Unique View of Rio De Janeiro

Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

4 hours

1 - 8 People

4 Reviews

Details

The whole trip takes about 3-4 hours. We meet at Posto 9 in Ipanema, from where we will take a Van to the Favela do Vidigal (Which has been pacified and is now very Safe!). Then we go up the Favela by Moto-taxi (We can take a Van if you don't want to go up on the motorbike) . Then a 45min Hike up through denser vegetation (Mata Atlântica) with a privileged overlook of the Favela da Rocinha to reach the top of the 2 Irmãos.
To reach the top you should be relatively fit as it is not that easy!
* I have other hikes we can do that are significantly easier than this one!

Important Info:
Difficulty: Intermediate+
Age: 12+
Use Proper Shoes! No Havaianas/Flip Flops!

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Itinerary

From Ipanema we will take a Van to the Vidigal, then Moto-Taxi through the favela of Vidigal and then a 45min hike to the top of the 2 brothers (2 irmãos), from where you will have a unique 360º view of the South part of Rio de Janeiro: São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Botafogo, Baia de Guanabara, Pico da Tijuca, Pedra da Gávea, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Pão de Açucar, and of course, O Cristo Redentor!
On the way down we walk through Vidigal, which is a great experience of its own!

Included: Transport, Snack, Drink (Water) and Pictures

Reviews

Estefanía L.

The Dois Irmãos hike was probably the highlight of my 5-day stay in Rio. Edu and I took a van up to Vidigal and made our way first through the favela and then up the trail, as the sun was slowly preparing to set over Rio. As we twisted and turned through the lush green, we kept catching glimpses of bits and pieces of this amazing city. The final reward of course was the spectacular view once we got to the top - 360 degrees of absolutely incredible stunning views. Edu was the perfect guide; he knew the trail really well, told me stories along the way, and helped me up some of the steeper parts. Make sure you have good sneakers, don't go with flip flops! Definitely 100% worth it. Thanks for this unforgettable experience.

Dom W.

What a great hike! The view is really spectacular. If you're in Rio for a couple of days I really recommend this hike. You get to experience a little bit of favela life along with wonderful nature! Eduardo is a great guide who gives you lots of insider information. remember your camera!

Benjamin D.

If I wrote the tag line for this tour it would be "Ride a motorcycle through a favela on your way to spectacular heights." It was fascinating to see the favela up close. We were very impressed by the number police and the number of new satellite dishes we saw. Edu has spent a lot of time around favelas. As for the hike, I am in just ok shape, probably 10 pounds .. Okay 20 pounds overweight. It's a hard hot hike but its doable. As for edu, the I think he would give these tours for free if Bayable didn't exist.

Paulo G.

This trail is unbelievable. I have been to Rio several times and have seen some nice views of zona sul, but nothing even remotely compares to the views you get from the top of the 2 irmaos. The motorcycle ride through the favela was a fabulous experience in and of itself as you get to see inside of one Rio's biggest favelas. The hike is challenging but extremely rewarding. Eduardo is an incredible guide and a great person who truly cares for your experience. I will be doing this again next time in Rio for sure!!