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  Alessandra was my guide for a small excursion to the "pedra do telegrafo".
I had a great time with her. Always smiling, friendly, perfectly bilingual in English and Spanish,... read more she also speaks French. She takes you as close as possible to the hiking trail and shares with pleasure her knowledge and love for the nature that surrounds the city of Rio de Janeiro. She also knows how to advise you when the time comes to take some pictures. If you wish, she will know how to get the most improbable poses from you that will make this moment unforgettable. We ended this excursion at the seaside in a wonderful place. A beautiful moment and a beautiful meeting. This hike does not present any particular difficulty and is accessible to all those who have no particular physical problem. I recommend without any hesitation.

  This hike was such an amazing experience! Alesandra is a wonderful woman and just a joy to be around. She made the experience fun, interesting, and informative. The... read more views at the top of the hike were outstanding. The hike was uphill to the top but not extremely difficult. This is a part of Rio that you must see. The views of the jungle and pristine beach were well worth it.

  It was an amazing experience, we loved it so much!! one of our best experiences in Rio. Alexandra was full of life and she knew and loved what she was... read more doing, she's also a very good photographer!

  The view is spectacular. Alli is an amazing tour guide. Hike and the view is a lifetime experience with great company it comes even better. I hope to see more... read more places with Alli during my next trip to Rio

  Great experience, Alessandra the tour guide was amazing. Superb storytelling and you can see monkeys along the way if you’re lucky!

  Great amazing experiences in Rio with Allesandra. I booked both tours with her at the National Tijuca Forest and the Pedro de Telegrafo hike as well. She is very patient,... read more skillful and her experience shows in her deep knowledge of the experiences she offers. You really can’t go wrong with her. Im glad I booked an unforgettable experience with her.

  I have taken two excursions with Alessandra over the last few days . The first was to Tijuca Forest and the second was the Travessia Praias Selvagens tour.
Both... read more tours were fun, informative and more like mates just hanging out .
Alessandra was a great guide and you feel like you are experiencing it with her. She has great local knowledge, takes some great photographs and is just a great person to spend time with.
Both areas visited are beautiful and this would have been the same regardless of whom I took the tour with. However, these experiences are 50% scenery and 50% the company you get to share it with . Alessandra made these experiences even more special.
I would highly recommend 🙂

  We had the best time on our hike with Ali! She is so incredibly knowledgeable about all the animals and plants in the forest. We were thrilled with this activity!

  We had an AMAZING time with Ale. She took us to the Telégrafo and prainha, guiding us along the way and sharing a bit of her Rio with us.... read more It felt like we were going for a hike with a local friend. I can’t wait until we are back to Rio and meet her again for new experiences . I couldn’t recommend it enough!

  We had the best time hiking to Pedra do Telégrafo with Alessandra. She is very knowledgeable, friendly and attentive. She knew all the great photo spots and poses, and took... read more hundreds of picture of us. The views were spectacular. Could not recommend this experience more!!

  Privte tour at Tijuca park guided by Alessandra was vey nice experience. Alessandra is able to explain history of the park replantation which was started middle of 19th century and... read more also interesting details related to Brazil history. She communicates fluently in english, spanish and portuges.
Defenetly worth of each penny

  What a great hike to see the local rainforest! Alli knows the history of the plantations, reforestation and a lot of the flora and fauna! Great for solo travelers, Alli... read more was a great guide. 10/10 recommend‼️

  Best hike in Rio! So glad that I decided to give it a go. I was hesitant at first because I was traveling alone but Alexandra was the perfect companion... read more for a solo female traveler like myself. She’s super patient, the pace was perfect and it we had an awesome conversation along the way. And the Photos! She will do everything to help you get the perfect shot! Hands down, this was the highlight of my trip!

  We joined a hike that was a bit off road and therefore quite challenging. Ale was a great guide and we felt really supported by her and the rest of... read more the group during the hike. It was such a cool local experience that I will never forget so definitely encourage everyone to book a hike with her when you are in Rio to have an unforgettable experience!

  Definitely an attraction that must be seen. Alli is a great guide. In addition to being our escort, she has helpful stories and a lot of experience in what she... read more does. The organization is excellent. When we come to Rio again, we will go to some other attractions with Alli. 🙂 🙂

  I went with Alessandra and a group of friends and teenagers to a few beaches in Rio with no car access. She’s been a fantastic guide and led us through... read more the trail to these wonderful and hidden beaches. In the end, we were tired but amazed with the places we had explored. It was a great adventure and I’m looking forward to a new trip with her.

  I cannot recommend an experience with Alli enough. She is such a passionate host. It's clear that she has an appreciation for the natural world and is really knowledgeable about... read more the local environment. I went on a hike to Pedra do Telegrafo and Alli was really welcoming and shared lots of information and stories about the area. She was also really patient as we took photos at the top. Afterwards we had a bonus trip to a beautiful local beach and enjoyed some delicious caiprinhas. An unforgettable experience.

  Wow! This tour was amazing. Our guide was very informative and friendly. I had so much fun during the tour. We even got to visit the beach afterwards. This tour... read more made my trip to Rio very exciting.

