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Tijuca Forest Hike: Half-Day Adventure in World's Largest Urban Rainforest

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Rio de Janeiro

Embark on a half-day adventure in the world's largest urban rainforest, Tijuca Forest. Hike to stunning summits, enjoy breathtaking views, and encounter fascinating flora and fauna.

Duration: 5 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Pedra Bonita - After pick up at designated hotels/meeting points in South Rio, you’ll be driven to Tijuca Forest Park and learn with the tour guide about its history and geography. You’ll then start the ascending hike, inside the tropical rainforest, with nice views on the way and maybe seeing some wildlife like monkeys and birds. In aprox. 50 min, you’ll reach the top of Pedra Bonita where you get stunning and incredible views of Rio. The ocean, the beaches in the South and West part of Rio and also Christ Redeemer are some of the elements on this 360o view but the most impressing is Pedra da Gavea, the highest monolith close to the ocean in the world, with 842m (2742ft). You’ll have some time to enjoy, relax and get pictures on the top before hiking down. The trails has an easy to moderate difficulty level, going up and down hill, and is suitable to children 6+. On the way in or out to the Tijuca Forest, the tour stops by Vista Chinesa, one of the most famous summits of the park, that reveals a great view to Rio and one of the very few places where is possible to capture Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf in the same frame, together with the green hills of Rio… a great picture opportunity.

What's Included

Convenient pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Explore with a guided hike
Comfortable transport in a small vehicle with optional air conditioning (max. 6 people)
All fees and taxes included
Guidance from a licensed tour guide
Insurance for peace of mind

What's Not Included

Food, water, drinks
Pick up/drop off OUT of the designated meeting points/areas

Additional Information

Join us for a memorable half-day hiking tour in Tijuca Forest National Park, which is amongst the world’s largest urban rainforests. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you to an astounding journey, climbing up one of Rio’s most attractive peaks. During this tour, you’ll have the chance to visit Pedra Bonita, a well-known viewpoint in the Tijuca Rainforest, standing at 696m in height (2283ft). From this point, enjoy breathtaking vistas of the city’s coastline and Gavea Rock, Rio’s flat ‘table mountain’, an ideal spot for capturing stunning photos. Throughout the tour, you’ll truly immerse in the beauty of the tropical rainforest. Besides providing fun and adventure, our guides will offer insightful details about the surrounding flora and fauna, including animals like monkeys, quatis, and toucans that you might encounter.

Key Takeaways:

Explore Tijuca Rainforest National Park (3rd largest urban forest in the world)
Marvel at the spectacular views when the skies are clear (696m=2283ft= the equivalent height of the Christ Redeemer statue)

Fitness required. EASY to MODERATE level hike. NO technical rock climbing, just hiking.
Hike details: 3,5km=2.2mi (up and down rough terrain), approx. 2h, elev. gain 203m=667ft.
Passport name, number, and date of birth is required at time of booking for all participants (for insurance).
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to bad weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Not recommended for child under 5 (must be accompanied)
Maximum of 6 participants on the tour (or you can choose a private option)

Location

South Zone (Rio de Janeiro)

Transport is included from designated hotels (more than 100 options) on the neighborhoods of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, Santa Teresa, Flamengo and Botafogo. When booking, choose from a list the best/closest option as your meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Steveco9

Apr 13, 2024

Great excursion! - Pietro was an excellent guide- experienced, very knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. The hike was not difficult, and being in the forest was a magical experience.