Pedra Bonita Tours

Experience a hang gliding or paragliding tandem flight over Rio de Janeiro, taking off from Pedra Bonita in UNESCO-listed Tijuca National Park. After a safety briefing from your qualified instructor, soar above granite peaks draped in lush rain forest. Take in the coastline as you fly for some minutes before landing at Pepino Beach in São Conrado.

Hike to the summit of Pedra Bonita, a rocky viewpoint with a magnificent look at Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay. This moderate 4-hour hiking tour through the Tijuca Forest takes you along the Agulhinha Gavea trail to the granite peak. Snap photos of Pedra da Gávea, São Conrado and the hang gliders taking off from the top. Upgrade to venture with your own personal guide on a private tour that includes round-trip hotel transport.

Hike through the lush rainforest of the Tijuca National Park on this half-day guided tour. Visit the popular Pedra Bonita summit and take in the views of Rio de Janeiro below. Discover some of the park’s flora and fauna including toucans, monkey, and quatis, as you listen to facts about the park from your informative guide.

Come fly over one of the most beautiful landscapes of Rio de Janeiro on board a hang glider or paraglider. The takeoff is on the Ramp of Pedra Bonita, inside the National Park of Tijuca. During the flight, we flew over Floresta da Tijuca and landed on the beach of Sao Conrado.

Be free to choose you itinerary! We know that there is nothing better than taking a tour freely, with availability of time and going to the places you want, without following a certain established itinerary, which may be has places that do not get your attention. Well, this tour gives you that possibility On this tour, we can visit what you most want and have interest or curiosity, because you are the one who create the tour. The Tour Guide that will go along with you will tell you the stories, details and particularities of the places that are visited, and will give you suggestions of places to visit, as well as tips to make your stay in the city really enjoyable. The car and the guide will be at your disposal throughout the tour, so you can take the most advantage of your experience in the city and take a wonderful memory of Rio de Janeiro! Note: You can choose doing this tour in the morning or in the afternoon, depends on the availability Do you join this experience? Let´s go!

Fly in the most beautiful scenery of the city, fly over the forest, the mountains and the sea. We are a team selected with the best pilots of the Club Sao Conrado, competitors racing championships and always in search of evolution in the sport. We use the most modern photographic equipment on the market and also the best flight equipment. We are prepared to help make this dream come true with the safety and comfort you deserve.

The Pedra Bonita trail is one of the most beautiful in the city! nothing better than enjoying it, which is perfect for beginners, with a tour guide specialized in trails and natural attractions and with professional photos that will make your experience something unforgettable and go viral on instagram!

This is a super recommended experience for those who love adventure, outdoor activities, culture and nature! We are going to drive trough Estrada das Canoas, a beautiful road inside the Tijuca's Forest that has some amazing views and we, of course, are going to stop and admire one of those as we drive on board of a classic Land Rover Defender to the beginning of the Pedra Bonita trail. The trail to the top of Pedra Bonita is of low intensity and lasts around 30 minutes, during our hike I will tell you some curiosities about the Forest history and it's fauna and flora. Once at the top you will have an amazing 360° view of our mountains and beaches! I go there all the time and just can't get used to it, so be ready to be astonished by the beauty of the place! ​ After the hike we will return to the Estrada das Canoas road and visit the other two stops of this hiking tour: The Emperor's Table, the place where the royal family used to have lunch, and The Chinese View, a cabin in the Asian style with a breathtaking view to the Rodrigo de Freitas Laggon, Christ and much more! In addition to your good memories, you will also bring back home beautiful photos with professional camera. So...are you ready to fall in love with Rio?

With Anti-Covid Strategy *. BEST EFFORT/VIEW RATIO IN RIO, 700m HEIGHT. From Barra da Tijuca, we pass the secret Joatinga beach and go through the third largest urban forest in the world, which holds relics from the times of our emperors, aboard an exclusive Jeep Ford Troller on a 3-hour tour (40 minutes of trail) + a paparazzi to call your own. Insta saffo_tour. OBS: there is another tour option, 6 hours, where we can also explore other sectors such as Parque Florestal da Tijuca with waterfall bath, Vista Chinesa, Alto da Boa Vista, Mesa do Imperador, Mirante da Joatinga and even discover the secret Praia da Joatinga. *Anti-Covid strategy: 1) only very short groups, preferably customizing for couples, families or friends, up to 4 in each car. We can use a second car if necessary, windows always opened; 2) Most of experience occurs in open areas; 3) everyone must use masks; alcool 70% plus water and soap are always avaiable ; 4) Only 1 experience/day in order to assure everything clean. Keep in touch if you have any questions about safety.

