Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca National Park Tour Rio: Tijuca National Park Tour open group with transfer
ID: GYG729395-1250943
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
04:30 hours
Description
Explore Rio's vast urban rainforest in the National Park. Enjoy stunning views, tall trees, animals, rivers, and waterfalls. Ideal for learning about the biome, flora, fauna, and unique landscapes.
In this tour through the rainforest of the Tijuca National Park, we will take you from your accommodation straight to the middle of the urban jungle. The goal is to visit several areas of the park.
First, we will take on an easy hike to one of the most famous and beautiful mountains of Rio de Janeiro, the Pedra Bonita, here you will understand the term urban jungle as you see the landscape of south and west zones of Rio de Janeiro City, reaching.
Next, you will delve inside the Tijuca Woods area, which is the oldest jungle area. In this location you will visit the biggest waterfall in the park: Cascatinha Taunay. Learn about this protected area inside the Center of Visitors. Then, take a walk through the woods and rivers to explore the biodiversity of the place and enjoy it.
From the main area of the park, you will head to the Serra da Carioca to visit your last tourist attraction (Vista Chinesa during weekdays, or Parque Lage weekends).
The most complete tour inside Rio de Janeiro Urban Jungle.
Itinerary
Pick up and Arrival at Pedra Bonita zone 7:30 ~ 8:00 AM
Pedra Bonita Hike 8:15 AM ~ 10:30 AM
Arrival and explore Tijuca Forest zone 11AM ~ 12:50PM
Serra da Carioca and Chinese View 1:30 PM
Drop of at your accommodation 2:30 PM
Hike Stats
Distance: 3,0 kilometers up and down Pedra Bonita; 2,0 kilometers at Tijuca Forest
Difficulty level: Easy
What's Included?
Expert local guide
Transportation throughout the day
Photos and videos
What to Bring?
Hiking shoes or shoes
At least 2l of water per person
Quick snacks (Sandwich, protein bars, nuts)
Weather-appropriate clothing
Camera or smartphone for capturing memories
Personal identification and any necessary travel documents
Extra money (tips, lunch)
Highlights
- Explorer the bigest urban jungle in the world
- Walk through the rainforest and waterfalls
- See local Fauna and Flora
- Visit Caves
- See amazing view points
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hiking shoes or shoes
At least 2l of water per person
Quick snacks (Sandwiches, protein bars, nuts)
Weather-appropriate clothing
Camera or smartphone for capturing memories
Personal identification and any necessary travel documents
Extra money (tips, lunch)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.