Ride through Tijuca National Park's rainforest in an open-top Jeep during this half-day trip from Rio. During guided eco-tour, hike through the forest to spot sloths, butterflies, monkeys, and birds. Enjoy panoramic views from Vista Chinesa (Chinese View) and marvel at the fact that this section of the Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest) is just 10 minutes outside the city limits. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Embark on a gentle trek through Tijuca National Park to Cachoeira dos Macacos (Waterfall of the Monkeys)
Take photos at Vista Chinesa, Emperor's Table, and Mayrink Chapel
Learn about the flora of the Mata Atlântica from your local guide
Roundtrip transport from selected Rio de Janeiro hotels included

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Experience the world's largest urban forest through an open-top Jeep ride and relaxed hike that afford close-up views of wild animals and plants. It's a family-friendly tour overflowing with photo opportunities!

What's Included

Jeep tour of Tijuca Rain Forest
Eco hike
Hotel pickup and drop off from most hotels in Downtown and Rio's South Zone or Barra da Tijuca
Professional Tour Guide
Visit to Tijuca National Park

Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

* Roundtrip Transfer to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Botafogo, Flamengo, Glória, Catete, Barra, Santa Teresa and Downtown * Please call the number on the voucher at least 24 hours in advance to reconfirm your selected activity. The pick up time at your hotel can differ by up to about 45 minutes from the above time, depending on your location. There are cases in which the provider will not be able to pick you up and so an alternative meeting point will be suggested at the time of your call * The neighborhoods of São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Botafogo, Flamengo, Glória, Catete are within the South Zone, and Santa Teresa and Centro, Downtown

What To Expect

Following pickup at your Rio hotel (pickup available for Downtown and South Zone hotels), meet your guide and climb into your open-top Jeep. Fasten your seatbelt and get started on the short drive to Tijuca National Park, just ten minutes' drive outside of Rio's city center.

On your drive, listen as your guide details the importance of the Mata Atlântica ecosystem — part of the vast and protected Mata Biosphere Reserve, which covers fourteen states in Brazil.

When you reach the forest, disembark for an easy, 15-30 minute hike on a gradual trail. Follow your guide to the crystal-clear cascade of Cachoeira dos Macacos and pass the picturesque waterfalls of Cascatinha.

During the Jeep tour, stop at Vista Chinesa for panoramic views of Copacabana, Ipanema, and Guanabara Bay. Look for sloths, monkeys, butterflies, and birds. Make stops at Mayrink Chapel and Emperor's Table.

When your 4-hour eco-adventure has come to a close, return to your Rio de Janeiro hotel for drop-off.

Parque Nacional da Tijuca

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cachoeira dos Primatas

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vista Chinesa

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Emperor's Table

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Capela Mayrink

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Not wheelchair accessible
The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
Bring a bottle of water, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat in case it’s hot
Stay tuned to the neighborhood where your hotel is located. There are two pick up options available with different prices.
Due to Forest regulations, it is not possible to visit Vista Chinesa (Chinese View) on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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kelly_d

Wow what an absolute beautiful tour. Bruno was our guide the information he gave us was out of this world definitely more than we ever knew about Brazil. The whole tour from pick up to drop off was amazing beautiful scenery yes it rained haha but us brits didn’t let that hinder our day. If you are unsure book it you won’t be disappointed

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The entire tour since the...

Shanthi_N, Apr 2024

The entire tour since the guide made it very interesting with vivid description of all places . The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.

Sergio, the coolest guide

Mat_T, Apr 2024

It was a great and chilly tour with a lot of local information and positive energy from Sergio. Luckily we had a chance to see a monkey, tucan, coati (brazilian raccoon) and that they was not overcrowded!

Great time in the rainforest!

London_L, Apr 2024

Very fun. We got to see basically the whole forest within a few hours, as well as being accompanied with a fun and knowledgeable guide. This tour is also perfect for those who speak English because our guide spoke very well. Overall I thought the tour was great, would recommend.

Awesome nature tour

Andr_C, Mar 2024

Our tour guide, Alex, was very knowledgeable about the rain forest. He identified plants, animals, and other sights that I did not expect. The Chinese View (where you see the entire city and Christ the Redeemer from a distance) is closed on the weekends, so be sure to do this tour on a weekday.

Nice but the SKY must be open

Ronald_V, Mar 2024

It have to be clear wheather to have a Nice vieuw, our guide was very professional and knows a lot to tell.

Great tour! We went with...

Danielle_W, Feb 2024

Great tour! We went with the private Jeep tour and we’re not disappointed. The scenery was beautiful. We covered a lot of ground and saw a variety of areas. Would highly recommend!

