Rio de Janeiro · NATIONAL PARKS
5 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend: the 5 national park tours worth booking in Rio, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Small-group hike in Rio’s Tijuca National Park to Cascatinha Taunay waterfall and refreshing swim stops with safety-trained guides.
“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”
Half-day Tijuca National Park tour from Rio with rainforest walks, waterfalls, caves, and viewpoints, plus bilingual guiding and photos.
“We really enjoyed our trip, saw lots of beautiful waterfalls, a green vine snake, blue morpho butterflies, hummingbirds and a ring tailed Coati came right up to us. We could swim in a lush pool to cool off. Our guide Dudu was great, he was informative and took us at a relaxed pace to some scenic places with the noises of the forest all around. Would recommend!”
A small-group hike through Tijuca’s rainforest to Pedra Bonita, with expert guiding, big Rio views, and history of the Atlantic Forest.
“Great half day trip - funny guide Alex. Collected on time & lots of information given & time for photoes.”
Guided 4-hour tour from your Rio hotel through Tijuca National Park, Vista Chinesa, Mayrink Chapel, and the Botanic Garden.
“Guide super gentil, visite sous la pluie donc un peu compliqué d’apprécier tout à sa juste valeur. Nous n’avons pas compris pourquoi l’entrée du jardin botanique n’est pas incluse dans l’activité mais à payer sur place. Peut-être l’inclure dans la réservation et la payer en amont”
Hike Rio’s Atlantic Forest in Tijuca National Park with waterfalls, a bat cave stop, and wildlife-spotting on a private 4-hour trail.
“Thomas is friendly, very adaptable, and transmits his knowledge and passion for Tijuca and Rio de Janeiro.”
