Rio de Janeiro (Transfer) x Castelos do Açu Peak
Serra dos Orgaos National Park - The first day of Petropolis Teresopolis crossing is the most demanding. During the 8 km up to Castelos do Açu shelter we gain approximately 1100 meters of altitude. The trail of Açu mountain goes through a dense forest and with a strong ascent to Pedra do Queijo viewpoint. Then the trail gets a little less steep until arriving at Ajax viewpoint, which has natural water supply. After Ajax, we need to face the point considered the most difficult of the ascent to the Açu castles: the Isabeloca mountain. This ascent is named after an alleged passage of Princess Isabel on the spot. Once Isabeloca is over, we’ll cross the Chapadão do Açu, a counterfort, before arriving at the Açu castles. This is the first place to stay overnight and where the first mountain shelter of the Petropolis Teresopolis Crossing is located. The view of the Açu castles closes the first day with a golden key. From there it is possible to see all of Rio de Janeiro and Guanabara Bay in addition to the entire mountain range of Serra dos Órgãos.
Hiking time: 5 to 7h
Hiking distance: 09 km
Overnight mode: Mountain Shelter at Castelos do Açú Peak
Meals included: snacks, Dinner.
- Specialists Guides in long-distance trekking
- All transportations described
- Satellite tracking of the expedition via SpotGen3
- Dinner and breakfast included
- Porters for collective equipment
- First-aid kit and collective first aid kit
- Tents provided upon request
- Remote monitoring of the Expedition
- Sleeping Pad, Trekking Backpack, Head Lamp, Trekking Stick, and Sleeping Bag rentals available
- Guided Três Picos and Petrópolis x Teresópolis expeditions, each in 03 days
- Safety equipment for technical paths
- Food advising for trekking snacks
- Double Camping Tents
- Nattrip Expeditions Gift
- Serra dos Órgãos National Park taxes covered
- Personal accident insurance
- Dinners and breakfasts on the mountain
- Lunch at Teresópolis City on day 03
- Cooking set equipment rentals available
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal use medice;
- Meals not not described as included.
- Any item not described as included.
When thinking of Rio de Janeiro wilderness this is the pinnacle! An adventure designed to be the tops in Brazil. Get to know Rio de Janeiro well beyond the carnival and the traditional!
For 3 days we’ll be crossing one of Brazil’s first national parks, the Serra dos Órgãos natural reserve, for many the most beautifull Brasillina crossig, the Petrópolis x Teresópolis Expedition.
After that, let’s go for 3 more days camping in a place believed to be designed by the gods themselves, the Três Picos natural reserve at the God’s Valley, for many the ‘Brazilian Yosemite’ experience for its topographical formation. We’ll camp at one of the most beautiful camp sites on the park in order to hike several small course trails to the summits around.
Our Trekking Expedition begins and finish at you hosting at Rio de Janeiro City.
- Minimum age is 18 years;
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions;
- A high amount of walking (moutain trekking) is involved;
- What you need to bring (Mandatory)
- ID or Passaport
- Trekking Backpack - 50l minimun (if you don’t have, inform us)
- Sleeping bag - for 0ºc confort (if you don’t have, inform us)
- Sleeping Pad - (if you don’t have, inform us)
- Walking stick (01 or 02) - (if you don’t have, inform us)
- Headlight and batteries - (if you don’t have, inform us)
- Bottle of water
- Boot / Hiking shoes
- Dry Fit / Polyamide shirts
- Anorak and Fleece
- Plastic bags (for trash)
- Toilet paper
- Cell phone
- Sancks for the day
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
