Adventure & History at Tijuca Forest (small group or private)
Description
This Tijuca Forest tour circuit, visits a variety of attractions in the National Park that are not well known so it has a more exclusive touch. HIking approx. 6,4 km (3.8 miles), on trails made in 19th century, when the area was occupied by coffee farms and you’ll discover and learn the history of Tijuca National Park, one of the largest replanted urban forest in the planet. Along the way we visit Cascatinha Taunay (highes waterfall in the park), the Mayrink Chapel (from 1850), the Cova da Onça Bridge, the Eucalyptus Forest (an old slave cemetery) and the Bats’s Grotto (biggest gneiss cave in Brazil). After that you cool off at Baronesa Cascade waterfall, and start descending to the starting point and on the way visitng some other historical attractions of the park. The tour combines history, adventure, nature, a waterfall shower, among other attractions, visiting somehow hidden spots that reveal the beauty and personality of Rio and its tropical rainforest.
Tour Options
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Fitness required. MODERATE level hike. NO technical rock climbing, just hiking.
- Hike details: approx. 6km=3.8mi (up and down rough terrain), 3h, elev. gain 448m=1469ft.
- Maximum of 6 participants on the tour (or you can choose a private option)
- Not recommended for child under 12 and they must be accompanied.
- Passport name, number, and date of birth is required at time of booking for all participants (for insurance)
Reviews(178)
Ricardo is an amazing guide as was able to provide us with a memorable hike through the Tijuca Forest.
Thanks for the lovely review! We're really pleased Ricardo provided you with such a memorable experience exploring Tijuca. Your feedback is much appreciated. We'd love to welcome you back for a different adventure soon! 🌲
Highly recommended—one of my favourite experiences in Rio. I did this tour as a solo traveler. My guide, Luíza, was very knowledgeable about the history of the city and the Tijuca National Park. The hike was highly enjoyable, with a pleasant length and moderate difficulty. Along the way, I got to see stunning natural scenery including some beautiful waterfalls, as well as historic sites.
Thanks for this wonderful review! We're so glad our team and the Tijuca National Park made your solo adventure truly memorable. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We'd love to welcome you back for a beach or city experience next time! 🌿
Great guide Gustavo , i can tell he loves what he does. The hike was doable but challenging at times but would recommend.
Thanks for the lovely feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the hike and appreciated our guide's passion. Your recommendation truly matters to us. Hope to see you back for another adventure soon! 🌲
Fantastic experience! Luisa and Gustavo very professional . I really appreciated
Thanks so much for this fantastic feedback! We're really pleased you enjoyed the experience with our guides. It's wonderful to hear from satisfied customers like you. We hope to see you back soon! 🌟
We did this tour when in Rio and it was well worth it . Ricardo was a great tour guide he new what he was talking about and gave us information / pointing things out all the way round. Everything went to plan. Nice to see a different part of Rio.
Thanks for the wonderful review! We're really pleased you had such a great experience exploring Rio with our team. Your kind words truly matter to us. We'd love to welcome you back for another adventure! 🌟
We were accompanied by Riccardo, an excellent guide. Knowledgeable and friendly. He picked us up at our hotel. Along the way he told about the sights. We hiked in a small group in the Tijuca NP and visited a ruined coffee plantation, a cave and were able to take a waterfall shower. Highly recommended.
Dank je wel voor dit prachtige feedback! We zijn echt blij dat je zo'n geweldige ervaring in Tijuca hebt gehad met ons team. Je woorden betekenen veel voor ons. Graag tot ziens voor een nieuw avontuur! 🌿
Thank you Riccardo for tej very nice tour.
Thanks for the kind feedback! We're happy you enjoyed the experience with our team.🌟
This tour is one of the best you can take: it’s a truly immersive and captivating experience. Our guide, Vinicius, was excellent and very knowledgeable, always willing to explain everything while sharing his passion for the area and for Brazil. The small group size and the transportation were both excellent. There’s a short hike involved to explore the forest more thoroughly, but it’s well worth it because you get to see monkeys and toucans.
Thanks so much for this detailed feedback! It's really important for us. We're thrilled you found the experience immersive and enjoyed every aspect of the tour.Hope to see you back exploring Rio's nature with us! 🌲🦜
Our hike in Tijuca Forest was stunning! Beautiful plants, wonderful shade on an otherwise very hot day in Rio. Waterfalls were magnificent. We saw a sloth which felt very special, little monkeys swinging from trees, and giant blue butterflies. Ricardo was an amazing guide! He was kind, a very clear communicator, and shared in depth historical and environmental contexts that made our experience not only beautiful but a tremendous learning experience. All of the JungleMe communications leading up to the tour were detailed, accurate and helpful, and meeting up with Ricardo was easy and just as described. Thank you for a memorable day in the forest!
Thanks for the wonderful review! We're happy you got to experience Tijuca's beauty with us. Seeing a sloth is definetely amazing. Glad the wildlife made your day unforgettable. We also love what we do! 🦋
Really good guide Vinny was very prompt & was very informative & enthusiastic. Great intro to the Tijuca national park . We saw a sloth toucan & monkeys too .
Thanks so much for the feedback! We're glad you had a great time exploring Tijuca with us. Your support means a lot. 🦥
