Read here about our core values that make us unique.

Respect
Respect for the environment hosting us and for our peers. All our values are based on promoting environmentally and socially responsible programs.

Environmental Responsibility
Promote carbon-free programs by neutralizing the emissions in all our events and activities
as well as adopt a minimum environmental impact policy in all our activities.

Social Responsibility
Respect and value all persons, promoting educational and volunteering programs in our corporate training events.

Safety
Establish safe experiences, considering the physical and emotional integrity of our clients. Your fun is essential, your learning is primordial, but your safety is mandatory.

Experiential Education
Our corporate and educational programs are based on the experiential methodology and
on the triad learn-fun-safety. Our programs are designed to support leadership, personal skills development and self-confidence in an adventure setting.

Flexibility
All our programs are customized based on your needs and objectives. The program is
yours, our work is to be on the background ensuring its smooth execution.

State-of-the-Art Guiding
Aribira guides are among the top professional guides in Brazil. Our lead guide is Kika Bradford. Get to know them better here.

Personal Attention
Limited number of participants on expeditions, tours and classes reduces impact and maximizes your experience.

Commitment to Responsible Tourism
Protect. Preserve. Respect… Aribira promotes sustainable adventures.

Languages Spoken
Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, ASL (American Sign Language) and LIBRAS
(Brazilian Sign Language).

Aribira’s Story

Aribira is the compelling realization of the story I started six years ago upon my expeditions to the unspoiled beauty of West Virginia, the rugged outback of Utah, and the mountains and backcountry of Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

The more outdoors destinations I discovered in the "West", the more I realized the possibilities for offering these rewarding experiences in one of the most beautiful, unique, and fascinating city in the world: my hometown of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Rio is a city of endless opportunities and unmatched beauty. Because of the intimate knowledge and passion we have for Rio, we are able to offer unique itineraries that take you off the beaten track. And most important, a fun, exciting and original way to see the city, its national park, waterfalls, trails, peaks, and virgin beaches.

Aribira was thus founded as a Rio de Janeiro-based climbing business in 2003. As the years passed and with Alex Bradford – my brother – becoming my partner, Aribira became an experiential adventure travel company specialized in sharing our passion for our city, and country, with fellow residents, citizens, and travelers. “Aribira” means over the summit in Tupi-Guarani, a Brazilian native language. It conveys the idea that people are more capable than they perceive themselves. Aribira’s mission is to inspire people to achieve their potential through adventure journeys.

All our programs are designed for private or small groups to maximize personalized attention and responsible tourism to the environment. Our services are offered by guides fully fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish, ASL (American Sign Language) and LIBRAS (Brazilian Sign Language).

And most importantly, Aribira introduces you to our story. The Brazilian Experience.

Kika Bradford