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About this trip
The is one of the most hike to Morro Dois Irmãos popular ecotourism hikes in Rio de Janeiro. Our tour begins at the top of Morro do Vidigal, where we will board local transport, such as kombis or mototaxis, for an authentic experience, exploring the community like a true local.
At 533 meters high, Morro Dois Irmãos is located between the neighborhoods of Leblon and São Conrado, offering a prime location along the carioca coastline. In addition to a spectacular view of the sea, the hill is home to the historic Vidigal community, a pacified favela founded in the 1940s, which captivates visitors with its integration with nature and breathtaking views. The trail to Morro Dois Irmãos is one of the most interesting in Rio de Janeiro, providing a unique vantage point to appreciate the social contrasts and urban occupation of the marvelous city.
Available Packages
The guide will lead the group through the forest to the first viewpoint of the Morro Dois Irmãos trail, where the vastness of the Rocinha favela, one of the largest in Latin America, is revealed. At the next viewpoint, the view opens up to Pedra da Gávea, Pedra Bonita, Serra da Carioca, and Corcovado, providing an impressive panorama of the carioca landscape. The trail continues to the summit of Irmão Maior, offering a view of the entire South Zone, from Botafogo to Leblon.
The complete tour, including the ascent and descent, takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes. On the way down, you can enrich the experience with the Vidigal Tour, exploring the community and experiencing the local hospitality, which transforms the adventure into a genuine immersion in the culture and history of Vidigal.
Explore Morro Dois Irmãos and Morro do Vidigal, admire the grandeur of Rocinha, and experience the hospitality of the community while enjoying one of the most beautiful natural views in Rio de Janeiro. Book your tour now!
Available options
Round trip transportation
Private group
Additional Vidigal Favela Tour
Itinerary
Start of the Trail
At the meeting point, we will take alternative transportation (Kombi or Mototaxi) from the entrance of Vidigal to the start of the trail.
Viewpoint of Rocinha
After 1 hour of ascent, we will have a view of the largest favela in Rio de Janeiro.
Summit of Morro Dois Irmãos
After 1 hour of climbing, we will reach the summit with a view of the city of Rio de Janeiro and the mountains of Tijuca Forest.
Descent
After enjoying the scenery and taking beautiful photos, we will descend via the same trail.
End of the Trail