Tijuca Forest Hike to Pedra Bonita, Vista Chinesa, Peaks, Waterfalls & Caves
by Rio Natural Ecotourism
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.R$820Overview
This hiking tour in Tijuca National Park lasts about five hours and covers several key natural attractions. It begins with a one-hour hike to Pedra Bonita, a peak with panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro, including Pedra da Gávea and Christ the Redeemer. If the weather is cloudy, an alternative scenic hike replaces Pedra Bonita. After reaching the peak, the tour continues with approximately two hours exploring the forest trails, waterfalls, and wildlife within Tijuca National Park. The group stops for fifteen minutes at Cascatinha Taunay, the park’s highest waterfall, which drops forty meters into a clear pool suitable for photos and swimming. Next, the hike proceeds for twenty to thirty minutes to a main cave about forty meters high inside the forest, passing two other caves along the way. Inside the cave, visitors can hear flowing water and echoes of footsteps. Following the cave visit, there is a fifteen-minute break at a waterfall where guests may bathe in cool water to relax. The final stop is a fifteen-minute visit to Vista Chinesa, a viewpoint offering views of Guanabara Bay, Corcovado, and Rio’s beaches, surrounded by forest. Note that Vista Chinesa is closed on weekends. The tour includes a professional guide, all fees and taxes, and air conditioning during transport. Food and drinks are not provided. Groups are limited to seven people per guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pedra Bonita
Pedra Bonita is a summit within Tijuca National Park providing panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro, including Pedra da Gávea and Christ the Redeemer. The trail to the top is easy to moderate and takes about one hour. If weather conditions are cloudy, the hike is replaced with another scenic trail in the park.
60 min
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Tijuca National Park is a large urban rainforest in Rio featuring waterfalls, wildlife, and hiking trails. Visitors spend about two hours exploring this green area within the city.
120 min
Cascatinha Taunay
Cascatinha Taunay is the largest waterfall in Tijuca National Park, standing 40 meters tall. It cascades down a rocky cliff into a clear pool where visitors can take photos and swim. The waterfall creates a calming soundscape in the area.
15 min
40-Meter-High Cave
Located in the heart of Tijuca Forest, this 40-meter-high cave is reached after a 20- to 30-minute hike passing two other caves. Inside, visitors hear water trickling and echoes of footsteps, creating a remarkable natural atmosphere.
15 min
Waterfall Bath
After hiking, visitors spend about 15 minutes bathing in a cool waterfall. The water relaxes tired muscles and provides refreshment amid the forest surroundings.
15 min
Vista Chinesa
Vista Chinesa is a viewpoint in Tijuca National Park offering views of Guanabara Bay, Corcovado, and Rio’s beaches such as Copacabana and Ipanema. Surrounded by forest, it is a quiet spot for a 15-minute break. This site is closed on weekends.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Tijuca Forest Hike to Pedra Bonita, Vista Chinesa, Peaks, Waterfalls & Caves
by Rio Natural Ecotourism
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.R$820Overview
This hiking tour in Tijuca National Park lasts about five hours and covers several key natural attractions. It begins with a one-hour hike to Pedra Bonita, a peak with panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro, including Pedra da Gávea and Christ the Redeemer. If the weather is cloudy, an alternative scenic hike replaces Pedra Bonita. After reaching the peak, the tour continues with approximately two hours exploring the forest trails, waterfalls, and wildlife within Tijuca National Park. The group stops for fifteen minutes at Cascatinha Taunay, the park’s highest waterfall, which drops forty meters into a clear pool suitable for photos and swimming. Next, the hike proceeds for twenty to thirty minutes to a main cave about forty meters high inside the forest, passing two other caves along the way. Inside the cave, visitors can hear flowing water and echoes of footsteps. Following the cave visit, there is a fifteen-minute break at a waterfall where guests may bathe in cool water to relax. The final stop is a fifteen-minute visit to Vista Chinesa, a viewpoint offering views of Guanabara Bay, Corcovado, and Rio’s beaches, surrounded by forest. Note that Vista Chinesa is closed on weekends. The tour includes a professional guide, all fees and taxes, and air conditioning during transport. Food and drinks are not provided. Groups are limited to seven people per guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Pedra Bonita
Pedra Bonita is a summit within Tijuca National Park providing panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro, including Pedra da Gávea and Christ the Redeemer. The trail to the top is easy to moderate and takes about one hour. If weather conditions are cloudy, the hike is replaced with another scenic trail in the park.
60 min
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Tijuca National Park is a large urban rainforest in Rio featuring waterfalls, wildlife, and hiking trails. Visitors spend about two hours exploring this green area within the city.
120 min
Cascatinha Taunay
Cascatinha Taunay is the largest waterfall in Tijuca National Park, standing 40 meters tall. It cascades down a rocky cliff into a clear pool where visitors can take photos and swim. The waterfall creates a calming soundscape in the area.
15 min
40-Meter-High Cave
Located in the heart of Tijuca Forest, this 40-meter-high cave is reached after a 20- to 30-minute hike passing two other caves. Inside, visitors hear water trickling and echoes of footsteps, creating a remarkable natural atmosphere.
15 min
Waterfall Bath
After hiking, visitors spend about 15 minutes bathing in a cool waterfall. The water relaxes tired muscles and provides refreshment amid the forest surroundings.
15 min
Vista Chinesa
Vista Chinesa is a viewpoint in Tijuca National Park offering views of Guanabara Bay, Corcovado, and Rio’s beaches such as Copacabana and Ipanema. Surrounded by forest, it is a quiet spot for a 15-minute break. This site is closed on weekends.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.