Pico da Tijuca Hiking Tour in Tijuca Forest National Park

About this experience

Pico da Tijuca is the perfect adventure-hike in Tijuca Forest. Involving history, beauty and the inside of Tijuca Forest you'll visit the park museum and a waterfall.

At a glance

• Duration: 6 hr

Itinerary and highlights

This is the perfect tour for those who want to experience the inside of Atlantic Rainforest in Rio de Janeiro, and the history of Tijuca Forest. This forest has been protected since the mid-nineteenth century, preserving a number of natural and historical treasures from the colonial times, which you'll admire during the tour.

With its 1,021m of altitude, Pico da Tijuca is the highest mountain in Tijuca Forest and it is located in the heart of the Tijuca National Park. The trail to the top is considered one of the most beautiful trails of Rio de Janeiro, starting at the park's entry gate and going through several trail sections before getting to the summit.

You will pass through the forest and get to visit the national park museum, a waterfall, the viewpoint of Tijuca Mirim peak and the legendary staircase carved into the rock, built in the early twentieth century for the visit of King Albert of Belgium, as well as Pico da Tijuca itself. Despite the altitude, the trail is not steep and provides some of the most spectacular views of the city of Rio de Janeiro. At the top of its 1021 meters, you can see the Pedra da Gávea, the Pedra Bonita, the Corcovado-Christ  the Redeemer Statue

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

• corner of park entrance
• Hotels located in touristic zone of Rio de Janeiro

Languages and tickets

• Portuguese — Guide
• English — Guide
• Spanish — Guide
• Mobile Only

Tour operator

• Nattrip - Tourism, Ecotourism and Adventure in Rio de Janeiro

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum age is 10 years
• A high amount of walking is involved please wear comfortable shoes
• 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
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since this tour involved a moderate amount of walking
• Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Available tour options

• Open groups where anyone can join. No transportation, meeting point based tour for 2 or more people. Starting point: Praça Afonso Vizeu, Alto da Boa Vista.
• private hike group with round-trip transportation. Duration: 5 hours Pickup included
• Open groups where anyone can join. With transportation from your hotel, for one or more people. car, or van Pickup included