Walk to the Big Rock in Cantareira State Park: Optional airport pick-up | 6 hours

16 Reviews | Sao Paulo
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PICK-UP AT GRU AIRPORT
2 Adults x $385.00
$770.00
Approx Total
$770.00
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Pickup included
PICK-UP AT SÃO PAULO HOTELS
2 Adults x $335.00
$670.00
Approx Total
$670.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Portuguese, English, Spanish
  • Entrance fee.
  • VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service.
  • Professional licensed private tour guide.
  • Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
  • Hotels and airport pick-up and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)
  • Picnic supplies.
  • Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities (optional)

Overview

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.

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Pickup details

PICK-UP INFORMATION: • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of São Paulo limits or its greater area. • We DO NOT do pick-ups in the countryside ... or coastal area of the state of São Paulo. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS: • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of São Paulo limits or its greater area. • We DO NOT do drop-offs in the countryside or coastal area of the state of São Paulo. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AIRPORTS ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS: • Once you have arrived at the airport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private transfer vehicle. "For tours starting at the airport, please send us the flight information so that we can track it and be waiting for you at the right time and terminal." - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS: • As soon as the tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby. Read more ▼

Itinerary

  • 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!

    50 minutes

  • 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.

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • Parque Estadual Cantareira - Nucleo Pedra Grande

    We will continue our journey for another thirty minutes, until we reach Pedra Grande, a viewpoint located at 1010 meters above sea level from which we will enjoy incredible views of São Paulo and the valleys surrounding the city. The contrast between the metropolis and the surrounding forest is truly amazing!

    1 hour 30 minutes

  • N/A

    Finish off with a fantastic lunch at "O Velhão” restaurant complex (not included) and sip the famous cachaça, the Brazilian national drink of which the restaurant offers many varieties.

    1 hour

  • Sao Paulo

    Our experienced guides are local experts on the regions ecology and wildlife with an unmatched passion for the area. On the way back to São Paulo, you will have the opportunity to ask the guide for more information about the flora and fauna, but also about the history of this area. We conclude the activity by taking you back to the starting point in São Paulo.

    50 minutes

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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

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund
April 27No refund

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

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Fun guide and gorgeous forest

Published on Apr, 2023

Had 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!

Published on Mar, 2023

Danilo 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

Published on Feb, 2023

Danilo 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

Published on Jul, 2022

Was 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

Published on May, 2022

Delightful 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.

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