Activity Details
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Estrada da Cascatinha 850 Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20531-590 Brazil
In the Tijuca Forest National Park, we'll visit some of the most famous attractions like Taunay Waterfall, Vista Chinesa and also do our circuit hike (aprox. 9km=5.6mi) passing by waterfalls, summits and reaching peaks with magnificent views, like the Taquara Castle (814m=2,670ft).
Duration: 8 hours
Pass By: Mirante das canoas, Estrada das Canoas, km 3 Sao Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
On the way to Tijuca Forest National Park we'll drive by Canoas Summit and it´s possible to see from a distance Pedra da Gávea and Pedra Bonita, that compose a pretty landscape.
Stop At: Floresta da Tijuca, Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
In the Tijuca Forest main sector we'll spend most of the day. Hiking in a loop circuit deep in the rainforest, well experience all its lush, passing by rivers, waterfalls, peaks and caves and in the end, refreshing in a waterfall shower.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Cascatinha Taunay, Estrada Floresta da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20531-510 Brazil
Taunay Waterfall is the highest and most famous waterfall at Tijuca Forest Park. Before starting the hike we'll stop by to see its beauty, feel its freschness and take some pictures. (swimming in this waterfall is not allowed but after the hike we visit another fall where is possible to shower).
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Capela Mayrink, Rua Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 21043-080 Brazil
We'll drive by this charming, small and cute little chapel, built in 1850, when the Tijuca Forest was a coffee farm.
Stop At: Vista Chinesa, Estrada Dona Castorina Parque Nacional Da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22460-320 Brazil
This is considered one of the most beautiful views in Rio and one of the few places in the city where you can put Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf in the same frame. It's not located in the same sector of the park where we'll do the hike but we'll stop there on the way to check the view and take some pictures.
Duration: 15 minutes
Itinerary
Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Departure Point: 1: Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2: Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3: Leblon, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
4: Santa Teresa, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
5: Leme, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
6: Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
7: Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Traveler pickup is offered
Transport is included from designated hotels (more than 100 options) on the neighborhoods of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, Santa Teresa, Flamengo and Botafogo. Choose the best/closest option on the list as your meeting point
Return Details: Returns to original departure point
:Tour option details are as follows
Collective small group (max.6) 08:00:
Option Descriptions: Pickup included
Option Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Private (1 to 6 participants) 08:00:
Option Descriptions: Private: exclusive car/guide
Pickup included
Option Departure Time: 8:00 AM
Inclusions
- Licensed tour guide
- Guided Hike
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Transport in small vehicle (max. 6 people) / (optional air conditioner)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Insurance
Exclusions
- Food, water, drinks
- Pick up/drop off OUT of the designated meeting points/areas
Change & Refund Policies
- Free cancellation at or before 00:01 at least 2 days before the date of use
- Cancellations made after 00:01 at least 2 days before the date of use will incur a cancellation fee of 100%
- Partial cancellation of this booking is not permitted
How to Use It
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
- Your voucher will be sent to your email after your booking is confirmed. Please check the usage instructions on your voucher for more info about how to use it
- Any traveler groups not mentioned in the booking options are not applicable for voucher use.
Activity Essentials
Traveller Information
Adult: Age 14 to 70
Important Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Fitness required. HARD level hike. NO technical rock climbing, just hiking.
Hike details: 8 to 9km (up and down rough terrain), 4 to 5h, elev. gain 651m=2135ft.
Passport name, number and date of birth is required at time of booking for all participants (for insurance)
Not recommended for child under 14 and they must be accompanied.
Maximum of 6 participants on the tour (or you can choose a private option)
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a strong physical fitness level
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Oxygen saturation check of staff and customers.
Positioning in the vehicles leaving an empty seat between participants that are not together.
Face shield provided for customers.
