Hiking Tour to Pedra do Telégrafo (Telegraph Rock aka telegraph stone)
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Hiking Tour to Pedra do Telégrafo (Telegraph Rock aka telegraph stone)

By Caio Tour Guide
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Ages 12-59, max of 30 per group
Duration: 1–3 hours
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Live guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
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  • Awe inspiring, professional-quality ''Instagram worthy" photography
  • Hassle-free hotel pickup and comfortable round-trip private, air conditioned transport
  • Fluent English speaking personal guide
  • Choice of morning or afternoon departure to suit your plans


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Caminho Chico Buarque de Holanda, 16 - Barra de Guaratiba, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 23020-270, Brazil
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 147257P1

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travellers can participate
      • 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.
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 147257P1

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      kellyapple12017
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      Dec 2022 • Friends
      I hired Caoi to take me on a sunrise hike to Telegraph stone.
      I felt like I wouldn't survive the hike. (no fault of Caoi, moreso my ability to climb steep hills).

      However, Caoi did keep me alive. The running joke was don't die today Kelly. He pushed me to keep going when I didn't think I could make it. At the end was the beautiful Telegraph Stone where we took some fun pics hanging off the rock and seeing the sunrise.

      We started hiking around 4 or 430, which was about an hour away from my hotel so my pickup was like 245 am. Rough! lol.

      It's worth it to do the sunrise hike because not only do you see great coloring but you beat the lines which I heard can be lengthy and hot in the sun.

      I hired a photographer that was there for 100 brazillian real and he took some great shots with orange glow behind me.

      After the hike, later that day I hired him again for a personalized city tour.

      It was a great day! he was fun and helpful and would recommend to anyone who likes a straight shooter like myself.
      Written 17 December 2022
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      Joe S
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      Guide, Caio, was exceedingly professional and truly cared that I had an outstanding experience - which I did. Great communication from the night before through to completion. We prearranged to start the pick up a bit earlier, to be sure we got the best photos according to the exact time of sunrise that day. (Nice weather helped too). 100 percent recommended this tour with this guide. Hike was of moderate intensity - the reward at the top was well worth it, and the best memory of my trip.
      Written 28 December 2023
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      Jan 2025 • Solo
      I went on a solo trip to Rio de Janeiro earlier this month (January) and had such a good experience hiking Telegraph Rock with Caio that I cancelled the tours I had scheduled with other companies to see other tourist attractions and booked a second tour (best of rio private tour) with Caio as my tour guide instead.

      We had an early start to Telegraph Rock and both Caio and the driver were on time. He was communicative and always available to answer my questions. He's funny and full of personality so we laughed and talked about Brazilian history and politics along the way.

      At the top, Caio was my personal photographer and director. He has professional camera equipment that and takes the most amazing photos. I highly recommend this tour!!
      Written 22 January 2025
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      Elaine I
      Salvador, BA1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2025 • Couples
      With all certainty the choice of the guide improved 100% our experience on the track. We realized that it is very important to go in the company of someone who really knows the area pq the trail has many bifurcations and is very easy to get lost. The Caio was very attentive, respected our limits, made strategic stops when necessary and showed us a huge knowledge about the region. In addition to being well equipped, with emergency lights if necessary, repellent, and everything that was important for the route. I also can't help but quote the amazing photos he takes and makes available from the tour. I would definitely take the ride with him a thousand times, zero regrets.
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      Written 4 March 2025
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      Keodara
      8 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      This excursion is was amazing! I’ll be honest the hike is a little more difficult than I thought, it’s a lot of cardio uphill! However, once you reach the top you are at peace and nothing else matters!

      Caio is very knowledgeable about the area and gives you some background on the surroundings while hiking. There might be other tours which are cheaper, but Caio makes sure you are comfortable with an air conditioned vehicle (the hike is about an hour away from Rio) that will take you closest to the start of the hike which is an absolute must!!! At the end of the sunrise hike we even stopped for some breakfast to try some pastries at a local shop.

      And the photos! Caio is very particular about the photos, wanting the get the right lighting and angles which most tour guides don’t do!! What is a summit without great photos? Book the hike with Caio, you will love it!
      Written 17 August 2023
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      greys
      Miami, FL10 contributions
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      If you are thinking about booking, just do it ! The hike is worth the amazing view and experience. We had the pleasure of having Caio as our guide he was amazing funny, knowledgeable and super motivational. I would not have made it without him, you can tell he enjoys and loves his job! He helped us from the minute we booked with transportation, helping us with other excursions and sharing tips and ideas of places we should check out on our first time in Rio ! It was a pleasure spending the afternoon with him.

