Pedra Bonita Hiking Tour at Tijuca National Park

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Pedra Bonita hiking tour requires light physical effort and takes you to the summit, which is a natural viewpoint with one of the most spectacular views of the city of Rio de Janeiro.

What's Included

Private hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Gratuities
Any item not listed as included
Transportation not included in regular tour option

Meeting and pickup

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

Hotels located in the touristic zone of Rio de Janeiro. If our operation does not support your pickup location, we will redirect you to the closer available pickup location.

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Meeting point

* At exit C of the São Conrado Metro and in front of the Extra supermarket We will take a regular line bus to and from, so take at least 10 BRL per person for tickets.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
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    Pedra Bonita

    Your tour begins at Tijuca National Park where you will hike to the Pedra Bonita summit, which is a natural viewpoint at over 2200 feet (693 m) above sea level and located in the sector C of the Park. During the tour, your guide will take you for a hike on the Agulhinha Gavea trail, a natural counterfort, or buttress, with a beautiful view of the Dois Irmaos Hill then head to Pedra Bonita. Once you reach the top of Pedra Bonita, you can admire beautiful scenery. You can see Pedra da Gávea in all its magnificence, between the beaches of Barra da Tijuca and São Conrado. This, combined with the immensity of the Tijuca Forest in the background, makes the perfect view and place for peace and beauty. Due to its location, Pedra Bonita region has the only gliding ramp in the city of Rio de Janeiro from where you can hang glide or paraglide. The gliding ramp has a grandstand so you can actually watch the takeoffs and take great pictures. The hike's total duration is about 4 hours and it is the perfect adventure for those who want to hike through the forest and be dazzled by one of the most beautiful views in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Have in mind that if you choose regular option, the meeting point is at the grandstand of the gliding flights take off ramp because it is the only place in the region with mobile phone service. To reach the ramp, you'll have to go up to the second parking lot and take the stairs on your left, where you'll find the ramp area. --------------------------------- Meeting point (if regular tour option selected) : At the entrance of the sector C of the park accessed at Estrada das Canoas next to number 4000 in São Conrado neighborhood.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 10 years
  • A high amount of walking is involved
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour, date or full refund
  • It is recommended that you bring comfortable shoes with good grip, a light snack, water, sunscreen and insect repellent
Supplied by Nattrip - Tourism, Ecotourism and Adventure in Rio de Janeiro

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Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Adventure Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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