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Description
Rio’s highest peak, Pico da Tijuca (1022m – 3353ft) is located in the middle of the Tijuca Forest, and overlooks most of the city. It is also considered one of the best trails in Rio de Janeiro.
Our tour starts with a visitation to Taunay Waterfall (Rio's largest), inside Tijuca's Forest National Park.
It is one of the greatest Eco spots of Rio, covered by Atlantic Rainforest with beautiful flora and fauna and many waterfalls, rivers and lakes, caves, mountains.
The trail to Pico da Tijuca starts at the idyllic Bom Retiro, a place up in the park, and lasts no more than one hour to reach the summit. From there, we have a wonderful view of most of Tijuca's Forest, landmarks, besides the Maracanã Stadium, Guanabara Bay and a lot more.
This is the traditional Tijuca Forest tour with a hike to the highest mountain in Rio de Janeiro!
Highlights
- See Cascatinha Taunay, Rio's largest waterfall
- Hike the highest peak in Tijuca Forest, Pico da Tijuca
- Wander around the Tijuca Forest National Park
- Explore Vista Chinesa for a great panoramic view
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- Connect with your tour representative to start the tour.
- Begin with a visit to the Tijuca Forest National Park, one of the greatest Eco spots in Rio. It is covered by the Atlantic Rainforest with beautiful flora and fauna and many waterfalls, caves, mountains, rivers and lakes.
- See Cascatinha Taunay, Rio's largest waterfall.
- Hike up the trail to Pico da Tijuca, which starts at the idyllic Bom Retiro, a place up in the park.
- Lastly, explore Vista Chinesa, one of the best spots in Rio.
Tour ends.
What's Included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Round trip transfer (South Zone of Rio)
What's Excluded
- Food and drinks
- Extras
What to bring
- Light clothes and hiking shoes
- Small backpack with water, snacks, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, cap or hat, sunglasses and cash for extras.
Know before you go
- Hiking duration: 2 hours (approx. 1-hour way up and 1-hour way down);
- Round trip transfer included (South Zone): Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo, Flamengo and others. Contact us if you are in other places in Rio or if you want some tour without transfer.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| Standard | |
| 2 To 2 | USD 57 Per Person |
| 3 To 5 | USD 52 Per Person |
This is a group tour | |