3-Day Valley of the Gods Trek in Três Picos State Park, Brazil - Rio de Janeiro
Explore the wilderness of Três Picos State Park, near Rio de Janeiro, during 3 days of trekking the Valley of the Gods with certified guides from Nattrip.
Private
3 Days
All year
High
Intermediate
Highlights
- 3-day trekking expedition in Parque Estadual dos Três Picos.
- Exploration of the Vale dos Deuses region.
- Overnight stays in mountain shelters.
- Round-trip transportation from Teresópolis bus station.
- Panoramic views of the Três Picos region.
- Guided expedition with full logistical support.
- Immersion in Atlantic Forest and granite mountain landscapes.
Description
This 3-day expedition takes place in the Vale dos Deuses region, inside Parque Estadual dos Três Picos, combining mountain trekking, granite formations, and waterfall landscapes.
The route connects Pedra dos Dois Bicos, Vale dos Deuses, Caixa de Fósforos, Vale dos Frades, and Cachoeira dos Frades, offering a complete immersion in one of the most impressive mountain areas of Rio de Janeiro state.
The expedition includes round transportation from Teresópolis, overnight stays in mountain refuges, porter assistance, and meals as specified. This is a physically demanding trekking experience recommended for hikers with previous trekking experience.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Personal insurance
- Transportation start and back
- Permit and entrance fees
- Porters
Price details
- Price included:
- Specialized adventure guides experienced in long-distance hiking.
- Guided hike to Dois Bicos, Vale dos Deuses, Cabeça de Dragão, and Vale dos Frades.
- Guided crossing from Vale dos Deuses to Vale dos Frades.
- Exclusive support vehicle for trekking backpacks and equipment.
- Shared room.
- Collective safety equipment for technical sections.
- Assistance with equipment purchase before departure.
- Assistance with food purchase before departure.
- Group first-aid kit as described in the medication list.
- Remote monitoring of the expedition.
- Transportation from Teresópolis to Vale dos Deuses.
- Transportation from Vale dos Frades to Teresópolis.
- Personal accident insurance.
- Satellite tracking of the expedition via Spot Gen3 or Spot X.
- 02 mountain breakfasts (Day 2 and Day 3).
- 02 mountain dinners (Day 1 and Day 2).
- Transfer from the Petrópolis bus station to the trailhead at the beginning of the crossing.
- Transfer at the end of the expedition from the park exit to either the Teresópolis or Petrópolis bus station.
- Not included:
- Personal medications as described in the medical items list.
- Any item not described as included.
- Tents, Sleeping bag, and any other camping equipment.
- Transportation from Rio de Janeiro.
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Teresópolis - Dois Bicos - Refúgio das Águas
We meet in the morning for the transfer to Parque Estadual dos Três Picos. After a brief preparation, we head toward Pedra dos Dois Bicos, located in Vale das Sebastianas, near Cachoeira dos Frades. Access is through Fazenda Quinta do Pinhal. The trail to the summit is considered moderate, with an average ascent time of 1h30 to 2h30. The route covers approximately 3.5 km, with a strong incline in the final section and around 420 meters of accumulated elevation gain. At the summit of Bico Maior (1,520 m), we are rewarded with panoramic views of Vale dos Frades and the surrounding mountains. After enjoying the view, we descend toward Refúgio das Águas, with a stop for lunch at a traditional local restaurant (not included). At the end of the day, we arrive at the refuge, where artisanal pizzas prepared on site are served for dinner. Overnight at Refúgio das Águas.Dinner included.
Day 2: Vale dos Deuses - Vale dos Frades
On the second day, we leave the refuge and prepare our backpacks to begin one of the most classic and scenic traverses inside Parque Estadual dos Três Picos. The route passes through Vale dos Deuses and toward Vale dos Frades, crossing mountain landscapes known for their dramatic granite formations. We head toward the iconic Caixa de Fósforos, also known by some as Pedra dos Milagres due to its unique and unlikely rock formation. The trail also passes by the Mirante da Cabeça do Dragão. At Caixa de Fósforos, those who wish may ascend to its base for privileged views of Vale dos Deuses, Vale dos Frades, and the peaks of Nova Friburgo. We continue descending toward Vale dos Frades, a valley often compared by some visitors to Yosemite in certain perspectives. The day ends at a new refuge, where we are welcomed with dinner and the opportunity to relax near a waterfall. Overnight in a mountain refuge. Breakfast and dinner are included.
Day 3: Cachoeira dos Frades - Teresópolis
On the final day of the expedition, we travel by car to Cachoeira dos Frades, our last stop. With a 10-meter waterfall drop, it forms a large natural pool surrounded by vegetation and the mountains of the park, creating a unique and impressive setting. After enjoying the waterfall, we depart toward Teresópolis, marking the end of the expedition.
Details
More info
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Location: Três Picos State Park, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Accommodation: 2 nights in mountain refuges
Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging
Total hiking distance: 24 km
Transportation: Round-trip from Teresópolis Bus Station
Porter: Included
Meals included: 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners
Equipment you will need to bring
Water bottle
About the guide
-Nattrip
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The year 2010 marked the beginning of a journey of creation of Nattrip, our company. Accessibility to ecotourism and adventure tourism was restricted, especially in Rio de Janeiro. There were still severe restrictions of public use to the existing Conservation Units, which went some way against what the world was experiencing. While other countries created policies to increase protected area visitation in an attempt to increase preservation, using the “understand to protect” approach, Brazil believed that prohibiting access was the best way to protect.
Thanks to the work of some conservation, tourism and sports entities, as well as some spheres of public power, this premise has gradually changed, giving space to a greater offer of experiences in the natural environment. We understand that people, whether tourists or residents, needed tours and specialized services to practice the activities that these places provide. This is to promote a healthy life and generate environmental knowledge by insertion into the environment, creating a basis for environmental sustainability, responsibility, mutual conviviality, and protection.
That’s when we decided to create a company specialized in the eco-adventure segment, which could promote the sector with responsibility. A way of entertainment that creates environmental education by osmosis. However, the mission of Nattrip was beyond just being a company that provides nature and adventure tours.
We design the company’s performance in all aspects of tourism in Brazil, aiming to be a company of national reference, which can translate into quality assurance. Today Nattrip is one of the main agencies and operators of receptive tourism in Rio de Janeiro, a respected adventure operator in Brazil and has been showing all its power in the corporate, educational and travel segments.
“Protect by enjoying and understanding, never forbidding!”
Languages
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What people are saying about -Nattrip
Wolff
Awesome trip, awesome guide. Absolutely worth it, it was my highlight of Rio!
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