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Tours/Rio de Janeiro/Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls
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Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls

4.4(9)Rio de Janeiro4 hours
VIATOR4.7(3)TRIPADVISOR4.3(6)
Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls
Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls
Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls
Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls
Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls
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Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls
Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls
Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls
Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls
Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls
Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls
Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls

At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Price from
$68 / person
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rating
4.4 / 5 · 9 reviews
Languages
PT, EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 8
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Nattrip - Tourism, Ecotourism and Adventure in Rio de Janeiro
Meeting point
Praça Afonso Viseu, corner of the Park entrance.

Description

This tour will take you to Tijuca Forest and the Taunay Waterfall, Tijuca National Park Museum and Cachoeira das Almas Waterfall. Discover the Tijuca Forest on this great 4-hour, guided tour.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, and 8:30 AM
Next available
Thu, Oct 15
Adult (ages 14+)
$68

Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $187.

Larger groups pay less per person.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.

Tour Options

Regular tour with transport

Group hike tour with transport: Open groups where anyone can join. With round-trip transportation from your hotel Pickup included

Group hike - without transport

Tijuca Forest - Regular Tour: Open groups where anyone can join. No transportation, meeting point based tour. Starting point:Praça Afonso Vizeu, Alto da Boa Vista.

Private tour

Tijuca Forest Private Tour: Private tour with round-trip transportation from your hotel Pickup included

What's included

Included
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Private tour (if selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if the option with transport selected)
Not included
Gratuities
Any item not listed as included

Pickup Locations & Times

Hotels located in the touristic zone of Rio de Janeiro (There's no transportation in the Public Group without transfer).

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.4
9 reviews
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How it compares in Rio de Janeiro

  • Starting price $68 is 25% below the typical $90 for tours of similar length in Rio de Janeiro

Excurgo comparison of 1,667 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 14 years
  • A high amount of walking is involved please wear comfortable shoes
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions; If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour, date or full refund
  • It is recommended that you bring comfortable shoes with good grip, a light snack, water, sunscreen and insect repellent
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Cancellation

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

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls take?

Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls lasts about 4 hours.

How much does Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls cost?

Prices start at $68 per person for this Rio de Janeiro experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $187. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:30 AM, 8:00 AM, and 8:30 AM.

Can I cancel Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. Hotels located in the touristic zone of Rio de Janeiro (There's no transportation in the Public Group without transfer). Pickup points include Visconde De Piraja Apartment.

What languages is Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls offered in?

The experience is available in PT, EN, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Tijuca Forest Hiking Tour including Waterfalls worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Nattrip - Tourism, Ecotourism and Adventure in Rio de Janeiro.

Reviews(9)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4
490elenet
June 29, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Nature day with flora and fauna

Love nature. I saw a lot of variety of trees and plants. Also a couple of cute animals during the hike. Lucas is a good tour guide and good photographer too. He knows where to hike and very much experience with the hike and where to take a good pictures spot. Keep on looking after all of us. Overall I did enjoy the tour and hike. Highly recommended.

S
Stoyko_M
January 1, 2024 · via Viator
Wonderful morning in the Tijuca Jungle

We went on a hike with Rafael in the early morning and we liked the whole experience. Rafael has a good presence and energy that can guide you into the beauty of the jungle, he shared different interesting stories and facts and walking with him felt like being with an old friend. On top of that, he took great photos for us and we had enough time to make stops and enjoy nature. I will recommend the guided tour for everyone who would like to be guided in the Tijuca Jungle without the necessity of learning where to go on your own. It's pure bliss to enjoy without the need to know where are you going. I will definitely contact Rafael again for other trips, thank you.

1 people found this helpful
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allyson_r
July 5, 2023 · via Viator
Beautiful adventure with Sergio

Sergio is a fantastic tour guide! He allowed us to take our time at certain areas and provided so much information on the forest and Rios culture. It was an amazing adventure!

