Adventure & History at Tijuca Forest (small group or private)
This Tijuca Forest tour circuit, visits a variety of attractions in the National Park that are not well known so it has a more exclusive touch. HIking approx. 6,4 km (3.8 miles), on trails made in 19th century, when the area was occupied by coffee farms and you’ll discover and learn the history of Tijuca National Park, one of the largest replanted urban forest in the planet. Along the way we visit Cascatinha Taunay (highes waterfall in the park), the Mayrink Chapel (from 1850), the Cova da Onça Bridge, the Eucalyptus Forest (an old slave cemetery) and the Bats’s Grotto (biggest gneiss cave in Brazil). After that you cool off at Baronesa Cascade waterfall, and start descending to the starting point and on the way visitng some other historical attractions of the park. The tour combines history, adventure, nature, a waterfall shower, among other attractions, visiting somehow hidden spots that reveal the beauty and personality of Rio and its tropical rainforest.
Options
Collective small group (max 6)
Pickup included
What's included in Adventure & History at Tijuca Forest (small group or private)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)On this tour, we'll hike for about 3h in aloop circuit in the Tijuca Forest National Park. We'll visit the atlantic rainforest, hiking on trails, up and downhill, passing by waterfalls, caves, bridges and also historical sites. After the hike, there's a break for a waterfall shower.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Guided Hike
- Transport in small vehicle (max. 6 people) / (optional air conditioner)
- Licensed tour guide
- Insurance
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick up/drop off OUT of the designated areas
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Fitness required. MODERATE level hike. NO technical rock climbing, just hiking.
- Hike details: approx. 6km=3.8mi (up and down rough terrain), 3h, elev. gain 448m=1469ft.
- Maximum of 6 participants on the tour (or you can choose a private option)
- Not recommended for child under 12 and they must be accompanied.
- Passport name, number, and date of birth is required at time of booking for all participants (for insurance)
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Transport is included from designated hotels (more than 100 options) on the neighborhoods of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, Santa Teresa, Flamengo and Botafogo. Choose the best/closest option on the list as your meeting point
Meeting / End Points
- Transport is included from designated hotels (more than 50 options) on the neighborhoods of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, Santa Teresa, Flamengo and Botafogo. When booking, choose from a list the best/closest option as your meeting point.
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IMPORTANT: please contact us right after concluding your booking to inform/confirm: • the address of the meeting point/hotel (transport included from designated hotels and hostels in several areas of Rio - South Zone ONLY). Choose the closest meeting point to your place. • time shown here is an estimation of the start time. Exact pick up time depends on meeting point location and will be informed on the previous night at 8:10pm by email. PLEASE READ YOUR EMAILS on the NIGHT BEFORE after 08:10PM. • passport name, number and date of birth from ALL PARTICIPANTS (required for insurance) WHAT TO TAKE/WEAR • Wear athletic clothes and shoes. • Bring food/snacks and water (1,5 to 2 liters/person) for the hike. • Sun lotion, insect repellent ACTIVE HIKING OUTDOOR TOUR. Not recommended for participants with heart complaints, sedentary or other serious medical conditions. TIME / DURATION: The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the pace of the hike and traffic conditions. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. WEATHER: If there´s rain/bad weather the tour may be rescheduled or canceled (with a refund of the payment).