Tijuca Express Hike (regular)
- Dauer: 5 Stunden (ca.)
This tour includes HIKING and FITNESS is REQUIRED. Please read the description carefully.
Level: EASY > Total duration: approx. 4 to 5h > Hike:2h /3,5km(2,2mi) elev.gain: 203m(667ft)
- Approx. 2h hike at TIJUCA FOREST
- Hike to Pedra Bonita summit (696m = 2823ft)
- Stunning views to the ocean and Pedra da Gavea in clear days
- 1 additional summit at Tijuca Forest (VISTA CHINESA)
The Pedra Bonita hike (696m/2283ft), takes you to one of the most stunning summits of Rio de Janeiro with great views of the city, the coastline and the rainforest around (Tijuca Forest). In a 50 minute hike going uphill you’ll reach the top and see from an unique angle Pedra da Gávea, the famous majestic flat rock and the biggest monolith close to the ocean in the world (842m/2762ft high), the ‘table mountain’ of Rio. From this summit, we can also see the West coast of Rio, Barra area with its lagoons and mangrove, also Ipanema and Leblon beaches and Dois Irmãos Hill.
The Pedra Bonita trail goes through Tijuca Rainforest (National Park), one of the largest urban forests in the world with more than 40 km2 and located in the heart of Rio. On the way up, it may be possible to see some wildlife like toucans, coatis and monkeys. During the tour, discover the history of Rio, Tijuca Forest and all about the coffee farms that used to exist there, the reforestation held in the XIX century, information and curiosities about the fauna and flora of the tropical rainforest ecosystem. The tour also includes a visit to another sector of the Tijuca Park, stopping by the Chinese View Belvedere, maybe the best summit in Rio with views to the Southern side and one of the very few spots in the city where you can get Christ Redeemer, Sugar Loaf, the beach and the lagoon in the same frame.
Transport is included from designated hotels/meeting points.
