Tijuca Forest Half-Day Hike Small Group or Private from Rio de Janeiro
by Jungle Me Hiking and Trekking Ecotours
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This half-day hiking tour takes place in Tijuca Forest National Park in Rio de Janeiro, one of the largest urban rainforests in the world. The guided hike covers approximately 3.5 kilometers on rough terrain with an elevation gain of 203 meters and lasts about two hours on foot. The total tour duration is around five hours, including transportation and stops. The main destination is Pedra Bonita, a 696-meter (2283-foot) high viewpoint that provides views of Rio’s coastline and Gavea Rock, a flat-topped mountain nearby. A licensed guide leads the group, sharing information about local plants and animals such as monkeys, quatis, and toucans that may be seen during the hike. Transportation is provided in a small vehicle that holds up to six people, with optional air conditioning. Pickup and drop-off occur at designated meeting points. The tour includes all fees, taxes, guide services, transportation, and insurance. Food, drinks, and pickups outside the designated areas are not included. The hike is rated easy to moderate and involves no technical climbing. Participants should be fit enough to complete the hike. The tour operates only under favorable weather conditions; if canceled due to bad weather, an alternative date or full refund is offered. Children under five are not recommended unless accompanied. Group size is limited to six participants unless a private tour option is chosen.
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Itinerary
After pick up at designated hotels/meeting points in South Rio, you'll be driven to Tijuca Forest Park and learn with the tour guide about its history and geography. You'll then start the ascending hike, inside the tropical rainforest, with nice views on the way and maybe seeing some wildlife like monkeys and birds. In aprox. 50 min, you'll reach the top of Pedra Bonita where you get stunning and incredible views of Rio. The ocean, the beaches in the South and West part of Rio and also Christ Redeemer are some of the elements on this 360o view but the most impressing is Pedra da Gavea, the highest monolith close to the ocean in the world, with 842m (2742ft). You'll have some time to enjoy, relax and get pictures on the top before hiking down. The trails has an easy to moderate difficulty level, going up and down hill, and is suitable to children 6+. On the way in or out to the Tijuca Forest, the tour stops by Vista Chinesa, one of the most famous summits of the park, that reveals a great view to Rio and one of the very few places where is possible to capture Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf in the same frame, together with the green hills of Rio... a great picture opportunity.
300 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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