Adventure & History at Tijuca Forest (small group or private)

Duration6h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesPortuguese, English

Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This Tijuca Forest tour circuit, visits a variety of attractions in the National Park that are not well known so it has a more exclusive touch. HIking approx. 6,4 km (3.8 miles), on trails made in 19th century, when the area was occupied by coffee farms and you’ll discover and learn the history of Tijuca National Park, one of the largest replanted urban forest in the planet.
Along the way we visit Cascatinha Taunay (highes waterfall in the park), the Mayrink Chapel (from 1850), the Cova da Onça Bridge, the Eucalyptus Forest (an old slave cemetery) and the Bats’s Grotto (biggest gneiss cave in Brazil).
After that you cool off at Baronesa Cascade waterfall, and start descending to the starting point and on the way visitng some other historical attractions of the park.
The tour combines history, adventure, nature, a waterfall shower, among other attractions, visiting somehow hidden spots that reveal the beauty and personality of Rio and its tropical rainforest.

Options

Private (1 to 6 participants)

Private: exclusive car/guide
Pickup included

Collective small group (max 6)

Pickup included

What's included

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Guided Hike
All Fees and Taxes
Transport in small vehicle (max. 6 people) / (optional air conditioner)
Licensed tour guide
Insurance

Food and drinks
Hotel pick up/drop off OUT of the designated areas

What to expect

On this tour, we'll hike for about 3h in aloop circuit in the Tijuca Forest National Park. We'll visit the atlantic rainforest, hiking on trails, up and downhill, passing by waterfalls, caves, bridges and also historical sites. After the hike, there's a break for a waterfall shower.

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Cascatinha Taunay
Capela Mayrink
Parque Nacional da Tijuca

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Transport is included from designated hotels (more than 50 options) on the neighborhoods of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, Santa Teresa, Flamengo and Botafogo. When booking, choose from a list the best/closest option as your meeting point.

End point

Transport is included from designated hotels (more than 50 options) on the neighborhoods of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, Santa Teresa, Flamengo and Botafogo. When booking, choose from a list the best/closest option as your meeting point.

Pickup details

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

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Fitness required. MODERATE level hike. NO technical rock climbing, just hiking.
Hike details: approx. 6km=3.8mi (up and down rough terrain), 3h, elev. gain 448m=1469ft.
Maximum of 6 participants on the tour (or you can choose a private option)
Not recommended for child under 12 and they must be accompanied.
Passport name, number, and date of birth is required at time of booking for all participants (for insurance)

Cancellation policy

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

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