Hike not Jeep ride

Gail_K, Feb 2024

Jeep arrived hour late,driver and John very nice and informative,but we walked further than we drove. We are an elderly couple and weren't expecting a five mile hike on difficult terrain. Enjoyable and learnt a lot,but very tiring.

Hi Viator,...

Lorna_M, Feb 2024

Hi Viator, It was my first time booking through your company and I was not impressed. 1 -Too many people were booked so everyone expressed they had an uncomfortable ride in the jeep. 2 - The section where we were to see sloths, Monkeys & birds was closed. 3 - Also the panoramic Vista from Chinesa was also closed. 4- Our guide wasn’t even looking up in the trees to help show us monkeys, I sited them. 5 - A professional guide would of had binoculars or a scope to try and find some birds, we could hear some but I’ve been on plenty of guided nature tours and you need the equipment for people to see them. I felt I wasted one of the 2 mornings/afternoons I stayed in Rio, I regret not having booked a different tour. 😔 We should have been informed prior to our booking payment that half of the tour sites were closed. Your company knew ahead of time but did nothing to reach out to us. I would like a full refund since I did not experience the sites that I paid for. Regards Lorna McBain

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Dear Lorna. good afternoon, You are correct to complaint but we did not know those sites would be closed. We unfortunately suffered this without antecipation neither information . We will refund you 75% for your booking and we are sorry about your experience but as i mentioned, we provided the best service possible in that conditions. I will also send guide to training again, as standart procedures were not followed as it should. Thank you KInd regards

Dull and a waste of money!

Gail_C, Feb 2024

Time was changed from 08.30 to 08.05. They turned up at 08.40. The waterfall stop very disappointing, only allowed 20 mins for photos. Not enough time to change and swim under it, meaning the best feature of the trip has the least time at it. Jeep very noisey and guide very quiet so unless you are sat next to him you cannot hear any information being told to you. Wasted time at visitor centre and queuing to “ hug a tree” - visited a beach on way back to see hand gliders land??!! Not what you expect from a “rain forest “ tour…. It’s not a proper rain forest tour but just a ride through a local forest/park. Too noisey and busy to see any natural inhabitants.... seats in jeep face sidewards so difficult to see anything.. lots of time wasting - would be better just driving to waterfall and allowing a lot more time there! Tour is very dull and definitely not worth the money!! I would not recommend this tour.

Fun experience

Joel_L, Feb 2024

Fun experience riding in the jeep. Informative guide and great scenery. Different panoramic views of Rio than at top of Sugarloaf and Christ the Redeemer.

Great tour! Only thing would be to hike more

Joaquin_M, Feb 2024

It was a very good tour. The guide was friendly and insightful. We saw many sights of Tijuca Forest - however we would have liked to hike a bit more.

Neat hike in the rainforest and fun transportation

Dean_R, Feb 2024

I expected a tour through the rainforest in the jeep We actually drove to the rainforest, then hiked for an hour and a half Some folks were wearing sandals If you do this tour make sure you wear shoes that can deal with some wet and mud The rainforest was interesting and the guide did a good job of describing what was unusual with the vegetation Our guide made too many disparaging jokes about folks from other SA countries and also a few rude jokes about women So overall, enjoyed the botanical discussions and the rain forest. Not the extra narrative. . . . the jeep ride to the forest was neat.

Riding Jeep was so fun!...

Hyun_K, Feb 2024

Riding Jeep was so fun! The wind was cool and the sight was amazing. We could enjoy the Tijuca deep inside. The waterfalls were amazing too. We were lucky to see animals too! Amazing.

Highly recommend this tour & hopefully you will get Bruno

kelly_d, Jan 2024

very much enjoyed.

Jeff_R, Jan 2024

we had a great time. My only criticism was that the Jeep was too crowded, each seat was taken and a few people took up a lot of space, it was very cramped in there. I think with 2 fewer people it would have been better.

Tijuca Rainforest

Laurie_B, Jan 2024

The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history, the native plants and flora and made it such an interesting and enlightening tour, even in the rain.

Real Forest!!

Derek_S, Jan 2024

Good tour in a very spectacular area of forest and mountains. Saw some Capuchin Monkeys and smaller animals. Also drove back to the hotel passing the main beaches including Copacabana. The cliffside coastal road and the forest roads are well worth travelling on, with excellent views over the city and the coast.

Tijuca Joy

Shirl_S, Jan 2024

We had a Most knowlegeable guide. He was interesting and attentive as well We recommend this exoerirnce for moderately active persons.

Mostly great

Marj, Jan 2024

It was fine and we learned a lot about the history of Brazil and the forest. The hike were very short walks, probably 1/2 mile total. The jeep ride was fun and the boys were great. Sorry we didn't see and animals.

Beautiful ride

Kendra_K, Jan 2024

The ride was beautiful but our tour guide needed to be a little more knowledgeable about the activities!

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