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Tijuca Forest Challenge Full-Day Hike (Small-Group or Private)
(140) Reviews
State of Rio de Janeiro
About
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/ bathing 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 l...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Guided Hike
All Fees and Taxes
Transport in small vehicle (max. 6 people) / (optional air conditioner)
Licensed tour guide
Insurance
Food, water, drinks
Pick up/drop off OUT of the designated meeting points/areas
Meeting Points
Departure
South Zone (Rio de Janeiro)
Transport is included from designated hotels (more than 50 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.
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Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
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Very good fitness required. HARD level hike. NO technical rock climbing, just hiking.
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Hike details: 10,4km (6,5mi) (up and down rough terrain), 4 to 5h, elev. gain 848m=2782ft.
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Passport name, number and date of birth is required at time of booking for all participants (for insurance)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Tijuca Forest Challenge Full-Day Hike (Small-Group or Private)
(140) Reviews
State of Rio de Janeiro
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$87.00
Price varies by group size
About
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/ bathing 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 l...
Highlights
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 8 hours to 9 hours
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Guided Hike
All Fees and Taxes
Transport in small vehicle (max. 6 people) / (optional air conditioner)
Licensed tour guide
Insurance
Food, water, drinks
Pick up/drop off OUT of the designated meeting points/areas
Meeting Points
Departure
South Zone (Rio de Janeiro)
Transport is included from designated hotels (more than 50 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.
Return
Itinerary
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Parque Nacional da Tijuca
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).
8 hours
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Mirante das canoas
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.
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Floresta da Tijuca
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.
8 hours
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Cascatinha Taunay
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).
15 minutes
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Capela Mayrink
We'll drive by this charming, small and cute little chapel, built in 1850, when the Tijuca Forest was a coffee farm.
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Chinese View
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.