Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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AVOID WAITING IN LINE FOR PICTURES!
Discover a new view of Rio! The Telegraph Rock hike is one of the most popular experiences for tourists because of the incredible views and the opportunity to make photos that appear that you could be falling to your death at any moment!
This rock is located on the West side of Rio, in a safe neighborhood, outside of the common tourist route.
This experience has two options:
Sunrise hike experience. For adventurous hikers who don't mind awakening very early in the morning.
Morning hike.
Sunset hike experience. For people who don't like get up early in the morning.
The returning times for Sunrise/Sunset:
Sunrise: 05:00AM
Morning hike: 07:00AM
Sunset: 05:00PM
THE BEST SUNSET IN BRAZIL!
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Air-conditioned vehicle
Local Tour Guide.
Flashlight
Bottled water
Departure Point
Caminho Chico Buarque de Holanda, 16 - Barra de Guaratiba, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 23020-270, Brazil
Pedra do Telegrafo, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The hike to the peak of Telegraph hill will take about 30-45 minutes. From the top you will experience amazing panoramic views of beaches and landscapes. You will have the opportunity to take photos from the famous rock that juts out to create an optical illusion of being high above the ground with the sea below in the background. Watching the sun rise from the top of the hill is even more spectacular and memorable. 120 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can also bring your children.
Wear shoes and clothing appropriate for hiking. Consider bringing water, a snack, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a flashlight for the sunrise hike.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Ashly_L
23 Mar 2025
Caio was great. I booked this the afternoon before the morning hike was scheduled and heard from him that evening to confirm details. He met me at the trailhead after sending a driver and we had a great, but challenging hike up. You can stop as frequently as needed, but we made it up in about 40 mins. He’s clearly passionate about his work which made the conversation flow! Amazing views and he made sure to capture pictures in all of the right spots along the hike. Make sure you bring your water!
380lamara
23 Mar 2025
100/10 would recommend!
Viator review: Hiking Tour to Pedra do Telegrafo (Telegraph Rock aka telegraph stone)
Hands down, the best experience while in Rio! Caio was amazing! I did the sunrise tour and it was phenomenal. Caio is a phenomenal conversationalist and made the hike fun! Also, his photography skills are A1! Top tier! He gave great insight on the best poses. I turned 30 and this trip to Rio was a solo trip to celebrate, as well as my first in South America. This experience will always be the highlight. If you’re looking to do this, don’t even overthink it. Caio is the way to go!
Lamar_A
23 Mar 2025
Hands down, the best experience while in Rio! Caio was amazing! I did the sunrise tour and it was phenomenal. Caio is a phenomenal conversationalist and made the hike fun! Also, his photography skills are A1! Top tier! He gave great insight on the best poses. I turned 30 and this trip to Rio was a solo trip to celebrate, as well as my first in South America. This experience will always be the highlight. If you’re looking to do this, don’t even overthink it. Caio is the way to go!
This tour in
Southeast Brazil
is organized by
Caio Tour Guide
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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