Two brothers (Dois Irmãos) Hike
Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
If you’re looking for an experience that gives back to nearby communities, this Two Brothers Mountain Lookout Hike from Rio de Janeiro donates a percentage to communities in Rio that are struggling. The guided hike itself follows the trail up to Two Brothers, where you pass lesser-known spots for unprecedented views of the city and its coastline.
- Follow your guide to explore the quieter parts of the trail
- Feel confident navigating the terrain under your guide's supervision
- A great activity option for travelers on a budget
- Upgrade to an early morning sunrise hike for unique views
What's Included
- Hiking trail entrance
- Guide services
- Private transportationMotorcycle taxi
- Bottled waterPlease bring water for a hike about 1 hour (1 liter of water)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Praça do VidigalVidigal, Rio de Janeiro, 22450-241, Brazil
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.3:00 am
Itinerary
Morro Dois Irmaos (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- You MUST have moderate physical ability!
- Not recommended for travelers with knee issues or breathing issues!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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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Henry was a great guide through our hike through Vidigal and the dois irmãos. The hike itself is easy to moderate difficulty with sufficient rest breaks. Henry made it enjoyable with his humour and interesting facts about the trail, Rio and the favelas. The view at sunset is just incredible and worth the hike.
Reviews
4.8
based on 136 reviews
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Travelers consistently praise the knowledgeable, friendly guides for their safety focus and personalized communication, which enhance the hiking experience. The natural landscapes, especially sunrise views from secret spots and well-chosen viewpoints, receive high appreciation for their beauty and photo opportunities. The combination of hiking and motorcycle rides is noted for engaging storytelling and cultural insights, creating a memorable and enjoyable tour overall.
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It's was very fun. Henry made you feel like one of his friends with keeping up the conversation. It was also interesting to be taken around as if you were a local in the area. Henry knew everything there was to know about the area and the terrain. The hike was easy and had a rock climb near the top. The view was fantastic. Made for some once in a life time pictures.
The Two Brothers Sunrise Hike was an absolutely incredible experience and such a beautiful way to start my birthday!
Andrew was an amazing tour guide from start to finish. He was incredibly helpful, kind, and patient, especially with my family, as this was their first time hiking. He took the time to make sure everyone felt comfortable, encouraged us along the way, and adjusted to our pace without ever making us feel rushed. His support and attentiveness made the hike enjoyable and stress-free for the whole family. The views were breathtaking, but having such a thoughtful and knowledgeable guide made the experience even more special. I’ll forever cherish this memory and the way I got to start my birthday watching the sunrise over Rio. This was truly an unforgettable experience, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Rio! ❤️🇧🇷
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank-you!
This was by far my favorite activity in Rio. Ricardo was the absolute BEST! He was so knowledgeable about the area, pointed out all the wildlife, and was just fun to hike with in general.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you!! Ricardo is great 😁
I would highly recommend Andrew as a guide, he was patient, really helpful and knows a lot about the area and the favelas. 10/10
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you Roxanne, appreciate the 5 stars. 🇧🇷😊
Great view - well worth it. Tour guide was great and helpful. I plan on doing this again very soon with the same group.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi there. Thank you so much for the kind review. I do apologize for the minor delay at the start waiting for the last person. 😅 Thank you again and if you ever join definitely send us a message. Safe travels to you and your friends!
The organizer Henry was super flexible with communication and the tour guide Andrew was knowledgeable, super kind, and helpful! The views at sunrise were amazing and no photo would do justice. I would 100% recommend. The trail should not be very hard for experienced hikers, and is quite short, though somewhat uphill. The motorbike ride is, as others have commented, perhaps not for the faint of heart though quite fun after you get used to it. The meeting point, Praça Vidigal was well populated with people preparing to hike, even before 4 AM, so no need to worry if you can get a ride directly there. Some advice: Bring separate fair for the motorbike taxi ride each way (currently R$10 each way). Our guide kindly broke R$20 for some of us, but it is easier to just come with R$10 bills. Also for those with numberless esims: don't be like me and download and set up WhatsApp before leaving your home country for easier communication.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Michael, thank you so much for the review and i'm glad everything worked out! Don't worry about the whatsapp and esim issue, I am just happy that we were able to reach each other and you were able to join. Safe travels my friend, thank you for the review!
