Top Rio de Janeiro Nature Walks

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.

----------------- PLEASE READ EVERYTHING ------------------ AVOID WAITING IN LINE FOR THE PERFECT PICTURE! IMPORTANT INFO: Let's hike together! The Telegraph stone is one of the most beautiful tourists spots in Rio. The Telegraph Stone is located on the West side of Rio, 40 kilometers from Copacabana, in a safe neighborhood. The trail itself is 1.5 km and can be easily done in 30 to 40 minutes walking. The hike is perfect for all ages but be cautious if you have any serious health problems. To access the Telegraph Stone, you must travel by car. Because I live nearby, transportation is not included, and we’ll be meeting at the beginning of the trail. Once you book, please let me know if you will need transportation and I can help you arrange it. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR THE AVAILABLE SCHEDULED HIKES: Sunrise hike: 4:00 AM(everyday) Morning hike: 8AM(Monday to Saturday) Sunset hike: 4 PM(everyday) Children under 10 are free.

Take your Rio de Janeiro visit to new heights thanks to this small-group hiking excursion to the top of Pedra da Gavea. Travel to Rio’s Tijuca rainforest for your ascent of this 2,770-foot (844-meter) pinnacle of rock, admiring local wildlife during the steep climb. You’ll eventually strap on climbing equipment, completing a few basic rock climbing sections on your trip to the top. Enjoy stunning views of greater Rio from the peak before rappelling back down. A guide and all necessary equipment are all included.

Explore Rio and visit Sugar Loaf Mountain during this 4-hour morning tour. Visit some of the city's most important landmarks, including the Metropolitan Cathedral and Copacabana Beach. Then, board a glassed-in cable car bound for Sugar Loaf's peak, stopping once at a scenic viewpoint. Upon reaching the top of Sugar Loaf at 1,299 feet (396 meters) above sea level, admire the views of Niteroi, Copacabana, and Santa Cruz Fortress. Round-trip transportation from selected Rio hotels is included.

Explore the charming, cosmopolitan town of Búzios on this full-day trip from Rio de Janeiro. During this 13-hour outing, stroll through the center of Búzios on a guided tour to get oriented, then spend free time discovering the former fishing village's charms on your own. Opt to take a 2-hour cruise offshore which stops at several idyllic spots for swimming and relaxing. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is provided.

Favela Brothers is a family run tour company, operated by the brothers Maka and Obi Basilio, both born and raised in Favela da Rocinha. We decided to organize guided tours within the community in which we live to offer a unique and quality service for travellers who are in search of culture and knowledge. Our tours allow a great immersion into daily life inside the favela and it is a great cultural exchange for all. You will learn about the history from the eyes of the locals, As the whole tour is carried out on foot where you get to know the alleys, rooftops, shops, cultural projects with which we work, and delicious local restaurants if you get hungry. Part of the resources that we collect through the tours, we donate to assist social projects (capoeira and an English school) that contribute to the education and development of the community's children and youth.

The Local Guide gives the tour more authenticity by showing that the biggest motivation for favela tourism is the opportunity to share lifestyles, life experiences and no one can provide a truer experience than someone living in the favela itself.

Hike the Horto waterfalls circuit in Tijuca National Park on this half-day morning tour, led by a specialist guide. Starting from Jequitibá Waterfall, you’ll walk at a leisurely pace along a forest trail ending at Shower Waterfall, aka Box Waterfall. Stand or wade under the rock-walled cascades for a refreshing shower before reversing your steps. Upgrade to venture with your own personal guide on a private tour that includes round-trip hotel transport.

Ascend Morro Dois Irmãos (Two Brothers Hill) on this half-day hiking tour in Rio de Janeiro. Travel through the Vidigal favela at its base and learn about the city's stark social contrasts as you make your way to the summit. Soak up the sweeping views of Rocinha, Pedra da Gávea and Corcovado mountain, among other famed landmarks in the ‘Marvelous City.’ Upgrade to venture with your own personal guide on a private tour that includes round-trip hotel transport.

