Rio Small-Group or Private Tijuca Hike
Spend the day trekking through the lush Tijuca Rainforest on this small-group tour. Discover local wildlife as you make your way up to Taquara Hill which is 330 feet (100 meters) higher than Christ the Redeemer. Take in views of Rio, visit caves and grottoes, and take a dip on the refershing pools of the Baronesa Waterfall. This is a challenging hike for those with good physical fitness.
Highlights
- ✓Endure a challenging hike to Taquara Hill in Tijuca Forest
- ✓Spot local wildlife and take in the views of Rio de Janeiro
- ✓Pickup and drop-off from hotels in the South Zone area
- ✓Upgrade to a private tour for a personalized experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓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).
- ✓On the way to Tijuca Forest National Park we'll drive by Canoas Summit and it´s possible to see from a distance Pedra da Gávea and Pedra Bonita, that compose a pretty landscape.
- ✓In the Tijuca Forest main sector we'll spend most of the day. Hiking in a loop circuit deep in the rainforest, well experience all its lush, passing by rivers, waterfalls, peaks and caves and in the end, refreshing in a waterfall shower.
- ✓Taunay Waterfall is the highest and most famous waterfall at Tijuca Forest Park. Before starting the hike we'll stop by to see its beauty, feel its freschness and take some pictures. (swimming in this waterfall is not allowed but after the hike we visit another fall where is possible to shower).
- ✓We'll drive by this charming, small and cute little chapel, built in 1850, when the Tijuca Forest was a coffee farm.
- ✓This is considered one of the most beautiful views in Rio and one of the few places in the city where you can put Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf in the same frame. It's not located in the same sector of the park where we'll do the hike but we'll stop there on the way to check the view and take some pictures.
What's included
- ✓Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- ✓Guided Hike
- ✓All Fees and Taxes
- ✓Transport in small vehicle (max. 6 people) / (optional air conditioner)
- ✓Licensed tour guide
- ✓Insurance
What's not included
- ✓Food, water, drinks
- ✓Pick up/drop off OUT of the designated meeting points/areas
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Very good fitness required. HARD level hike. NO technical rock climbing, just hiking.
Hike details: 10,4km (6,5mi) (up and down rough terrain), 4 to 5h, elev. gain 848m=2782ft.
Passport name, number and date of birth is required at time of booking for all participants (for insurance)
Not recommended for child under 14 and they must be accompanied.
Maximum of 6 participants on the tour (or you can choose a private option)
Vista Chinesa summit is also visited but only on working days.
Not recommended for people who are not used to hike.
Not recommended for travelers that are not fit and doing exercise on a regular basis.
Transport is included from designated hotels (more than 100 options) on the neighborhoods of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, Santa Teresa, Flamengo and Botafogo. Choose the best/closest option on the list as your meeting point
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Rio Small-Group or Private Tijuca Hike
Spend the day trekking through the lush Tijuca Rainforest on this small-group tour. Discover local wildlife as you make your way up to Taquara Hill which is 330 feet (100 meters) higher than Christ the Redeemer. Take in views of Rio, visit caves and grottoes, and take a dip on the refershing pools of the Baronesa Waterfall. This is a challenging hike for those with good physical fitness.
Highlights
- ✓Endure a challenging hike to Taquara Hill in Tijuca Forest
- ✓Spot local wildlife and take in the views of Rio de Janeiro
- ✓Pickup and drop-off from hotels in the South Zone area
- ✓Upgrade to a private tour for a personalized experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓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).
- ✓On the way to Tijuca Forest National Park we'll drive by Canoas Summit and it´s possible to see from a distance Pedra da Gávea and Pedra Bonita, that compose a pretty landscape.
- ✓In the Tijuca Forest main sector we'll spend most of the day. Hiking in a loop circuit deep in the rainforest, well experience all its lush, passing by rivers, waterfalls, peaks and caves and in the end, refreshing in a waterfall shower.
- ✓Taunay Waterfall is the highest and most famous waterfall at Tijuca Forest Park. Before starting the hike we'll stop by to see its beauty, feel its freschness and take some pictures. (swimming in this waterfall is not allowed but after the hike we visit another fall where is possible to shower).
- ✓We'll drive by this charming, small and cute little chapel, built in 1850, when the Tijuca Forest was a coffee farm.
- ✓This is considered one of the most beautiful views in Rio and one of the few places in the city where you can put Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf in the same frame. It's not located in the same sector of the park where we'll do the hike but we'll stop there on the way to check the view and take some pictures.
What's included
- ✓Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- ✓Guided Hike
- ✓All Fees and Taxes
- ✓Transport in small vehicle (max. 6 people) / (optional air conditioner)
- ✓Licensed tour guide
- ✓Insurance
What's not included
- ✓Food, water, drinks
- ✓Pick up/drop off OUT of the designated meeting points/areas
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Very good fitness required. HARD level hike. NO technical rock climbing, just hiking.
Hike details: 10,4km (6,5mi) (up and down rough terrain), 4 to 5h, elev. gain 848m=2782ft.
Passport name, number and date of birth is required at time of booking for all participants (for insurance)
Not recommended for child under 14 and they must be accompanied.
Maximum of 6 participants on the tour (or you can choose a private option)
Vista Chinesa summit is also visited but only on working days.
Not recommended for people who are not used to hike.
Not recommended for travelers that are not fit and doing exercise on a regular basis.
Transport is included from designated hotels (more than 100 options) on the neighborhoods of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, Santa Teresa, Flamengo and Botafogo. Choose the best/closest option on the list as your meeting point
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.