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Brazil · Hiking
The journey
The Sugar Loaf complex, one of Rio's most famous icons, consists of two hills: Sugar Loaf (396 m / 1030 ft) and Urca Hill (220 m / 722 ft). The Costão Trail leads to the top of Sugar Loaf and includes a quick 15 m / 49 ft rock climb that is easy, safe, and suitable for beginners, with all safety equipment included. From the summit, enjoy priceless views of Copacabana Beach, the Urca district, Guanabara Bay, Cristo Redentor, and more. On the way down, take the included cable car to Urca Hill, then follow a short and easy trail back to the beach. This tour can be scheduled in the morning or early afternoon.
The view of Copacabana Beach, the Urca district, Guanabara Bay, Cristo Redentor, and much more is priceless.
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The Costão Trail, which takes us to the top of Sugar Loaf, requires a quick climb (15 m / 49 ft), considered easy by experienced climbers and suitable for beginners. All safety equipment is included in our Sugar Loaf hiking tour. The view of Copacabana Beach, the Urca district, Guanabara Bay, Cristo Redentor, and much more is priceless.
Where this trip takes you
Sugar Loaf summit, Urca Hill, Copacabana Beach, Guanabara Bay
The route
The fine print
Professional guide
Safety equipment
Descent by cable car (1st part)
Round-trip transfer (South Zone of Rio)
Extras
Wear light clothes and hiking shoes, and bring a small backpack with water, snacks, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, a cap or hat, sunglasses, and cash for extras.
Important: During the hike, there is a short rock climb. It is easy, quick, totally safe, and suitable for beginners. No previous climbing experience is required.
Round-trip transfer is included from the South Zone: Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo, Flamengo, and others. Contact us if you are staying in other parts of Rio or if you want this tour without transfer.
You can schedule this tour in the morning or early afternoon.
Pick-up time: 07:30 am or 01:30 pm.
Tour duration: approximately 5 hours.
Hiking duration: approximately 2:30 hours uphill + 40 minutes for the first part of the descent by cable car and trail.
Hiking level: advanced.
Logistics
Your 5 hours finish where they began, in Praça Gen. Tibúrcio - Urca.
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