Jeep Adventure: Guided Tour through Tijuca Rain Forest

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Booked 10+ times last week!

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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4.0

· lisa_p ·

Mar 2026

Loved this trip. Was picked up on time by Everton and Gigi’s driver for a fabulous 4 hours in Tijuca. A well needed break from the business of Rio. 🙏. Everton, our guide was brilliant, huge knowledge of fauna and flora and we even got to see a monkey and several Tucans. Really great trip - highly recommended!

· Junjie_L ·

Apr 2026

Not much of a hike, but this is what I am looking for :) Knowledgeable guide; scenic route; great for a half day tour

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Overview

Ride through Tijuca National Park's rainforest in an open-top Jeep during this half-day trip from Rio. During guided eco-tour, hike through the forest to spot sloths, butterflies, monkeys, and birds. Enjoy panoramic views from Vista Chinesa (Chinese View) and marvel at the fact that this section of the Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest) is just 10 minutes outside the city limits. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Embark on a gentle trek through Tijuca National Park to Cachoeira dos Macacos (Waterfall of the Monkeys)
Take photos at Vista Chinesa, Emperor's Table, and Mayrink Chapel
Learn about the flora of the Mata Atlântica from your local guide
Roundtrip transport from selected Rio de Janeiro hotels included

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Ride and hike through the Tijuca Rain Forest, less than 10 minutes from Rio.

What's Included

Jeep tour of Tijuca Rain Forest
Eco hike
Hotel pickup and drop off from most hotels in Rio's South Zone or Barra da Tijuca
Professional Tour Guide (Multilingual)
Visit to Tijuca National Park

Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

* Roundtrip Transfer from most hotels located in Rio's South Zone (São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana and Leme) and Barra da Tijuca. * Please call the number on the voucher at least 24 hours in advance to reconfirm your selected activity. The pick up time at your hotel can differ by up to about 45 minutes from the above time, depending on your location. There are cases in which the provider will not be able to pick you up and so an alternative meeting point will be suggested at the time of your call.

Itinerary

Following pickup at your Rio hotel (pickup available for Downtown and South Zone hotels), meet your guide and climb into your open-top Jeep. Fasten your seatbelt and get started on the short drive to Tijuca National Park, just ten minutes' drive outside of Rio's city center.

On your drive, listen as your guide details the importance of the Mata Atlântica ecosystem — part of the vast and protected Mata Biosphere Reserve, which covers fourteen states in Brazil.

When you reach the forest, disembark for an easy, 15-30 minute hike on a gradual trail. Follow your guide to the crystal-clear cascade of Cachoeira dos Macacos and pass the picturesque waterfalls of Cascatinha.

During the Jeep tour, stop at Vista Chinesa for panoramic views of Copacabana, Ipanema, and Guanabara Bay. Look for sloths, monkeys, butterflies, and birds. Make stops at Mayrink Chapel and Emperor's Table.

When your 4-hour eco-adventure has come to a close, return to your Rio de Janeiro hotel for drop-off.

Parque Nacional da Tijuca

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Tijuca National Park Visitor Center

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cascatinha Taunay

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Emperor's Table

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Capela Mayrink

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vista Chinesa

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cachoeira dos Primatas

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
Bring a bottle of water, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat in case it’s hot
Stay tuned to the neighborhood where your hotel is located. There are two pick up options available with different prices.
Available languages: english, spanish, german, italian, french and portuguese
Due to Forest regulations, it is not possible to visit Vista Chinesa (Chinese View) on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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

lisa_p

Reviews

4.0

based on 572 reviews

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Richard_C, May 2026

Wow! The Tajuca rainforest was amazing. We even got to see some monkeys and some stunningly beautiful butterflies.

Review

Junjie_L, Apr 2026

Not much of a hike, but this is what I am looking for :) Knowledgeable guide; scenic route; great for a half day tour

I was picked up from a...

