Rio de Janeiro · RIO JEEP TOURS
Open-sided jeeps take the forest roads no coach can manage. The 5 below compare which waterfalls and viewpoints each reaches, how much walking is involved and whether the Botanical Garden is included.
Ride an open-top jeep from select Rio hotels into Tijuca National Park. Guides such as Jorge, Roberta, Everton, and Andre explain the forest, wildlife, and reforestation before an easy one-hour walk past waterfalls, chapels, and city viewpoints.
“I liked the history provided by the our tour guide Roberta and the scenic views were amazing!”
Spend about four hours touring Tijuca National Park in an open-top Jeep, with an easy 15 to 30-minute forest walk to waterfalls. Your multilingual guide may be someone like Everton, George, Lucy, or Eddie. Expect city viewpoints, Mata Atlântica ecology, and hotel pickup, but not a wildlife safari.
“The trip through the national park was informative and educational. Our guide was informative and also amusing.”
Ride from your Rio hotel in a restored open-air military Jeep through Tijuca National Forest. With guides such as Dario, Thais, Gustavo, and Luciano, you’ll visit Vista Chinesa, Cascatinha Taunay, Mayrink Chapel, and easy forest trails, with time for wildlife, views, and a possible waterfall swim.
“The trip was excellent! Tour guide was informative and patient.”
Spend four hours in an open-top Jeep exploring Tijuca Forest with an English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect Vista Chinesa, Alto da Boa Vista, short nature walks, city views, possible monkeys and sloths, plus a brief swim stop in a natural pool.
“An excellent trip. Knowledgeable guide and would recommend doing as early as possible on your visit to Rio.”
Ride an open-air jeep through Tijuca National Park with a guide, stopping at Cachoeira dos Macacos, Cascatinha Taunay, and weekday-only Vista Chinesa. Expect light walking, waterfalls, forest history, possible monkeys and birds, and a four-hour outing from Rio.
“Good tour, the guide very knowledgeable. He was easy to understand and made the experience good for me”
Pick a summit, a hillside, a beach or a bar.
