Take a morning or afternoon tour from Rio to the Tijuca Rain Forest, in an open jeep. The four-hour jeep tour includes an easy hike, giving you the chance to spot monkeys, birds, butterflies and tropical flora. You'll be amazed by the remarkable contrast of a tropical rain forest right in the middle of a big city.
Highlights
- Enjoy a half-day jeep tour through Tijuca Rain Forest
- Choice of morning or afternoon departure
- Embark on a gentle eco-trek through Tijuca Rain Forest to Monkey's Waterfall
- Photograph Vista Chinesa, Emperor's Table and Mayrink Chapel
- Roundtrip transfers from Rio de Janeiro hotels included
Recent Photos of this Tour
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View from the top of TijucaView from the top of TijucaPhoto by: Salman Y05 2011 -
Sugar Loaf view.Sugar Loaf view.Photo by: Peter P03 2013 -
Vista Chinesa view pointthe view from Vista Chinesa.Photo by: Peter P03 2013 -
Tijuca RainforestTijuca RainforestPhoto by: Erik CUSA, 01 2013 -
Tijuca RainforestTijuca RainforestPhoto by: Erik CUSA, 01 2013 -
Tijuca RainforestTijuca RainforestPhoto by: Erik CUSA, 01 2013 -
WaterFallOn the way up the forestPhoto by: Salman Y05 2011 -
magnificent viewThis photo was made on Tijuaca Rainforest TourPhoto by: Stanislaw ZUSA, 02 2010 -
Useful Information
Tijuca Rain Forest Jeep Tour from Rio de Janeiro
At the Tijuca Rain Forest you'll take a short eco trek lasting approximately 15-30 minutes, following an easy trail. There's no better way to experience the living rain forest. You'll have many spectacular photo opportunities on this rain forest jeep tour from Rio de Janeiro.
On your tour you'll pass the Cachoeira dos Macacos (monkey's waterfall), take photos at Vista Chinesa (Chinese view), hear about the important reforestation program and learn the importance of the Mata Atlantica (Atlantic Forest) ecosystem. The tour also takes you past the Mesa do Imperador (Emperor's table), Cascatinha (Taunay's waterfall) and Capela Mayrink (Mayrink Chapel).
Reviewed by Henry B, April 2013
The Jeep Tour and the suprise tour of the botanical gardens was the highlight of my vacation.
Reviewed by Barbara Z, January 2013
Great tour, loved the jeep ride. Our tour guide Carol was very sweet and accommodating. The hike is very easy, not at all strenuous. We had three young children with us and they had a good time as well.