Tour guide Ricardo was absolutely exceptional- knowledgeable of regional history and had some great post hike recommendations. Felt like I was hiking with a long time friend and for English speakers- his English was also great so highly recommend for any tourists and visitors! Amazing views - also strongly encourage wearing proper hiking gear as this was crucial! Will definitely reach out for additional tours with Henry and Ricardo next time I’m back in Brasil!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for this awesome review! We all appreciate it here at Experience Rio. 🤝💙🇧🇷👣
If you're wondering whether this experience is worth it, don't overthink it and just book it. It was one of the highlights of my time in Rio.
A big thank you to Henry for the excellent organization and communication from start to finish.
Everything was handled professionally and made the whole experience completely stress-free.
And an even bigger thank you to Andrew, who was an outstanding guide. He didn't just lead me to the top of Morro Dois Irmãos, he shared fascinating insights about the area, the local culture, and the history along the way. His knowledge, kindness, and enthusiasm made the hike so much more than just a beautiful walk.
He truly made the experience unforgettable!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much Thomas! We always appreciate these reviews. Safe travels 🙏 💕
This was the best way to see Dois Irmãos- special shoutout to our fantastic guide Andrew🤩
From the moment we met Andrew, he made us feel like friends visiting Rio; he was incredibly patient, made us feel safe the entire hike, and kept everything interesting by sharing stories and local insights along the way. He also did a great job accommodating both the faster and slower hikers. On top of taking us to the best viewpoints, he showed us local shops and hidden gems we never would’ve found on our own. 10/10 experience. We’d recommend Andrew to anyone visiting Rio!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Claudia, thanks so much! Safe travels ❤️🇧🇷
Best hike wear comfy shoes and athletic wear! Andrew was Best tour guide ever! So nice and showed us the best views!
Highly recommend! Sunrise tour is well worth the early morning wake up. Guide was a young guy from favela so community really benefits from the tour. Motorcycle ride up was a bit intense, if you’re not used to riding fast motorbikes without helmets, suggest you opt for the car option.
Response from Host, May 2026
About cars, there is no car option, there is only motorcycle taxi, thats it! We provide helmets, but maybe you didn't see or ask as it even says in the message I sent before the tour, haha. That said, these motorcycle taxis are professional, they do this daily and accidents are extremely rare within the Favela.
All our guides are local and receive and excellent salary, we give back, run a jujitsu school, and focus on positive impacts. Most tours here give no information about the area, aren't local guides and do not give back. WHEN doing tourism in the Favela, Experience Rio is your best choice!
Great hike with a beautiful view over the city! We did the sunset tour but apparently the sunrise tour is even more beautiful!
A decent condition is a requirement, if you are not in shape this tour is probably too exhausting.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
You absolutely chose correct! Although the sunrise may be more beautiful, there is no vibe whatsoever. There's nothing like waking up at three in the morning to be surrounded by hundreds of People and most who don't love natureza haha. So personally, I think you made the correct decision. Sunset is the way to go, especially if you're looking for a mix of good vibes and energy. Now if you don't care about that and only want the view than sunrise is best! Thank you very much for the review!!
My group really enjoyed this hike! Our tour guide was friendly, and spoke English and Portuguese which made it easy to communicate. The hike was moderate pace, beautiful scenery with great photo options along the route. Our guide was informative and fun!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much for the kind words and review! Ricardo who was your guide today is an excellent young man and currently finishing his national tour guide certification. He has a regional certification currently. Thank you again!
It was great! Super friendly guide, felt very safe, took great pictures. Loved it! Was asked to leave slightly earlier (2.30am) which ended up being fantastic as we arrived and got a perfect spot before the crowds arrived.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for the review and for the flexibility!! Safe travels 🇧🇷
The hike was amazing! Henry was a great tour guide and was so informative. The hike up was not too difficult and the views were worth it.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much!! 😊. You guys were awesome, and it truly was such a pleasure meeting you! If I ever make it to DC, I will be messaging you guys! Much love and safe travels! And CODA, the story of you two will never have me forget this acronym.
Ricardo is awesome! Incredible hike with magical views. It rained for a little bit but now it’s just something to laugh at!
