About this experience
Pico da Tijuca Hiking Tour
The Tijuca Peak is the highest point in the Tijuca National Park, 1022 meters above sea level, the second highest in Rio. Accessible by track, your plateau allows observation of the city in 360 degrees, making it a Rios reference.
The staircase with 177 steps at the end of the trail was excavated in the early twentieth century. The president sent sculpt the staircase to the visit of the King of Belgium.
On the way we’ll visit the famous Chinese View, located in the Alto da Boa Vista and also the Taunay Waterfall, with 35m, the largest in the Forest!
The Tijuca Peak trail has an extension of 4.700m (round trip), and approximately 300 meters of vertical rise.
Most of the way is inside the forest, listening toucans, watching monkeys and large groups of raccoons, famous for entering the bins and steal food from people.
If you are traveling alone let us know that we can include you in an existing group.
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
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
- Guide
Not included
- Snacks
Itinerary and highlights
View point vista chinesa, stop for pictures.
Biggest waterfall on Tijuca National Park
Hiking to the top of Tijuca peak, enjoy the view up there and break for snacks.
Meeting and pickup information
- We offer private transportation from South zone only. If your hotel it's not listed, please inform us your hotel & flat addres so we can organize the pick up o time. If staying in the West Zone or Santa Tereza neighbourhood that's an extra of R$50 for the pick up.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- English — Written
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Rio Eco Trip
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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