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Tijuca Forest Adventure Full-Day Hike (Small-Group or Private)
Tijuca Forest Adventure Full-Day Hike (Small-Group or Private)
Tijuca Forest Adventure Full-Day Hike (Small-Group or Private)
Tijuca Forest Adventure Full-Day Hike (Small-Group or Private)
Tijuca Forest Adventure Full-Day Hike (Small-Group or Private)

Tijuca Forest Challenge Full-Day Hike (Small-Group or Private)

By Jungle Me
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$108 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

A challenging hike in a very unusual part of Tijuca Forest, one of the biggest urban forests in the world. On this circuit of trails you'll walk approx. 5h, for 10,4km (6.5mi), with an elevation gain of 848m (2,670ft) and discover the nature and beauty of the jungle. Reach the Taquara Hill (814m=2670ft), a 100m higher than Christ Redeemer with mazing views to the valley of the forest and the city, in clear days. Visit caves and also coffee farms ruin. After the hike, refresh in a waterfall* (bring towel/ swimming suit). On the route to the park, stop by another summit for pictures and admiring the landscape. The scenery of this tour is amazing with nature and a lot of adventure. You'll also learn the history of Brazil, of  the forest, the coffee farms of that area, and the reforestation that happened in the 1800's.

The flow on the falls varies according to the rain.
it also goes to Vista Chinesa but only on working days (on weekends/holidays Vista Chinesa is closed for vehicles)

Activity location

  • Parque Nacional da Tijuca
    • Estrada da Cascatinha 850, Alto da Boa Vista
    • 20531-590, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • South Zone (Rio de Janeiro)
    • Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Check availability

Collective small group (max.6)
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h9h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
AU$108.01 x 1 AdultAU$108.01
Total
Price is AU$108.01
Until Sun, 1 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided Hike
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport in small vehicle (max. 6 people) / (optional air conditioner)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedLicensed tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedInsurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood, water, drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPick up/drop off OUT of the designated meeting points/areas

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers 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 travellers that are not fit and doing exercise on a regular basis.

Activity itinerary

Parque Nacional da Tijuca
  • 8h
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).
Mirante das canoas (Pass by)
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.
Floresta da Tijuca
  • 8h
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.
Cascatinha Taunay
  • 15m
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).
Capela Mayrink (Pass by)
We'll drive by this charming, small and cute little chapel, built in 1850, when the Tijuca Forest was a coffee farm.
Vista Chinesa
  • 15m
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESParque Nacional da Tijuca
    • Estrada da Cascatinha 850, Alto da Boa Vista
    • 20531-590, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESouth Zone (Rio de Janeiro)
    • Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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