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Adventure & History at Tijuca Forest (small group or private)
Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil
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Overview
Duration
6h
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
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.
What to remember
Important info
Not wheelchair accessible. No heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level. 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). This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers. Confirmation will be received at time of booking
What's included
Licensed tour guide. Transport in small vehicle (max. 6 people) / (optional air conditioner). Guided Hike. Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points. All Fees and Taxes. Insurance
What's not included
Food and drinks. Hotel pick up/drop off OUT of the designated areas
Know Before You Go
When
08:00 AM
Operating days
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Jungle Me
Meeting Point
Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, Av. Atlântica, 1020 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22010-000, Brazil
Traveler pickup is offered
Transport is included from designated hotels (more than 100 options) on the neighborhoods of
Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, Santa Teresa, Flamengo and Botafogo. Choose the
best/closest option on the list as your meeting point