Rio de Janeiro Hiking & Rainforest Tours — Pedra da Gávea, Two Brothers & Tijuca
Rio's mountains rise straight off the beach, so the choice is a tough summit climb up Pedra da Gávea, the shorter Two Brothers hike above Vidigal, or an easy jeep run through the Tijuca rainforest.
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Hiking & Rainforest: what to know before booking
Rio's mountains rise straight off the beach, so the choice is a tough summit climb up Pedra da Gávea, the shorter Two Brothers hike above Vidigal, or an easy jeep run through the Tijuca rainforest.
- Availability
- 4 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $388 BRL before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.7 stars across 4,920 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Tijuca National Park; Morro Dois Irmãos trailhead in Vidigal; Pedra da Gávea trail in the Tijuca massif above Barra/São Conrado
- Best time
- Early morning for cooler air, clear summit views and to beat the cloud that builds by midday
- Ticket note
- Date-specific; pickup times are strict, so be ready 10–15 minutes early
Hiking & Rainforest in Rio de Janeiro
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Everything you should know before you book
Rio is one of the few big cities wrapped around a tropical forest and granite peaks, and its trails range from a gentle forest drive to a full-on scramble. Tijuca National Park — the largest urban rainforest in the world — is best sampled on a 4x4 jeep tour past waterfalls and lookouts; the Two Brothers (Morro Dois Irmãos) hike climbs through the Vidigal community to a saddle with the classic view over Ipanema, Leblon and the lagoon; and Pedra da Gávea is the heavyweight, a steep haul with a roped scramble to a 844-metre clifftop above the Atlantic.
Match the trail to your fitness and start early. The Tijuca jeep tour suits anyone, including families, with minimal walking; Two Brothers is a moderate hike with a guide from Vidigal; Pedra da Gávea demands real fitness, a head for heights and a guide for the final scramble. All run morning departures to beat the midday heat and the afternoon cloud that rolls onto the higher summits.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is the Pedra da Gávea hike?
It's one of Rio's toughest trails — steep, around 4–6 hours round trip, with a roped scramble (the Carrasqueira) near the top. Good fitness, a head for heights and a guide are strongly recommended.
What is the easiest nature tour in Rio?
The Tijuca rainforest jeep tour — a 4x4 drive through the world's largest urban forest with short stops at waterfalls and viewpoints, suitable for almost everyone including families.
Is the Two Brothers hike worth it?
Yes — it's a moderate climb from the Vidigal community to the Dois Irmãos saddle, with one of the best free views in Rio over Ipanema, Leblon and the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon. Guides arrange the access up through Vidigal.