Brazil · HIKING & TREKKING
15 reviewed
The good hiking & trekking trips in Brazil go early, and the best of them vanish entirely over Carnival and New Year. Current prices, plus what separates each from the next, are set out below.
Small-group Tijuca Forest hike in Rio: caves, waterfalls, 19th-century coffee history, plus hotel pickup and a waterfall shower.
“Riccardo was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgable and informative. The pace of the day was just right, and we had the time to make the most of all the sites. If you are into forest walks then you should give this a go!”
Climb Pedra do Telégrafo for 360 views, then unwind on Grumari or Prainha. Early pickup, AC transport, and guide-led timing.
“Amazing tour! Gustavo our tour guide was amazing! Thank you”
Hike Pedra da Gávea from sea level to a steep summit in Tijuca National Park with rope-secured climbing and Rio panoramas.
“Nice hike with the very best guide you can get: Mr Ronald Bulha. He took great care of the group and litterally knows where one should put every step on the sometimes challenging path. Highly recommended!”
Full-day Tijuca Forest hike in a small group. Hard 848m climb, coffee ruins, caves, viewpoints, waterfalls, and a refreshing shower.
“I had a wonderful time in the forest, the guide Roberto was excellent knowing many interesting things about the different sites, plants, trees and animals. It was an easy hike and a perfect option for cloudy day when little is seen from the viewpoint but you still want to explore Tijuca.”
Vidigal favela tour plus a Morro Dois Irmaos hike for local stories, steep-but-worth views, and iconic beach panoramas in Rio, 5 hours.
“Really a great tour. Great views, very interesting tour of the favela, very good guide. It was like a personal tour.”
Sunrise or sunset hike to Dois Irmãos Peak from Vidigal. Moderate 1.5 km climb, guided, moto-taxi, water, killer Rio views.
“Nathalia is a very kind guide. Good and clear communication and good instructions. Showed me a lot and told me a lot about the history as well. Would definitely book another trip with her!”
Guided Pedra da Gávea hike in Rio, 8 hours with certified climbing gear and myth stories, summit views over Guanabara Bay.
“The guide Jessie was excellent so friendly help everyone in the group she was the price on that tour I will go back just to see her because she was amazing and fabulous we all love her”
Rio rainforest hike in Tijuca National Park to Pedra Bonita. Small-group walk, summit views, and history with bilingual guides.
“The tour guides are very nice and well prepared!! Definitely recommend it!!”
3 days Vale do Pati trek from Lençóis with guide Tuty: waterfalls, a quartzite cave with flashlight, and native home dinners.
“Our trek through the Pati Valley was an incredible adventure. Tuty was communicative and attentive, making sure that all of our needs were met. We couldn't be happier with our trek, and we highly recommend Tuty!”
Small-group hike in Paraty to Saco Bravo waterfall, ending in a sea-facing natural pool with Atlantic Forest views.
“I couldn't have chosen better! The hike was wonderful - a beautiful and occasionally slightly challenging trail through the lush forest criscrossed by streams, and a breathtaking final destination. There can't be many places you can bask in a freRead more”
Guided hike in Rio’s Tijuca Forest with Taunay Waterfall, Bat Cave, and big viewpoints, plus hotel pickup and a small-group feel.
“Was a small group and Eduardo was entertaining. The hike is short but he made the best of it. We saw Monkeys and a sloth. Great experience.”
Hike Garganta do Céu and Pedra da Gávea in Tijuca Park, then cool off at Sorimã Waterfall with small-group guides and sweeping views.
“This was a very challenging hike for me. Took me 2hrs going up. Rugged terrain with lots of rocks. Ron Beulah is an excellent guide and truly helped to make sure that I got up and down without incident. There were 3 tourists & 1 guide. If you have any major health issues or are out of shape do not do this hike! You need at least 2 liters of water and snacks. It was very rewarding and satisfying to see the monkeys and tropical forests. I’d do it again since I’m aware of the level of difficulty.”
Guided hike in Rio’s Tijuca Rainforest to Pedra da Gávea, with rope-assisted rock climbing, wildlife, and summit views of Rio.
“Don't recommend never showed up.Returned our calls over 2 hours later and said sorry but could not give us a reason as to why no one showed up.Very frustrating, wasted our time completely!We were unable to organise another operator with the late notice so we missed out completely, very dissapointing”
Half-day hike of Morro Dois Irmãos and Vidigal for sunrise views, community streets, reserve entry, and an HD photo album, $53.64.
“Fernando is a Star. This is the best tour in South America that I have done thus far (travelled ~5 months over multiple years throughout South America). My partner and I took this tour for the sunrise option and the views are absolutely stunRead more”
Guided hike in Tijuca National Park to Pico da Tijuca, Tijuca Mirim views, Cachoeira das Almas, plus the museum. From $56.
“We had a fantastic day & our guide was amazing, gave us lots of information & helped us get the bus back to our hotel. The views from the top were amazing.”
