Tijuca Forest and Grumari Beach

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Sào Conrado Beach©Bruno Maia


We start this tour going up Pedra Bonita, Rio's hang gliding ramp. A short hike take us up to the summit and back. Optional tandem flight may be booked, joining the group after landing at Pepino Beach. By noon we reach Grumari, Rio's most isolated and unspoiled beach, an Environmental Protection Area. After swimming, sunbathing and lunch, you can choose to visit either the Casa do Pontal Museum (Brazil's largest folk-art collection) or the Burle Marx Estate (a museum about the famous landscape designer).

Program Summary

09:00am:
 Pick-up at the hotel, and drive to the Park. 1 hour hiking to the summit of Bonita stone (roundtrip).  View and rest at the summit.  Watch hang gliders at the ramp or optional tandem flight.
11:30am: Departure to Prainha at Grumari Beach, 30 min drive.  Optional lunch. 
02:30pm: Visit either Casa do Pontal Museum (Brazil's largest folk-art collection) or Burle Marx Estate (a museum about the famous landscape designer).
04:00pm: Return to the hotel.

General Information

Capacity: Minimum of 02 people / Maximum of 26 travelers
Level: Easy Level Program
Guide Language: English. Other language upon requests
Departure: Tue. to Sun.
Included: Transportation, bilingual guide, museum entrance fees
Not Included: Insurance
Personal Gear: Pants or shorts, t-shirt and training shoes. A small rucksack with mosquito repellent, sun block and cap




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