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5-Hour Niterói Natural Park Hike
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Climbing, History, Eco Tourism

  • Duration

    5 Hours

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English, Portuguese, Spanish

Description

On this hike, you will see the San Francisco neighbourhood from its highest lookout(more than 1,000 ft), plus you will have a great view from several other places around Niterói´s Natural Park, including Rio de Janeiro. On this day, you will visit the former paraglider ramps of the park, passing by interesting landscape features that explain more of the park´s history. Join me on this one!

Highlights
  • Explore cultural/historical sites
  • Trek through the rainforest
  • Discover diverse flora and fauna
  • Enjoy great rewarding views
  • 09:00: Meeting Point expand_more
    • The tour guide will be waiting for you at the main entrance of the forest sector.
    • It has a security cabin for the city's guards.
    • It also has a small sugarcane juice snack bar.
    • After all the instructions and briefing, you will continue to the trail access.
  • 10:00: Ignatius Hill expand_more
    • It is good to take your time and enjoy the nature around you.
    • Because the path gets steep sometimes and tricky, it is better for you to chill and take it easy.
    • When on top, take a lot of pictures.
    • But remember to be present in the moment and live this experience!
  • 11:00: Plateau Lookout expand_more
    • Following a former road to the hang gliding ramps,
    • You will reach a nice spot to observe the Oceanic Neighborhoods on the outskirts of the park's area.
    • You can take pictures on a peaceful bamboo handcraft made Torii Gate.
    • The gate was built by volunteers to honor the Japanese community that chose Niterói to live in, back in the days.
  • 12:00: Way Down We Go expand_more
    • Let's descend from the hill and follow the trail.
    • Continue until it turns into interlocked floor and asphalt.
    • Head straight to the restaurant that has good fame and good food!
  • 13:00: The End expand_more
    • It was a challenging morning and a beautiful set of memories built.
    • But it is time to say goodbye!
    • I am honored and grateful for this opportunity to show a little bit of my city.
    • I hope you come back again for more adventures as we still have a lot to see!
    • See you soon!
What's Included
  • Experienced and professional tour guide
What's Excluded
  • Meals
  • Drinks
  • Transport
  • Tickets
  • Other taxes that may apply
What to bring
  • Backpack
  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Sunglasses
  • Insect repellent
  • Hiking boots
  • Long sleeve comfy clothes
  • Hats/caps
  • Binoculars/spotter scopes
  • Pocket raincoat
  • Personal medicine
Know before you go
  • It has a small part of climbing
  • Cellphones may lose signal often
  • Low amount of toilets
  • Weather may affect activity´s occurrence
  • 7 miles course
Meeting Point

Caldo De Cana - Estrada Nossa Senhora de Lourdes - Charitas, Niterói - RJ, Brasil

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 100 Per Person
2 To 2 USD 80 Per Person
3 To 10 USD 50 Per Person
Child
1 To 10 USD 50 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 100 / person