Brazil · JUNGLE TOURS IN RIO DE JANEIRO
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 13 jungle tours in Rio de Janeiro worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Rio’s Tijuca Rainforest with waterfalls, caves, viewpoints, hotel transfers, and a small-group guide on this five-hour hike.
“Beautiful hike! Our guide Eric was very knowledgeable and made the experience very enjoyable! Fun time!”
Explore Rio’s Tijuca Rainforest by open-top jeep, with waterfalls, mountain views, wildlife, reforestation history, and an easy forest hike.
“Wonderful ride with short hike through the amazing Tijuaca Forest. The guide was knowledgeable with interesting stories. Highly recommend”
Review of Rio’s Pedra da Gávea trek, with jungle trails, rock climbing, waterfall time, safety tips, costs, and practical advice.
“Excellent experience. Our guide and tour operators were excellent. They proactively contacted me well in advance through WhatsApp and told me what to get. On the day of tour Rafael our tour guide was there on time and was informative and helpful including getting my wife & younger one across the slightly tricky but fun rock climb part. He had all the required equipment for climb.”
Review of Rio’s Botanical Garden and Tijuca Rainforest Jeep tour, with itinerary details, value advice, guide tips, weather cautions, and booking notes.
“Really enjoyed the tour and history of the rain forest. The botanical gardens were interesting learning about and seeing the various tree species. Guides were great.”
Explore Rio’s Tijuca Rainforest by open-air jeep, with waterfalls, wildlife, mountain views, and a scenic beach drive.
“The waterfall area was beautiful the jeep drivers were very entertaining. Will be better when macaws are present”
Explore Tijuca National Park by open-air Jeep, with waterfalls, rainforest trails, Rio viewpoints, and hotel pickup in a four-hour tour.
“Very nice hike amonng the jungle, not difficult, beautiful views, after hike you can chill and swim/slide on waterfalls. Guide was experienced with very good English, could not have better day at Tijuca!”
Explore Rio’s Tijuca Rainforest with waterfalls, a bat cave, wildlife, and sweeping city views in a small bilingual guided tour.
“Great experience with fantastic nature and scenery. Pedro was a helpful and knowledgeable guide and ensured the day was memorable.”
Explore Tijuca Forest and Rocinha on a four-hour Rio tour with waterfalls, wildlife, local culture, scenic views, and expert guides.
“Guide Bella was very good. Rocina favela was amazing, Tijuca not so good but still a very good tour all in all.”
Explore Rocinha and Tijuca Rainforest by open jeep, with local stories, waterfalls, short walks, hotel pickup, and Rio viewpoints.
“The favela was an awesome experience that isn't found in many other countries and the stretch in the rainforest is nice.”
Review of Rio’s Tijuca Rainforest hike to Pico da Tijuca, with waterfall, city views, hotel transport, guide tips, price, and practical advice.
“Pauola our guide was fantastic. She was at our hotel on time. She was very engaging throughout the entire trip. She is very knowlegeable about the park and its history. She was great at explaining things to us along the hike and very attentive to our needs. She was extremely personable. The hike can be a bit taxing at points, but Paola was such fun it made the hike even better. Be prepared to bring water, snacks for energy, and a light backpack to keep it in. Depending on the weather it can get pretty hot and humid, but it is worth it. We were fortunate enough to stumble across…”
Explore Rio’s Botanical Garden, Tijuca Rainforest, Chinese View, and Pepino Beach on a four-hour Jeep tour with hotel pickup.
“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the various plants and trees. His passion for the the plants came through while speaking. I was very interesting and he was able to answer our questions throughly. The waterfall was inspiring and the short walk through the forest was great. The Chinese view was great with a view of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf. The botanical gardens was one of the best I’ve ever been in. A reason to come back.”
Explore Rio’s Botanical Garden and Tijuca Rainforest by Jeep, with waterfalls, viewpoints, a short trail, and hang gliders at Pepino Beach.
“They cancelled the time slot I requested after taking my money but still took my money and did not return it. So I did not go at all . That's theft.”
Ride from Rio’s Cosme Velho into Tijuca rainforest, with steep climbs, waterfalls, city views, Christ the Redeemer, and a small group.
“The tour is very good. The views are amazing and the experience is unforgettable. Just keep in mind that the cycling activity is a challenge!!! 😅 Up hill, up hill, up hill. Make sure you are fit 💪🏼 for riding 3 hours 🥵 The mountain bikes are as good as new and well maintained. Helmet is also provided. Michael is a great guide and the place is worth it!!!!! Enjoy your day !!”
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