Two Brothers Hiking Tour Including Vidigal Favela

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Ascend Morro Dois Irmãos (Two Brothers Hill) on this half-day hiking tour in Rio de Janeiro. Travel through the Vidigal favela at its base and learn about the city's stark social contrasts as you make your way to the summit. Soak up the sweeping views of Rocinha, Pedra da Gávea and Corcovado mountain, among other famed landmarks in the ‘Marvelous City.’ Upgrade to venture with your own personal guide on a private tour that includes round-trip hotel transport.

See native wildlife in their natural environment
Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city
Informative, friendly and professional guide

What's Included

Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only, excludes 'Open' option)
Walking tour in Vidigal

Gratuities
Any item not listed as included
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if 'Open' option is selected)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Meeting point

Avenida Niemeyer
Av. Niemeyer - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
Departure point: Sheraton Rio Hotel (in front of Bus stop) Address: Meeting point: Avenida Niemeyer, 121, Leblon

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Morro Dois Irmaos

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Vidigal

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Minimum age is 14 years
A high amount of walking is involved please wear comfortable shoes
Not wheelchair accessible
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour, date or full refund

It is recommended that you bring comfortable shoes with good grip, a light snack, water, sunscreen and insect repellent
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.1

based on 15 reviews

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Confusion before hard hike

Kent_N, Dec 2025

Very different then what I got from the Viator description. I thought it was mainly a favala tour but the main part was a tough hike up to a viewpoint. It started off riding on the back of a motorcycle with no helmet going up steep hills. It was worth the view just be sure you know what you are getting into. Also, there was a lot of confusion on where, if at all, I was to be picked up and then whether the tour would happen or not. It wasn't until late evening it was all confirmed with and with a hotel pickup.

Take your chances.

Michael_M, Sep 2022

Tour was canceled but I was not contacted. Had to take an Uber to the meeting spot. Tour company was responsive and offered another tour or refund, I chose the refund. Wasted a couple hours of my morning and a wasted Uber fare; lack of communication regarding canceled tour. Will not use this company again.

They no showed and didn’t...

John_D, May 2022

They no showed and didn’t contact me until the next day. Grrrr! They did issue a full refund. Happened 2x this week.

Great hike with awesome view!

Eric_C, Nov 2020

This was a great morning hike. The driver, Carl, was expert at negotiating the narrow streets through Vidigal to drop us off at the trail head. Our hiking guide, Thalles, was great at taking us on the hike up the mountain. Our guide pointed out different views and neighborhoods along the way and some of the animals that we encountered-mainly monkeys and lizards. The trail was completely empty in the morning and we had the peak to ourselves. The view from the top was amazing. I have been to Rio many times and this was my first hike to the top of Dois Irmaos. It was definitely worth the hike! I would highly recommend!

Awesome place !!! Highly recommended...

Juan Carlos C, Apr 2017

Awesome place !!! Highly recommended. The tour started promptly, there were not as many bugs as I expected. Getting to the place is awesome and you can take unique photos.

Great tour. Very informative guide and...

Lucy C, Oct 2016

Great tour. Very informative guide and beautiful views from the top of the two brothers.

Absolutely amazing!! Was a bit unsure...

Tamzen M, Jan 2016

Absolutely amazing!! Was a bit unsure about the walking through the favelas part and whether we really wanted to do this or not, but im so glad we did, as it was an absolutely breathtaking experience. Views on all parts of this tour were simply spectaular. Would definitley do again, and totally recommend.

This was so great - fantastic tour...

Leah M, Sep 2015

This was so great - fantastic tour guides. Absolutely loved the Vidigal tour afterwards, a surprise as I thought I was just going up a mountain! Slippery/scary going up would recommend good shoes. I'm quite fit so found this relatively easy but some others in the group definitely struggled, so it can be a slow climb.