Overview
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3 hours
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The mountains of Rio de Janeiro are beautiful! Climbing in front of the Sugarloaf Mountain, seeing Rio from above and still playing a sport is a must in this city.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
In this climbing class you will have your first contact with this fantastic sport, which works body and mind in contact with nature. Morro da Babilônia, in Urca, is the perfect place for this class. After a short and pleasant trail you reach the foot of the mountain, an ideal place for an initiation in rock climbing. Your guide / instructor will explain you about the sport, the equipment, the knots used and you will learn the basic techniques that every climber should know. All this with a lot of practice! You will climb a small stretch of rock, between 20 and 30 meters, with a guarantee of many emotions! And you don't go up only once, you can climb at least 3 times to become an ace and take that photo! We will use climbing shoes, chair, helmet, carabiners, brakes and rope. Feel free to ask questions and answer all your questions. You will demystify the idea that climbing is dangerous and requires a lot of strength in your arms. You will understand that the rope provides security and that most of the force is used by the legs. We will have all the patience and attention to make this an unforgettable activity for you!
Options
Urca Climbing Class
What‘s Included
Climbing Company Guide
Secure
Use of climbing equipment
Snacks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Experience with unforgettable views
Alexandre B,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super dear professor, amazing experience and wonderful view!
Climbing on rock Babylonia Urca
R1LHcarolr,May 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did my first rock climbing class on my ride through the river. The guide Raoni was very knowledgeable and was super attentive. I will definitely do it again!
an incredible experience
A4041BQmarcellob,Sep 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Professionalism, commitment, seriousness!! I am very satisfied with the course. I'll follow up and sign up for level 2.
Basic climbing course
Sunshine402716,Nov 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I'm over 60 years old, I had never climbed in my life and I was surprised that in the sixth lesson of the basic course 1, I was calm and climbing Sugarloaf Mountain. Everything is very safe, thanks to the professionalism, attention and responsibility of Companhia da Escalada and its excellent instructors.
Climbing in Cantagalo
fernandavaliati,Jan 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did the climb with my 5-year-old daughter! It was an incredible experience, the guide Luiz had a lot of tact and empathy, brought the safety and incentive we needed. Sensational.
I recommend
potyguaramariana21,Aug 2, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide Raoni great and patient. Wonderful view of the Babylonian hill at Urca. I recommend this activity
It's worth it! Wonderful experience!
danibriivio,Jul 3, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Climbing is wonderful and the Climbing Company is excellent. I took the climbing course in 2015, I stopped a time and went back to doing the revision class. The professionals are excellent, very competent and with a lot of focus on safety! Indicate a lot!
Super recommend!
d ciov2021,Jul 1, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The teachers are excellent. Very professional and careful. The experience is unique and allows you to have a view of Rio de Janeiro that only few privileged people will have, in addition to being an excellent sport and an unique opportunity to have contact with nature. I highly recommend!
Best experience
arianyafm,Jun 2, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I complete the basic course 01 and I am very happy with the knowledge acquired and the experience of climbing. All the instructors are exceptional and the material impeccable. Each class is a surpass. At the beginning I was scared and I thought that I was not able, now I am already enrolled in Basic 02 and I want to continue to evolve. I highly recommend! The Climbing Company is top! A special compliment to Cynthia and Daflon, I'm a fan... sensational people. Thank you for everything.
Climbing in Babylon
177iv,Jan 26, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide extremely attentive, patient and prepared! Excellent experience, very didactic and doing everything with great security.
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