Pedra Bonita

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.

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.

♦ Stop at the free flight ramp with a panoramic view of São Conrado, opportunity to enjoy hang gliding and paragliding flights! ♦ Exclusive visitation point, Agulhinha da Gávea trail!

Pedra Bonita hiking tour requires light physical effort and takes you to the summit, which is a natural viewpoint with one of the most spectacular views of the city of Rio de Janeiro.

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!

You will visit some of the most beautiful places of Rio de Janeiro. Do an easy hike to explore the Tijuca National Park And drive along the forest while listening to curious and fun stories about the city, our history and nature! You will have fun, contemplate amazing sights and viewpoints. And our guides will do that respecting your time and limits.

Pedra da Gavea is one of the most famous rock formations of Rio de Janeiro and the most admired adventure in the city. You will be accompanied by an experienced guide and have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. This is the ideal hiking tour for those who enjoy lots of adventure and adrenaline. You will go to the summit of Pedra da Gavea, which is the biggest block of solid rock by the sea in the world. At the top of its 844 meters, you can see the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, the Jockey Club, the Botafogo cove, the Aterro do Flamengo, the Sugar Loaf mountain, the Morro da Urca, the Pedra Bonita, the Corcovado – Christ  the Redeemer Statue and the other mountains of the Tijuca Forest and landmarks such as Guanabara Bay, Ipanema, Leblon, São Conrado, Barra Tijuca and the Serra dos Orgaos Region. This hiking tour takes place inside the Atlantic Rainforest, so you have great chances to encounter wild animals during the hike.

A half-day hike guided tour in Tijuca Forest National Park, one of the biggest urban rainforests in the world. Our experienced guides will take you on an amazing adventure hiking up one of the most stunning summits in Rio. You'll visit Pedra Bonita (696m=2283ft) a popular lookout in the Tijuca Rainforest with amazing views to the coastline of the city and a view to Gavea Rock, the flat 'table mountain' in Rio that provides incredible picture opportunities. During the tour, you'll experience the nature and the feeling of being in the tropical rainforest. In addition to the fun and adventure our team will provide information and curiosities about the flora and fauna, like monkeys, quatis, and toucans, that may appear in the way.  Highlights:  – Tijuca Rainforest National Park (03rd biggest urban forest in the world) – Amazing views in clear days (696m=2283ft= as high as the Christ Redeemer statue)

The original hang gliding experience over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Operated by, WXC World Champion, National Champion, National team member and multi Record holder Konrad Heilmann and his team of friendly, safe and fully certified instructors. The unique experience of flying a Hang Glider, launching of the Tijuca Forest National Park, surrounded by tropical Atlantic Forest, unique views of the Atlantic ocean and many landmarks of Rio such as Rocinha, Sugar Loaf, Christ the Redeemer and more, finishing with a smooth landing on the white sands of beautiful São Conrado beach.

The formation that is called Pedra Bonita is a mountain with maximum altitude that reaches 696 meters, a very high place. It is covered with forests and from up there you can also see the Pedra da Gávea, which looks like a face carved in the stone (many legends about that face). From the top of Pedra Bonita you will see: Cristo Redentor, Ipanema, Leblon, Arpoador, Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas, Morro dois Irmãos, São Conrado Beach, Barra da Tijuca Beaches, Rocinha, Vidigal, besides being very close to the famous Pedra da Gávea.

Pedra Bonita hike is one of the most popular trails in Rio, known for its incredible panoramic views and moderate difficulty level. Pedra Bonita (Beautiful Stone) is located in the Tijuca’s National Park, in São Conrado (696 m / 2284 ft). It is one of the best options for those looking for a good relationship between time and attractiveness. Most of the climb is by car or van and includes a visit to the paragliding ramp and Chinese Belvedere. The trail is wide open and takes around 45 minutes, considered easy, to reach an amazing ridge. As Pedra Bonita is very close to Pedra da Gávea, the view is fantastic and covers most of the city’s sights. Enjoy one of the 5 best views of Rio in Pedra Bonita hike. * Tour details: Pick-up time: 07:30am Tour duration: 5hs (approx) Hike level: moderate (level 2 of 5) Trail length: 3.5 km / 2,1 miles (total) Elevation gain: 270m / 886ft Trail duration: 2 hours (1h climb / 45 min descent – approx)

