Pedra Bonita Tours and Tickets

Explore Rio de Janeiro on this all-day customizable private tour with a guide. Whether you want to see the city's popular attractions or places off the beaten path, your guide will be able to recommend the best spots, as well as ways to beat the crowds. The itinerary is based on your interests and is completely flexible. The tour includes pickup and drop-off from your Rio accommodations or from the cruise port or airport.

Hike to the summit of the famous Pedra da Gavea on a full-day small-group tour from Rio de Janeiro. This 842 meter summit isn't for the faint of heart but those who make it are rewarded with fantastic views of the coastal city. Hike through Tijuca National Forest, a UNESCO-listed site, and observe popular landmarks from the top such as Sugar Loaf Mountain and the Christ the Redeemer Statue.

Soar above the city of Rio de Janeiro aboard a hang glider during this 4-hour adventure. Accompanied by a fully certified instructor, launch from the Tijuca Forest National Park, and glide over the lush, verdant Mata Atlantica (Atlantic Forest). Take in views of some of Rio's most famous landmarks, such as Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Rocinha Favela, and the Christ the Redeemer Statue atop Corcovado Mountain. Touch down for a gentle landing on the white sands of Sao Conrado Beach. Round-trip transportation is available for additional cost, but a video DVD of your hang-gliding experience is included.

Trek up Morro da Urca and Pedra Bonita during this private hiking tour from Rio de Janeiro. Watch the bustling city far below you from the tops of these two mountains and marvel at the hang gliders soaring from the peaks. Travel through the Tijuca National Forest, the world's largest urban rainforest. Get your exercise in on these two moderate hikes led by a local hiking guide and learn about the natural surroundings of Rio as you walk. Lunch and round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is provided.

Hike through the lush rainforest of the Tijuca National Park on this half-day guided tour. Visit the popular Pedra Bonita summit and take in the views of Rio de Janeiro below. Discover some of the park's flora and fauna including toucans, monkey, and quatis, as you listen to facts about the park from your informative guide.

Experience a hang gliding or paragliding tandem flight over Rio de Janeiro, taking off from Pedra Bonita in UNESCO-listed Tijuca National Park. After a safety briefing from your qualified instructor, you'll soar above granite peaks draped in lush forest. Take in the coastline as you fly for 8 to 15 minutes before landing at Pepino Beach in Sao Conrado.

Hike to the summit of Pedra Bonita, a rocky viewpoint with a magnificent look at Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay. This moderate 4-hour hiking tour through the Tijuca Forest takes you along the Agulhinha Gavea trail to the granite peak. Snap photos of Pedra da Gávea, Sao Conrado and the hang gliders taking off from the top. Upgrade to venture with your own personal guide on a private tour that includes round-trip hotel transport.

Feel the thrill of soaring above Rio de Janeiro during a 10-minute paragliding adventure - a smoother ride than hang gliding. Take off from the Pedra Bonita flight ramp in Tijuca National Park and land at Pepino Beach in Sao Conrado. Marvel at the UNESCO-listed scenery while you fly tandem with an expert instructor. Soak up views of granite peaks and the shimmering coastline, all captured in a souvenir video and photos of your flight. Upgrade for round-trip transport from centrally located hotels.

Enjoy hiking in Tijuca National Park with your own personal guide and finish with a refreshing dip under a waterfall. Hike up to Pedra Bonita for sweeping views of Rio de Janeiro including the beaches and surrounding Tijuca Forest. See the Christ the Redeemer statue and more from the Chinese Pavilion before arriving at Horto Waterfall. This 6-hour private tour includes round-trip hotel transport.

See Rio's most important sights, including Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain, during this comprehensive 5-hour guided tour. Visit Sao Conrado beach, a popular landing spot for hang gliders taking off from Pedra Bonita, to watch the gravity-defying adventurers soar high above the beach. Travel through Tijuca National Park's rainforest to the Christ the Redeemer statue, enjoying spectacular views over the city. Descend into the Santa Teresa neighborhood to visit the Escadaria Selaron and have lunch (own expense). Choose to return to your hotel or be dropped off at Sugar Loaf Mountain to view the sunset.