three day
Rio Climbing Grand Tour
Base City
Rio de Janeiro
Total Climbing
18 pitches over 3 days, 5.9 to 5.11a
Difficulty
Intermediate+ — solid 5.10 sport required, some 5.11a trad on day 2
Cost Estimate
R$1400-1800 guided all 3 days
Best For
The definitive 3-day Rio climbing itinerary. This is what you come to Brazil to do.
Day-by-Day Breakdown
Day 1
Morning
Sugarloaf Urca sport (half day warm-up)
Afternoon
Santa Teresa neighborhood
Evening
Early dinner, rest
Day 2
Morning
Morro Dois Irmaos full day (hardest route first)
Afternoon
Summit and rappels
Evening
Dinner in Leblon
Day 3
Morning
6AM start — Pedra da Gavea approach
Afternoon
Pedra da Gavea summit
Evening
Celebration dinner at Cobal do Humaita
Routes Included
Gear List
- ✓60m dry rope
- ✓full rack: cams 0.3-3, 10 nuts, 14 quickdraws
- ✓helmets
- ✓3L water per person on days 2-3
- ✓headlamp for day 3 contingency
Logistics Notes
Book all 3 days with one guide company — Rio Mountaineering handles both trad routes. Selina Ipanema hostel is ideal base for this itinerary.