About this experience
Enjoy a full of green city tour, with beautiful views, hiking in the Tijuca Forest and a refreshing waterfall. Your tour includes transport and a professional guide.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 10 years
- It is recommended that you bring comfortable shoes with good grip, a light snack, water, sunscreen and insect repellent
Local guides to help you plan
Tijuca National Park Guide
Plan a visit to Tijuca National Park by choosing the right sector, checking weather and ticket rules, and matching the day to your mobility and hiking goals.
Flamengo Park Rio de Janeiro Guide
Plan a flexible visit to Flamengo Park, also known as Aterro do Flamengo, with practical advice on timing, event closures, public transportation, cycling, accessibility, costs, and what to bring.
Hiking Tijuca: Three Trails That Show You a Different Rio
Three approachable ways to experience Tijuca National Park, from a waterfall-and-forest outing to Pedra Bonita and a more demanding summit day.
What is included
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Round-trip private transfer
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Any item not listed as included
Itinerary and highlights
First we enter the forest of Mata Atlântica by sector C of the Tijuca National Park towards Pedra Bonita
You'll then start a light hike to Pedra Bonita summit, which will take you about 40 minutes to reach the top. From the summit, you will be able to see Pedra da Gávea, the beaches of Rio and the immensity of the Tijuca Forest around you. It is a beautiful natural viewpoint and one of the best spots to photograph the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Your eco tour continues through the Tijuca National Park towards the Vista Chinesa (Chinese Pavilion), a pavilion in eastern mold which was built between 1902 and 1906 to honor the Chinese people, who brought the cultivation of tea to Brazil. The "Pagode", original name of the structure that is made of bamboo and cement, is strategically located, from where you have an incredible panoramic view. You can see many touristic points from this angle, such as the Christ the Redeemer statue, the Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon and the beaches of Ipanema and Leblon.
End your tour at Horto waterfall, where you can take a refreshing natural shower. The hike to the waterfall is light and it's located within the boundaries of the Tijuca National Park. The waterfalls in Rio de Janeiro are an excellent alternative to escape the overcrowded beaches of the city. This is a great option to enjoy some of the best natural beauty Rio has to offer.
Meeting and pickup information
- Hotels located in the 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
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 10 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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