This experience is for those who are not only fascinated by the nature of Rio de Janeiro but also about its history. We will take you on a tour drive onboard a classic Land Rover Defender trough Estrada das Canoas, a beautiful road inside the Tijuca’s Forest that has some amazing views as we drive to the beginning of the Pedra Bonita trail. The trail to the top of Pedra Bonita is considered easy and takes around 40 minutes. During the hike, the guide will tell you some curiosities about Tijuca Forest history and its fauna and flora. Once at the top you will have a 360° view of our mountains and beaches, be ready to be astonished by the beauty of the place! ​After the hike, we will return to the Estrada das Canoas road and visit the other two stops of this hiking tour: The Emperor’s Table and The Chinese View, with a breathtaking view to Rio! In addition to your good memories, you will also bring back home beautiful photos with a professional camera.

Pedra Bonita Hike + Tijuca Forest Tour For those who like hiking, Pedra Bonita, located inside the Tijuca Forest National Park, will widelight you with the view from the top of the mountain! The best known and most cost-effective hike (physical x visual effort) in Rio is the Pedra Bonita trail, which does not require much of the hikers and offers a surreally wonderful view: Barra da Tijuca on one side, Pedra da Gávea in the middle and the South Zone with Christ the Redeemer and Guanabara Bay on the other side. We will also have a driving tour by the Tijuca Forest, visiting the main attractions of it. - Pick-up at your place (in the south or central zone). - Pedra Bonita: about 45 minutes hike up, and another 35 minutes hike down. - Chinese View: from this chinese pagoda you will see a view with a different perspective of the city. - Taunay Waterfall: the biggest waterfall of Rio. - Drop-off at your place or in a restaurant (in the south or central zone).

What makes this trip unforgetable is that we use a 4 x4 convertible jeep, which is awesome for 360 degree views of the forest and also gives the tour the appeal of adventure. Visiting the forest in a jeep and doing a hike to the top of a mountain in the same forest, gives you the ideal dimension of the national park`s size , as well as its true beauty.

Trek up Morro da Urca and Pedra Bonita during this private hiking tour from Rio de Janeiro. Watch the bustling city far below you from the tops of these two mountains and marvel at the hang gliders soaring from the peaks. Travel through the Tijuca National Forest, the world's largest urban rainforest. Get your exercise in on these two moderate hikes led by a local hiking guide and learn about the natural surroundings of Rio as you walk. Lunch and round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is provided.

Hi, my name is Yuri, please let me introduce myself. I was born in Rio de Janeiro and raised in Copacabana practicing all sorts of outdoors sports like surfing, climbing, and hiking. I also trained the local sports to a high degree, I am a Brazilian Jiu Jtisu black belt and a Capoeira master. I feel very privileged to live in such a beautiful and culturally rich city that is Rio. I have travelled all over the world to places diverse as Peru, the UK, Scandinavia, Germany, Croatia, France, Holland, Spain, and Bali working with Capoeira workshops and making friends. I used to work in my family business in Copacabana, specialising in beach wear and sports. Our swimwear and capoeira trousers became famous, especially in Europe and in Israel. After many years working in the shop, I decided to become a tour guide in 2012. :)

Pedra Bonita Hiking Tour The Pedra Bonita mountain is located in the Tijuca National Park in São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro. Considered one of the highest mountains of the city, the huge rock with its 696 meters of altitude has a privileged location. There is also a Hang Gliding ramp, where hang gliders and para gliders take off and land on Pepino’s Beach, which is considered one of the most beautiful flights in the world. The view from there is amazing, a huge plateau in front of the famous Pedra da Gávea, views from South and West Beaches and natural landscapes. On the way we’ll visit the famous Chinese View, located at Alto da Boa Vista! If you are traveling alone let us know that we can include you in an existing group.

