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

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

By Jungle Me
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$111 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
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.

Activity location

  • Tijuca National Park
    • 850 Estrada da Cascatinha
    • 20531-590, Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • South Zone (Rio de Janeiro)
    • Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Collective small group (max 6)
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h6h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 8:00 am
Price details
NZ$110.86 x 1 AdultNZ$110.86
Total
Price is NZ$110.86

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided Hike
  • What's includedWhat's includedTransport in small vehicle (max. 6 people) / (optional air conditioner)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedLicensed tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedInsurance
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pick up/drop off OUT of the designated areas

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers 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)

Activity itinerary

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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTijuca National Park
    • 850 Estrada da Cascatinha
    • 20531-590, Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLESouth Zone (Rio de Janeiro)
    • Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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