Tijuca Forest Jeep Tour

4.5 (11 reviews) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Explore the world's largest urban rainforest while in Rio de Janeiro! This small-group, 4-hour jeep tour through the Tijuca National Park will transport you to the lush jungle that lies within the city. Look out for wildlife like monkeys and tropical birds and take in panoramic views of the city and several of its iconic attractions that lie below.

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Vista Chinesa
    30m
    Start the day with hotel pickup between 8am and 9am (depending on traffic conditions). First, head to the “Vista Chinesa," a stunning view point, where you can see the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, as well as the Christ the Redeemer Statue, Guanabara Bay and the city of Niteroi.
  2. Parque Nacional da Tijuca
    1h
    Next, stop at cascading waterfalls and walk on to a light hiking trail inside the Tijuca Forest.

    On this tour, you will be venturing through the heart of the largest urban forest in the world, through the paths that were once taken by the coffee plantations of the Brazilian Empire. As you ride on the jeep, you'll observe the fauna and flora found in the Tijuca National Park which promotes an intense connection with nature, allowing contact with several native species. 

    All these attractions make the Tijuca Forest a must for any tourist itinerary. The easy access and the variety of options for recreation make this place an oasis in the city. After the tour, you'll be taken back to your hotel at around 1pm.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Hotels located in the touristic zone of Rio de Janeiro (South zone and downtown). If our operation does not support your pickup location, we will redirect you to the nearest available pickup location.

We set our boarding route every day to try to facilitate all our customers. We pick-up at most hotels in the South Zone and Downtown Rio. If our operation does not support your pickup location, we will redirect you to the nearest available pickup location.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • It is recommended that you bring comfortable shoes with good grip, a light snack, water, sunscreen and insect repellent

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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