Talia_C, Apr 2026

I was picked up from a hotel near my Airbnb. Along the way, the tour guide pointed out various landmarks and notable areas before we got to the forest. Once in the forest, we got to see a waterfall, we learned about the ecosystem, and history. There was a short and easy hike that was more like a walk. We visited the guest center to discuss more of the history. I had an amazing time. I loved that my photos were taken for me on my phone. Overall, it was a great time for someone like me who loves the outdoors and I highly recommend this experience.

This was a great...

chinyereikedionwu, Apr 2026

This was a great experience with George our tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna in the Tijuca forest. Here are some things to note -The jeep does not have steps to get in. It is a steep step to get on for anyone with knee/hip/mobility issues. My mom has knee issues and was able to sit in the front seat because there are steps in that seat only. -There are no speakers or mic on board. George would speak to us on the ride up to Tijuca. You will barely be able to hear a word he says because the jeep is so loud and you may not be sitting next to him. -The hike/walk is very gentle without any strenuous parts. There are a few steps but nothing too hard for MOST people. -There were no wildlife to be seen. If you are coming to see animals you may be disappointed. The tour was great and I did enjoy myself but ultimately it’s not worth the price. I’m glad I did it, but I think it is better off being around $50

Enjoyable tour. Excellent...

Aidan_G, Mar 2026

Enjoyable tour. Excellent guide. Driver took a wrong turn and we missed part of the tour! Guide 5 star driver 0.

The Tijuca Experience

Leonard_C, Mar 2026

Excellent tour. Our guide was very knowledgable and funny. Bring your camera for the bueatiful scenery. The walking is minimum and mostly flat, some mud during the walk. We missed monkeys!

Very sweet tour guide<3!!...

Isis_B, Mar 2026

Very sweet tour guide<3!! I learned so much about Brazil and would definitely recommend others to go. Very fun and eventful!

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Dear Customer. Thank you very much for your review. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed the tour and had a great experience with us. Our team always works to provide the best service possible. We hope to welcome you again on your next trip. Best regards. Att, Giovanna Maldonado

Fabulous Jeep Tour with fabulous guide.

lisa_p, Mar 2026

Get a quick glimpse into the beauty of the Tijuca National Park, while checking out some amazing overlooks.

Angelo_C, Feb 2026

Had a very informative and personable tour guide! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience.Truly a beautiful park. Loved the experience of being picked up as well. Tijuca was quite far from where we were staying in Copacabana and getting there via taxi would have been easy enough, but once I get to the National Park, I lose phone service. And there weren't really any taxis going through it at all. So the pick up and drop off is a great perk. Overall, a really good experience.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Dear Customer. Thanks a lot for the review. We are glad that you liked the tour. Please count on us on future trips. Thanks. Att, Giovanna Maldonado

This tour is definitely...

Tamara_C, Feb 2026

This tour is definitely not worth the price paid. There wasn't much to see, the waterfall was ok, it's just view points and trees. Didn't think it was worth the $105+ on Viatour. Also we booked this tour on the app for 8:30am which is the time we wanted. And they messaged to say they were not available for the morning. They refused to accommodate us for the morning that we booked. It was either a refund or take the afternoon, they didn't seem to care. We regretted shuffling our other planned activities to go tour on this tour. NOT Worth the high price, should probably be $40. With that said, the driver and tour guide Marcia were very nice, no issues with them.

This experience is...

Amber_M, Feb 2026

This experience is interesting and different. It roughly is a 4 hour tour which we felt May could have been condensed down to 2hours. The only negative was we thought we would be able to see some wildlife animals.

Bad Service

Edison_C, Feb 2026

Lack of communication for travel and pick up times. I took an Uber early and was two hours ahead of the pick up time, they tole me 850a, then on another app 810a, then another 850a as a final confirmation. Pick one up and say what it is, and also no one wanted to take responsibility, Guillermo and Ricardo wrote 850am. No solution, requested a refund, they offered next day, I can't do it, that's why we plan. I lost three hours of my time in the am and they take no reaponsability. Do it with another company that has better communication, this is the issue here, and I reconfirmed 3 times mind you.

