Private Tour

Hiking Ecotour Jaraguá Park – Incredible Rain Forest Landscapes In São Paulo

Overview

Available languages

Portuguese

English

Spanish

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Outdoor enthusiasts will love hiking along the Atlantic Forest all the way up to São Paulo's highest peak where tourists can boast the most magnificent viewpoint in town in contrast with nature.

Going to Jaraguá state park 40 minutes away from downtown São Paulo, you will get a breath of fresh air and appreciate the endless São Paulo from different perspectives amidst one of the last remnants of Atlantic Forest in town.

The hike has the main target of reaching two lookouts where tourists have a 360 degree view of São Paulo, in a 1,135 meters altitude, surrounded by an incredible landscape.

The trail has 3,600 meters, round trip, is mostly in the shade, ranging from light to medium level of difficulty, only at the end becomes steeper. The mount's summit is about 90 minutes walk away from the park’s main entrance at a slow pace.

Animals, particularly small marmosets bounce around the trees, capuchin monkeys, toucans, sloths and many others, can be seen during walks, lush landscape.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.

Picnic supplies.

VAT, all taxes, handling charges, tolls, parking fees during stops & airport Greet & Meet service.

Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle

Entrance and admission fees.

Licensed bilingual private tour guide.

Meals and drinks

Tips. (optional).

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Explore the rainforest around Sao Paulo with this fun Jaraguá Park Hiking Experience. You'll have the chance to enjoy a perfect plan for true nature lovers! After pick-up at your hotel and set out for the Jaraguá State Park. This natural space is part of the Sao Paulo Green Belt, as the forest area surrounding the city is colloquially known. Once there, we'll start a trekking route following the Pai Zé, a path that leads to the Pico do Jaraguá. Did you know that this mountain is the highest point in Sao Paulo? Its height is 1135 meters and we'll climb to the top! During an hour and a half walk through the trails of Jaraguá, we'll have the opportunity to admire the exotic vegetation of the Brazilian rainforest. We'll also observe how the fauna of the Cerrado, the ecoregion to which the park belongs, lives. When we reach the end of the trail, we'll meet the summit of Pico do Jaraguá. There, one of the most spectacular views in all of Sao Paulo will be waiting for us - it will have been worth the effort! Finally, we'll return to the transport that will take us back to your hotel.

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Hiking Ecotour Jaraguá Park – Incredible Rain Forest Landscapes In São Paulo

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

39 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Breathtaking view of São Paulo with a fun hike!
Beth F,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The weather decided to cooperate and I was thrilled since I was very much looking forward to this tour and I wasn’t disappointed! The rain forest was beautiful and it was a great break from the busy and hectic city. The hike was short and the trail was easy to navigate. The view from the top was breathtaking and even found some furry friends along the way! Rafa was an amazing guide; he made sure I was comfortable and let me set the pace for the hike. He shared stories of the area and pointed out so much I would have missed otherwise. He was a fantastic guide and I highly recommend this tour!
Amazing views outside the city
X1294XNgeorgef,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Luis was awesome and the Rain Forest was incredible. We saw tons of monkeys as Luis kept us entertained with lots of good information and great stories. Highly recommend.
Beautiful hike with animal sightings and a great guide
Katie T,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This experience was so fun! Our guide, Luiz, was amazing and really went out of his way to make sure that we had a special experience. He took his time walking through the forest and never made us feel rushed. At the top of the hill he had even brought us snacks and drinks to enjoy! The hike itself was steep and was a challenge at points but definitely doable for someone with a moderate fitness level—especially because Luiz encouraged us to take breaks when needed. We saw many small monkeys and birds, and learned about the trees and plants in the forest. At the end of the hike, Luiz even helped us plan what we would have time to do for the remainder of our day and was so flexible to drop us off at a different location than our pickup spot. Overall, this was a great experience and we would definitely recommend :)
Great adventure for wildlife lovers near Sao Paulo
JSPJinks,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great way to spend most of a day in Sao Paulo. The hike to the top was moderately challenging but not very long. My guide Luiz was awesome and friendly. We managed to see several bird species as well as black tufted marmosets and black horned capuchin monkeys.
Highly recommend!
Lee B,
Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Luiz was amazing. Five stars isn't enough! His knowledge of the area, the Atlantic Rain Forest, birds, monkeys, etc. is impressive. Luiz keeps it interesting and fun. The scenic hike itself is steep in some parts but doable if you are in reasonable shape. My wife is 59 and I am 62. We did fine.
The highlight of our week in São Paulo.
319lesliew,
Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jaraguá park was the highlight of the trip to São Paulo for me. Our guide, Rafael, was outstanding; he was knowledgeable, friendly and patient, accommodating an 85-year-old, who has done no hiking, an 84-year-old, who has done a lot of hiking, but not recently, and our 61-year old daughter, who has done little hiking, and is recovering from a broken shoulder. Accolades to Rafael! I give him ten stars!
Excellent Tour
Justine L,
Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Luiz was fantastic. Very knowledgable and kind. The park is beautiful. We did not see any animals or birds unfortunately, except the adorable park dogs and cats. Would recommend for the views alone!
Hiking with Luis
cmurphy1720,
Jun 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Luis was a great guide. Beautiful area and would highly recommend. It is a moderate + hike but Luis adjusts to your ability.
Wonderful hiking
miyukie2025,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a truly wonderful experience. In the rainforest, I was able to see both large and small monkeys moving through the trees, and various birds and butterflies came down to the path, accompanying us for a while on our journey. My guide, Luiz, was very knowledgeable and fluent in English, which allowed me to enjoy the hike safely and comfortably. From the top of the hill, I had a panoramic view of the city of São Paulo.
What a lovely chilled way...
Joanna C,
May 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a lovely chilled way to spend the morning before flying back home. The hike was beautiful and Luiz shared so much information and love for the place. Thank you!