5-Hour Pico da Tijuca Hike in Rio with Vista Chinesa
About This Tour
Rio's highest peak, Pico da Tijuca (1022 m - 3353 ft), lies in the heart of Tijuca Forest and overlooks much of the city. This traditional Tijuca Forest tour be...
Duration: 5 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca Forest · Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Know before you go: Hiking duration: 2 hours (approximately 1 hour up and 1 hour down).; Round-trip transfer included from the South Zone: Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo, Flamengo, and others. Contact us if you are staying in other parts of Rio or if you want the tour without transfer.
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What's Included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Round-trip transfer (South Zone of Rio)
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Extras
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Tijuca Forest, Pico da Tijuca Hike and Vista Chinesa
Connect with your tour representative to start the tour. Begin with a visit to Tijuca Forest National Park, one of the greatest eco spots in Rio. It is covered by the Atlantic Rainforest, with beautiful flora and fauna, as well as many waterfalls, caves, mountains, rivers, and lakes. See Cascatinha Taunay, Rio's largest waterfall. Hike the trail to Pico da Tijuca, which starts at the idyllic Bom Retiro, a place high up in the park. Lastly, explore Vista Chinesa, one of the best spots in Rio. Tour ends.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Estr. da Cascatinha, 850 - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20531-590, Brazil · Tour start: Estr. da Cascatinha, 850 - Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20531-590, Brazil — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
