About this experience
Enjoy the Horto waterfalls tour with a specialist guide. The hike begins at Jequitibá Waterfall and ends at Shower Waterfall, also known as Box Waterfall. All waterfalls in the tour are permitted for bathing and shower.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
What is included
- Round-trip transfer (selected hotels if private option only)
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Private tour (if selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only private option)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Any item not listed as included
- Transportation is excluded in Regular Tour option
Itinerary and highlights
the Circuito de chachoeiras do Horto is located in Sector C of the Tijuca National Park
Enjoy a wonderful adventure tour which will take you through the Horto waterfalls circuit. This is a sequence of waterfalls located within the boundaries of the Tijuca National Park. The tour is all done on hiking trails and has light level of difficulty. The place where you will hike reserves beautiful specimens of flora and usually some wildlife.
Your hiking begins at the Jequitibá Waterfall as you continue following the trail and waterfalls until you reach the Shower Waterfall, also known as Box Waterfall because of the format that the rock presents itself. You can enjoy a refreshing shower at all the waterfalls in this tour. This Horto waterfalls circuit is a great alternative to the crowded beaches of the city. Come refresh yourself in Rio de Janeiro waterfalls.
Meeting and pickup information
- in front of the bus stop 409
- We set our boarding route every day to try to facilitate all our customers. We pick-up at most hotels in the South Zone and Downtown Rio. If our operation does not support your pickup location, we will redirect you to the nearest available pickup location. Note: Pick-up and drop-off just available if option selected!
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Nattrip - Tourism, Ecotourism and Adventure in Rio de Janeiro
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 14 years
- A high amount of walking is involved
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour, date or full refund
- It is recommended that you bring comfortable shoes with good grip, a light snack, water, sunscreen and insect repellent
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Enjoy the Horto waterfalls tour with a specialist guide. The hike begins at Jequitibá Waterfall and ends at Shower Waterfall, also known as Box Waterfall with round-trip transportation. Pickup included
- Group Hike tour with a specialist guide where anyone can join. 2 or more persons. With round-trip transportation from your hotel. Pickup included
- Group Hike where anyone can join. No transportation, meeting point based tour. 2 or more persons.Starting point: Rua Pacheco Leão (corner with Rua Oton Bezerra de Melo) - Horto.
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