Walk to the Big Rock in Cantareira State Park: Optional airport pick-up
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Take a private guided hiking tour in the Cantareira State Park, about 40 minutes away from São Paulo's downtown by private vehicle.
The hike has the main target of reaching Pedra Grande (big rock) which is a 1010 meter high belvedere about 5 kilometers away from the park’s main entrance (10 km walk round-trip), where visitors can contemplate one of the most splendid views of São Paulo.
In order to reach Pedra Grande viewpoint, visitors hike on unpaved roads uphill, on trails of light level of difficulty and surrounded by native forest, lush landscape, little falls and animals, particularly monkeys.
About an hour and a half walk from the park’s main entrance, rests a beautiful lake. Take a break at the edge of it, then continue on for more thirty minutes reaching out the belvedere.
Once on the top resting area of Pedra Grande, take in the incredible views spanning all the vastness of São Paulo looking across the valleys towards the largest city in the Southern hemisphere.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Parque Estadual Cantareira - Nucleo Pedra Grande
We meet you at your hotel and depart to the north of the city. After about fifty minutes of travel, we enter Cantareira State Park, a natural reserve that extends over more than 7,900 hectares: the equivalent of 8000 football fields!
Parque Estadual Cantareira - Nucleo Pedra Grande
Once we're among the Cantareira mountain range, we begin our hiking itinerary leading us to reach Pedra Grande. Along the way, we will be able to contemplate the lush natural landscape and small waterfalls, as well as observe the animals that live in the park. Keep your eyes peeled and, with a little luck, you will spot some monkeys! After an hour and a half of walking, we will make a stop on the shore of Lago das Carpas, where we can regain strength and relax in the midst of nature.
Options
PICK-UP AT SÃO PAULO HOTELS
Pickup included
Sunday Special Deal: 6 hours
Only for hotel pickups at 8:00: Enjoy the exact same private tour experience at a special Sunday reduced rate. Available only on Sundays. Pickup included
PICK-UP AT GRU AIRPORT
Please inform: Flight Number and contact Pickup included
What‘s Included
Entrance fee.
VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service.
Professional licensed private tour guide.
Picnic supplies.
Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
Hotels and airport pick-up and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)
Food and drinks.
Gratuities (optional)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Cantareira State Park
gze2015,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing experience with Luis. He was an incredibly knowledgeable and passionate guide, but also a truly wonderful human being. He showed us so much, shared great insights, and made every moment enjoyable. We had a really great time with him and felt very well taken care of throughout the tour. We are extremely grateful for this experience and would highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you! We will come back! 🫶🏼🇧🇷🌎
Highly recommended Rain Forest Walk
stephenlP6241DY,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic day walking the rainforest and seeing the expansive views back over Sao Paulo. Amazing. It is only a short car ride out of the city but you felt miles away. All of the arrangements on the day worked really well with hotel pick-up and drop-off. Communication throughout was really good. Denis, our guide for the day, was absolutely brilliant. Really friendly, great knowledge, excellent English and a fun sense of humour. Made it all really interesting and educational. Also everything was tailored around us (a family of three), what we wanted to see and how long we wanted to be walking. Highly recommended and great value.
Fun guide and gorgeous forest
Linda B,Apr 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a lovely time hiking with Dennis! He is knowledgeable and fun to be around. Loved learning about the flora and fauna of the area. Highly recommend Dennis and this trip!
Unbelievable memories!
TigerSpiritWalker,Mar 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Danilo was an amazing tour guide. He was knowledgeable, well prepared, and went out of his way to give us an unforgettable experience! Thank you for the memories. He is a great ambassador and loves showing off his city. We will never forget.
Wonderful walk to Big Rock for wonderful São Paulo views
SandraB3748,Feb 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Danilo from Gregtur picked us up at our Airbnb and was our guide for the walk up through the National Park to Big Rock for superlative views of São Paulo City. Danilo was a superb guide and we enjoyed his company right from the start . He told us so much about São Paulo, its culture, history and politics that it brought the place alive for us. He had a thoughtful and gentle manner which all of us loved. His English was superb. The walk itself up through the national park(rainforest) was beautiful. The views from the top down to the city were amazing. He gave us space to enjoy the views as a family but was very attentive to our needs. He took some beautiful photos of us and the views. It was a day that the four of us will never forget! I highly recommend the tour and Danilo as a guide. We had another tour booked with Gregturismo the next day and were delighted to find Danilo was our tour guide again!
Beautiful hike, amazing guide
DayTrip531559,Jul 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was searching very last minute for an outdoor activity the next morning and came in contact with Greg. He did an incredible job of pure customer service by working to coordinate with available guides, open parks, and my budget. I was picked up from my hotel, guided on a 5 hr hike, drank from fresh coconuts to rehydrate, then dropped off back at my hotel. All of this was done by Luiz. Such an amazing person. Full of stories, knowledge, courtesy, and an openness to friendship. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a close urban escape while in Sao Paulo.
Rainforest special
Beverly P,May 25, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Delightful pair of walks up to Pedra Grande with an amazing view of all of Sao Paolo, then through the rainforest to waterfalls. Our guide Dennis was very knowledgeable, friendly and good company. Recommend most highly.
Amazing hike with outstanding views
Jon A,May 6, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding views of São Paulo with some close encounters with sagui monkeys! Loved it! Guide explained local food and drinks at an amazing restaurant.
Denis the Spectacular tour guide
Melissa C,Apr 12, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00I didn’t post any pictures because I didn’t want to confuse the actual tour we did. I was unable to do the hike due to a last minute injury. The tour guide company was phenomenal at accommodating the change of plans and we were able to have a great day with Denis our guide. He was very knowledgeable and guided us with ease in English. Highly recommend this tour as their staff is exceptional
Sweet escape from the city to a small paradise
yatchka,Nov 28, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide Denis was lovely, helpful, knowledgeable of the landscape and I had a great day ! The reserve is marvelous, very rich and pretty to the city center. Highly recommended !
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