15 National Parks Tours in Brazil to Build a Day Around

Tijuca Peak Hiking - The Highest Summit in Tijuca National Park - Morning pickup and the road into Tijuca National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $98Our pick

Review of Tijuca Peak Hiking in Rio: steep rainforest trails, waterfalls, viewpoints, guides, price, fitness needs, and booking tips.

“This is a gorgeous hike through the rain forest. It definitely requires a level of fitness as the climb is steep in some places and lengthy, with fantastic steps at the end. Sadly we went up on a rainy, misty day so we couldn't see what is probably a fantastic view through the clouds. But you can't predict the weather and the climb was still worth it. Especially as we were a very small group.”

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Tijuca National Park and all its wonders

2.Tijuca National Park and all its wonders

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

Explore Tijuca National Park on a small-group Rio hike with waterfalls, rainforest, caves, expert guides, and refreshing swimming stops.

“Thomas is an excellent guide with more than enough info to share with you about Tijuca. The walk throughout the park was very eye opening and fun. Would definitely recommend this tour for anyone who loves a good time in nature”

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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca National Park Tour

3.Tijuca National Park Tour

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

Explore Rio’s Tijuca National Park with waterfalls, caves, wildlife, viewpoints, hotel pickup, and a bilingual guide for $79.

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

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Rio: Tijuca National Park Small-Group Hike to Pedra Bonita

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

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

Review of Rio’s Pedra Bonita hike through Tijuca National Park, with rainforest trails, sweeping views, small groups, tips, and honest value advice.

“Great half day trip - funny guide Alex. Collected on time & lots of information given & time for photoes.”

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Full-Day Trip to Iguazú National Park with Small-Group

5.Full-Day Trip to Iguazú National Park with Small-Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $162

Review of the Iguazú Falls small-group day trip, including boat ride, trails, Devil’s Throat, costs, border delays, and practical tips.

“The entire trip is packed with events. We did upper trail to get close to several waterfalls. The boat ride is an experience by itself as it took us into two waterfalls. The final act is taking a train ride to the devil’s throat. They said the water flow is only 1/3 of normal as Brazil is experiencing 7 months of drought but the devil’s throat is still very impressive. Couldn’t imagine what it looks like with 3x of water flow. Iguazu fall is simply a must see place.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca National Park & Botanic Garden Tour

6.Tijuca National Park & Botanic Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 39 reviews · 4 hours · from $65

Review Rio’s 4-hour Tijuca Forest and Botanic Garden tour, with views, waterfalls, hotel pickup, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“So the guide told us that the Tojuca National Forest was closed and we could not go there. This was of course disappointing to say the least! She took us ( and another couple) to the Botanical Gardens and did a good tour of them - this was great. Afterwards she took us to a locals bar by the beach with a good view - this was really nice too - bit much she could do about the Tijuca park being closed. E had to pay for the Botanical gardens although we thought it was already paid. We got no money back for the national park.”

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Tijuca National Park and Botanic Garden Guided Tour & Transfer

7.Tijuca National Park and Botanic Garden Guided Tour & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Explore Rio’s Tijuca rainforest, waterfalls, viewpoints, and Botanic Garden with hotel transfers and a professional guide.

“The tour operator didn't give the program to the tour guide so we didn't have the walk in the forest which was the reason we booked the tour.Instead we spent 3 hours in the botanical garden and stopped by car in few view points.Fortunately the tour guide was lovely and did the best for us but the tour operator is not professional at all to sell a trip which doesn't match with what was advertised and should communicate with their tour guides”

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Birdwatching tour to Tijuca National Park with Pica-pau Tours

8.Birdwatching tour to Tijuca National Park with Pica-pau Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $236

Explore Tijuca National Park on a private Rio birdwatching tour with expert guides, scenic stops, Brazilian coffee, and hotel pickup.

“I recommend this tour. Ricardo was friendly and knowledgeable and did his best to give us a fantastic tour. He not only knew many birds by sound and sight, but he also knew the English names of them as well. We made several stops up to the park and several spots inside the park itself. Every stop was breathtakingly beautiful and we saw birds at each one. I suggest you bring your own binoculars if possible.”

