Tijuca Forest Full-Day Hiking Adventure: Explore Urban Jungle, Hidden Caves, and Coffee Farms Ruins

Embark on a challenging full-day hiking adventure in Tijuca Forest, one of the world’s largest urban forests. Explore hidden caves, coffee farm ruins, and enjoy breathtaking views of the city and valley. Discover the history of Brazil and the forest’s reforestation. Refresh in a waterfall along the way. Don’t miss this amazing nature and adventure experience!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parque Nacional da Tijuca - In the Tijuca Forest National Park, we’ll visit some of the most famous attractions like Taunay Waterfall, Vista Chinesa and also do our circuit hike (aprox. 9km=5.6mi) passing by waterfalls, summits and reaching peaks with magnificent views, like the Taquara Castle (814m=2,670ft).
What's Included
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Guided Hike
  • Transport in small vehicle (max. 6 people) / (optional air conditioner)
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Insurance
What's Not Included
  • Food, water, drinks
  • Pick up/drop off OUT of the designated meeting points/areas
Additional Information

A challenging hike in a very unusual part of Tijuca Forest, one of the biggest urban forests in the world. On this circuit of trails you’ll walk approx. 5h, for 10,4km (6.5mi), with an elevation gain of 848m (2,670ft) and discover the nature and beauty of the jungle. Reach the Taquara Hill (814m=2670ft), a 100m higher than Christ Redeemer with mazing…

Location
South Zone (Rio de Janeiro)
Transport is included from designated hotels (more than 50 options) on the neighborhoods of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, Santa Teresa, Flamengo and Botafogo. When booking, choose from a list the best/closest option as your meeting point.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kernowaberdeenshire
Sep 30, 2024
Tijuca Forest Challenge Full-Day Hike - a great experience all round - A fabulous day out. Ricardo our lead for the day was excellent. It was a small group (5) which we really liked. The views were amazing from the top. It was great to experience the rainforest not far from the centre of Rio. The waterfall at the end was lovely after several hours trekking
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U2657zrbenjamink
Sep 4, 2024
Lovely hike - Tito is a friendly and very knowledgeable Tour Guide. I had a lot of fun and my group was awesome. I Can really recommend it!
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Simonev233
Aug 15, 2024
Safe and Beautiful Experience, Professional Guide - I spent a wonderful day in the company of guys I met on the spot. Thiago, our Guide, picked us up (each in his own hotel) to take us directly to the starting point of the hike. It was a continuous lesson that took place in a very natural way that touched not only the forest of Tijuca but also the history of Brazil and the most recent topics. We talked in English all the time thanks to the excellent Guide level. The day flies away which is a pleasure, you can admire waterfalls, plants, trees and if you are lucky animals in addition to truly breathtaking views of Rio. It takes a minimum of training but it is nothing that difficult and above all everything is always safe, you just need to bring water, food, sunscreen and necessarily anti-insect spray. Recommendation to wear long pants. Ah bring your swimsuit that at the end of the trip you swim in the waterfall. Thank you Thiago for the beautiful memory. A beautiful
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375mathism
Aug 9, 2024
Best Hiking in Brazil - Great experience pretty setting. The Guide explains the history of the places visited very well. Very good atmosphere within the group
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Vicentech3017ru
Aug 7, 2024
Amazing views, amazing hike and amazing company. - The trip was amazing. On schedule, no delays. The group was very friendly and Tito answered all of our questions, always with a smile. He also gave us a great history lesson befare we started hiking so we can understand a lot better the place we were goint into. I would and will recommend it to anyone who would love one day of getting inside the beautiful nature of Brazil and understanding it’s history.
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Anne
Jul 30, 2024
Unforgettable tour with Alex ! - My experience in the Tijuca Forest was unforgettable, thanks to our amazing guide Alex. He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared fascinating insights about the local flora and fauna. His expertise and passion truly enriched this adventure. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore the jungle with an expert guide!
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731aninah
Jul 27, 2024
Great way to spend a day in Rio - My favorite thing that I did on my trip to Rio! I was a bit wary about the intensity of the hike at first but it was perfectly manageable. Riccardo was an excellent guide and took the time to answer all of our questions. Highly recommend!
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Malthekj_rb2024
Jul 26, 2024
Great experience, would go again! - Great tour! Very knowledgeable guide who spoke perfect English. Saw sloths, monkeys, interesting butterflies and coatis. Strain and level very well described on website. Best thing I did in Rio. Would go again!
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215mischad
Jul 24, 2024
Interesting! - Cool tour and great guide with lots of interesting historical insights of the area. It’s not too challenging, I feel anybody can do the tour in good condition.
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207brennap
Jul 22, 2024
Pietro was an amazing guide! - Pietro was an incredible tour guide! We learned so much about the history of Brazil and the different climates in each region. He was very knowledgable and helped to make it a great experience. He helped us to accomplish our goal of reaching the top of the hike. Amazing experience!!
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From $66
up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).