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Rio's Tijuca Rainforest Small-Group Half-Day Jeep Tour

Recommended by 98% of travelers
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Take a break from the city streets without venturing too far on this half-day Jeep tour through Tijuca Rainforest. Explore the lush jungle with a small group in an open-air vehicle that provides unobstructed views so you can observe the wildlife. Take a short hike to a beautiful viewpoint that offers panoramic views of the city and visit the park’s tallest waterfall for a refreshing dip.
  • Experience the Brazilian jungle without getting lost
  • Maximize your chances of spotting wildlife such as toucans
  • Includes convenient pickup and drop-off from South Zone hotels
  • Enjoy a more personalized experience on a small-group tour

What's Included

  • Round-trip transportation in a convertible jeep
  • Licensed bilingual tour guide.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Hotels pickup and drop-off. (In the south of Rio)
  • Passengers insurance.
  • VAT, all taxes and handling charges.
  • Tips. (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

SOUTH RIO PICK-UPS (Only South) • Pick-ups between 08:00 and 09:00, but we will get in touch with every tourist the date before the tour to arrange a more accurate pick-up time. "PICK-UPS ARE ON THE FOLLOWING NEIGHBORHOODS:" • Leblon • Ipanema • Copacabana • Leme • Botafogo • Flamengo

Start time
.8:00 am

Itinerary

1

Floresta da Tijuca

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Parque Florestal da Tijuca

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

3

Floresta da Tijuca

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

4

Floresta da Tijuca

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

5

Ipanema Beach

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Troy_R
This was a great tour. The tour guide, Roberto, was great as well. However, if you have a fear of heights, I would not take the walking tours to the peaks once in the jungle. You will walk up narrow paths with inches away from falling off the side of the cliff. Luckily the walk down was down a different and wider path. Also, I was told because of the heavy clouds, the group avoided going up a steeper cliff side.

Reviews

4.9
based on 48 reviews
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Great time with Reborto

Scott_B, Aug 2026
Roberto is a great guy and tour guide. He told us many interesting facts and never seemed rushed. The rainforest was a great experience.

Fantastic experience!...

Christian_M, Apr 2026
Fantastic experience! Worth every dollar! Our guide Roberto was very engaging and knowledgeable about the forest and each stop/landmark. Due to a holiday, the initial hiking path was crowded so we took a different hike, which was longer but well worth the trek to the highest point of Tijuca mountain.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for the review! 😊 We’re so glad to hear you had a fantastic experience with Roberto. It’s great that you enjoyed the hike, even with the detour to the different path. Hope to see you again soon for more unforgettable experiences in Rio! 🌟

Lauro is the best!

John_A, Mar 2026
What an unbelievable day! Lauro was one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had! He went above and beyond his duties and really showcase the natural wonder of Tijuca National Park! Even though it was a cloudy and rainy day with fog to spoil anyone else’s views, Lauro took us around too many parts that others don’t get a chance to see. We were able to swim and hike and enjoy the splendour of this scenic beauty! Thank you! You helped make a trip to Rio, a trip of a lifetime!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for your amazing review, John! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear that Lauro made your day in Tijuca National Park unforgettable, even with the weather challenges! 🌧️ His passion for showcasing Rio’s natural beauty truly makes all the difference. 👏 We hope to welcome you again soon for another lifetime trip in Rio! 🌿🌟

Roberto is a great, fun, do anything for you guide

Josh_S, Mar 2026
Bring good hiking shoes for the hike(or a hiking sandal) and then you can bring sandals to change into after the swim. The experience starts with being picked up by the jeep, then you pickup any other guests. Following that, you head to the forest and park the jeep to stop at a cafe for bathroom/water and then the trail starts at the cafe. You can store your bags or anything you don't need at the cafe. The trail is long and the vertical height is quite a bit. We saw some monkeys in the distance and heard them as well, otherwise we did not see many animals. Roberto pointed out a lot of trees. At the top there is little shade, but the view is amazing. Roberto was kind enough to take a drone video of us all and provided a Brazil flag to take pictures with. He sent the drone video via WhatsApp, no charge! Then we hiked down, which was much easier. At the bottom, we stopped at the cafe again for bathroom/quick drink. Then we got back into the jeep to go to the waterfall and the area we could swim. The water was clean and fresh and cool. It was very picturesque. There we did see a coati (I think it's called). After that, we drove in the jeep to the Chinese pagoda and then Roberto was nice enough to take the whole crew to some of the best Acaí in town. We got back quite late (3:30 pm), so if you have plans, just keep Roberto or your guide aware to keep things moving.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for sharing your experience! 😊 We’re glad you enjoyed every part of the tour, from the hike to the relaxing stops and beautiful views. We hope to welcome you again!

This was a great tour....

Troy_R, Aug 2025
This was a great tour. The tour guide, Roberto, was great as well. However, if you have a fear of heights, I would not take the walking tours to the peaks once in the jungle. You will walk up narrow paths with inches away from falling off the side of the cliff. Luckily the walk down was down a different and wider path. Also, I was told because of the heavy clouds, the group avoided going up a steeper cliff side.

Wonderful morning in the Forest

William_S, Feb 2025
Picked up on time and started our tour. We hit several different areas in the park. We had a lot of fun!

Amazing tour

Galina_W, Aug 2024
Amazing trip to Tijuca forest. Great jeep tour. Ricardo was amazing guide shared lots of knowledge. Very informative. We have seen monkeys in the forest and we were also lucky to see lazy sloth. Would definitely recommend if you first time in Rio. Thank you Ricardo.

Awesome experience!

Andrew_L, Jul 2024
Our experience was top notch. Our driver/guide Lauro was not only informative but also super kind and made us laugh and have fun the entire time. My family will always remember the experience. I would totally recommend this tour and would do it again!

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for your glowing review! 🌟 We’re so happy that you and your family had such a memorable time exploring the Tijuca Rainforest with Lauro. He’s truly amazing at combining fun, kindness, and knowledge to create a top-notch experience. 🌿🚙 We’re delighted to know this tour made such an impression, and we’d love to welcome you back for more adventures in Brazil! 🇧🇷✨

Outlandishly crazy fun

Paula_C, Jul 2024
The waterfall area was beautiful the jeep drivers were very entertaining. Will be better when macaws are present

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Hello! 😊 Thank you for your fun and positive review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful waterfall area and had a great time with the entertaining jeep drivers. We completely agree, having macaws around would definitely make the experience even more magical! We hope to welcome you back soon to make more unforgettable memories in Rio’s Tijuca Rainforest! 🌟

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