Pedra do Telégrafo hike Rio de Janeiro: Summit views

The hike tops out on a cliff Instagram knows, but the real payoff is the hour at Grumari after.

Pedra do Telégrafo is a one-hour hike in Rio de Janeiro's west zone that climbs 354 meters to a rock summit overlooking wild beaches, Tijuca National Park and the Marambaia marshlands. After reaching the top, you swim and relax for an hour at Grumari Beach, then drive along Rio's coastal beaches with photo stops. The tour runs six hours total and includes a certified guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese, plus hotel pickup.

Options for this experience

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Pedra do Telégrafo highlights 06:00 and 13:00 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese Pedra do Telégrafo highlights: take in scenic views, with a small group that guarantees an intimate experience, passionate guides, and a comfortable car. Duration: 6 hours. Beach tour: on the way back, stop for a swim and drive past all the oceanic beaches on the west side of Rio de Janeiro. Pickup is included.

Beat the crowds at sunrise 04:30 Guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese Telegraph Stone hike: beat the crowds with a sunrise start at Telegraph Stone. Enjoy scenic views, with a small group that guarantees an intimate experience. Duration: 6 hours. Beach tour: on the way back, stop for a swim and drive past all the oceanic beaches on the west side of Rio de Janeiro. Pickup is included.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Hike Pedra do Telégrafo and beach visit

• Hike Pedra do Telégrafo summit
• Enjoy views of Restinga da Marambaia
• Relax and swim at Grumari Beach
• Drive along Rio's coastline beaches
• Pass by Barra da Tijuca beach
• Stop at São Conrado beach

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Grumari Beach 1h
2. Barra da Tijuca passing by
3. São Conrado Beach 15m

What’s included

• Certified guide who speaks English, Spanish and Portuguese.
• hotel or apartment pickup within the tour area.
• guide photography service with images transferred to your phone.
• one hour of swimming time at Grumari Beach.
• coastal drive with photo opportunities at São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca beaches.

Times

• Monday to Friday 04:30 06:00 13:00
• Saturday and Sunday 04:30 06:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 15 1 private ›

Live guide English, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

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Ages Adult (8 to 70 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Rio Natural Ecotourism

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The experience

The hike to Pedra do Telégrafo takes roughly an hour one way up a mountainous trail through Pedra Branca State Park. The summit sits 354 meters above sea level and opens onto a view that pulls in the city on one side, wild beaches and Tijuca National Park on another, and the Marambaia (a vast marshland ecosystem of lagoons and dense vegetation) on the third. The rock itself has become known for the photographs people take there, but the vantage point is genuine: you're standing on a promontory that frames the whole west side of Rio.

After descending, the tour stops at Grumari Beach for an hour of swimming and rest. Grumari sits in Rio's west zone, ringed by mountains and known for clear water and soft sand. This is where the pace shifts from climbing to floating. The guide will photograph you during the day and transfer the images to your phone before you leave.

The drive back traces Rio's coast, passing São Conrado Beach, where paragliders land, and Barra da Tijuca, which stretches nearly 20 kilometers along the Atlantic. You'll have chances to stop and shoot photos along the way. The whole outing runs six hours. Hotel pickup is included, and you can choose from three departure times: sunrise, early morning or afternoon on weekdays. Groups of four or more get a discount.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does it take to hike up Pedra do Telégrafo?

The climb to the summit takes approximately one hour. The rock stands 354 meters above sea level and sits in Pedra Branca State Park on Rio's west side.

What will I see from the top of Pedra do Telégrafo?

From the summit you see the city on one side, wild beaches and Tijuca National Park on another, and the Marambaia marshlands (a unique ecosystem of lagoons and dense vegetation) on the third.

Do I get time to swim during this tour?

Yes. After the hike, you spend an hour swimming and relaxing at Grumari Beach, which has clear water and soft sand and is surrounded by mountains in Rio's west zone.

What beaches do we pass on the drive back?

The return journey follows Rio's coast past São Conrado Beach, where paragliders land, and Barra da Tijuca, the longest beach in Rio at nearly 20 kilometers. You'll have photo stops along the way.

Can I choose what time the tour starts?

Yes. Three departure times are available on weekdays: sunrise, early morning or afternoon. You can pick the one that fits your schedule, and pickup happens directly from your hotel or apartment.