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Adventure & History at Tijuca Forest (small group or private)

Location Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
$66.27
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

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.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Collective small group (max 6)
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Insurance
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Transport in small vehicle (max. 6 people) / (optional air conditioner)
  • Guided Hike
  • Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • Other
  • Hotel pick up/drop off OUT of the designated areas
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point
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.
Return details
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.

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.

  • 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)
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Adventure & History at Tijuca Forest (small group or private)

    Location Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
    $66.27
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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