Sugarloaf Mountain Hike

About This Activity

Free cancelation

Change of plans? No problem. Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund — no hidden fees.

Duration

5 hours

Five hours of pure discovery — from hotel pick-up to drop-off, with time to explore, hike, and soak in every view.

Live guide tour

Explore Rio with a local expert. Available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish — French upon request.

Pickup included

We pick you up at your hotel!

You’ll receive your exact pick-up time by 8 PM the day before.

Morning tours: 6:45 – 8 AM | Afternoon tours: 12:30 – 2 PM.

Please be ready a few minutes early — our drivers wait up to 5 minutes.

Group Tours: Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, São Conrado only

Private Tours: Anywhere within Rio de Janeiro city

Private groups avaible

Make it your own adventure — ideal for families, friends, or couples who prefer a more personal experience.

Group discounts:

The more, the merrier (and the better the price!). Bring your group and save together.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

					Gorgeous, challenging hike We loved our guide! Very attentive and helpful. Hike was harder than expected/described, but happy we did it! Bring your best hiking shoes.				
Venture270346
1/21/2025
					Very professional! Our guide was very considerate with my wife who was not used to steep while, and a little dizzy. The hike is very nice, the team very professional. I recommend without hesitation!				
francois g
11/11/2024
					Amazing hike, iconic views! I went with my 14 year old daughter and we had a great time! Our guide, Adílio, was terrific. The views were spectacular. It is a challenging hike, especially the ropes section, so that's important to keep in mind. Loved it!				
Passport53330800262
7/01/2024
					Pao do Asucar Sugar Loaf Trail...Magnificent climbing hike, an extraordinary viewA friendly and excellent guide VictorI highly recommend this hike				
Franck L
4/12/2024
					Amazing climbing of the sugarloaf (trekking+climbing) Super cool experience and wonderful Way to discover the famous sugarloaf from an untouristic side ! We highly recommend the climbing with Victor (amazing guide) !				
Flyer52578329184
4/07/2024
					Worth the effort This was a hike, rock scramble and rock climb. It tested our abilities but we had a great guide with Adilio. We were glad that we did it.				
BT3912
2/04/2024
					Guide was great! Only for the fit and brave! Our guide Victor was great! Everything was well explained, we felt very safe and he had brilliant English! The views were amazing, it was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. Warning strong level of fitness required and not for those with a fear of heights.				
MH
8/26/2023
					Professioneller Wanderführung von Adilio Die Wanderung und das Klettern auf den Zuckerhut war ein sehr schönes Erlebnis. Zunächst geht man auf einem steilen Hang hoch. Dann taucht eine Wand auf, die man ca. 15 Meter klettert. Zum Klettern braucht man zwar keine Vorerfahrung, aber etwas Fitness. Mein Guide, Adilio, war ein professioneller Kletterer und er zeigte mir, wo ich greifen und mich halten bzw. klettern konnte. Er war ein sehr vertrauenswürdiger Reiseführer. Zur Wanderung hatte ich halbhohe Wanderschuhe, die für den steilen Hang aber nicht geeignet waren, da man eher auf den Zehspitzen gehen muss als man die ganze Sole auf den Boden lässt. Beim Klettern sind selbstverständlich am besten Kletterschuhen geeignet aber auch leichte flexible (weiche) Sportschuhen sind viel besser als Wanderschuhen. Die Wanderung und Klettern haben mir enorm Spaß gemacht und ich bin dafür sehr dankbar für die professionelle Wanderführung von Adilio. Mit ihm habe ich mich immer sicher gefühlt. In der Reiseführung ist jedoch das letzte Cablecar (von der Zwischenstation zum Boden) nicht inklusiv. Um die Fahrkarte zu kaufen (40 Real Dollars), braucht man unbedingt eine VISA-Karte.				
Taka
7/25/2023
					Climbing beats riding! This was an incredible experience. It was a real challenge for me. What a way to live in Rio, vs taking the gondola! Great climb, best part was when roped up. Guide GG was perfect. What wild natural areas, what views!				
Rick H
7/19/2023
					Unique and rewarding experience Quite difficult and maybe a bit intimidating (especially on the steeper rock faces) but extremely rewarding. This was the most satisfying activity we had in our 3 weeks in Brazil and our guide Paulo was wonderful. He made sure we finished our hike safely and in good time. He was also very motivating even when I almost threw up hahaha.				
Maximilian Bradford
6/01/2023

Schedule and Itinerary

2 PM

Meet your guide at the meeting point

2:30 PM

Begin the hike on the Claudio Coutinho Trail, a serene 30-minute walk surrounded by nature.

3:15 PM

Rope Climb: Halfway through, tackle a fun and safe rope climb (15 meters/50 feet), with proper equipment and guidance, then the trail continues uphil.

4:30 PM

Summit Stop: Arrive at the Philosopher’s Stone for panoramic views of Copacabana and Ipanema beaches before completing the final ascent to Sugarloaf Mountain’s summit.

5 PM

Descend via the cable car (ticket included) and enjoy a relaxed return trail to Morro da Urca before heading back to the meeting point around 6 PM.

What’s Included in Your Tour

Multilingual guide (EN/ES/PT)

Cable car ticket (first mountain)

Individual safety equipment

Detailed Overview

Experience the iconic Sugarloaf Mountain Hike, one of Rio de Janeiro’s most famous natural landmarks. This challenging yet rewarding adventure will take you on a journey through lush Atlantic Forest trails, culminating in breathtaking summit views of Rio’s best sights, including Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana Beach.

Fun Fact: Henrietta Carstairs became the first recorded hiker to summit Sugarloaf via the East Face route in 1817!