Tijuca Forest Challenge Full-Day Hike (Small-Group or Private)

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Duration:8 hours to 9 hours (approx.)
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil

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A challenging hike in a very unusual part of Tijuca Forest, one of the biggest urban forests in the world. On this circuit of trails you'll walk approx. 5h, for 10,4km (6.5mi), with an elevation gain of 848m (2,670ft) and discover the nature and beauty of the jungle. Reach the Taquara Hill (814m=2670ft), a 100m higher than Christ Redeemer with mazing views to the valley of the forest and the city, in clear days. Visit caves and also coffee farms ruin. After the hike, refresh in a waterfall* (bring towel/ bathing suit). On the route to the park, stop by another summit for pictures and admiring the landscape. The scenery of this tour is amazing with nature and a lot of adventure. You'll also learn the history of Brazil, of the forest, the coffee farms of that area, and the reforestation that happened in the 1800's.

*The flow on the falls varies according to the rain.
*it also goes to Vista Chinesa but only on working days (on weekends/holidays Vista Chinesa is closed for vehicles)

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In the Tijuca Forest National Park, we'll visit some of the most famous attractions like Taunay Waterfall, Vista Chinesa and also do our circuit hike (aprox. 9km=5.6mi) passing by waterfalls, summits and reaching peaks with magnificent views, like the Taquara Castle (814m=2,670ft).
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On the way to Tijuca Forest National Park we'll drive by Canoas Summit and it´s possible to see from a distance Pedra da Gávea and Pedra Bonita, that compose a pretty landscape.
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In the Tijuca Forest main sector we'll spend most of the day. Hiking in a loop circuit deep in the rainforest, well experience all its lush, passing by rivers, waterfalls, peaks and caves and in the end, refreshing in a waterfall shower.
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Taunay Waterfall is the highest and most famous waterfall at Tijuca Forest Park. Before starting the hike we'll stop by to see its beauty, feel its freschness and take some pictures. (swimming in this waterfall is not allowed but after the hike we visit another fall where is possible to shower).
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We'll drive by this charming, small and cute little chapel, built in 1850, when the Tijuca Forest was a coffee farm.
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This is considered one of the most beautiful views in Rio and one of the few places in the city where you can put Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf in the same frame. It's not located in the same sector of the park where we'll do the hike but we'll stop there on the way to check the view and take some pictures.

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Posted By : Giorgia_C
Incredible hike. Pietro, our guide, also explained all the history of Rio and Brazil in general, and it was super interesting! The hike was challenging but it’s worth it cause the landscapes that we got to see are stunning! Thanks Pietro!!!
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Posted On : 2024-06-19 07:04:24

Posted By : Roving40612207335
Tito is a great tour guide. We enjoyed the hiking, the waterfall shower and great views from peaks
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Posted On : 2024-05-23 13:55:44

Posted By : 640lucilag
Beautiful experience. Riccardo made us feel very comfortable, he was very attentive to us, and he explained a lot of the history of Rio to us!
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Posted On : 2024-05-11 13:58:21

Posted By : Venture49543666790
The hiking trip to Tijuca Rainforest was fantastic and very beautiful - and our guide Pietro was great. Try it - it is highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 11:56:42

Posted By : jackwM8984ET
Pietro gave us a great hike in the Tijuca forest. I really enjoyed the experience and it was great to get out of the hustle and bustle of Rio for a few hours. The pick up was on time. Once in the park we got a thorough lesson in the history of the park. We went to the top of one of the biggest hills in the park and took in the amazing scenery, there were beautiful waterfalls, nature, monkeys and caves! We refreshed with a dip in the waterfall. I would 100% recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-20 08:23:40

Posted By : AuldEatie
Great day with Ricardo our tour guide, who had lots of interesting conversation and knowledge. The hike was as expected length wise, and good for those who want a bit longer in the jungle than the other half-day tours. Mostly in-shade so walk is hot but at least not in direct sunlight for the most part. Saw monkeys, raccoons, frogs and lots of nice wildlife.
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Posted On : 2024-03-12 09:00:01

Posted By : andresdc8
The hiking was very physically intense, however Riccardo knew the route very well and encouraged us all the time. The views at each stop we made were impressive, true viewpoints in the middle of the jungle. Without the organization of Jungleme and Riccardo nothing would have been as good as this experience.
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Posted On : 2024-02-11 18:11:36

Posted By : lucyb817
We were lucky to have Ricardo and a great two other guests, so there was us 2 and those making 4 people climbing. Which ended up being perfect, Ricardo was brilliant 👏 English perfect, knowledge on point.
Very challenging in places, if you are capable then definitely do it. As totally worth it as views were out of this world.
The waterfall shower at the end was fabulous 👌
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Posted On : 2024-02-06 17:32:01

Posted By : 542serenar
Absolutely loved it! Our guide Pietro was extremely knowledgeable and before the walk, gave us an incredible introduction on the history of Brazil and Rjo. The forest was extremely beautiful and the hike doable! Highly raccomended! 🧡
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Posted On : 2024-01-23 14:38:34

Posted By : axyswert
TLDR: amazing experience, I give it 5/5.

The all-day hike was indeed a challenge but well worth the effort. The trail can be steep sometimes and the guide forces a rather fast pace, but I got used to it after a few minutes. For people with poor stamina, I would suggest an easier trail, though.

Overall, it was an excellent, professionally-planned and a well-prepared tour. The guide was extremely nice and helpful. Also, the organiser contacted me before the trip and was kind enough to pick me up from an unusual spot upon my request.
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Posted On : 2023-12-25 16:44:23