4-Hour Dois Irmãos Mountain Hike in Rio with Vidigal and Sitiê

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike Morro dos Dois Irmãos, one of Rio's most rewarding urban trails
• 02 Take in breathtaking views over Ipanema, Leblon, São Conrado, and Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas
• 03 Experience the mystique of the peaceful Vidigal community
• 04 Visit the award-winning Sitiê Ecological Park and see its community transformation

Morro dos Dois Irmãos, rising 533 meters between Leblon and São Conrado, offers one of Rio de Janeiro's most interesting and rewarding urban hikes. Set beside the peaceful Vidigal community, this trail combines the mystique of the favela with a perfect viewpoint to understand the city's social contrasts and natural beauty. From the top, take in breathtaking views of Ipanema, Leblon, São Conrado, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Corcovado Mountain, Pedra da Gávea, Pedra Bonita, and the lush Tijuca forest.

The view of the beaches of Ipanema, Leblon, São Conrado, Pedra da Gávea, Christ the Redeemer, and Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in the shape of a heart is simply indescribable.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Rio de Janeiro

Languages English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Dois Irmãos Hike, Vidigal Favela and Sitiê Ecological Park

• Pick-up from your hotel in Rio with a bilingual tour guide.
• Climbing Dois Irmãos Mountain is one of the most rewarding and accessible urban adventures in the city.
• During the 1.5-hour walk, you can see birds, butterflies, and even monkeys.
• The view of the beaches of Ipanema, Leblon, São Conrado, Pedra da Gávea, Christ the Redeemer, and Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas in the shape of a heart is simply indescribable.
• On the way back, you will get to know a little of the Vidigal favela and the Sitiê Ecological Park.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Bilingual tour guide
• Transport by private vehicle to and from the entrance to the favela
• Transport from the Vidigal favela by motorbike or van

What's Not Included

• Lunch/beverages
• Tips (recommended)

What to bring

• Water
• Sunscreen
• A snack
• Extra battery for photos

Know before you go

• Morro dos Dois Irmãos is 533 meters above sea level.
• Dois Irmãos hill is located inside a favela, in the Vidigal community, where families of workers live and, unfortunately, drug traffickers also hide.
• It is a traditional community where sustainability and ecological tourism have been changing and contributing to the improvement of the community.
• The award-winning ecological park Sitiê is one of the greatest examples of this change. Where tons of organic and non-organic waste were once stored, today an ecological park with recycling, vegetable gardens, and community participation has changed the history of the favela.
• Other projects, such as Nós no Morro, are pioneers in theatre, have revealed several artists, and help many young residents.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tour start

Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.