Project Description
Available for large groups(4 or more people)
2 people – If you are one person alone, we can allocate you in another group or you can pay an extra fee to do the tour alone. Send us a message on WhatsApp or e-mail
Pick-up at hotel – Chinese Viewpoint – The Emperor’s table – Stop off at Taunay Waterfall (the highest waterfall in the Forest) – Visitor Center – Small hiking trail through the forest – Return to hotel
4 Hours
8 AM
Light
Water. Wear: soft clothes, trekking or sport shoes, bathing suit and sun cream
Accredited guide, transportation, National Park entrance fee is free
Food and drinks
About our Tijuca Forest tour
Our tour cover the Tijuca Forest main attractions: Chinese View, Taunay Waterfall(the biggest on the park) and Visitor Center. After visit the main spots we will choose a short and amazing hiking to explore some of the hidden attractions of the rain forest. Our favorites hikes are the cave circuit or visit one of the many waterfalls of the Tijuca National Park if it is a warm day. Those hikes have a easy level of difficulty and it is perfect for all skill levels.
The tour take you across the Tijuca National Park, our guides will try to spot birds, insects and small mammals along the tour. The most common species are the Monkeys(Marmoset and Capuchin), Raccoons and Tucans as well as many types of birds!
The Tijuca National Park is a preserved area of Atlantic Rain Forest that is visited by Cariocas and tourists for the practice of sports, hikes and walking. Native plants and fruitful trees compose the flora of the Tijuca Forest.
A little history of Tijuca Forest
One of the largest urban forests in the world, was established in the 19th century by Emperor Pedro II to reforest the area affected by deforestation caused by sugarcane and coffee cultivation. Replanting was carried out by Major Manuel Gomes Archer in the second half of the 19th century in a successful effort to protect Rio’s water supply.
Many years after the reforestation, In 1961, Tijuca Forest was declared a National Park. Nowadays it is the smallest and the most visited National Park in Brazil. Besides many visitors who visit every day Christ the Redeemer statue, that is inside the National Park, many areas of the park still unexplored by the visitors.
How to book the Tijuca Forest tour
The Tijuca Forest Classic tour depart daily, you can choose the date and book it to suit your schedule. We need at least 2 people, If you are one person alone, we can allocate you in another group.
Book online by clicking the “book now” button. Fill the small form with your information and you will be redirect to our payment page. It is mandatory to pay a reservation fee of R$ 150 per person, it must be paid through PayPal (all credit cards). The other part of the payment must be done cash direct to our guide in the tour day.
Per person
Available for large groups(4 or more people)
2 people – If you are one person alone, we can allocate you in another group or you can pay an extra fee to do the tour alone. Send us a message on WhatsApp or e-mail
Pick-up at hotel – Chinese Viewpoint – The Emperor’s table – Stop off at Taunay Waterfall (the highest waterfall in the Forest) – Visitor Center – Small hiking trail through the forest – Return to hotel.
4 Hours
8 AM
Light
Water. Wear: soft clothes, trekking or sport shoes, bathing suit and sun cream
Accredited guide, transportation, National Park entrance fee is free
Food and drinks