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Two Brothers Hike: Authentic Local Experience with Social Contribution in Rio
4.9
74 Ratings
Vidigal
Join Two Brothers Hike in Rio for an authentic local experience while contributing to social causes. Explore lesser-known places, hike with locals, and support struggling communities.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Morro Dois Irmaos - We will hike up one of Rio’s highest favelas or Comunidades along the famous Two Brothers mountain. This hike can be at Sunrise, Mid Day or Sunset. Here you will learn what a Favela is, you will experience amazing views and a cultural food experience.
Please bring sneakers, Shoes or hiking boots. Hiking with flip-flops or sandals is not recommended and can make the hike uncomfortable!
What's Included
- Access to hiking trail
- Professional guide services
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
Additional Information
Our tours are beyond the average tours within Rio. With Experience Rio you will feel like a local. Visit the lesser knows places, hike at times with less tourist. You will experience life instead of watch it fly by on a fast paced generic tour. Nobody wants to feel like they are just an extra few dollars in there pocket…We are personal, passionate and caring residents of Rio de Janeiro looking to give you the absolute best experience. Your happiness is our #1 concern. We do these tours out of love and enjoyment. Also a % of the money we make gets reinvested into the communities that struggle within Rio. You help us while we help the lesser fortunate!
PLEASE READ NOT FOR ANYONE WITH KNEES ISSUES, REPLACEMENTS OR HEALTH PROBLEMS! This hike is a short but MODERATELY difficult hike. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone who may have ONE or all of these issues. You will not be refunded. If over the age of 65 we ask you reach out to us first to be sure it’s possible!
- You MUST have moderate physical ability!
- Not recommended for travelers with knee issues or breathing issues!
Location
Praça do Vidigal
Avenida Presidente João Goulart
Meet at the park called Praça do Vidigal....We will meet in the square near the stage. You can take Uber, 99 Taxi or Metro to Leblon, Antero de Quental station and take a Van or bus to the square of Vidigal.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(74 Ratings)
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Meg_b
Aug 30, 2024
Rio highlight - This was easily one of the most memorable experiences of my life—truly nothing like watch the sun light up this incredible city. The tour was well-run, the operators easy to communicate with, & the guide (Digao) very friendly. Can’t recommend it enough!
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Patrick_p
Aug 19, 2024
Rio 2024 - amazing overall experience, the hike was super intense and satisfying. The views are breathtaking. Special shoutout to Henry for going above and beyond to accommodate mee. Special shoutout to our guide Rodrigo who was outstanding. I would definitely recommend this hike as a must do on the Rio (to do list❤️
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Stephaniefromparisss
Aug 6, 2024
Incredible experience - Very nice experience with Digão, a joyful Guide who has at heart to share a beautiful experience and love for his community of Vidigal.
The view is breathtaking at the top, and I keep an incredible memory with a lot of emotion. I still recommend asking for a helmet for the motorcycle party in Vidigal;-)
I recommend this experience without hesitation! Thanks to the whole team
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Bobwy2446lw
Jul 31, 2024
Great. Great. - View was fantastic. Our guide made the tour even better than expected. Motoring through the favelas is a unique experience and the climb to the top is spectacular
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Alaina_s
Jul 1, 2024
Highlight of Rio - Solo female. This was the most memorable part of Rio for me. Everyone in the group was exceptionally friendly and the guide was extremely knowledgeable
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Ana
Jun 15, 2024
A MUST when in Rio - The best thing I did during my one week in Rio. Is the hike easy? No. Is it worth it? 100%
Aaside from the view at the top, our guide Rodrigo was the best thing about this hike. He was so caring and entertaining, it was a blast spending all those hours with him. He has a lot of knowledge about the favela and the world in general.
10/10 would do again (but would complain on the way to the top, again :D )
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Nikkipi4857mo
Jun 10, 2024
Amazing Sunrise Hike! - My son (24yo) and I met our awesome guide Digao at the entrance to the Vidigal Favela at 3:15am for a sunrise hike to Dois Irmãos Hill. Moto-taxis took us about 2km up through the steep, winding Favela streets. Hike started right at the back of the Favela. Would not have felt comfortable doing this bit without a local guide. The path then led us up the hill, on one side overlooking the Rocinha Favela and the coast. We were accompanied by Spike, beautiful local dog who comes up most mornings apparently 😊
At the top, we waited out on the steep rock face ledge for the sunrise overlooking Rio. We were the first up there, but by 6am there was a crowd of about 50-60 people. Such an amazing experience, gorgeous sunrise, best views. 💖 Thanks for organising this Henry, the first of several of the tours we did with you. Digao was an awesome guide, helpful and very funny. Highly recommend Experience Rio and Henry for all your tours!
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Rebecca_m
May 19, 2024
Two brothers with Henery is a must. - Amazing trek and views. Henry and his colleague were great fun! Definitely reccomend this tour!!!!!!
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Stephanie_m
Apr 7, 2024
One of my favourite things I did during my time in Brazil! - Our tour guide, Rodrigo, was amazing!! I would give him 10 stars if that was an option. He was so knowledgeable of the ecology and wildlife, very friendly and excellent English. I liked that it was a smaller group (7 total) and would recommend the sunset tour as it was less busy and the views were breathtaking. I really enjoyed taking the motorcycle (driven by locals) through the favela - it was a great way to have some exposure and a lot of fun if you are comfortable on motorcycles. It was a pretty easy hike as long as you are moderately fit. Highly recommended!
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Curtisacc93
Aug 8, 2024
Warning! Don’t book! - I never got to go! The info on trip advisor says to meet at 6:30am. I got messages once 6 before, but when I double checked the information online it said 6am so I planned for that. I was sent a message the night before after 10pm confirming 6am. I woke up at 5:30 am and saw the message attempting to confirm 6am. It was impossible to make that time because of the time it would take me to get to the meeting point, as I planned for 6:30am as is listed on trip advisor. I tried calling twice and sent several messages to figure out what to do as soon as I woke up and saw the message. I didn’t get a response until 2 hours later from Henry who seemed angry with me for being confused about his conflicting information. Henry also asked me the day before to cancel and reschedule because the tour was “busy”. I told him I couldn’t. He is not offering me a refund, and again just seems angry. I would definitely look elsewhere. I’ve been on many tours in several countries and this is the first time it happened.
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