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Private Hiking Tour to Tijuca Peak – Tijuca National Park – by OIR Aventura

9.Private Hiking Tour to Tijuca Peak – Tijuca National Park – by OIR Aventura

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $110

Hike Rio’s Tijuca Peak with a private bilingual guide, forest trails, waterfalls, and sweeping city views for $110 per person.

“Our hike with OIR - Aventura was everything we could ask for and more. Our guides Thiago & Bruno took us through the National Park to the top of Tijuca Peak and made the experience unforgettable. Not only did they offer a spectacular eco-tour of the area, they tied it to Rio's rich history-complete with beautiful views, peaks, and waterfalls. They are remarkable representatives of their city and their passion made this experience unforgettable. As a result, we booked another tour with them the very next day. They will be the first we call when we visit again and the only guide service we recommend to our friends.”

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4x4 Tijuca National Park Rio de janeiro - Two hours inside the world’s biggest urban forest

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4×4 Tijuca National Park Rio de janeiro

10.4×4 Tijuca National Park Rio de janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $47Best value

Review of Rio’s 4x4 Tijuca National Park tour, with rainforest trails, waterfall swimming, beach views, hotel pickup, price, and practical tips.

“A very good tour for anyone wanting to experience a bit if the rainforests but no time to travel far. This a good experience. The guide is thorough and kept everyone entertained.”

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Horto Waterfalls Circuit Adventure Tour in Tijuca National Park

11.Horto Waterfalls Circuit Adventure Tour in Tijuca National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $65

Hike Rio’s Horto waterfalls in Tijuca National Park, with natural pools, forest trails, expert guides, and a clear safety warning.

“The guide was very kind. The group was very small, only me and one other person and the waterfalls were beautiful.”

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Tijuca National Park Hike and Waterfall Rappelling

12.Tijuca National Park Hike and Waterfall Rappelling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $140

Hike Rio’s Tijuca rainforest, learn its natural history, and rappel Horto Falls with a guide. Practical tips, safety advice, and honest value review.

“Really fun morning and great experience. Instructor spoke great English, was very helpful and experienced. Definitely worth a go.”

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Private Hiking to Gávea Stone – Tijuca National Park – by OIR Aventura

13.Private Hiking to Gávea Stone – Tijuca National Park – by OIR Aventura

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $150

Review of OIR Aventura’s private Gávea Stone hike in Rio, with pickup, climbing gear, guide support, strong views, pricing, and practical tips.

“Es war ein wunderschöner Ausflug mit Thiago den ich nur jedem empfehlen kann. Der Tag mit Thiago wurde individuell auf mein Niveau angepasst. Ich habe von der ersten Kontaktaufnahme den Unterschied zu einer großen Agentur gemerkt, da man nicht nur einer von ganz vielen ist. Der Tag war lustig, sehenswert und fordernd, so wie ich es liebe. Zum Schluss gab es einen atemberaubend tollen Ausblick und tolle Fotos sowie gute Tipps für meinen weiteren Aufenthalt.”

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Pico da Tijuca Hiking Tour in Tijuca Forest National Park

14.Pico da Tijuca Hiking Tour in Tijuca Forest National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $64

Hike Rio’s highest Tijuca Forest peak, with waterfalls, rainforest trails, city views, a guide, and optional hotel pickup.

“The hike was truly challenging but doable for us. We are 67 years old and found the lengthy hike, well, strenuous and we are pretty fit. Wear wool socks and really good shoes. Lots of climbing but we loved it. Our guide Sergio was informative and comical and shared many interesting facts. Our calves are sore today but it was well worth it.”

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Hiking Adventure in Serra dos Órgãos National Park from Rio

15.Hiking Adventure in Serra dos Órgãos National Park from Rio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $170

Hike Serra dos Órgãos from Rio, swim at Poço Verde, see Dedo de Deus, and enjoy hotel pickup with an English-speaking guide.

“The hiking adventure in Serra dos Orgaos National park is both a very scenic and fun experience. The beauty of the forest and the sounds and smell of the forest is so refreshing. The scenery of the mountains ridges there are really something to see and you can view them from several good viewpoints along the hike. We also visited two waterfalls and swam in one of the pools in front of one of them. The water was great and the pools of water were crystal clear. Thalles, who guided me, speaks perfect English and explained a lot about the forest and many other things about life in Brazil in…”

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