2 Days in Rio Tijuca Forest and Two Brothers Hiking Tours

2 Days in Rio Tijuca Forest and Two Brothers Hiking Tours

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.

Itinerary

Day 1: Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour Including Waterfalls

Stop At: Floresta da Tijuca, Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
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 Center, you will take the way toward 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.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: Two Brothers Hiking Tour Including Vidigal Favela

Stop At: Morro Dois Irmaos, Parque Do Penhasco Dois Irmaos, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20020-030 Brazil
Two Brothers Hiking Tour Including Vidigal Favela

The Two Brothers has 533 meters of altitude and is located between the neighborhoods 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.
Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.