Rio: Sugarloaf Mountain Private Hike & Climb Adventure

During this tour, we will hike to the summit of Rio de Janeiro's famous Sugarloaf Mountain. In 1817, British female adventurer, Henrieta Carstier, made the first ascent up the Costão Route and has been a classic ever since. The most part of the hike is an ascent up the steep mountain face but mid way through there is a fun *15 meter roped and secured rock climb - no previous experience necessary! We will stop at a few spots to get the best pictures and talk about ecology and history.
• Meeting Point: Praia Vermelha, Urca, RJ (in front of the entrance to Pista Claudio Coutinho)
• First section: Pista Claudio Coutinho an easy and beautiful coastal walking path (1.2 km until the entrance to the Costão.)
• The Costão: a steep ascent up the east-face of Sugarloaf Mountain. The majority of this trail is a walk up rock ramps and through forested pathways. There are incredible views of the Niteroí, Guanabara Bay, and the Atlantic ocean throughout the tour. We recommend that you are well rested for this activity.
• *Climbing section: Midway through the Costão, we will reach an easy climbing section of 15 meters. There is no experience necessary for this climb and our guides will brief the group on basics of belay and climbing safety. All safety equipment is included. 
• The Summit: at the summit we will enjoy the world famous views of Rio de Janeiro and Niteroi. We can watch the sunset (only in summer) and get a fresh açai or a cold beer.
• The Descent: to get back down to the meeting point, we take the cable car Morro da Urca where we will then take an easy hike 30 minutes to the bottom or take the cable car all the way down to the Praia Vermelha to end the tour. 

Included in booking:
• Multilingual* guiding services
• Certified Rock Climbing Safety Equipment
• Private Insurance
• First Aid Kit
• Cable Car descent to Morro da Urca (Urca Hill) Recommended to bring/wear:
• 1.5 liters of water
• light snacks
• Comfortable shoes with a good grip
• sunscreen/ bug repellent
* languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, German ( please notify us of preferred language)