See one of the world's most spectacular cities from a brand new perspective as you soar over beaches, rainforest, and granite peaks on this hang gliding tour in Rio de Janeiro. Set off on Pepino beach in São Conrado and (leaving the hard work to your guide), relax and enjoy the thrill and unbeatable views.

Come fly over one of the most beautiful landscapes of Rio de Janeiro on board a hang glider or paraglider. The takeoff is on the Ramp of Pedra Bonita, inside the National Park of Tijuca. During the flight, we flew over Floresta da Tijuca and landed on the beach of Sao Conrado.

Enjoy hiking in Tijuca National Park with your own personal guide and finish with a refreshing dip under a waterfall. Hike up to Pedra Bonita for sweeping views of Rio de Janeiro including the beaches and surrounding Tijuca Forest. See the Christ the Redeemer statue and more from the Chinese Pavilion before arriving at Horto Waterfall. This 6-hour private tour includes round-trip hotel transport.

You will be enchanted by our 2 Days in Rio: Cultural & Ecologic Tours, which includes a complete City Tour of Rio de Janeiro and an Ecological Tour, including a beautiful and light hike in the Tijuca Forest, where you will enjoy the fresh air as well as its singular fauna and flora.   The tours are accompanied by an experienced and bilingual guide (all with Cadastur). The Tour includes the following activities: Full Day Complete City Tour of Rio de Janeiro, including the visits of Corcovado, Cristo Redentor, external visit to Maracanã Stadium, Sambódromo, São Sebastião Cathedral, Sugar Loaf, Beaches and Lunch. (This is an Open Group Tour format) Ecologic Tour at Tijuca National Park, including the vists of Pedra Bonita, Chinese View and Horto Waterfall. (This is an Private Group Tour format)

With anti-Covid strategy*. MAXIMUM 4 PEOPLE AND GOOD FOR DAYS IN THE SUN OR RAIN: for 6 hours and in a Troller T4 4x4, we will explore the third largest urban forest in the world with its many attractions, including the Pedra Bonita hiking, a secret beach, waterfall shower, surprises and a full time photographer to boost your social networks. Insta saffo_tour. *Anti-Covid strategy: 1) only very short groups, preferably customizing for couples, families or friends, up to 4 in each car. We can use a second car if necessary, windows always opened; 2) Most of experience occurs in open areas; 3) everyone must use masks; alcool 70% plus water and soap are always avaiable ; 4) Only 1 experience/day in order to assure everything clean. Keep in touch if you have any questions about safety.

Paragliding above Rio de Janeiro offers a bird’s-eye view of the city and Guanabara Bay. This must-do activity takes solo passengers on a tandem flight with a trained paragliding guide who navigates the skies from Pedra Bonita. Relax and savor the vista over Rio; HD video and photos are included with your experience.

This is the only activity in Rio de Janeiro that includes the best of Tijuca Forest ending with a beautiful scenic hang gliding or paragliding flight. The thrill of seeing wild animals such as monkeys, sloth, toucans and the adrenaline of seeing the whole river from above! This experience is simply unforgettable! The tour will be completely private with an accredited professional guide and proper transportation with air conditioning. The flight will be made by one of our partners, registered with the Rio de Janeiro Free Flight Association, with all current credentials, revised equipment and passenger insurance. You will also have the right images from one of the pilot's cameras so you can remember every day this sensational flight of the beautiful stone ramp and surroundings. Waste no time! make your reservation now!

Explore Rio de Janeiro just the way you want on this all-day customizable private tour with a professional guide who is a native of the city. Your guide will follow your interests and maximize your time in Rio. Whether you want to see all of the most famous places or less known places that interest you, your guide will recommend where to go and how to avoid the crowds. The itinerary is based on what you want to do and is completely flexible. You can change your plans as we go, based on interests, conditions, weather, or other needs. Your guide will provide a list of suggested possibilities and answer your questions to help you create your personal tour. See Tour Details for the list. The tour includes pickup and drop-off from your Rio accommodations or from the cruise port or airport. The tour is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle. We can pick you up and drop you off anywhere in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Explore Rio de Janeiro on this all-day customizable private tour with a guide. Whether you want to see the city’s popular attractions or places off the beaten path, your guide will be able to recommend the best spots, as well as ways to beat the crowds. The itinerary is based on your interests and is completely flexible. The tour includes pickup and drop-off from your Rio accommodations or from the cruise port or airport.