Tijuca Peak Hiking Tour: Explore the Second Highest Peak at Tijuca National Park

Nestled within Tijuca National Park stands the town’s second tallest elevation, measuring in at 1021 meters high. As you approach the summit, you’ll encounter a stairway of 117 steps, etched into the rock face by slaves in anticipation of the Belgian King’s visit to Brazil.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vista Chinesa - Part of the itinerary en route to the Tijuca Forest . Brief stop for pictures
  • Emperor’s Table - We pass by this attraction ( history place)
  • Cascatinha Taunay - Brief stop for pictures. The tallest waterfall in the park
  • Parque Nacional da Tijuca - The hiking trail is in a small part of the National Park
  • **Tijuca…
What's Included
  • Bilingual Guide
  • Transportation
What's Not Included
  • Food and beverages
Location
Vista Chinesa
Estrada Dona Castorina, Parque Nacional Da Tijuca
Cancellation Policy

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

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Haley_n
Jan 8, 2025
Best of the best tour guides - Our hike with OIR - Aventura was everything we could ask for and more. Our guides Thiago & Bruno took us through the National Park to the top of Tijuca Peak and made the experience unforgettable. Not only did they offer a spectacular eco-tour of the area, they tied it to Rio's rich history-complete with beautiful views, peaks, and waterfalls. They are remarkable representatives of their city and their passion made this experience unforgettable. As a result, we booked another tour with them the very next day. They will be the first we call when we visit again and the only guide service we recommend to our friends.
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Tjtarrega
Dec 29, 2024
Great hike, great guide - The cuide, Bruno, was great. Friendly, knowledgable, and happy to help. The hike took us through the forest to the peak of the highest mountain in Rio. The hike was fun, the air was fresh, and the view was spectacular. Also visited two lovely waterfalls and went under one of them - an invigorating, almost spiritual, experience. Tour is highly recommended for nature lovers.
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Villani3414
Sep 11, 2024
Two INCREDIBLE tours of Rio! - Thiago was an incredible tour guide and i would highly recommend him. My buddy and i did 2 full 8 hour tours with him. We saw some of the most amazing sights in the world. Thiago is very knowledgable about the city but also very accomadating to what you want to see and do on the trip. 5 stars!!!
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Richard_h
Sep 2, 2024
Great exercise in lovely surroundings and superb views from The Peak - Rodrigo was a friendly guide, spoke good English and just the right amount of commentary during the hyke. Unfortunately the Vista Chinesa was closed but after a good 2.5k uphill trek through the beautiful Tijuca National Park.. the final 'ascent' and breathtaking views from the peak, more than made up for that!
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Marvin_b
Feb 20, 2024
Wonderful private tour!... - Wonderful private tour! Pedro was super informative and helped us make reservations later that evening for a fantastic restaurant! Tijuca/this tour is very worth it!
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Jenniferkess
Feb 17, 2024
Super fun adventure tours with knowledgeable guides! - I did two tours with Thiago - one hike up through the rainforest to Christ the Redeemer, the second tour through the Dois Irmãos with a motorcycle ride and hike down through the Favela Vidigal. Both were amazing - challenging hikes with fabulous company! Thiago is super knowledgeable about his city, Rio - the beaches, neighborhoods, and history. I learned so much, the time spent with Thiago was super fun, and I felt like I really got an inside view into some very special areas of Rio. I would highly recommend booking any kind of adventure tour with Thiago, and if I am ever lucky enough to make it back to Rio again, I will certainly book another tour with these guys! Fabulous time!!
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E5016dwfilipm
Dec 30, 2023
Trilha na floresta da Tijuca - Foi ótimo😁😁👍🏻👍🏻⛰️ Que dia incrível😁 Igor é um guia muito muito bom👍🏻👍🏻 Não sabia que era tão maravilhosa , a floresta! Com vistas binotas demais🤩👍🏻 Eu me diverti muito, o dia inteiro😉👍🏻 Eu quero te agradecer Igor👍🏻💪🏻 Muito obrigado mesmo para um dia que eu nunca vou esquecer😉😁👍🏻 Perfeito😁😉⛰️ It was amazing! What an incredible day! Igor is a very good guide👍🏻👍🏻 I didn't know that the forest was that beautiful. And what an amazing views. I had a great time. The whole day. I want to thank you Igor! Thank you so much for this amazing day, I will never forget it. It was perfect😁😁 Wat geweldig🤩 Wat een fantastische dag!😁☀️ Igor is een geweldige gids!👍🏻👍🏻 Ik wist niet dat het bos zo mooi was⛰️🤩 En wat een prachtig uitzicht. Ik heb me zeer vermaakt, de hele dag! Dankjewel Igor👍🏻 Bedankt voor een geweldige dag, die ik niet meer zal vergeten😉🤗 Het was echt perfect!😉👍🏻👍🏻☀️👋🏻
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Julianadecastroe
Dec 25, 2023
excursion with the highest quality - If you want to enjoy the Rio off road with spectacular landscapes and outside of the typical tourist excursion this is definitely the place! They adapt to your plans, offering the best views and experiences at all times. It is worth it because you will enjoy a lot of privacy. Thiago has incredible energy and, in addition to wisdom, he is very attentive and pleasant with the little ones. It was so wonderful that we want to repeat it in other places in Rio, on the outskirts
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Milliecent_r
Apr 24, 2023
Would recommend ! - Had the best time with Eduardo! Easy pick up from our hotel. We had amazing views from the top and Eduardo was a great photographer. Would definitely recommend!
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Ivy
Feb 18, 2023
GET THIAGO TO GUIDE YOU - Thiago was Amazing!!!!! He is incredibly knowledgeable about literally everything - trees, birds, animals, neighborhoods, history, culture, and everything you can think of. We booked last minute (the night before) and he managed to accommodate us and get us up and down Tijuca peak in under 4 hours in the afternoon. We’re so glad we found him because it was honestly one of the best tours we’ve taken not just in Rio but everywhere. He’s passionate about nature, friendly, and goes above and beyond for his private tour guests (even recommended a bikini shop and an açaí place for us). He told us his company OIR is Rio spelled backwards, because he hopes to show his guests another side of Rio. There’s so much heart in how he conducts his business. We hope everyone gets a chance to be guided by Thiago because you will learn so much (more than any typical guides will tell you) and have so much fun! Oh and - he takes amazing photos!
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