Brazil · TIJUCA RAINFOREST TOURS
The largest urban forest in the world starts twenty minutes from Ipanema. These 15 compare the jeep runs, the guided hikes to the waterfalls and the combined days with Corcovado, priced and honest about how steep it gets.
See Christ the Redeemer early, Selarón Steps, Tijuca rainforest, Lapa, Rio Cathedral, and more on a 7-hour guided tour.
“It was great specially our guide & driver both very punctual & great time management. All main hot spots were covered professionally. I recommend everyone to book with them. Rio is great to see with great people.”
Review of Rio’s Tijuca Rainforest Jeep Tour, with waterfalls, viewpoints, wildlife, a short hike, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The jeep ride was very scenic and the tour guide was very entertaining with his facts and chemistry with the group. The whole activity was fantastic and would highly recommend it to anyone.”
Review of Rio’s Tijuca Rain Forest Jeep tour, with waterfalls, city views, easy hiking, guide tips, price, and booking advice.
“Beautiful experience! Drop off and pick up from the hotel was very convenient. George was our tour guide, knowledgeable and very funny, definitely made the experience even better!”
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.”
Review of Rio’s half-day Tijuca Forest Jeep tour, with waterfalls, wildlife, viewpoints, easy trails, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“It was a wonderful, relaxing, beautiful, and safe trip. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and patient.”
Explore Rio’s Botanical Garden, Tijuca Forest, Vista Chinesa, and São Conrado on a guided half-day nature tour.
“At the Boatanical garden all area looks dry and some plants weren’ t good maintenance. At the forest there are only few spots,”
Review of Rio’s Botanical Garden and Tijuca Forest tour, with gardens, waterfalls, city views, guides, timing, price, and booking tips.
“The tour car arrived on n time, the guide was knowledgeable, organized and friendly. Saw a beautiful waterfall.”
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 4-hour Tijuca Forest jeep tour, with open-top rides, wildlife, viewpoints, guides, swimming stops, and practical tips.
“Great time, lots of cool views of the forest and the city below while you’re on the way up, and Liza was an awesome tour guide who brought so much fun energy. Would recommend.”
Review of Rio’s Horto waterfalls tour, with forest hikes, natural pools, practical tips, guide quality, price value, and fitness advice.
“Pietro was an amazing guide. He knows all the great falls as he has been raised around this beautiful Forest which has all kinds of animals. We got to see 2 types of Monkey’s, I recall the name of the bigger one which is all black its called a “Prego” meaning a nail. Loads of Jackfruit which isn’t originally from Brazil. The Portuguese brought in lots of animals, plants, trees etc from Africa. I was very impressed as I had no idea and the Horto exists thanks to Dom Pedro Portuguese King with the influence of his wife Queen Isabel who convinced him Rio needed a forest if it would…”
Review of Rio’s Tijuca Forest Jeep Tour, with waterfalls, short hikes, wildlife, guides, timing, value, and practical booking advice.
“Very pleasant tour, great guide, great way to see a lot, very fast. Good for people who can't walk too much. It's not my case, but all other tours were charging huge extras for solo travelers, so I hopped on that one and was very happy with everything.”
Explore Rio’s Tijuca National Park on a small-group rainforest hike with waterfalls, swimming stops, expert guides, and local conservation support.
“We got a great feel for Toluca park and got to see lots of different parts of it. The highlight was exploring two different caves!”
Explore Rio’s Tijuca National Park with waterfalls, caves, wildlife, viewpoints, hotel pickup, and a bilingual local guide.
“Thalles was an amazing guide! We did the private group of 4 (From The Netherlands and Thalles speak perfect English) and learned so much. From our pick up, till the end we received so much information and saw beautiful places! The hike is not that intense, but some parts are, so be prepared! Many animals and cool insects to see, and beautiful waterfalls and sort of caves. Don’t forget your mosquito repellent, bring comfortable shoes and clothes to hike, and have fun! Totally recommended!”
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 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.”
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