Brazil · HIKING & TREKKING
Rio alone hands you a granite slab over the sea, a forest full of waterfalls and a rock that photographs like a cliff edge. The 15 below are compared on distance, climb, heat and what each one costs.
Review of Rio’s Tijuca Forest hike to caves, waterfalls, historic ruins, and rainforest trails, with practical advice on fitness, value, and pickup.
“the experience is worth every single penny and the guide is amazing.”
Hike Pedra do Telégrafo above Rio, then relax at Grumari or Prainha Beach with transport, guides, and early access included.
“It was amazing, Dayvison was a great guide. I really recommend to take this tour!”
Review of Rio’s Pedra da Gávea hike, with climbing, ropes, Tijuca Forest views, guide tips, fitness advice, and value at $56.
“Fantastic day out, professional and patient guide and incredible views! Would highly, highly recommend this excursion if you’re looking to do something different whilst in the city and enjoy a challenge when it comes to hike. I wouldn’t say the route was difficult but there are areas that require rock scrambling and the assistance of the guide (in order to safely cross). Only way to improve would be more communication around a delay to our start time (met at half 0730, didn’t start the hike until 0815), as none of us were too sure what the reasoning was. Otherwise I would highly recommend!”
Review of Rio’s 9-hour Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike, with steep trails, rare jungle paths, caves, waterfalls, views, and practical tips.
“We had an amazing time during this hike! The hike is not too difficult, and Pietro (the guide) gives a lot of fun facts about the flora/fauna you will encounter during the hike. He will tell you about Brazil's history as well, very interesting and nice to have this background information before entering the forest. We really enjoyed the hike and would definetely recommend to add this to you Rio de Janeiro list of things you should do!”
Review of Rio’s Vidigal Favela Tour and Two Brothers Hike, with practical advice on views, fitness, guides, safety, transport, and value.
“Great tour in Rio, we started with the hike and it was a fairly easy hike up. The views were amazing! After the hike we did a tour in the favela, very interesting and we enjoyed it”
Review of Rio’s Dois Irmãos hike, with sunrise, daytime, and sunset options, local guides, moto-taxi ride, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“I loved this activity! Our guide Milena was very nice and professional. Everything was enjoyable from the taxi moto to the hike and finally the sunrise view. I highly recommend!”
Review of Rio’s Pedra da Gávea hike: a tough 8-hour climb with certified gear, expert guides, wildlife, and huge coastal views.
“The trip and host were great, we highly recommend, however you need to be at least in pretty good shape to be able to make it”
Hike through Rio’s Tijuca rainforest to Pedra Bonita for sweeping views, expert guides, hotel pickup, and a manageable half-day outing.
“The guide was amazing. He knows English very well. He has extensive knowledge of the area he guides around and is a very nice and intelligent man.”
Review of a three-day Vale do Pati trek from Lençóis with guide Tuty, local homestays, waterfalls, cave views, meals, price, and practical tips.
“Super trekking… amazing! despite some initial difficulties that didn't allow us to arrive in the morning, we managed to do two days of trekking and one night in the indescribable vale do pati. we hope to return soon and do more trekking... thanks to the agency that organized everything and found the best solutions! absolutely recommended”
Review of Paraty’s Saco Bravo hike, with Atlantic Forest trails, boat transfers, a sea-facing waterfall pool, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“This is a really authentic and stunning hike through the Mata Atlantica. Our guide Eugenia was knowledgeable and friendly.”
Review of Rio’s Tijuca Forest hike, with waterfalls, caves, wildlife, hotel pickup, guides, views, price, and practical booking advice.
“Was a small group and Eduardo was entertaining. The hike is short but he made the best of it. We saw Monkeys and a sloth. Great experience.”
Hike Pedra da Gávea to Garganta do Céu for Rio views, tropical forest, monkeys, and a refreshing Sorimã Waterfall swim.
“This was a very challenging hike for me. Took me 2hrs going up. Rugged terrain with lots of rocks. Ron Beulah is an excellent guide and truly helped to make sure that I got up and down without incident. There were 3 tourists & 1 guide. If you have any major health issues or are out of shape do not do this hike! You need at least 2 liters of water and snacks. It was very rewarding and satisfying to see the monkeys and tropical forests. I’d do it again since I’m aware of the level of difficulty.”
Review of Rio’s Pedra da Gávea hike: rainforest wildlife, rock climbing, sweeping views, guide support, price, fitness needs, and practical tips.
“The best hike I’ve done.Sergio the tour guide is very dedicated,very knowledgeable friendly and helpful.took his time on every difficult section of hike.made sure that everyone is safe.we are lucky to have a perfect weather, the top of Pedra da gavea is surrounded by a beautiful landscape it overlooks on every angle side of Rio.”
Review of Rio’s Morro Dois Irmaos and Vidigal hike, with sunrise views, motorcycle taxi rides, local food, pricing, fitness tips, and booking advice.
“Fernando is a Star. This is the best tour in South America that I have done thus far (travelled ~5 months over multiple years throughout South America). My partner and I took this tour for the sunrise option and the views are absolutely stunRead more”
Hike Rio’s Tijuca Peak through urban rainforest, visit a waterfall and museum, and enjoy sweeping city views with a bilingual guide.
“Nous ne sommes pas des habitués de randonnées. Nous avons voulu nous dépasser en essayant cette randonnée de 6h et nous n’avons pas été déçu ! Le guide a été génial et a su nous faire passer par des recoins géniaux. Il avait aussi une bonne connaissance de la forêt et de son histoire. La randonnée n’est pas simple pour de vrais débutant mais tellement satisfaisante a réussir. Je recommande fortement.”
Pick a coastline, a forest or a Friday night.
