Skip to main content
Top Rio de Janeiro activities
Top Rio de Janeiro landmarks
Beyond Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro trip ideas

Tijuca Rainforest Waterfalls, Wildlife, Caves and Rio Scenic View

Recommended by 96% of travelers
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Explore our promoted experiences

Overview

    What's Included

    • Air-conditioned vehicle
    • All Fees and Taxes
    • Professional bilingual guide (English, Spanish, Portuguese)
    • Round-trip transportation (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo, and São Conrado)
    • Entrance to Tijuca National Park
    • Food and beverages
    • Pick-up or drop-off outside the listed neighborhoods

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Pickup will be at the lobby of your hotel, where your driver-guide will be waiting with a sign displaying your name. The pickup window is between 7:00 am and 8:00 am. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed via email through the Viator platform one day prior to the tour.

    Operating hours
    .7:00 am

    Itinerary

    1

    Mirante das canoas

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Parque Nacional da Tijuca

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    3

    Cascatinha Taunay

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    the Bat Cave

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Cascata da Baronesa

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Vista Chinesa

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
    Supplied by

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Traveler Photos

    Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)
    Gallery picture 2 (from a traveler's review)
    Gallery picture 3 (from a traveler's review)
    Gallery picture 4 (from a traveler's review)
    Gallery picture 5 (from a traveler's review)

    Reviews

    4.7
    based on 23 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
    We perform checks on reviews

    Tijuca forest drive-through and short hike with knowledgeable guide Samuel

    Jana_K, Feb 2026
    Tijuca forest is one of the biggest urban forests in the world. We started our forest drive on Rio lookout, then we stopped at waterfall, then there was 1.5 hour hike finishing next to another waterfall. We should finish at Chinese house, but it is closed on Sundays. We managed to see capuchin monkeys from the far and Brazilian coati from up close. Our guide / driver Samuel was kind and very knowledgeable and told us a lot about Tijuca forest, but also about Rio city and life.

    Great and memorable day trip

    Roger_W, Jan 2026
    Great experience with fantastic nature and scenery. Pedro was a helpful and knowledgeable guide and ensured the day was memorable.

    From $88.00

    per person

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 44 days in advance.

    Compare Similar Experiences

    1 / 3
    Current
    Tijuca Rainforest Waterfalls, Wildlife, Caves and Rio Scenic View
    5 hours
    Free Cancellation
    From
    $88.00
    Explore the Caves and Waterfalls of Tijuca Forest!
    4 to 5 hours
    Free Cancellation
    From
    $75.13

    Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

    Explore Similar Things to Do
    Attractions in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    More attractions near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    Nearby Destinations
    More Tours in Rio de Janeiro