      The hike is one of a kind and the view is spectacular one of the best sunsets I’ve seen. There is truly no words to express how beautiful it’s one of those things you need to see for yourself.

      Thank you Caio for the adventure :-)
      Written 20 January 2022
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      Evelina L
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sept 2023 • Friends
      Caio is the best person to show you different spots in Rio. We took two tours with him, one for the favela and one to the telegrafo. First our favela tour was the best day possible. We couldn't have even imagined it could have been this great. Not only did he find us the best authentic food but he took us to the best spots even to a private rooftop with the most beautiful view. He completely changed our perspective of what a favela is and showed us the beauty of it. Next we hiked to telegrafo. During our hike he would tell us tips and tricks for our trip in order to have the best experience. We laughed we talked we took amazing photos. Caio is also the best photographer, my Instagram followers are going crazy over the photos he took (I included the telegrafo pictures he took of us)!! Overall I can not recommend any tour guide as much as I would recommend him. We never wanted the tour to end nor did we ever want to say goodbye to him. Next time we are in Rio he is the first person we are getting in contact with. He is not only a great tour guide but a great person that became a great friend. Trust me BOOK WITH CAIO
      Written 22 September 2023
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      Lexi
      United States5 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Dec 2020
      If you're trying to decide if you should book this experience, take it from me, PLEASE DO! I don't even know where to begin with this experience. From the moment I reached out to Caio, he was super helpful. He even called me, the day before, to go over everything and to schedule a driver for me. The driver picked me up at 2:50am, and we made our way to the meeting point. We arrived around 4am, and Caio brought along his wife, and dog, to make me feel safe since I was traveling alone. From the moment we started the hike, Caio and Monica made me feel comfortable. I'm not super athletic, and the 45 min hike was killing me, but Caio and Monica continued to encourage me every step of the way. When we finally reached the Telegrafo Stone, it was just us and another tour. The tour guide was a professional photographer, and took my photos for $10 USD. We stayed up there for an hour before making our way back down. On the way down, we stopped and Caio took more pictures of me. At the end of the hike, he took me to a local bakery to try a pastry. I highly recommend booking with Caio and if this review doesn't convince you, just ask him to show his reviews from other tours. Thanks again Caio, and Monica(and little black), for being the highlight of my tour!
      Written 11 December 2020
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      Hey Lexi, thank you so much! I'm glad you're feeling happy! Thanks for choosing me! I always do my best! Thanks a lot for coming on my experience.
      Written 12 December 2020
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      Melani Z
      4 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Sept 2023 • Friends
      Where do I even begin. I randomly stumbled upon Caio with another tour and we sparked up a genuine conversation and from there on out, had a couple tours booked for the following days. These tours were spontaneous and possibly the best experience I have ever had whilst traveling. He gave me and my friends a true representation of what Rio is. We had two tours, one for the biggest favela in Rio and the telegrafo tour. The favela tour made my trip so unforgettable. Caio took us to get authentic Brazilian food, which was phenomenal and showed us truly what a Favela is/represents. There is so much history revolved around Favela's which we had no idea until Caio debriefed us at the most beautiful overlook on the top of the Favela. We rode motorbikes throughout the Favela (dream come true) and had the chance to see the view of inside the Favela on a private rooftop. Now the Telegrafo tour was breathtaking. On our hike up, we laughed, shared stories and really connected as people. He is also an AMAZING photographer, sharing the pictures below. Caio wanted us to have the best time and made sure we did by showing us his kindness and never hesitated to get us the best photos, or guiding us to the best Brazilian food/snacks. Caio has to be the best person we met in Brazil; not only was he a great tour guide but he became a good friend in the end. It was our first time exploring a country foreign to us but it definitely won't be the last because of the lasting impression these tours and Rio made in general. I cannot recommend Caio enough, book with him and he will make your trip memorable and remarkable.
      Written 28 September 2023
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      Simar V
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Aug 2024 • Solo
      I had an incredible experience with Caio. I booked the hike at 2 AM for a 4 AM start, and he confirmed it without hesitation. He took excellent care of me throughout the hike, showing great respect and professionalism. He captured lots of amazing pictures and even gave me some great recommendations for things to do afterward. I highly recommend this guide for anyone looking for a memorable and well-organized hiking experience!
      Written 29 August 2024
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      Hiking Tour to Pedra do Telégrafo (Telegraph Rock aka telegraph stone) provided by Caio Tour Guide

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