The 13 Pedra Bonita Hikes Tours in Rio de Janeiro That Earn Their Price

1.Tijuca National Park Small-Group Hike to Pedra Bonita

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 5 hours · from $63Our pick

Small-group rainforest hike to Pedra Bonita, with history lessons, coffee-farm backstory, and coast views. 5 hours, easy effort.

“The tour to tijuca forest and all the way to Pedra Bonita was excellent! I got to enjoy the nature during the walk and had an interesting history lesson and other discussion about Brazil and Rio. The only downside for me was the easiness of the tour but that was partly my own fault because I chose the trip which demand level was "easy". After the trip I wanted to make another visit to the forest by myself but two different tourist infos adviced that either I should rent a car to get to the forest or book a tour. Renting a car in Rio was not an option (after…”

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2.Forest Jeep Tour & Hike to Pedra Bonita (with drone!)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $100Top rated

Small-group hike in Rio from Pedra Bonita to Tijuca waterfall and cave, with drone photos, gear included, and guide Gabriel.

“Our excursion with Gabriel was fantastic — it felt almost like a private tour since it was just the three of us, which made the experience much more personal. I loved how genuinely excited Gabriel was throughout the day, and his passion for nature really added to the experience.”

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3.Pedra Bonita Trail – Specialized Guide and Professional Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $69.31

Hike Pedra Bonita in Rio with a specialized guide and get professional photos delivered within two days, all in about 4 hours.

“Pessanha was awesome! He’s patient and cares for everyone in the group that’s hiking. He’s knowledgeable and takes amazing pictures/videos! Thank you!”

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4.Pedra Bonita Hiking Tour – Tijuca National Park – Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65

Private Pedra Bonita hike in Tijuca National Park with Vista Chinesa and Emperor’s Table, South Zone pickup, and big Rio viewpoints.

“This was a great experience! Not only did we go on an amazing hike, but also got to see a few other places in the forest, including waterfalls and a cave. Felipe was a fantastic guide speaking great English, going at our pace, taking tons of photos and making sure to point out animals and other points of interest. The views were amazing and he made sure this was super easy and convenient for us. I’d recommend this trip to anyone wanting to do a hike!”

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5.Pedra Bonita Chinese View and Hidden Gems with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $71.61

Half-day hike in Tijuca to Pedra Bonita, paragliders at Rampa, forest and falls, then Chinese View with a small-group guide.

“Great hiking day with wonderful views, strongly recommended if you visit Rio. Alli was a great guide, matched our pace, took beautiful pictures and explained in detail about Brazil and its forests as we climbed the mountain. One of the best experiences we had while visiting Brazil!”

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6.Pedra Bonita Hiking Tour at Tijuca National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $123.6

Hike to Pedra Bonita in Tijuca National Park for Rio’s best viewpoint, plus forest wildlife and a gliding ramp with paragliders.

“Short hiking but the views on top were phenomenal with Gavea' in the backdrop, and spacious areas. I was lucky and happy to have Eduardo as my guide again. He made this trip enjoyable and memorable one. Thank you Nattrip for wonderful times and a wonderful guide.”

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7.Pedra Bonita and Rio de Janeiro Hiking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $85

Half-day hike in Tijuca National Park to Pedra Bonita with São Conrado beach and Cascatinha Taunay waterfall stops, plus pickup.

“Amazing tour! Vincente was the BEST—friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience unforgettable. Highly recommend!”

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8.Pedra Bonita & Tijuca Forest Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $110

Hike Rio de Janeiro’s Tijuca Forest to Pedra Bonita, watch hang gliders launch, then trek to Agulhinha da Gavea for big panoramic views.

“The guide was fantastic, made the whole experience a day to remember”

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9.Pedra Bonita Trail: The easiest trail with a beautiful view of Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $44Best value

Pedra Bonita is a short, easy hike with huge Rio views, Tijuca Forest nature, and guided help that makes the panoramas click.

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10.Wildlife viewing and excursion at Pedra Bonita.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $62

Pedra Bonita wildlife trail plus Rio viewpoints, with early pickup, small-group comfort, and big chances to spot monkeys and sloths.

“Trail with some of the best views of Rio, it was a privilege to make this tour with you.”

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11.Pedra Bonita Hiking Tour – (Beautiful Rock)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $83

Pedra Bonita half-day hike with pickup, a paragliding-ramp stop, and top ridge views over Rio, plus Vista Chinesa on weekdays.

“I've actually done numerous tours with these guys, some this month, and even some from several years ago and I have greatly enjoyed each one. I've had other tour operators in the past that don't like to do hotel pick up and drop off and so Read more”

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12.Paragliding experience at Pedra Bonita

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 1h 30m · from $198

Paragliding at Pedra Bonita over Tijuca National Park, with GoPro photos and video, a safety briefing, and a landing on São Conrado beach.

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13.Pedra Bonita, Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 12 hours · from $44

Guided Pedra Bonita hike in Tijuca Forest with panoramic views, Cristo angle, and Rampa de Voo Livre free-flight spotting.

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