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Tijuca Forest Adventure Full-Day Small Group Hike

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Activity provider: Jungle Me
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    Tijuca Forest Adventure Full-Day Small Group Hike

    Activity provider: Jungle Me

    4.9

    72 reviews

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    From US$ 68.70 per person

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    Get to know the Tijuca Forest National Park by a small group hike on this amazing and challenging circuit visiting peaks with great views of Rio, caves, waterfalls, and ruins from old coffee farms.

    About this activity

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    Duration 9 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English, Portuguese
    Pickup included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off are provided from designated hotels and hostels in the South Zone area in the following neighborhoods: Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, Santa Teresa, Gloria, Catete, Flamengo, Praia de Botafogo. Please check with the local partner to see if this service is possible from your hotel/address. If pickup is not available from your hotel, a nearby meeting point will be provided instead.
    Private or small groups available

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Requires good fitness | Hike level HARD (9km=5.6mi)/5h/elev. gain 651m (2,135ft)
    • Immerse yourself in a scenic trail circuit, reaching peaks with great views
    • Visit Cascatinha Taunay and another viewpoint in the Tijuca Forest National Park
    • Explore grottos and cool off with a waterfall shower after the hike
    • Enjoy the company of a small group of maximum 6 people
    Full description

    The tour takes you on a challenging hike, uphill and on rough terrain, through the Tijuca Rainforest, one of the biggest urban forests on the planet, on this off-the-beaten-track circuit of trails to discover the nature and beauty of the jungle, reaching the Taquara Hill (814m=2670ft). This peak is a 100m higher than the Christ Redeemer statue, and on clear days, you have 2 amazing views: one to the valley of the forest and another to the West part of Rio, its coastline and lagoons. After that, you will go to a deeper part of the jungle following a trail that is almost secret as it is very rare to see other people doing it. Within 1 hour of hiking up and downhill, you will reach the ruins of an old coffee farm and, with a bit more walking, you will reach a grotto and a cave in the middle of the rainforest. After this, you head to a waterfall where you can refresh yourself (bring a towel and bathing suit). The hike covers a total of approximately 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) and will take around 5 hours. Go up and downhill with an elevation gain of 651 meters (2,135 feet). The trail circuit was designed by experts in the Tijuca Forest Park using tracks and sites that are not well-known or regularly visited, so you'll be hiking in a very unusual part of the forest. 

    The scenery of this tour is amazing and it has a lot to offer as you are visiting sites that are not featured in most tours. On the way up, you will learn the history of Brazil, Rio, the Tijuca Forest, and everything about the coffee farms that used to occupy that area before the reforestation that happened in the 1800's.

    Includes
    • Bilingual tour guide
    • Insurance (you must provide passport number, birth date and full name of participants)
    • Transportation (designated hotels in the South Zone of Rio)
    • Food
    • Water and drinks
    • Transportation from outlying areas
    Not suitable for
    • Children under 14 years
    • People with heart problems
    • Wheelchair users

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    What to bring

    • Sunglasses
    • Sun hat
    • Snacks
    • Hiking shoes
    • Sunscreen
    • Water
    • Insect repellent

    Not allowed

    • Luggage or large bags

    Know before you go

    • This tour is not recommended for children under 14 years of age; people with a history of cardiovascular, pulmonary, or any illness/condition incompatible with difficult physical activities
    • Children with more than 14 years old are welcome if they enjoy hiking and nature and please also consider the tour is a full day (8 to 9h)
    • The tour requires a good level of fitness and is a challenging hike
    • Hike Details: duration 4 to 5 hours round-trip distance 9 km (5,6 miles). Elevation gain 651m (2135ft).
    • The operator of this tour reserves the right to refuse any participant that they believe are unable to endure this hike
    • This hike requires good fitness – Level: Hard (9km=5.6mi)/4 to 5 hours/elev. gain 2,135ft. (651m)
    Customer reviews

    Overall rating

    4.9 /5

    based on 72 reviews

    Review summary

    • Guide
      5/5
    • Transportation
      4.9/5
    • Service
      4.7/5
    • Organization
      5/5

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    A hike with a small group made it exceptional and Enjoyable. Like an old friend taking you for a trip around a place he lives. Alex is extremely knowledgable, I have learned so many things. He is friendly and caring and ensure the pace suitable for all group members, in this beautiful forest. The waterfall at the end of the hike was reviving. I Will highly recommend Alex!!!!

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    Overall, it was a smooth and excellent experience with our guide, Alex Hike: the hike itself was moderate difficulty. The two viewpoints on top were excellent with amazing views of the city. We had an excellent spot for a snack to take in the views and enjoy. During the entire trek, we didn’t see a single other person and some parts of the path were quite untouched resulting in a great experience Guide: our guide Alex was extremely friendly, entertaining and knowledgeable. He was very respectful and gave us a lot of insights on not just the flora and fauna but also into the history of Rio. He even gave us excellent food recommendations during our ride back. Overall, an excellent experience and highly recommended

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    March 23, 2023

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    Book this tour! Riccardo was super friendly, patient, and incredibly knowledgable - to be honest, it was so nice to have someone so extremely knowledgable as a guide! (I enjoyed this tour so much that I ended up booking another tour with this company the next day and gladly had Riccardo again). We stopped to learn about the nature and the history during the hike. The views are magnificent. And especially because it’s a small group, you grow very close. I have nothing but good things to say about this tour. They are professional, especially with your safety! This is a really great way to explore the nature side of Rio, especially to fill up your whole day!

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    March 23, 2023

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