Dois Irmãos Hike via Vidigal

The widest view of Rio's South Zone, starting from the Vidigal community.

3 to 4 hours
Moderate
Minimum 2 people
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About this experience

From the 533-metre summit of Dois Irmãos you can see all of Ipanema and Leblon, the Lagoon, Christ the Redeemer, Pedra da Gávea and Rocinha. The trail starts at the top of Vidigal, reached by moto-taxi, and takes 40 minutes to an hour. It's short but has stone steps and steep stretches. On the way back we walk down through the community's alleys with a guide who lives there.

You can go at sunrise, in the morning, in the afternoon or for sunset. Sunrise is the most popular time and the busiest at the summit.

In numbers

Altitude: 533 m
Hike: ≈ 1.5 km each way
Elevation gain: ≈ 250 m

How the day goes

Hotel pickup and drive to the entrance of Vidigal on Avenida Niemeyer.
Moto-taxi ride up to the trailhead at the top of the community.
A 40 to 60-minute walk through the forest, stopping at viewpoints along the way.
Free time at the summit for photos and the Olhar do Rio moment.
Walk down through the alleys of Vidigal and return to your hotel.

Included

Local guide from the neighbourhood
Hotel pickup in the South Zone (optional, at the price with transport)
Moto-taxi to the trailhead
Trail access fee
Personal accident insurance

Not included

Personal expenses

What to bring

Small daypack
1.5 L of water
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Trainers with good grip
Some cash for extras

Good to know

If you'd rather not ride a moto-taxi, we can go up by van along Vidigal's main street.
The summit is an open rock slab with no railings. Your guide will show you where to stand for photos.