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

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Summary

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.

Tour info

Duration
5 hours
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Why take this tour?

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 km, 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.

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What’s included?

  • Licensed tour guide

  • Transport in small vehicle (max. 6 people) / (optional air conditioner)

  • Guided Hike

  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

  • All Fees and Taxes

  • Insurance

  • Food and drinks

  • Hotel pick up/drop off OUT of the designated areas

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 5h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Jungle Me - Hiking and Trekking Ecotours

About operator:

Amazing hiking tours with small groups taking you to places where the traditional tours don't go. Get to see spectacular views from the highest peaks of the city, hike through the tropical rainforests of Rio and more than nature and wildlife, get deep inside ecology, botanical and curiosities about our ecosystem with our very knowledgeable tour guides. Tijuca Rainforest, Secluded Beaches, Prainha, Grumari, Vista Chinesa and many other incredible places. Discover Rio through nature and get 'jungled'!

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