15 Best Tijuca Rainforest Hikes

“This was a great little hike!Eric was very knowledgeable and so easy to converse with. The trail was great and not hard at all. Great views in the cave and at the waterfalls. Especially special when we were able to see the monkeys on the…”

“This hike is absolutely amazing and worth doing it while in Rio. Our guide Bernardo was knowledgeable, friendly, and a great photographer :-) Since Floresta da Tijuca has many hiking trails, with different difficulty levels, it fits anyone! We visited some caves, waterfalls, a rock…”

“Great tour, definitely recommend! The only issue was that we had to wait almost 30 mins for other people that were late for pick up.”

“Eduardo and Ronald were amazing! They took time to get to know everyone’s name. Super helpful and accommodating.”

“Alvaro was amazing! Only our second day in Rio and this experience was top notch! We decided to book a private tour and this was trust and unforgettable experience! Highly recommend to anyone coming to Rio”

“Absolutely stunning and guide was super helpful, knowledgeable. I had best time . Caio is the best. Loved it”

“Best thing we did in Rio. What a gem in the middle of a major metropolis. The hike is challenging, rugged, and exhausting but when you reach the top (800m+) the views are breathtaking, and makes it all worth it. Our guide, Thiago was a…”

“We had an excellent experience with Renata who is an experienced guide and very informative. She gave us a “history review” before the hike that was fascinating since none of us were knowledgeable regarding the local history nor the origins of Tijuca forest. The hike…”

“Our tour guide Rodrigo was absolutely amazing and we had an amazing time. I would highly recommend doing it”

“The guide (Newman?) was very knowledgeable. The pace set was good. We saw lots of the gardens, even though the place is large. Lots of interesting plants/trees as well as flowers. The place was beautiful.”

“Great adventure. Good communication and great tour guide. Would book again. Thanks! Tito was great and very knowledgeable.”

“Awesome hike and breathtaking views! The host was awesome — super friendly, professional, and clearly knows the trail inside out. His English was excellent, which made communication easy and has super chill vibes!”

“Vinicius was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. I enjoyed spending time with him. Hike was perfect”

“Great tour that includes the most important sightseeing points. We did have some minor issues with the pickup since our names were not on the list. It is possible because we booked on January 1st for the next day but it got resolved in the…”

“Super worth it. Beautiful views. Our tour guide was very helpful and friendly. I would definitely hike this trail again.”