Would highly recommend this for anyone coming to Rio! You can’t miss it!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Amen! Honestly, the only negative reviews we have on our profile are either due to weather, or major lack of communication on the side of the tourist. So i'm very glad that you had a great time, and thank you for being able to laugh at the funny rain that we got. Talk about 10pm to 2am clear skies, by 4am summer thunderstorm and by 530am a perfect sunrise. 🤣 nothing like an early AM shower.
I had a truly incredible experience! The company had a really fast response time, and all of my questions and concerns were answered before the tour. The tour guide, Ricardo, was FANTASTIC! Easily the best tour guide of the trip, he was friendly, helpful, kind and really knowledgeable about Brazil and life in the favelas. Can’t recommend it enough, especially if you are active and like adventure! Sunrise was super early but so worth it, especially to get prime seats on the mountain top.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Jamie, thank you so much for a incredible and detailed review. Ricardo is an excellent young man and is currently finishing school to be a full time tour guide. I personally am very proud to have him with us.. And I also super appreciate the comments about us reaching out with all the information regarding the tour and meeting up. We will always reach out as soon as the email or booking notification arrives. 😁🇧🇷 thank you again!
Took the Dois Irmaos hike with Henry with a little ride through the favela, what a cool experience that was! Henry knows his way around the favela and the locals, which felt reassuring and more safe. plus he knows all the secret spots throughout the hike which provide amazing views, which were an extra bonus that you might not get to see if u are doing the hike without a guide. Henry is also hilarious and we laughed the whole way through, so totally recommend doing the hike or other Rio activities with him! :)
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you very much. 🤝👋😁
Having travelled to over 55 countries and organising several experiences through Viator - this was easily the worst experience. Henry Montalto cancelled the sunrise hike, citing unstable weather (we spoke to many others coming down who said there was no issue). As a result, we rebooked for the 6.30am hike up Dois Irmaos. We waited until 6.55am at the bottom of a favela, and Henry didn’t show up. We spoke to two other guides about Henry:
1. The first had never heard about him, even though there is a large WhatsApp group of fellow guides who run this hike.
2. The second warned us against Henry but was hesitant to say why. So as a result, we set off alone and hiked without a guide. There really was ZERO issues with the weather on the hike - this was a total excuse for Henry to cancel/ no show. At 7.15am, 45 mins after we were supposed to meet Henry, we first heard excuses…followed by a tirade or abuse and unhinged messages (all screenshots attached). This guy has serious emotional issues and shouldn’t be trusted to guide people on a hike. The least you can expect is open and transparent communication, if he couldn’t make it for 6.30am - instead I received abuse.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Here we go, another passport bro, who's has to inform us he's traveled fifty five countries ugh! Please mention you decided to book our tour incredibly last minute with instability and rain. We had bad thunderstorms last night and even lost power, which I sent you photos of, you know this. Anyone can just check the date on Google (Friday Jan 6th into Saturday Jan 7th, Rio de Janeiro) for proof. Just google search the weather history, technology is great for this! By the way, there was no sunrise, even though there were people. You will find plenty of guides that are going to take you up with instability because they want your money, and that is not our game, nor prerogative. I literally have the photos from today, because others guides sent me. Now I have no idea why you would lie, well I kind of do... People like you can't take any responsibility and you're not the first one nor will be the last one! I indeed canceled last night's sunrise, and refunded you, specifically stating the weather, and you agreed via whatsapp because it was literally raining!! I then offered early am, because you really wanted to join the hike, yes this is true. However, there's a very important detail you're leaving out, you made NO PAYMENT when requested! I am not going to meet anyone nor schedule a tour without a payment prior, especially after I have refunded you, and had various last minute cancelations due to the weather! That is ridiculous, so then you calling me and texting me early in the morning demanding I do the tour was the cherry on top. We actually run one of the most popular tours at Dois Irmãos. We usually have the busiest groups, best reviews (outside of the passport bros) and we provide an incredible amount of information regarding the city and comunidade below. So you saying that people don't know us, is hilarious, because we've been doing it first and for 10 years. So if you're gonna make a lie, try to do something a little more believable, although I wouldn't expect you to have thought that one through. "The worst tour experience ever" Saved you from hiking at 230am to see "55" shades of gray, with 350 other clueless tourists who went up. You had the entire moutain alone, and you're still crying and over here making fake accounts and reviews. I guess you can't have it all! And the best quote you made of the day via whatsapp was "You don't need power to use a mobile phone" when I had no electricity from the storm. I had no idea cellphones don't run on electricity, you're definitely onto something. (Sarcasm)....
