil

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7 reviews

Duration: 1 day

Group size: 1 - 25

The Pedra do Telégrafo Hike has welcomed locals, tourists, and curious visitors from around the world. The site became famous for various supposedly daring photos that went viral on the internet.

Pedra do Telégrafo is 354 meters high and is located in the Wild Beaches sector of the Pedra Branca State Park, in Morro de Guaratiba – Rio de Janeiro – RJ. One of the main curiosities of the Pedra do Telégrafo trail is that at Praia Grande in Barra de Guaratiba, the location is known as Caminho dos Pescadores and was a military station during World War II.

During the Pedra do Telégrafo trail tour, we will cover 3.5 km of moderate walking. Our guide, specialized in the area, will take us through various viewpoints and beautiful breathtaking sights. One of them is well-known for being featured on several social media platforms. It is a large pointed rock where there is space to stand. The impression is that there is a chasm below the rock. Visitors' imagination has led to an abundance of super cool, creative, and Instagrammable photos that have gone viral on the internet. Don't worry; our Pedra do Telégrafo trail guides are trained in photography and know the best angles for pictures.

Pedra do Telégrafo Hike

During the Pedra do Telégrafo tour, we have an exquisite view of Praia do Perigoso, Praia do Meio, and Grumari, the “Circuito das Praias Selvagens” (Wild Beaches Circuit). Contact with nature gives us a feeling of freedom and peace that can only be found in places like the wild beaches region. It is also possible to see Pontal do Recreio, Barra da Tijuca, Pedra da Gávea, and the entire Restinga do Marambaia (one of the largest beaches on our coastline). We can also observe a good portion of the mountains in Pedra Branca State Park and, a bit further away, Tijuca National Park.

In private groups with transportation, we will make some stops for photos at the beautiful beaches of Prainha, Grumari, and Praia do Secreto.

$77

Transport (Price per group)

$83

Round trip transportation

Private Group (Price per Group)

$69

Private group

Pedra do Telégrafo Hike
Pedra do Telégrafo Hike
Pedra do Telégrafo Hike - Rio de Janeiro
Meeting Point
Transportation
Guaratiba is 60 km away from the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro.
The guide will accompany the group during transportation.

Start of the Hike
After arriving in Guaratiba, we will begin a 15-minute walk through the local community to the official trail entrance.

Summit of Pedra do Telégrafo
The hike has a light difficulty level, but with steep ascents. After 40 minutes of walking, we reach Pedra do Telégrafo and wait our turn to take the “hanging off the cliff” adventure photos.

Barra de Guaratiba
After the classic photos at Pedra do Telégrafo, we descend the hike to Barra de Guaratiba, where the guide may offer other adventure activities before we return to our accommodation.

Return to the City
We take transportation back to the city, which takes between 1.5 to 2 hours.

End of the Activity
Until the next adventures in Rio de Janeiro!
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Pedra do Telégrafo Hike

Pedra do Telégrafo Hike - Rio de Janeiro

Meeting Point

Transportation

Guaratiba is 60 km away from the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro.

The guide will accompany the group during transportation.

Start of the Hike

After arriving in Guaratiba, we will begin a 15-minute walk through the local community to the official trail entrance.

Summit of Pedra do Telégrafo

The hike has a light difficulty level, but with steep ascents. After 40 minutes of walking, we reach Pedra do Telégrafo and wait our turn to take the “hanging off the cliff” adventure photos.

Barra de Guaratiba

After the classic photos at Pedra do Telégrafo, we descend the hike to Barra de Guaratiba, where the guide may offer other adventure activities before we return to our accommodation.

Return to the City

We take transportation back to the city, which takes between 1.5 to 2 hours.

End of the Activity

Until the next adventures in Rio de Janeiro!

The trip is in general well organised. Communication is very easy. The journey is safe, with various opportunities. However, I have to say that the Trip is overpriced compared to the service level received. 1) Rio: Hotel could be better. The two trips are wonderful, with a private guide. But the second day is relatively empty. There is only one half day tour till noon. Nothing else arranged. 2) Amazon: I was put as the single English speaker to a Portuguese group. The group has 11 people. It is not aligned with my expectation. Firstly, I thought the price paid is for a much smaller group (6-7 people maximal) There are for example a group of 4 English speakers with a guide and a group of 2 German speakers with a guide. I would never join a large group of 11 people if they told me in advance. Too much stress in big groups. Secondly, I have to adjust myself to the majority Portuguese speaker. The tour guide tried his best, but his English is limited. I feel lonely and a bit stupid to be with a group who cannot talk to me. I feel they try to save money on me. Overall, i feel it is not bad, but definitely not worth the money paid. Sorry to say that.