Brazil · National Parks

8-Hour Serra dos Órgãos National Park Ecotour with Waterfalls

8 Hours Round trip from Avenida Rotariana Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Serra dos Órgãos National Park in Teresópolis and Guapimirim
02 Enjoy beautiful waterfalls with great swimming spots, including Poço Verde
03 Discover preserved historical heritage, including a 1713 chapel and a 19th-century mansion
04 Experience a classic ecotourism tour in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro

About one and a half hours by car from Rio de Janeiro (100 km / 62 miles), Serra dos Órgãos National Park offers great infrastructure and attractions for all tastes, from contemplation by natural pools to light trails and even extreme hikes to the highest mountains of the region. Beautiful waterfalls with great swimming spots, such as Poço Verde, and preserved historical heritage at the headquarters - including a chapel from 1713 and a 19th-century mansion - make this tour a great option for getting to know the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro. Explore the national park in the cities of Teresópolis and Guapimirim on this classic ecotourism experience.

Beautiful waterfalls with great swimming spots, such as Poço Verde, and preserved historical heritage at the headquarters - including a chapel from 1713 and a 19th-century mansion - make this tour a great option for getting to know the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Serra dos Órgãos National Park

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Serra dos Órgãos National Park in Teresópolis and Guapimirim

About one and a half hours by car from Rio de Janeiro, Serra dos Órgãos National Park features great infrastructure and attractions for all tastes, from contemplation by the natural pool to light trails and access to the mountain sector. Beautiful waterfalls with great swimming spots, such as Poço Verde, and preserved historical heritage at the headquarters - including a chapel from 1713 and a 19th-century mansion - make this tour a great option for getting to know the mountain region of Rio de Janeiro. We will visit the park in the cities of Teresópolis and Guapimirim.

Day 02

Waterfalls and Swimming Spots in Serra dos Órgãos

Beautiful waterfalls with nice swimming spots!

Where this trip takes you

Serra dos Órgãos National Park, Poço Verde, Teresópolis, Guapimirim

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Avenida Rotariana 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guide specialized in natural attractions.
Round-trip transfer from Rio's South Zone.

What's Not Included

Admission to Serra dos Órgãos National Park.
Lunch and extras.

What to bring

Wear light clothing and hiking shoes, and bring a small backpack with water, snacks, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, a swimsuit and sandals, dry clothes to change into, a towel, a cap or hat, sunglasses, a jacket, a passport or ID card, and cash for tickets and extras.

Know before you go

Round-trip transfer included from Rio's South Zone: Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo, Flamengo, and others. Contact us if you are staying in other parts of Rio or if you would like to do the tour without transfer.
Departure time: 07:00 am.
Tour duration: approximately 8 hours.
Trail duration: approximately 2 hours round trip.
Hiking level: light to moderate.
Minimum: 2 people.

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