Tijuca Rainforest Hiking Tour: Unveil the Beauty of Rio's Rich Ecosystem

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Embark on a thrilling hiking tour through Rio’s Tijuca Rainforest, discovering its diverse ecosystem and reaching the breathtaking Pico da Tijuca peak for panoramic views of the city and Guanabara Bay.

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Tijuca National Park - Rio’s highest peak, Pico da Tijuca (1022m
3353ft) is located in the middle of the Tijuca Forest, and overlooks most of the city. Before the hiking, you will stop by the entrance of the national park to visit a gigantic and beautiful waterfall. The track starts at the idyllic Bom Retiro and lasts no more than one and a half…

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

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Embrace the splendour of Rio de Janeiro’s breathtaking landscapes on this guided hiking journey through the Tijuca Rainforest. Originally designated as a national park in the 1960s, Tijuca boasts the highest peak in Rio - Pico da Tijuca. Undertake this picturesque hike with a proficient guide, immersing yourself in the intricacies of the rainforest…

Cancellation Policy

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

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Sharonkaurr_h

Dec 13, 2023

Good day activity - Raphael was a knowledgable and fun guide! The hike to the Tijuca peak was not too difficult and suitable for children. Don’t expect to see any animals though …

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Diglago

Oct 24, 2022

Refreshing tour on a sunny day among different trees. - Great experience! A formidable tour inside an open jeep and some light walking amidst tijuca rainforest made my day more than perfect! Highly recommended!

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Oluwaseun_a

Jan 16, 2022

Must do on trip to Rio - The cave exploration and climbing was awesome. Also seeing the family of monkeys was very cool. Our tour guide was great with lots of information

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Lindsay

Apr 3, 2018

Such an awesome and memorable... - Such an awesome and memorable experience! I would highly recommend doing this hike during your trip to Brazil. Our tour guide was amazing. She was very knowledgeable about the area and kept a steady pace for us. The views were stunning and it was well worth the trip to the top. I hiked up the mountain with my boyfriend and went down with fiancé! He proposed at the top which resulted in some pretty awesome pictures thanks to our tour guide!

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Gloria

Jul 6, 2017

Our hike through the Tijuca... - Our hike through the Tijuca Rainforest was amazing! What an incredible green space inside such a large metropolitan area. We really cant say enough good things about our guide Rafael Caja. He was thorough, knowledgeable, and entertaining. He paced the climb so that everyone could enjoy the day. Very professional. We would not hesitate to book Rafael again, If or when we return to Rio! We highly recommend this guide and this hike to others.

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Rachel

Aug 11, 2016

I loved hiking as a small group. The... - I loved hiking as a small group. The guide was lovely, worth doing.

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Marvin/sue

Nov 26, 2015

If you like to hike and would like... - If you like to hike and would like some exercise during your vacation in Brazil then this is the hike for you, the highest peak in Rio :- i still can't believe i made it to the top. The pacing is steady but if you need to stop all you have to do is say so, to avoid light headedness and muscle cramps. Our tour guide, Raul was very knowledgeable and gives you information about the place. He loves to travel and could recommend other places to see. My husband and I felt so accomplished when we reached the top and it became somewhat of a private tour since it was just the two of us who booked for that day so it was an awesome experience. I am not an avid hiker so for me this hike is moderate/hard haha! :- bring plenty of water, bananas/energy bars, and your proper hiking shoes.

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Jim

Oct 20, 2015

Pauola our guide was fantastic. She... - Pauola our guide was fantastic. She was at our hotel on time. She was very engaging throughout the entire trip. She is very knowlegeable about the park and its history. She was great at explaining things to us along the hike and very attentive to our needs. She was extremely personable. The hike can be a bit taxing at points, but Paola was such fun it made the hike even better. Be prepared to bring water, snacks for energy, and a light backpack to keep it in. Depending on the weather it can get pretty hot and humid, but it is worth it. We were fortunate enough to stumble across some of the local animals that live in the forest. The view at the top is awesome. It is amazing when you contrast the forest to the city when they are so close. A great half day activity.

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Claudia

Oct 1, 2014

Well I m sure it would have been... - Well I m sure it would have been great had we actually had the chance to go. Our tour did not arrive to pick us up at the specified time or place. Then when we called they said they had moved our tour to 2pm without letting us know. We had paid for a full day of a tour but were only going to have a half day.

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