Quick trip through the Rain Forest.

lawrence_g, Jan 2026

The pictures are extremely accurate. This is a great trip for nature lovers. There is a bit of explorative walking, but nothing difficult. It was a welcomed suprise.

Poor tour company

Arif_K, Jan 2026

Very bad company never book with them they never communicate properly. Do not understand English. I booked this tour waited for an hour at my hotel. Choose pickup location from the tour and was never picked up. Very upsetting wasted my whole day. On vacation time is precious, which the operator should understand.

Tijuca Forest Experience

David_G, Jan 2026

Very good information about the forest, the fauna, animals and history of reforestation. The views were great despite the rainy weather.

Great tour

Nidia_T, Jan 2026

Great tour, definitely recommend! The only issue was that we had to wait almost 30 mins for other people that were late for pick up.

Eddie was a great tour...

Alicia_H, Jan 2026

Eddie was a great tour guide. The tour was about 4 hours in total. Our guide Eddie was very informative and gave us time to stop and take pictures and gave very detailed information on the history of the forest and country.

It was beautiful to see...

abbeysanchez05, Jan 2026

It was beautiful to see such amazing greenery in Tijuca! Everton was extremely nice and spoke all languages needed for our group!

Would Not Recommend

Jared_W, Dec 2025

I wouldn’t recommend this tour group due to very poor communication. My booking details clearly stated that pick-up was at my hotel address. After waiting for several minutes, I was then told that the pick-up location was a different hotel about 15 minutes away. That hotel is not listed anywhere in the meeting or pick-up details. This caused unnecessary confusion and inconvenience and could have easily been avoided with accurate information. Unfortunately this ruined my entire morning, and with a very short vacation here, I am not able to visit Tijuca. Very unfortunate, disappointed in this company.

Refund needed

Manideepa_G, Dec 2025

My flight got cancelled, no one contacted me.. I need a refund, I sent a message no one replied or responded

Highly recommend!

Liliia_D, Dec 2025

This is a great trip through the jungles on an exciting jeep. The guide was awesome, she told us all about the places. Highly recommend. It’s really worth it!

Amazing experience and amazing tour guide!

Reham_A, Dec 2025

Lucy Morozini was the best tour guide ever! She explained everything very clearly and answered all our questions 🙌

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear Customer. Thanks a lot for the review. We are glad that you liked the tour. Please count on us on future trips. Thanks. Att, Giovanna Maldonado.

I loved that when I got...

Melicia_M, Nov 2025

I loved that when I got picked up it was a jeep and we got to feel the natural breeze our tour guide was so educational on the rainforest and taught us many things and the history of the land I really enjoyed it.

Don’t do it-they won’t come pick you up and won’t call/text

Stephanie_C, Nov 2025

I don’t recommend using this company-they didn’t show up and didn’t text or call letting us know they were not coming. It’s unprofessional to let customers pay and plan a tour and not show up. Stay away!

National Park

Jill_D, Nov 2025

The trip through the national park was informative and educational. Our guide was informative and also amusing.

Wonderful experience and...

OMADEVI_B, Nov 2025

Wonderful experience and amazing tour guide. Would 100% recommend this tour to anyone seeking an adventure

Great tour with Amazing...

Issa_H, Nov 2025

Great tour with Amazing guide Everton . The guy knows his stuff. Will definitely recommend this to anyone

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Dear Customer. Thanks a lot for the review. We are glad that you liked the tour. Please count on us on future trips. Thanks Att, Giovanna Maldonado

Jeep afternoon

margaret_d, Oct 2025

Lovely afternoon spent with a very knowledgeable guide, it was very relaxed with an easy hike. Would definitely recommend it.

Great experience. Myriam...

Darina_P, Oct 2025

Great experience. Myriam was super nice and friendly, showed us the beauty of Rio and the Tajuca forest area. Unfortunately the Emperor's table can be reached only on foot on weekends.