Raphael was a knowledgable and fun guide! The hike to the Tijuca peak was not too difficult and suitable for children. Don’t expect to see any animals though …
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Please wait for your guide in the hotel lobby of your selected hotel 10 minutes before pick up time. If your hotel is not listed, contact us so we can inform you the closest pick up location and time. If you would like to avoid picking up and dropping off other passengers, please ask for the last meeting point location when calling to reconfirm or when selecting your pick up point.
Itinerary
Rio’s highest peak, Pico da Tijuca (1022m – 3353ft) is located in the middle of the Tijuca Forest, and overlooks most of the city. Before the hiking, you will stop by the entrance of the national park to visit a gigantic and beautiful waterfall. The track starts at the idyllic Bom Retiro and lasts no more than one and a half hours. From there, we have a wonderful view to most of Tijuca Forest’s landmarks, besides the Maracanã and Engenhão stadiums, Guanabara Bay and a lot more.
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Great experience! A formidable tour inside an open jeep and some light walking amidst tijuca rainforest made my day more than perfect! Highly recommended!
The cave exploration and climbing was awesome. Also seeing the family of monkeys was very cool. Our tour guide was great with lots of information
<p>Such an awesome and memorable experience! I would highly recommend doing this hike during your trip to Brazil. Our tour guide was amazing. She was very knowledgeable about the area and kept a steady pace for us. The views were stunning and it was well worth the trip to the top. I hiked up the mountain with my boyfriend and went down with fiancé! He proposed at the top which resulted in some pretty awesome pictures thanks to our tour guide!</p>
<p>Our hike through the Tijuca Rainforest was amazing! What an incredible green space inside such a large metropolitan area. We really cant say enough good things about our guide Rafael Caja. He was thorough, knowledgeable, and entertaining. He paced the climb so that everyone could enjoy the day. Very professional. We would not hesitate to book Rafael again, If or when we return to Rio! We highly recommend this guide and this hike to others.</p>
<p>I loved hiking as a small group. The guide was lovely, worth doing.</p>
<p>If you like to hike and would like some exercise during your vacation in Brazil then this is the hike for you, the highest peak in Rio :- i still can't believe i made it to the top. The pacing is steady but if you need to stop all you have to do is say so, to avoid light headedness and muscle cramps. Our tour guide, Raul was very knowledgeable and gives you information about the place. He loves to travel and could recommend other places to see. My husband and I felt so accomplished when we reached the top and it became somewhat of a private tour since it was just the two of us who booked for that day so it was an awesome experience. I am not an avid hiker so for me this hike is moderate/hard haha! :- bring plenty of water, bananas/energy bars, and your proper hiking shoes.</p>
<p>Pauola our guide was fantastic. She was at our hotel on time. She was very engaging throughout the entire trip. She is very knowlegeable about the park and its history. She was great at explaining things to us along the hike and very attentive to our needs. She was extremely personable. The hike can be a bit taxing at points, but Paola was such fun it made the hike even better. Be prepared to bring water, snacks for energy, and a light backpack to keep it in. Depending on the weather it can get pretty hot and humid, but it is worth it. We were fortunate enough to stumble across some of the local animals that live in the forest. The view at the top is awesome. It is amazing when you contrast the forest to the city when they are so close. A great half day activity.</p>
<p>Well I m sure it would have been great had we actually had the chance to go. Our tour did not arrive to pick us up at the specified time or place. Then when we called they said they had moved our tour to 2pm without letting us know. We had paid for a full day of a tour but were only going to have a half day.</p>
To hike in Rio’s Tijuca Forest, you need a guide. Pascal from France-Rio is the specialist who knows the forest like no one else.
We booked the 4 Hour Rainforest Tour in advance through aviator. A few weeks before the trip we received an email about the exact pick-up time. At 7:30 a.m. on time, Paola stood in front of the hotel with her vehicle. Incredibly friendly and helpful. She told us a lot about the city and its development. No question was too stupid for her. After a 20min drive we stopped briefly at a lookout. Wonderful panorama and through the early excursion time without other annoying tourists. After another 15min the hike through the rainforest has begun. You don't see any animals, but is a little adventure up the mountain. It takes an hour up the mountain and the panorama is amazing. By the early time you are alone in the forest and at the top. A great tour to get to know Rio outside the tour and Paola made it special! Thank you, Thank You and Obrigado Paola! David & Marlene
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