Get to know the Tijuca Forest National Park by a small group hike on this amazing and challenging circuit visiting peaks with great views of Rio, caves, waterfalls, and ruins from old coffee farms.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private or small groups available
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 9 hours
- Starting time 8:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Portuguese
Experience
Highlights
- Hike on a trail circuit reaching peaks with great views
- Visit Cascatinha Taunay (highest in the park) and another viewpoint in the Tijuca Forest National Park
- Explore caves and grottos inside the jungle
- Refresh in a waterfall shower after the hike
- Enjoy the intimacy of a small group of maximum 6 people
Full description
The tour takes you to hike through the Tijuca Rainforest, one of the biggest urban forests on the planet, on this off the beaten track circuit of trails to discover the nature and beauty of the jungle, reaching the Taquara Hill (814m=2670ft). This peak is a 100m higher than the Christ Redeemer statue, and on clear days, you have 2 amazing views: one to the valley of the forest and another to the West part of Rio, its coastline and lagoons.
After that, you will go to a deeper part of the jungle following a trail that is almost secret as it is very rare to see other people doing it. Within 1 hour of hiking up and downhill, you will reach the ruins of an old coffee farm and, with a bit more walking, you will reach a grotto and a cave in the middle of the rainforest. After this, you head to a waterfall where you can refresh yourself (bring a towel and bathing suit).
This trail circuit was designed by experts in the Tijuca Forest Park using tracks and sites that are not well-known or regularly visited, so you'll be hiking in a very unusual part of the forest. The scenery of this tour is amazing and it has a lot to offer as you are visiting sites that are not featured in most tours. On the way up, you will learn the history of Brazil, Rio, the Tijuca Forest, and everything about the coffee farms that used to occupy that area before the reforestation that happened in the 1800's.
Includes
- Bilingual tour guide
- Insurance (you must provide passport number, birth date and full name of participants)
- Transportation (designated hotels in the South Zone of Rio)
- Food
- Water and drinks
- Transportation from outlying areas
Not suitable for
- People with heart problems
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Important information
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Daypack
- Food
- Water
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- This tour is not recommended for children under 14 years of age; people with a history of cardiovascular, pulmonary, or any illness/condition incompatible with difficult physical activities
- Children with more than 14 years old are welcome if they enjoy hiking and nature and please also consider the tour is a full day (8 to 9h)
- The tour requires reasonable fitness
- Hike Details: duration 4 to 5 hours round-trip distance 9 km (5,6 miles). Elevation gain 651m (2135ft).
- The operator of this tour reserves the right to refuse any participant that they believe are unable to endure this hike
- Please bring:
- Snacks and water (2 to 3 liters)
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellant
- Small backpack
- Swimwear and towel (for the waterfall shower)
- Please wear:
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Sneakers/hiking boots (no sandals!)
