Rio de Janeiro Wilderness (6 Days) - The 'Brazilian Yosemite' Trekking

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6 days (approximately)
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Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

When thinking of Rio de Janeiro wilderness this is the pinnacle! An adventure designed to be the tops in Brazil. Get to know Rio de Janeiro well beyond the carnival and the traditional!

For 3 days we'll be crossing one of Brazil's first national parks, the Serra dos Órgãos natural reserve, for many the most beautifull Brasillina crossig, the Petrópolis x Teresópolis Expedition.

After that, let's go for 3 more days camping in a place believed to be designed by the gods themselves, the Três Picos natural reserve at the God's Valley, for many the "Brazilian Yosemite" experience for its topographical formation. We'll camp at one of the most beautiful camp sites on the park in order to hike several small course trails to the summits around.

Our Trekking Expedition begins and finish at you hosting at Rio de Janeiro City.

What's Included

Specialists Guides in long-distance trekking;
All trasnportations described;
Satellite tracking of the expedition via SpotGen3;
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
Porters of equipment of collective use
First-aid kit
Tents (if you need)
Coletive First Aid Kit;
Remote monitoring of the Expedition;
Sleeping Pad rent (if you need)
Guided Três Picos expedition in 03 days;
Trekking Backpack rent (if you need)
Safety equipment for technical paths (rope, baldriers, etc.
Food advising (for snacks during the trekking) before leaving;
Double Camping Tents
Nattrip Expeditions Gift
Serra dos Órgãos National Park taxes;
Head Lamp rent (if you need)
Personal accident insurance;
Guided crossing Petrópolis x Teresópolis in 03 days;
Dinners on the mountain;
Trekking Stick rent (if you need)
Sleeping Bag rent (if you need)
Cooking set Equipament (with camp gas and burner) (if you need)
Breakfasts on the mountain
Lunch at Teresópolis City (day 03)
Drinks
Gratuities
Personal use medice;
Meals not not described as included.
Any item not described as included.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Rio de Janeiro (Transfer) x Castelos do Açu Peak

    1 stop
  • 1

    The first day of Petropolis Teresopolis crossing is the most demanding. During the 8 km up to Castelos do Açu shelter we gain approximately 1100 meters of altitude. The trail of Açu mountain goes through a dense forest and with a strong ascent to Pedra do Queijo viewpoint. Then the trail gets a little less steep until arriving at Ajax viewpoint, which has natural water supply. After Ajax, we need to face the point considered the most difficult of the ascent to the Açu castles: the Isabeloca mountain. This ascent is named after an alleged passage of Princess Isabel on the spot. Once Isabeloca is over, we’ll cross the Chapadão do Açu, a counterfort, before arriving at the Açu castles. This is the first place to stay overnight and where the first mountain shelter of the Petropolis Teresopolis Crossing is located. The view of the Açu castles closes the first day with a golden key. From there it is possible to see all of Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay in addition to the entire mountain range of Serra dos Órgãos. Hiking time: 5 to 7h Hiking distance: 09 km Overnight mode: Mountain Shelter at Castelos do Açú Peak Meals included: snacks, Dinner.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Castelos do Açú Peak x Pedra do Sino Peak

    1 stop
  • 2

    The second day is undoubtedly the most beautiful of Petropolis Teresopolis crossing. The entire course goes on an average altitude of 2,000m. After leaving the Açu castles, we’ll cross a valley and then climb to the top of Morro do Marco. After descending this hill, we arrive in Luva valley and then ascend to the summit of Morro da Luva. The trail follows another section of rock summits, where navigation is complicated until reaching the section called The Elevator. The Elevator is a ladder made of steel rebar stuck to a steep stone that gives access to the summit of Morro do Dinossauro. Once at the top of Morro do Dinossauro, we find the first great view of the Pedra do Garrafão and Pedra do Sino stones. From there we start the descent to Vale das Antas and the trail continues to the summit of Morro da Baleia, where you can see the rock wall of Pedra do Sino, Garrafão and the trail channel where The Cavalinho is located. The Cavalinho (The small horse) has this name because it is a stone that to cross is necessary to make a movement similar to riding a horse. After overcoming Cavalinho, the trail follows the channel until it skirts Pedra do Sino and reach a bifurcation that gives access to the peak of Pedra do Sino and to the Shelter 4. The Pedra do Sino is the highest point of the crossing. At its summit there is an incredible 360º view, being possible to see several mountain ranges of the region, Rio de Janeiro city and even the Agulhas Negras peak and Serra Fina mountain range, in the clearest days. Hiking time: 6 to 9h Hiking distance: 10 km Overnight mode: Mountain Shelter at Pedra do Sino Peak Meals included: Breakfast, snacks, Dinner.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Pedra do Sino Peak x Teresópolis city

    1 stop
  • 3

    The third day is the least demanding of the crossing. The trail follows for approximately 09 km to the Teresopolis park dam, the final trekking point. During the descent we hike through two waterfalls where the highlight is the Veu de Noiva (Veil of the Bride) of Teresópolis with 16 meters of height that at certain times of the year is dry. Arriving in the city of Teresopolis, we will overnight in a hotel to rest well for the next expedition. Hiking time: 6 to 8h Hiking distance: 14 km Overnight mode: Hotel ai Teresópolis City Meals included: Breakfast, snacks.

    7 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Teresópolic City x God's Valley Base Camp

    1 stop
  • 4

    After the transfer we will start our trail to the base camp in the Valley of the Gods where our tents will be located at the base of the Valley (where we will discover the reason for this name). From the base camp we will make a beautiful trail to the summit of the Dragon’s Head, one of the most beautiful trails of the Park with a 360º view to the Three Picos State Park and a privileged view of the formation of the Three Peaks, Matchbox and Helmet Peak. Hiking time: 4 to 6h Hiking distance: 05 km Overnight mode: Camping at God's Valley. Meals included: Breakfast, snacks, Dinner

    5 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    God's Valley x The Matchbox Peak

    1 stop
  • 5

    On the fifth day of the trekking, we will go towards the beautiful and unique formation of the Matchbox Peak, by some called the Miracles Stone exactly for its unique and improbable formation. In the Matchbox Peak the most adventurous ones can ascend to its base for a short stretch with safety equipment (ropes etc.) and others will have a privileged view of the Valley of the Gods and Valley of the Friars, as well as a close view of the great Nova Friburgo Peaks. We will return to our camp where we can rest and enjoy the magic of the Valley of the Gods and its charms. Hiking time: 4 to 6h Hiking distance: 12 km Overnight mode: Camping at God's Valley. Meals included: Breakfast, snacks, Dinner

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

    God's Valley camp x Frades Valley x Rio de Janeiro

    1 stop
  • 6

    On our last day of the expedition we will bid farewell to the base camp, and we will rearrange our backpacks again, because it is time to walk towards the Valley of the Friars in one of the most classic and beautiful crossings of the Three Peaks State Park, we will make the trail of scenic beauty passing by the Matchbox Peak and down to the Valley of the Friars that can be compared by some with Yosemite park in some angles. We will make our transfer to Rio de Janeiro city passing through the Waterfall Friars Waterfall, and then we will leave to our origins. Hiking time: 4 to 6h Hiking distance: 08 km Overnight mode: - Meals included: Breakfast, snacks.

    9 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 18 years;
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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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