If you enjoy nature, easy walking, and breathtaking landscapes, this is the ideal tour for you. Our experience begins with an easy and accessible trail, our guides are experts in natural attractions and will share interesting facts, stories, and details about the fauna. At the top of Pedra Bonita, the reward is unforgettable, a perfect setting for photos, contemplation, and that moment of connection. Note: The visit to Vista Chinesa is possible only from Monday to Friday, weekends and holidays is prohibited access of vehicles on site, so on weekends and holidays will be replaced by the Lookout Canoes.

With more than 20 (twenty) years of experience, we are prepared to lead you on this adventure. This hiking takes approximately three hours to climb to the top of the rock and descend. It is approximately 699 meters above sea level. On this journey, you will travel through one of the largest urban forests in the world, Tijuca National Park. The tour goes beyond the trail, you will have the opportunity to explore other important points, such as the "Cascatinha Taunay" – the biggest waterfall in the Tijuca Forest. Furthermore, we delve deeper into the Forest, offering a rich opportunity to learn a little more about our fauna and flora. In this adventure, who knows, we might see monkeys, tamarins, sloths, turtles.

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.

Our goal is to make you experience Rio not as a tourist, but as a carioca (local)! In a fun, friendly and environmentally conscious way! We also value a more immersive experience and exclusive experience, so we only do the tour with small groups. You will take home beautiful images with a drone, we are the only to offer this differential! Check out our other differentials: – Local trilingual guide with a postgraduate degree in the environmental area; – Trekking poles; – Photos and videos with drone – Head lamp Come and experience Rio in a unique way!

You will have one of the best experience of your life, flying with the most experienced Pilots. What i can tell you is after we take off from Pedra Bonita montain you will enjoy the wonderfull view of Rio de Janeiro. Before take off you will have instructions for you know how to fly with me, during the flight you will fill safe and will be able to enjoy one of the best angle of the city.

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 , gives you the ideal dimension of the national park`s size , as well as its true beauty.

Located in the West side of Rio, inside the huge Pedra Branca State park, with plenty of native forest and wild life. At 1,161 feet (354 meters) high, Pedra do Telégrafo, offers sweeping views of wild beaches, Tijuca forest, Barra da Tijuca and the famous Restinga da Marambaia, almost 43km long white sand strip with restrict access. You can stand on top of or hang from a large, sharp rock, which isn’t actually very far off the ground, your camera angle can make it appear like you’re a daredevil about to fall down the mountainside. The best selfie ever! On the way back we will drive by Grumari, Prainha, Macumba and Recreio dos Bandeirantes beaches. If you are traveling alone let us know that we can include you in an existing group.

In a jeep without a roof, explore one of the largest slums in Latin America. Check out the social projects and watch the Brazilian swing in a capoeira presentation with children and teenagers, marvel at the views of the Community and São Conrado beach. Discover the Carlinhos slab and admire the look of Christ the Redeemer. Walk along alleys and the catwalk, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, to reach the open market with northeastern products, food, drinks. Get in touch with local artisans, who paint prints about the community and souvenir sellers.

Come and discover the wonderful city from a different angle, let's enter the tijuca national park and discover the largest urban forest in the world. On the Pedra Bonita ramp, we will prepare to fly over the forest admiring Pedra da Gávea, the largest stone monolith by the sea in the world and Morro 2 Irmãos, symbols of Rio de Janeiro. We will also be able to see Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and the beaches of the south zone of Rio. After flying over all this exuberant landscape, we will land gently on the beach of São Conrado, where the headquarters of the Brazilian free flight confederation is located, to which our pilots are affiliated and certified. We will have beautiful recorded images of these moments and in this way, one of man's greatest dreams will come true… Flying.