3 National Park Days in Rio de Janeiro to Build a Day Around

1.Tijuca National Park and all its wonders

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $68Our pick

Join an early morning, small-group hike through Tijuca National Park with guides such as Thomas or Lucas. See 35-meter Cascatinha Taunay, visit at least two bathing waterfalls, and learn about Rio’s rainforest, history, plants, and conservation work. Moderate fitness is needed.

“Our tour & hike through the Tijuca National Park was such a great experience! Thomas, our tour guide, helped us gain an overall understanding of the park's greatness and scale while still allowing us to focus on the small, beautiful details that set this park apart from any other. Thomas adapted the hike to our skill level and we enjoyed plenty of waterfalls. He was also a fantastic photographer! I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wishes to explore the hidden beauty of this park!”

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2.Tijuca National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 85 reviews · 4h 30m · from $79

Start with hotel pickup around 7:30 AM and ride into Tijuca National Park with a bilingual guide such as Thalles, Samuel, Dudu, or Sylvio. Walk to waterfalls, caves, viewpoints, and forest sites while learning about local plants and wildlife. The hike is usually manageable, with a few more demanding sections.

“Wonderful and knowledgeable guide who had a ton of information to share about the area!”

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3.Tijuca National Park Small-Group Hike to Pedra Bonita

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 5 hours · from $63Best value

Spend five hours with a bilingual guide hiking through Tijuca National Park to Pedra Bonita, a 696-meter summit with views toward Pedra da Gávea, Rio, and the coast. The small group holds up to six people, with South Zone hotel pickup, rainforest stories, and a stop at Vista Chinesa.

“Alex our tour guide was great at his job! You can see how he loves his job and he explained the history of Rio for us which was informative. He also was very polite, professional and brilliant! Thank you Alex! And getyourguide for a great experience! Took lots of great pics too”

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