Tijuca Peak Hiking Tour & Taunay Waterfall - Rio de Janeiro

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Pico da Tijuca Hiking Tour

The Tijuca Peak is the highest point in the Tijuca National Park, 1022 meters above sea level, the second highest in Rio. Accessible by track, your plateau allows observation of the city in 360 degrees, making it a Rios reference.

The staircase with 177 steps at the end of the trail was excavated in the early twentieth century. The president sent sculpt the staircase to the visit of the King of Belgium.

On the way we’ll visit the famous Chinese View, located in the Alto da Boa Vista and also the Taunay Waterfall, with 35m, the largest in the Forest!

The Tijuca Peak trail has an extension of 4.700m (round trip), and approximately 300 meters of vertical rise.

Most of the way is inside the forest, listening toucans, watching monkeys and large groups of raccoons, famous for entering the bins and steal food from people.

If you are traveling alone let us know that we can include you in an existing group.

What's Included

Guide
Snacks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We offer private transportation from South zone only. If your hotel it's not listed, please inform us your hotel & flat addres so we can organize the pick up o time. If staying in the West Zone or Santa Tereza neighbourhood that's an extra of R$50 for the pick up.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vista Chinesa

    View point vista chinesa, stop for pictures.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Cascatinha Taunay

    Biggest waterfall on Tijuca National Park

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Hiking to the top of Tijuca peak, enjoy the view up there and break for snacks.

    3 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Rio Eco Trip

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Car Tours
Adventure Tours
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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