  Alessandra made my adventure to Pedra do Telégrafo a memorable one by offering me one the most organized, personable and safest experiences ever. She really cares about me as... read more a person and made sure that I got the most out of the trip from the start to the end of the journey. She offered many great tips about Rio and showed me some additional attractions that were not even part of the trip. And she’s a great photographer! I will use her service again in the near future and of course I will recommend to friends.

  Really enjoyed exploring the Tijuca forest and being able to see sights I never could have reached on my own. Alli was a fantastic host and guide and made my... read more trip to Rio a memorable one.

  During my solo visit to Rio de Janeiro I really wanted to see the famous Pedra do Telegrafo and I came across HikeInRio's Instagram and decided to contact her... read more about a tour. She replied back in a timely manner and as soon as she replied back I decided immediately to schedule the tour. She was so nice, very knowledgable, spoke great english and overall was just very welcoming and professional. I booked the tour, we exchanged contact information, she contacted me via WhatsApp to give me the date, time and meeting location. The morning of she checked in to make sure there was no issues finding the meeting location, she arrived on time and the entire tour was AMAZING! It was just her, myself and another guy (also from out the country) and we all truly had a great morning hike/tour. The conversation, HikeInRio's knowledge of Brazil, her welcoming, bubbly upbeat personality all just added to the amazingness of the tour. I loved that although she's super knowledgable and its a tour, she delivers the information in such a conversational way where it doesn't get boring or feel like someone's just talking. She knows great photo locations and even took us to two additional locations with AMAZING views. Book your tour with her immediately, I promise you will not be disappointed. I plan to return back to Brazil in December and I most definitely will be doing another tour with her.

  Our family of 4 had a wonderful time exploring Tijuca National Forest in Rio with Alessandra! The hike was beautiful with very manageable trails, awesome waterfalls & breathtaking outlooks. Rio... read more is truly blessed with such natural beauty within the city limits! Alessandra was a great guide with a deep knowledge of the forest/trails as well as a passion for her hometown of Rio. She openly shared her perspective on life in Rio and always took time to connect with our daughters to keep them engaged throughout the experience. She made an extra stop off at a park where we could watch hang gliders take off and gave great recommendations for restaurants and cafes in the area. It was a really fun day! If you are in Rio and want to see the natural beauty of this marvelous city, I’d highly recommend this experience!

  It was a great experience! Alessandra makes you feel safe at all times and she knows the trek by hand. Its amazing that she can also speak English, Spanish and... read more Portuguese! If you want great photos, she knows great spots and how to take them. The amazing part is that she is able to adapt and offer you a variety of tour! If you have the chance, be sure to take the tour with her!

  If we all had a local friend anytime we traveled somewhere, it would make every experience so much more enriching. That was exactly the experience we had on our hike... read more with Alli. She is so knowledgeable about the local geography and plant life, and she laughs easily and just put everyone in our group at ease right away. The hike started really early, but it was completely worth it since there was no line at the Pedra do Telegrafo when we got there. The beach we went to afterwards was one we never could have found or even had known about if we were on our own. The hike is not difficult, but you need appropriate shoes and more than a minimal level of fitness. If you are easily winded after a flight of stairs, this might not be for you, but the views are worth it. I highly recommend Alli's tour to anyone!

  Great experience!! Alessandra was very friendly and knowledgeable. I had a great time hiking and will definitely hike with her again in the future.

  Our hike with Alessandra to the Telegrafo Rock surpassed all our expectations. Alessandra is an incredible guide with a deep passion for nature and animals. The views were unreal, and... read more because we started the hike so early, we beat all the crowds to the famous rock. Alessandra took time taking incredible pictures of all of us and even guided us through the different poses. We ended the tour with lunch at a scenic spot, and delicious drinks. Definitely ask her for her drink recommendations!! The best part was running into an extremely rare monkey on our hike down. Overall, I highly recommend this tour to every single person that comes to Rio!

  The hike guided by Alessandra was one of the best experiences of my 2 month stay in Brazil! She’s amazing and went out of her way to make our adventure... read more memorable! It’s a definite must for anyone visiting Brazil. Also, she takes badass pictures... which is always a bonus 😉

  I did the hike to Pedra do Telegrafo with Alli in September 2019 and I’m so glad I did. As a solo traveller, it was one of the absolute highlights... read more of my 10 day trip to Rio. Alli was so welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable. The tour has an intimate feel, with only three other travellers on the experience. Allí picked me up from a metro station and we all had a great chat on the drive. The hike itself was relatively gentle and the views that awaited at the top were genuinely breathtaking. We got the ‘famous photo’, took in the views & learnt about the flora and fauna of the region. Once we’d hiked back down Alli drove us to a nearby beach for a swim and we had some well-deserved caipirinhas! I can’t recommend the experience enough, it felt really special and you can tell Alli is really passionate about Rio and wants to share her her passion!

  We would highly recommend going on a tour with alessandra!
She is so knowledgeable and knows how to make the excursion fun! If I’m able to return to Brasil... read more I would want to join on all of her excursions. We had the most incredible time with the breathtaking views. I cannot emphasize how perfect this trip was thanks to her wonderful guidance.

  Alessandra is so knowledgeable and knows how to make the excursion fun! I cannot wait to go back to Brasil and book ALL of her excursions. We had the most... read more incredible time with the most incredible views. I cannot emphasize how perfect this trip was thanks to her wonderful guidance.