Private 6-hour Hiking Tour in the Tijuca Forest: Waterfalls, Viewpoint..., Rio de Janeiro

About this activity

Hike through Tijuca National Park's rainforest on a 6-hour eco-tour contemplating one of the most splendid views of Rio contrasting with the greatest urban forest in the world.

Accompanied by an expert guide, expect a trilling tour full of nature with waterfalls, springs, small lakes, viewpoints, and historic sites. Animals, particularly monkeys, coatis and birds, can be seen all around during walks in the lush landscape and falls.

The walking distance is about 7 km, round trip, is mostly in the shade, ranging from light to medium level of difficulty. The hiking time is about 4 hrs at a slow pace.

Visit the calm and beautiful waterfalls where we stop for bath and pictures. Bring swimsuits along so that you can splash around.

We then continue on for more 10 min up to the scenic weir called “Açude da Solidão”. Take a break at the edge of it and enjoy snacks picnic style.

After having such an adventurous day, relax on the journey back to your hotel.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Gregtur Turismo

Ages: Adults (9–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Picnic supplies.
Included: Entrance & admission fees.
Included: VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport / port Greet & Meet service.
Included: Any address pickup & drop off are included like hotel, airport and port.
Included: Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
Included: Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
Included: Professional / licensed / bilingual private tour guide.

Not included

Not included: Meals & drinks.
Not included: Gratuities & tips. (optional).

Itinerary

Vista Chinesa

30 min

Visit the Vista Chinesa monument which was built between 1902 and 1906 as a way to honor the Chinese, who brought tea cultivation to Brazil in the early 19th century.

It has a privileged view of Christ the Redeemer, Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf Mountain, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Ipanema and Leblon beaches, as well as Morro Dois Irmãos, and other Rio’s icons. People in search for the best angle causes a fierce dispute for a space, but what you see from Vista Chinesa compensates for the “push-push”.
Emperor's Table

30 min

With its privileged geographical position at an altitude, Emperor's Table offers one of the best landscapes in Rio de Janeiro. The place was widely used by Dom Pedro 2nd during the Empire. He constantly rested on the lookout during his walks through the Tijuca Forest, hence the name.
Cascatinha Taunay

30 min

Taunay waterfall is, without a doubt, the most beautiful of them all the falls inside the Tijuca Park.

It is impossible to talk about Rio de Janeiro and its natural beauty without mentioning Cascatinha Taunay. First of all, this is the largest waterfall in the Tijuca National Park with its 35 meters high.

In addition, it has an unparalleled scenic beauty, bringing together all the elements necessary to connect with nature. You will surely love the atmosphere of this place.
Stop 4

30 min

A leisure tip to take a rest from the hike is the “Recanto dos Pintores” which is a space with excellent infrastructure to receive visitors with comfort and convenience. It has playground, ponds, restrooms, water, picnic and barbecue areas.
Stop 5

40 min

Be dazzled by the beauty of the Gabriela waterfall located within Tijuca National Park. Bring swimsuits along so that you can splash around.
Stop 6

one hour

The most famous lake of the forest is named after a Baron who lost his son in the Paraguayan War and started to visit the place to isolate himself.

Although with a melancholy history, the place is incredible and it is very worthwhile to stop by. You will find turtles, wild animals and lots of nature to understand why the Baron found the lake a wonderful haven of peace and tranquility!

That’s where we spot by for a break and enjoy snacks picnic style.
Stop 7

20 min

On the way back to your hotel, we should stop by at the beachside kiosks to sip a cold coconut water directly from the fruit, enjoy the beautiful landscape nature offers and watch the flights of paragliders and hang gliders taking off and overflying the area.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Motel Comodoro
Shelton Hotel
Pousada Cantinho Da Paz
Meu Recanto
Internacional Airport
Hotel Emocoes
H Niteroi Hotel
Camboinhas Beach Pousada
Hotel Village Icarai
Niteroi Palace Hotel
Apart - Hotel Camboinhas Inn
Icarai Suites

and 297 more pickup points

Pickup instructions:

Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs.

Drop-off instructions:

Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs.

Hotel pickup instructions:

As soon as the tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.

Airport arrival instructions:

Once you have arrived at the airport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting vehicle.

Using your ticket

PICK-UP INFORMATION:

Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs.
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DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS:

Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs.
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HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:

As soon as the tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.
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AIRPORTS ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Once you have arrived at the airport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting vehicle.