Climbing Sugarloaf, rather than taking the cable car up, is one of the most rewarding things you can do while in town. You can experience one of a kind rock climbing adventure, while also visiting one of the most famous tourist attractions in town. It is common for us to hear that it was the highlight of the trip.
Our international team of guides come from varied backgrounds and are some of the most experienced and best reviewed guides in the city. We have over 15 years of experience guiding clients from all of the world and while safety and professionalism are always our priority, we also make a point of creating a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We enjoy getting to know people and sharing our experience of living in Rio. Often times our conversation strays from the typical topics of local history or geography, into more complex subjects like politics and culture. We want people to get an idea of the complexities of this amazing city, while also enjoying a great climb.
Posted By : Renaldine
Andrew from Texas (1 of the only 4 Andrews in Brasil) was an amazing guide. He was supportive throughout the whole session and knew when breaks were needed and when to motivate. I recommend climbing with him, and can’t wait to climb with him next year.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 09:29:45 
Posted By : bucketheaddd
Words can't express how incredible this experience turned out to be! It was our first time rock climbing and scrambling, and there were moments of fear, but our guide Andrew was absolutely amazing. He ensured our safety every step of the way. Exploring Sugarloaf mountain with his expertise was truly epic, and it helped us conquer our fear of heights. The perfect conclusion to our Brazilian vacation!
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Posted On : 2023-10-06 17:26:06 
Posted By : Katja A
Can’t begin to describe how amazing this experience was. First time rock climbing / scrambling for both me & my partner, and it felt scary at times but our guide Andrew was fantastic and made us feel 100% safe at all times. Easily the most epic way to experience the Sugarloaf mountain and combat a potential fear of heights with a guide who truly knows what they’re doing! Perfect way to end our vacation in Brazil. Really recommend this company if you want to try rock climbing for the first time, in an iconic setting.
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Posted On : 2023-10-06 17:23:01
Posted By : VickW7
Good if you're into hiking, but a little expensive for a short 1.5 hour hike. The ride down from the gondola isn't free as mentioned here, it's 40 reais.
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Posted On : 2023-06-27 15:33:15
Posted By : Molly_M
Fabulous experience! Our guide, Andrew, was very friendly and encouraging. We felt very comfortable and safe following his guidance. He spoke fluent English and provided clear instructions to ensure our safety.
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Posted On : 2023-04-16 21:18:14
Posted By : Nicolas V
Fantastic experience. Muy buena. Recomendada. Mas facil y al mismo tiempo dificil de lo que pensaba. Tougher yet easier than i thought. Great views. A good challenge to yourself. Bellas vistas. Un buen desafío para uno mismo. I recommend going down also by foot. Recomiendo bajar a pie. To be truth to the cause. Go down by foot also. Bring good shoes with goopd non slippery or grippy sole for rocks. Traigan zapatos con suela adherente o buena para rocas.
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Posted On : 2023-04-07 15:52:58
Posted By : cheechmoo
A few rain clouds couldn’t keep us from enjoying the climb and getting to the top. I had a great experience scrambling and climbing Sugaloaf with Andrew.
A bit of rain early added some difficulty to the climb, but Andrew confidently assessed and led us upward. We stopped at the Philosopher’s Stone to soak in the amazing views and snap a few pictures. Then, we continued our hike to the summit.
If I visit Rio again, I’ll definitely seek out Andrew for another climbing adventure.
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Posted On : 2023-04-06 19:09:17
Posted By : Francesca_S
Best way to see the most amazing sunset of Rio. A great climb, with a kind and fun teacher. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-01-15 17:24:24
Posted By : Jeanne B
It was the most amazing experience. Ducha was the perfect guide, the setting was stunning and spectacular and the hike/climb was both challenging and fun. Best recomendation from here.
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Posted On : 2022-10-18 17:39:57
Posted By : 961alisaf
Oh my goodness. It’s difficult to put into words what an incredible experience this was.
From the beginning I was communicating seamlessly with the owners/ guides- Mingo & Andrew, who were extremely flexible with my flight delays and changing schedules.
The one thing on top of my Rio to do list was to conquer my first multi pitch climb and Andrew more than delivered. The process was extremely well planned & communicated. I brought my own shoes/ harness and they took care of everything else- helmets, rope, etc. Andrew’s experience and knowledge of climbing put me at ease.
Regardless of your climbing experience there is a route for you on Sugarloaf, and fabulous FUN guides willing to take you and show you the ropes (quite literally). This was the best way to see/ experience Rio - even better than Cristo Redentor :). Put this at the top of your to do in Rio list!
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Posted On : 2022-04-03 20:22:22
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