F
Franklin C
June 19, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
Spectacular experience

Spectacular experience. Very good space for a contact with nature. The raphael guide is the best of all. What if at the end they give you the option of a bath in a river or see some waterfalls that could fall a little water. We opted for the river, rich but very small the space and is not given in the river area to take beautiful photos

R
R9902OHsandrag
March 17, 2022 · via Tripadvisor
Very good experience, I recommend to everyone who wanted to feel the contact of nature from close

Good trails and caves, guide with good training, carefully answered all inquiries. We made a walk that allowed contact with nature, noise from the forest and the waterfalls, pleasant and relaxing

Operator response

Oi, Nós da Nattrip ficamos muito felizes que tenha gostado da atividade, e sentido de perto esse contato com a natureza! Nós da Nattrip trabalhamos com ótimos guias em todas as atividades! Esperamos você em uma futura oportunidade, até a próxima!

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meltem0810
October 17, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
One/ This guided tour is unnecessary

A guided tour is not necessary to visit the Tijuca Forest. The trails are well signposted. Therefore, you can explore it well on your own. The guide has rather walked with us without really explaining much. In addition, he was busy with himself and his own photo and video recordings. In part we even discovered the animals before him..

Operator response

Nachricht von Google Translate ins Deutsche übersetzt Erstens, entschuldigen Sie die Einstellung des Guides. Es ist eine Schande, dies zu hören und dieser Guide ist nicht länger Teil unseres Guide-Teams! Ich rate jedoch nicht zum Wandern ohne die Anwesenheit eines spezialisierten Führers. Sie sind darauf geschult, in komplexen Situationen zu agieren, einschließlich Rettungssituationen mitten im Wald. Wir bei Nattrip sind stets bemüht, Ihnen den besten Service zu bieten, damit Sie in Rio de Janeiro eine vollständige und perfekte Erfahrung machen können! ---------------------------------------- Firstly sorry for the attitude of the Guide, it is a shame to hear this and this Guide is no longer part of our Guide team! However I do not advise hiking without the presence of a specialized Guide, they are trained to act in complex situations, including rescue situations in the middle of the woods. We at Nattrip always strive to provide the best service for you to have a complete and perfect experience in Rio de Janeiro!

T
tapertbe
March 14, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
This is a MUST DO while in Rio

This excursion absolutely exceeded my expectations. I was the only one on the tour and my tour guide, Thales, was absolutely amazing! Very knowledgeable of the region and it’s inhabitants (he was quick to point out an animals in the forest to make sure I didn’t miss any of them) and very well suited for the hiking. Thales extended the time and distance of the hike upon discovering my affinity for exorcist and more difficult levels of hiking so that we could make it to the top of Pico da Tijuca. The views of surrounding Rio were just incredible. The waterfalls included on the hike were just beautiful, particularly Cachoeira das Almas (waterfall of the souls). This tour an amazing experience, and one of my favorites from my time in Rio, and Thales is an exceptional guide! I would recommend this to anyone who travels to Rio.

Operator response

Thank you for your rating! Thalles is a great guide, this itinerary is the most complete of Tijuca Forest, where you can get to know part of this historical forest of Rio de Janeiro, visiting waterfalls, Pico da Tijuca, the visitor center and many other attractions of this amazing trail in the Forest. da Tijuca! We look forward to seeing you on a future trip to Rio de Janeiro! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Obrigado pela sua avaliação! Thalles é um ótimo Guia, este roteiro é o mais completo da Floresta da Tijuca, onde é possivel conhecer parte desta floresta histórica do Rio de Janeiro, visitando cachoeiras, Pico da Tijuca, o centro de visitantes e varios outros atrativos desta incrivel trilha na Floresta da Tijuca! Esperamos você em uma futura viajem para o Rio de Janeiro!

A
angeerah
October 30, 2018 · via Tripadvisor
Nature walk

The morning started with us riding in an open Jeep along the streets of Rio, once we got to the Tijuca National Park it was awesome as we stopped for picture taking and views of the numerous waterfalls, at one of the waterfalls we saw persons dresses in all white so we asked our guide what they were doing and he told us that they were performing a spiritual ritual, the hike that we went on we were able to see a number of trees, birds and waterfalls the most amazing part was the freshness of the air. We left the park feeling refreshed.

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Steven L
May 25, 2017 · via Viator
We really enjoyed our hike with our...

<p>We really enjoyed our hike with our guide Lucas. He was good with our slower pace and told us so much about the hike and Rio.</p>

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$68/ person
4.4(9)
Duration4 hours
LanguagesPT, EN, ES
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