8-Hour Nature Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Remote West Zone Beaches

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the almost deserted beaches of Rio's west zone
• 02 Visit Praia da Barra near Pepê kiosk, Praia do Recreio, Pontal, and Macumba
• 03 Stop at Prainha surf point and the Roncador viewpoint
• 04 Discover Praia de Grumari and the nearby wild beaches
• 05 Take the trail to Pedra do Telégrafo

Uncover the closely guarded secrets of this Brazilian city on an 8-hour nature tour through the almost deserted beaches of Rio's west zone. Often overlooked by tourists, these coastal stretches are ideal for enjoying a quieter side of Rio, with stops at Praia da Barra near Pepê kiosk, Praia da Reserva, Praia do Recreio, Pontal, Macumba, Prainha, and Praia de Grumari. The experience also includes the option to explore Pedra do Telégrafo and the wild beaches nearby.

Uncover the closely guarded secrets of this Brazilian city on an 8-hour nature tour through the almost deserted beaches of Rio's west zone.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Rio de Janeiro

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Remote Beaches of Rio and Pedra do Telégrafo

• Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location and head out to explore Rio's beautiful and remote beaches.
• Stand on the sand of the largest beach in urban Rio, Praia da Barra, near Pepê kiosk.
• Stop at Praia da Reserva, a beach in a preserved area of moors. Take some photos and enjoy the sun. Swimming is not recommended here.
• Continue to Praia do Recreio, Pontal, and Macumba beaches, on the edges of urban Rio, for more pictures, refreshments or snacks, and quality time at the beach. Swimming is not recommended.
• En route to Prainha surf point, stop at the Roncador viewpoint. At the beach, you can also visit a restaurant bar for snacks and drinks.
• Arrive at Praia de Grumari beach, where swimming is not recommended, and head to Point de Grumari for lunch (meals and drinks not included) or Bira de Grumari, available only from Friday to Sunday.
• Explore Pedra do Telégrafo and the wild beaches, and take the trail to Telégrafo Stone.
• End of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle to and from your hotel, and during the tour

• Fluent English-, French-, Spanish-, or Portuguese-speaking Rio de Janeiro (Brazilian) guide

• Parking and tolls

• Gas

What's Not Included

• Admission tickets to attractions and museums

• Meals (food and drinks)

• Souvenirs

• Tips and gratuities

• Personal expenses

Know before you go

• This is the normal itinerary of the tour.

• The optional hike to Telégrafo Stone and Wild Beach requires a further 2 hours and an adjustment to the itinerary.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Praia da Reserva - Av. Lúcio Costa - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22620-172, Brazil

Tour start

Praia da Reserva - Av. Lúcio Costa - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22620-172, Brazil

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.