Pedra Bonita, Grumari & Casa do Pontal full day

Prainha beach © Ariane Janer

The Bonita Stone is one of the highest summit at the Tijuca National Park - by some estimates, the largest urban forest in the world. The forest was devastated at the end of the 19th century and totaly recuperated later on. The Park is today operating like a natural air condition for Rio de Janeiro reducing the city’s medium temperature by approximately 9 degrees.    
Grumari beach is an Environmental conservation area with many cliff walls and very brave seawaters. There is an extension of 4 km of beach and a sympathetic fisherman colony (they guarantee the fresh fish to the “made up” restaurants under the shadow of the trees. 
Casa do Pontal Museum  - The museum stands in a pleasant country house and it is the largest museum of Brazilian Folk Art. Or you may choose to visit the Burle Max Cottage Extending over an area of 3,600 m², one of the most important landscapes artists of our times, Roberto Burle Marx, left this attraction as priceless legacy to the city and to all those who love and fight for nature protection and preservation.
 
Program Summary
09.00
Transfer from hotel to the Tijuca National Park, Pedra Bonita (Rio's hang glide ramp), and 1 hour hiking to the summit and back (round trip). Contemplate the view and time to rest a little, before coming down the trail. Watch hang gliders at the ramp or optional tandem flight.

11:30
30 min drive to Prainha and Grumari Beaches. By noon, we reach Grumari, Rio's most isolated and unspoiled beach, Environmental Protection Area. Time to swim, sunbath and afterwards, lunch at local restaurant.

14:30
Choose by visiting Casa do Pontal Museum (brazil largest's folk-art collection) or Burle Marx Estate.

17:00                                                                                                        
 Estimated time to return to hotel.

General Information

Capacity:	Maximum of 15 travelers. Minimum group size: 2
Guide Language:	English. Other language upon request
Level:	Easy Level Ecotourism
Included:	Local transportation, bilingual guide, information leaflet, entrance fees, lunch
Not Included:	Any kind of insurance, drinks
Personal Gear:	Light clothes, hiking shoes, swimming suit, small towel, sun hat, sunscreen and snacks for the hike.