Best hike of my life - Thomas was a stellar guide and an absolute highlight of our second day in Rio. From the start, his warm energy set the tone for an unforgettable experience. He’s not just incredibly knowledgeable about the trail and the surrounding area — he also brings a calm, confident presence that makes the whole journey feel both fun and safe. We had a mixed-experience group, and Thomas intuitively tailored the hike to match everyone’s comfort levels. He was especially attentive to a friend who was less certain about the climb, helping boost their confidence while keeping the pace supportive and encouraging. His professionalism really showed in how seamlessly he adapted to our needs. He speaks both English and Spanish perfectly, which made communication effortless and inclusive for our whole group. He’s also a total pro when it comes to photography — capturing epic moments at just the right spots, making memories we’ll keep forever. Beyond his technical skills, he’s just a blast to hang out with. Great vibe, great stories, and an all-around amazing human. Thomas will absolutely be my go-to guide for any hike in Rio going forward. If you’re considering Pedra da Gávea (or any hike in the area), don’t hesitate — book with him.

Best hike of my life - Thomas was amazing. Patient. Knowledgeable. Engaging. Fun. I had a blast climbing this mountain with him. It was an amazing experience- highly recommend to everyone.

Exceeding Expectations - Stopping by to record our gratitude to the EcotuRio agency, which through the guide Thomas Arias, who provided our guidance, safely provided us with the best Experience of Life, during the climb to Pedra da Gávea via the most challenging route, the P4 and the descent through the dreaded Carrasqueira. Thomas was incredible in driving us, always attentive to our needs and our emotional and physical well-being. He demonstrated mastery, knowledge and a lot of technique throughout the course. The equipment used on the climbs was certified and in excellent condition. He took our best photos, super charismatic, with an easy smile, great people, an incredible professional. Definitely our best choice!

Amazing experience!!!! - The guide Thomas is very helpful and attentive, he was attentive to the group at all times. It gave us an incredible, safe and challenging climb up p4! And he took beautiful photos hahaha

Dia incrível na Gavea💚 - We had a fantastic day on the rocks with a truly incredible guide! Thomas is very customer-focussed, e.g., he was offering to reschedule for free when I was feeling very sick on the first date we booked the tour. Clearly he couldn’t guide others on that day! Moreover, Thomas knows all the paths and location tricks, used the necessary gear in a highly professional way and instructed my friend who never climbed with a rope before with lots of patience and made it a success for her! In addition, he has a rich knowledge of local specialties and provides really interesting and lasting insights about Brazil‘s nature. He is fluent in many language and in particular I was able to follow conversations because he translated from Portuguese to English. He also knows all the corner that are made for breathtaking photos! This day was just fantastic, we will definitely return many more times! Thank you Ecoturio and thank you Thomas! :-)