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Tijuca Forest Trail
2 Days in Rio: Tijuca Forest & Two Brothers Hiking Tours
Tijuca Forest Trail
2 Days in Rio: Tijuca Forest & Two Brothers Hiking Tours
Bico do Papagaio Hiking Tour Tijuca Forest

2 Days in Rio: Tijuca Forest & Two Brothers Hiking Tours

By Nattrip - Tourism, Ecotourism and Adventure in Rio de Janeiro
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$360 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Through this 2-Days Adventure Experience, you will get to know one of the largest urban green areas in the world, the Tijuca Forest and will hike one of the most famous and popular rock formation of Rio de Janeiro.

The Tour includes the following activities:  

Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour Including Waterfalls, which will take you to the Tijuca Forest and the Taunay Waterfall, Tijuca National Park Museum and Cachoeira das Almas Waterfall.

Two Brothers Hiking Tour Including Vidigal Favela is considered one of the most interesting hiking tours in the city. You will enjoy one of the best viewpoint of Rio de Janeiro and will get to understand the occupation and social contrasts of the Wonderful City.

Activity location

  • Floresta da Tijuca
    • Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
    • Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Floresta da Tijuca
    • Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
    • Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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2 Days in Rio: Tijuca Forest & Two Brothers Hiking Tours
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d2d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 7:30 am
Price details
AU$360.05 x 1 AdultAU$360.05
Total
Price is AU$360.05
Until Sun, 1 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided Trail to the Tijuca Forest
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided hike to the Two Brothers hill (Morro Dois Irmaos)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll taxes, fees and handling charges
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided favela tour in Vidigal
  • What's includedWhat's includedPersonal accident insurance
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • What's includedWhat's includedEco-adventure with a specialist bilingual guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAny item not listed as included
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fees ("local community transport system") about 10BRL

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour Including Waterfalls
  • Minimum age is 14-years-old
  • When booking this tour, you attest knowledge of the risk inherent in the activities
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour, date or full refund
  • Comfortable footwear with good grip (tennis, boot, etc.), light snack, water compartment (carrying at least 3 litres is suggested), rubbish compartment and sun cream
  • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication as well as possession of weapons of any kind. If, as a result, your tour is cancelled, you will not be entitled to a refund
  • Two Brothers Hiking Tour Including Vidigal Favela
  • Minimum age is 14-years-old
  • When booking this tour, you attest knowledge of the risk inherent in the activities
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour, date or full refund
  • Comfortable footwear with good grip (tennis, boot, etc.), light snack, water compartment (carrying at least 3 litres is suggested), rubbish compartment and sun cream.
  • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication as well as possession of weapons of any kind. If, as a result, your tour is cancelled, you will not be entitled to a refund

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour Including Waterfalls
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Floresta da Tijuca
  • 4h
Tijuca Forest has 3,972 hectares and it is located in the Tijuca National Park. Much of its vegetation is secondary, due to the reforestation to replace the coffee farms. On this 4-hour tour, you will enjoy a great hike starting at the entrance gate.  You will hike several trails containing forest history records. After visiting the Taunay Waterfall and the Tijuca National Park Visitor Centre, you will take the way towards the Cachoeira das Almas (Waterfall of the Souls). This beautiful waterfall is formed by the River of Souls, which was named because of the slaves who used to promote cults of their religions on this place, due to its privacy. The guided tour's total duration is about 4 hours.
Day 2: Two Brothers Hiking Tour Including Vidigal Favela
  • 1 stop
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Morro Dois Irmaos
  • 5h
Two Brothers Hiking Tour Including Vidigal Favela The Two Brothers has 533 metres of altitude and is located between the areas of Leblon and Sao Conrado, right in the middle of Rio's coast.The Vidigal favela (Vidigal slum) is located at its base. This peaceful community emerged around 1940 and has great views of the ocean. The hike starts at the top of Vidigal, so you will begin the tour as an authentic local as you use the local transport system functioning inside the slum. Your guide will lead you through the forest reaching the first viewpoint, so you'll see all the greatness of the Rocinha favela. Continue to your next viewpoint and see Pedra da Gávea and Pedra Bonita, plus Corcovado - Christ  the Redeemer Statue and Sugar Loaf. You'll then reach the summit of Two Brothers hill, from where you can see all the famous beaches of Ipanema, Leblon, São Conrado, Barra Tijuca and the Serra dos Orgaos Region.. The tour lasts for about 4.5 hours and the descent is on foot, turning your adventure into a favela tour inside this very nice community. Have a great time on this hiking tour to see the greatness of Rocinha slum. You'll enjoy the atmosphere of Vidigal community and the beauty of one of the most amazing views of Rio de Janeiro.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESFloresta da Tijuca
    • Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
    • Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEFloresta da Tijuca
    • Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro
    • Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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