Private 6-hour Hiking Tour in the Tijuca Forest: Waterfalls, Viewpoints & Picnic | 6 hours

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Private 6-hour Hiking Tour in the Tijuca Forest: Waterfalls, Viewpoints & Picnic
2 Adults x $370.00
$740.00
Approx Total
$740.00
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
  • Entrance & admission fees.
  • VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport / port Greet & Meet service.
  • Any address pickup & drop off are included like hotel, airport and port.
  • Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
  • Picnic supplies.
  • Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
  • Professional / licensed / bilingual private tour guide.
  • Meals & drinks.
  • Gratuities & tips. (optional).

Overview

Hike through Tijuca National Park's rainforest on a 6-hour eco-tour contemplating one of the most splendid views of Rio contrasting with the greatest urban forest in the world. Accompanied by an expert guide, expect a trilling tour full of nature with waterfalls, springs, small lakes, viewpoints, and historic sites. Animals, particularly monkeys, coatis and birds, can be seen all around during walks in the lush landscape and falls. The walking distance is about 7 km, round trip, is mostly in the shade, ranging from light to medium level of difficulty. The hiking time is about 4 hrs at a slow pace. Visit the calm and beautiful waterfalls where we stop for bath and pictures. Bring swimsuits along so that you can splash around. We then continue on for more 10 min up to the scenic weir called “Açude da Solidão”. Take a break at the edge of it and enjoy snacks picnic style. After having such an adventurous day, relax on the journey back to your hotel.

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Pickup instructions: Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs. Drop-off instructions: Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your ... needs. Hotel pickup instructions: As soon as the tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby. Airport arrival instructions: Once you have arrived at the airport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting vehicle. Read more ▼

Itinerary

  • Chinese View

    Visit the Vista Chinesa monument which was built between 1902 and 1906 as a way to honor the Chinese, who brought tea cultivation to Brazil in the early 19th century. It has a privileged view of Christ the Redeemer, Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf Mountain, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Ipanema and Leblon beaches, as well as Morro Dois Irmãos, and other Rio’s icons. People in search for the best angle causes a fierce dispute for a space, but what you see from Vista Chinesa compensates for the “push-push”.

    30 minutes

  • Emperor's Table

    With its privileged geographical position at an altitude, Emperor's Table offers one of the best landscapes in Rio de Janeiro. The place was widely used by Dom Pedro 2nd during the Empire. He constantly rested on the lookout during his walks through the Tijuca Forest, hence the name.

    30 minutes

  • Cascatinha Taunay

    Taunay waterfall is, without a doubt, the most beautiful of them all the falls inside the Tijuca Park. It is impossible to talk about Rio de Janeiro and its natural beauty without mentioning Cascatinha Taunay. First of all, this is the largest waterfall in the Tijuca National Park with its 35 meters high. In addition, it has an unparalleled scenic beauty, bringing together all the elements necessary to connect with nature. You will surely love the atmosphere of this place.

    30 minutes

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    A leisure tip to take a rest from the hike is the “Recanto dos Pintores” which is a space with excellent infrastructure to receive visitors with comfort and convenience. It has playground, ponds, restrooms, water, picnic and barbecue areas.

    30 minutes

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    Be dazzled by the beauty of the Gabriela waterfall located within Tijuca National Park. Bring swimsuits along so that you can splash around.

    40 minutes

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    The most famous lake of the forest is named after a Baron who lost his son in the Paraguayan War and started to visit the place to isolate himself. Although with a melancholy history, the place is incredible and it is very worthwhile to stop by. You will find turtles, wild animals and lots of nature to understand why the Baron found the lake a wonderful haven of peace and tranquility! That’s where we spot by for a break and enjoy snacks picnic style.

    1 hour

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    On the way back to your hotel, we should stop by at the beachside kiosks to sip a cold coconut water directly from the fruit, enjoy the beautiful landscape nature offers and watch the flights of paragliders and hang gliders taking off and overflying the area.

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Reviews

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Lovely trek

Published on Jun, 2024

Friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. He was well-prepared and a wonderful companion. He tailored the tour to our wants and needs. Fantastic!

Wonderful time with the family !

Published on Dec, 2023

Had a wonderful time on this tour and would highly recommend it , Bruno was very courteous and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour

Great views!

Published on Nov, 2023

Our family spent the afternoon touring Tijuca NP with Carlos. He was a fabulous tour guide taking time to stop for pics! The views were amazing- would highly recommend.

A little oasis in the city

Published on Sep, 2023

This trip is great for nature lovers and those who like to hike. We went with Henry and explored the forest and swam in the waterfalls. Some of the scenes of the jungle were spectacular, especially the tunnel which was the size of the church. Henry also arranged a picnic for us next to a waterfall which was very scenic.

Tijuca forest hike with friends

Published on Mar, 2023

Great, relatively short, hike in Tijuca forest. Lunch was provided, which was very much appreciated.

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