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Tijuca Forest Challenge Full-Day Hike (Small-Group or Private)

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Transport is included from designated hotels (more than 50 options) on the neighborhoods of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, Santa Teresa, Flamengo and Botafogo. When booking, choose from a list the best/closest option as your meeting point..

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Overview

A challenging hike in a very unusual part of Tijuca Forest, one of the biggest urban forests in the world. On this circuit of trails you'll walk approx. 5h, for 10,4km (6.5mi), with an elevation gain of 848m (2,670ft) and discover the nature and beauty of the jungle. Reach the Taquara Hill (814m=2670ft), a 100m higher than Christ Redeemer with mazing views to the valley of the forest and the city, in clear days. Visit caves and also coffee farms ruin. After the hike, refresh in a waterfall* (bring towel/ bathing suit). On the route to the park, stop by another summit for pictures and admiring the landscape. The scenery of this tour is amazing with nature and a lot of adventure. You'll also learn the history of Brazil, of the forest, the coffee farms of that area, and the reforestation that happened in the 1800's.

*The flow on the falls varies according to the rain.
*it also goes to Vista Chinesa but only on working days (on weekends/holidays Vista Chinesa is closed for vehicles)

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What's Included

✓ Included

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Guided Hike
All Fees and Taxes
Transport in small vehicle (max. 6 people) / (optional air conditioner)
Licensed tour guide
Insurance

✗ Not Included

Food, water, drinks
Pick up/drop off OUT of the designated meeting points/areas

Itinerary

Stop 1

In the Tijuca Forest National Park, we'll visit some of the most famous attractions like Taunay Waterfall, Vista Chinesa and also do our circuit hike (aprox. 9km=5.6mi) passing by waterfalls, summits and reaching peaks with magnificent views, like the Taquara Castle (814m=2,670ft).

Stop 2

On the way to Tijuca Forest National Park we'll drive by Canoas Summit and it´s possible to see from a distance Pedra da Gávea and Pedra Bonita, that compose a pretty landscape.

Stop 3

In the Tijuca Forest main sector we'll spend most of the day. Hiking in a loop circuit deep in the rainforest, well experience all its lush, passing by rivers, waterfalls, peaks and caves and in the end, refreshing in a waterfall shower.

Stop 4

Taunay Waterfall is the highest and most famous waterfall at Tijuca Forest Park. Before starting the hike we'll stop by to see its beauty, feel its freschness and take some pictures. (swimming in this waterfall is not allowed but after the hike we visit another fall where is possible to shower).

Stop 5

We'll drive by this charming, small and cute little chapel, built in 1850, when the Tijuca Forest was a coffee farm.

Stop 6

This is considered one of the most beautiful views in Rio and one of the few places in the city where you can put Christ Redeemer and Sugar Loaf in the same frame. It's not located in the same sector of the park where we'll do the hike but we'll stop there on the way to check the view and take some pictures.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Transport is included from designated hotels (more than 50 options) on the neighborhoods of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, Santa Teresa, Flamengo and Botafogo. When booking, choose from a list the best/closest option as your meeting point.

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End Point

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Good to Know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Very good fitness required. HARD level hike. NO technical rock climbing, just hiking.
Hike details: 10,4km (6,5mi) (up and down rough terrain), 4 to 5h, elev. gain 848m=2782ft.
Passport name, number and date of birth is required at time of booking for all participants (for insurance)
Not recommended for child under 14 and they must be accompanied.
Maximum of 6 participants on the tour (or you can choose a private option)
Vista Chinesa summit is also visited but only on working days.
Not recommended for people who are not used to hike.
Not recommended for travelers that are not fit and doing exercise on a regular basis.

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Special Instructions

ACTIVE HIKING OUTDOOR TOUR, up and downhill on rough terrain classified as HARD. Very good fitness required. (10,4km=6.5mi) / 4 to 5h / elevation gain 848m (2,782ft) Not recommended for participants with heart complaints, sedentary or other serious medical conditions.

IMPORTANT: please contact us right after concluding your booking to inform/confirm:
• the address of the meeting point/hotel (transport included from designated hotels and hostels in several areas of Rio - South Zone ONLY). Choose the closest meeting point to your place.
• time shown here is an estimation of the start time. Exact pick up time depends on meeting point location and will be informed on the previous night at 8:10pm by email. PLEASE READ YOUR EMAILS on the NIGHT BEFORE after 08:10PM.
• passport name, number and date of birth from ALL PARTICIPANTS (required for insurance)

WHAT TO TAKE/WEAR
• Comfortable clothes and shoes.
• Bring snacks/fruits/sandwich and water (2 to 3 liters/person) until the stop for lunch.
• Sun lotion, insect repellent

TIME / DURATION: The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the pace of the hike and traffic conditions. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

WEATHER: If there´s rain/bad weather the tour may be rescheduled or canceled (with a refund of the payment).