We had an excellent time with Henry. The motorcycle ride to and from the Dois Irmãos hike was a highlight for our my wife and our teen kids. Henry was professional and clearly safety-focused the entire time, which really mattered to us. The climb is steep and took us about an hour, and he kept everyone motivated and moving at a comfortable pace without making it feel rushed. He also somehow always knew the best spots for photos and made sure we came away with great pictures. Highly recommend Henry if you’re looking for a fun, well-run, family-friendly adventure in Rio.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hey Bruce thank you so much! It's always a pleasure when we have such great clients. So definitely come on back and let's do some more tours haha. Safe travels and take care!
It was an amazing experience, from the communication with the guide to getting us started, throughout the hike and at the end of it, we had a blast. Hike can be tiring, but Ricardo pushed us through and it was amazing. He also was a great guide, friendly professional and great photography! Defense recommend
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for the kind review! Ricardo is wonderful!! Your review is definitely a testament to our work and professionalism. I hope anyone who reads the negative reviews understand that those are people Who cant take responsibility for their own shortcomings. Now your review on the other hand shows, when everything is done right, everything works out perfectly.
Super worth it. Beautiful views. Our tour guide was very helpful and friendly. I would definitely hike this trail again.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hey!!! I am so glad I was able to convince you guys to join!! When you told me you were going to cancel because you didn't think you'd make it, i was really sad to hear. So once again, i'm glad you guys made the effort to wake up early and do the tour with us! It's definitely the most beautiful hike in this city.
It’s safe, it’s fun, it’s cool, you must do it with this guys, he was the best. It’s a fun hike the view is amazing, the ride on the bikes exciting
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you Sebastian. we all appreciate it!
Rodrigo is an exceptional guide. Funny, chill, and intelligent. He has a lot of cool stories and insight to tell during the hike and I didn’t feel rushed the few times I had to stop and catch my breath. This tour is a must in Rio, I highly recommend booking it and not to do it alone without a guide!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much Garnell for this awesome review! Rodrigo is an exceptional guide indeed, I completely agree! Thank you for the kind words, I'll be sure to share it with him!
Ricardo is the nicest tour guide we’ve had had. We had a lovely experience hiking with him and his positive energy is contagious and genuinely made our morning better! thank you for the best view of rio and good conversations!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for such a glowing review. Ricardo is a wonderful young man and he's currently in training to be one of our next lead guides. Thank you!!
Hike was beautiful! Rodrigo was a perfect guide. He also did a a lot of little things to make the experience perfect. Highly recommend!
Loveddddd the experience ! Although I was out of breath and stopped multiple times to catch myself, Ricardo was amazing and knowledgeable & to top it off, he had a very positive attitude towards taking many pictures and videos of us & they all came out perfect. He spoke very well English as well. 20/10 experience 🥹
Henry wasn’t available during that day but Rodrigo got us up and was a really nice cool guy, always made sure everyone was together. It was a really awesome experience. Also be prepared for the climb up, it’s not crazy difficult but it’s a bit exhausting but all fun. My favorite part of Rio
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hey Jonnattan, Rodrigo is our guide haha. He's doing this for sunrise multiple days a week. So you will likely see Rodrigo, Ricardo, myself or even Lucas. I always will send the best of the best to ensure great quality tours and experiences for all things Rio de Janeiro. Thank you again for the 5 stars, we all super appreciate it. Safe travels!!
Henry was a great guide through our hike through Vidigal and the dois irmãos. The hike itself is easy to moderate difficulty with sufficient rest breaks. Henry made it enjoyable with his humour and interesting facts about the trail, Rio and the favelas. The view at sunset is just incredible and worth the hike.
Rodrigo was THE best person to do this with. I’ve NEVER done a hike in my life and this was difficult but he was very understanding and nurturing without the whole thing. I walked right above him for 90% of the trip and I was literally out of breath for part of the trip (literally the last 5mins of it!
) but he didn’t let me give up and was so helpful throughout.
All I say is forget:
- water (you’ll need it. TRUST ME!!)
- mosquito spray
- maybe a jumper or when you’re up there coz it gets a lil chilly
- up to 40reais in cash
- it’s not an easy hike (kinda like an advanced/immediate level) but it’s so worth it
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