Category Tijuca Forest Tours

Brazil · TIJUCA FOREST TOURS

Top 15 Tijuca Forest Tours & Jeep Trips

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Rio grew a forest back on purpose: from the 1860s the slopes above the city were replanted tree by tree, and the result now runs to thirty square kilometres inside the city boundary. These 15 are the best ways into it: open jeeps up to the Vista Chinesa, guided hikes to the caves and waterfalls, and the botanical garden mornings that pair naturally with them. Durations, prices, and how much of each one is spent on your feet.

Rio de Janeiro: Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour

Rio de Janeiro: Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour - Park Lage: the rainforest pause inside Tijuca National Park

1.Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 857 reviews · 7 hours · from $68Our pick

Early Christ the Redeemer, Tijuca rainforest views at Park Lage, Selaron Steps, and Rio downtown icons in one 7-hour tour.

“João was our guide & Eduardo was our driver and they were nothing but amazing! This was my first time doing a tour and I was very nervous but they easily calmed my nerves! They checked in with us via whatsapp to show us what the van looks like with license plate number to confirm. They picked us up from our hotel and we immediately started our day! When we had gotten to Christ the redeemer the line to get in was extremely long, luckily João pulled some strings and got us to the front of the line so no waiting! He even scored us some awesome pics at the…”

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Rio de Janeiro: Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest

Rio de Janeiro: Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest - Price and Logistics: what $90 buys you in 4 hours

2.Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 740 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Open-top jeep and easy hike in Tijuca National Park, with expert narration on Atlantic Forest reforestation and wildlife in 4 hours.

“Amelia was very accommodating. She made sure that everything we wanted to see was included in the tour. Our driver was terrific. He even showed us some different trails to see the best views. I would highly recommend and definitely worth the money.”

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Jeep Adventure: Guided Tour through Tijuca Rain Forest

Jeep Adventure: Guided Tour through Tijuca Rain Forest - Waterfalls, Walking That Stays Gentle

Rio: Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls

Rio: Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls - The first waterfall payoff: Cascatinha Taunay and the park’s big signals

4.Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 536 reviews · 6 hours · from $69

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!”

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Rio: Half-Day Jeep Tour at Floresta da Tijuca

Rio: Half-Day Jeep Tour at Floresta da Tijuca - Pickup to Lagoa: The Christ Statue Moment Before the Canopy Takes Over

5.Half-Day Jeep Tour at Floresta da Tijuca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 353 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Half-day open-air jeep adventure through Tijuca National Forest, with Christ views, a waterfall dip, easy trails, and a São Conrado finish.

“Our guide & driver were excellent throughout our trip. The Rain forest was just as we thought, dense foliage and even better with it raining.”

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Rio de Janeiro: 4-Hour Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour

Rio de Janeiro: 4-Hour Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour - Entering the Botanical Garden: Sensory Garden, Brazilwood, water lilies, and shade

6.4-Hour Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 275 reviews · 4 hours · from $51Best value

4 hours in Rio: Botanical Garden flora, Vista Chinesa weekday views, Tijuca Forest walk to Taunay Waterfall, plus São Conrado beach.

“We learnt interesting things about Jardim Botanical, Tijuca Forest and the city of Rio de Janeiro. Huge thanks to the best guide here Alan Denis. He is intelligent person who can tell you a lot of stories about everything in Rio. Obrigado, Alan!”

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Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour

Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour - Vista Chinesa Viewpoint, The Part That Can Change

7.Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 168 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $55

Half-day Rio nature tour combining the Botanical Garden and Tijuca Forest with hotel pickup, expert guides, and waterfall views.

“If you are concerned how much walking there might be, it's not massive and it's a nice break from the city centre. Good variation in what's seen. Alan our guide wasvery good.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip

Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip - The pick-up window in Rio and the start at Cascatinha Taunay

8.Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 163 reviews · 9 hours · from $86

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.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Jeep Tour in the Tijuca Forest

Rio de Janeiro: Jeep Tour in the Tijuca Forest - The 4-hour flow: what happens from pickup to drop-off

9.Jeep Tour in the Tijuca Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 108 reviews · 4 hours · from $82

Ride an open-top 4x4 jeep through Rio’s Tijuca Forest, learn Atlantic Forest ecology with bilingual guides, and cool off in a natural pool.

“Our guide Gabriel was so nice and knowledgeable and wanted to help beyond what was expected from him! We had a lovely time with him”

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Rio: Tijuca Forest & Horto Waterfalls Circuit Tour

Rio: Tijuca Forest & Horto Waterfalls Circuit Tour - Where You Meet, Pickup Options, and How the Timing Fits

10.Tijuca Forest & Horto Waterfalls Circuit Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · from $56

Rio half-day hike in Tijuca National Park to Jequitibá and Cachoeira do Chuveiro, with permitted waterfall bathing and a natural shower.

“Pietro was an amazing guide. He knows all the great falls as he has been raised around this beautiful Forest which has all kinds of animals. We got to see 2 types of Monkey’s, I recall the name of the bigger one which is all black its called a “Prego” meaning a nail. Loads of Jackfruit which isn’t originally from Brazil. The Portuguese brought in lots of animals, plants, trees etc from Africa. I was very impressed as I had no idea and the Horto exists thanks to Dom Pedro Portuguese King with the influence of his wife Queen Isabel who convinced him Rio needed a forest if it would…”

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Rio de Janeiro Jeep Tour : Tijuca Forest

Rio de Janeiro Jeep Tour : Tijuca Forest - Floresta da Tijuca Walk to Cachoeira dos Macacos

11.Rio de Janeiro Jeep Tour : Tijuca Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

4-hour open-air jeep tour of Tijuca Forest with waterfalls and short hikes, plus Vista Chinesa on weekdays, from $83.38.

“We enjoyed the tour very much. The jeep was punctual (to the minute). The tour guide spoke fluent english and could tell us a lot of interesting stories. I certainly recommend this tour.”

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Tijuca National Park and all its wonders

Tijuca National Park and all its wonders! - Coffee, cattle, and the historical circuit you’ll actually walk through

12.Tijuca National Park and all its wonders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $68Top rated

Small-group rainforest hike in Tijuca National Park with waterfall time for swimming, guided by pros who prioritize safety and conservation.

“We got a great feel for Toluca park and got to see lots of different parts of it. The highlight was exploring two different caves!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca National Park Tour

Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca National Park Tour - Pickup and timing: how the half-day really works

13.Tijuca National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 85 reviews · 4h 30m · from $79

Tijuca National Park tour from Rio. Walk rainforest trails to waterfalls and cave, with viewpoints, wildlife spotting, and hotel pickup.

“I had an amazing time exploring Tijuca National Park with our tour guide Sylvio! He was incredibly friendly and full of fascinating knowledge about the park's history, wildlife, and nature. The tour was beautiful and fun from start to finish-we even spotted a monkey, which was such a highlight! Sylvio made the whole experience unforgettable with his warm energy and passion for what he does. Highly recommend this tour if you want to discover the magic of Tijuca with a great guide!”

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Rio: Tijuca National Park Small-Group Hike to Pedra Bonita

Rio: Tijuca National Park Small-Group Hike to Pedra Bonita - The rainforest intro that sets the tone

Hiking in the Tijuca Forest : Waterfalls and Caves

Hiking in the Tijuca Forest : Waterfalls and Caves - Taunay Waterfall and the Cascatinha stops: cool air, big water