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Waterfall Abseiling in the Mountains
A full day in the mountains, abseiling down waterfalls and canyons with instructors.
- Full day
- Moderate
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Minimum 2 people
- 2 instructors for up to 8 people
- EN · ES · PT
About this experience
An hour and a half from Rio, the mountain region has cold rivers running between rock walls. On this outing you learn abseiling technique and descend right through the waterfall, with the water hitting your back. We choose the spot according to the season and river levels, between Teresópolis and Petrópolis. Lunch and transport are included.
In numbers
- Drive
- ≈ 1.5 h from Rio
How the day goes
- Early departure from Rio and drive up into the mountains.
- Abseiling technique practice on dry rock.
- Descents through the waterfall, with instructors watching each person.
- Lunch in the area and return to Rio in the late afternoon.
Included
- Certified instructor
- Certified safety gear (helmet, harness, ropes)
- Return transport from Rio
- Lunch
- Trail snack
- Personal accident insurance
Not included
- Drinks
What to bring
- Water bottle
- Clothes that can get wet
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Change of clothes
- Trainers with good grip
- Light jacket
Good to know
- Mountain water is cold, even in summer. A quick-dry T-shirt helps.
- After heavy rain the river can rise and the outing is rescheduled.
- For safety, leave earrings, piercings, rings and watches behind. Tie long hair back while climbing.
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