Get more out of your visit to the famous Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden when you go with a guide. Walk through the highlights of this UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve while learning about learning about its history and mission, plus see plants and animals from around the world like monkeys, toucans, and giant Amazonian water lilies. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Explore Brazil's diverse plant life on this tour of the Tijuca Rainforest and the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden. During this 4-hour activity, visit the city's botanical garden to view a variety of exotic and native plants. Ride in a jeep through the Tijuca Rainforest, stopping for a leisurely hike with picturesque views and chances to see local wildlife. Round-trip transportation from Rio de Janeiro hotels is included.

The iconic peaks of Corcovado and Sugar Loaf Mountain are the top picks for hiking in Rio de Janeiro, but some of the most spectacular views can be found away from the tourist crowds. This 5-hour hiking and cycling adventure includes a bike ride along Copacabana beach, a drive through the colorful Vidigal favela, and a thrilling hike to the top of the Two Brothers Hills, from where the views span Ipanema beach, the Tijuca Forest, and the Christ the Redeemer statue.

Visit the one of the 7 wonders of the World: the Christ Redeemer Statue at the top of Corcovado Mountain, then drive through the charming neighborhood of Santa Teresa with is cobbled streets and hills before getting to visit the work of art made by Chilean born artist, Jorge Selarón, the Selaron Steps! Enjoy the colorful surroundings and don’t miss a chance to take as many pictures as possible before heading back to the hotel or continue exploring on your own for the rest of the day.

The Tijuca Forest represents one of the greatest natural treasures of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Trip in Rio offers the best guides and all the conditions necessary for you to have the best experience in our marvelous city. During this trip you will get to see some of Tijuca's most famous attractions such as the Chinese view, the emperor's table and Taunay cascatinha. See wildlife and feel nature in its most beautiful and full natural beauty.

Visit the Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro on this guided tour. A popular tourist attraction, the garden houses rare collections of bromeliads and orchids, as well as other exotic plants, plus yards and yards of towering royal palm trees. In addition, you might possibly spot more than a hundred different species of birds that live in the trees.

Discover the diversity of South America’s marine life by purchasing entry and round-trip transport to Rio de Janeiro Aquarium in advance. After convenient hotel pickup, browse tanks containing more than 8,000 marine animals including sharks, stingrays, and turtles. Inside a transparent tunnel, gaze upwards at floating sea creatures and marvel at fearsome sharks in the aquarium’s largest tank. Relish the freedom and flexibility to explore the aquarium at your own pace and enjoy drop-off at your Rio de Janeiro hotel at your convenience.

This tour is a full day in Rio is a complete city tour to visit the main touristic attractions of that city such as Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf, Maracanã Stadium (external), Sambódromo and Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro, besides, the tour offers Free Buffet Lunch in Lapa, the most bohemian neighborhood of the city.

Explore the world's largest urban rainforest, Tijuca National Park, during this 3-hour tour in Rio de Janeiro. With a nature guide, discover the swaths of verdant foliage and abundance of local wildlife within the confines of this vibrant city. A bio-diverse hot spot, the fragile ecosystem is home to several waterfalls and many endangered species. Enjoy views of Pedra da Gávea and the Christ the Redeemer statue and stop at the Emperor's Table and the Chinese View. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.

Combine visits to Corcovado and Sugar Loaf mountains, two must-sees in Rio, on this full-day tour. Ride the Sugar Loaf cable car overlooking Guanabara Bay and see the Christ the Redeemer statue atop Corcovado. Stop at the Selaron Steps and refuel midday with a barbecue lunch. Round-trip transportation from most Zona Sul hotels via van.

We will be on the Pedra Bonita trail. Pedra is a peak approximately 700 meters high and in my opinion is the best view of Rio de Janeiro. Better than Christ, Sugar Loaf, etc ... It is located in the Tijuca Forest National Park, considered the largest urban forest in the world replanted by man. Did you know that it is the most visited National Park in Brazil? It is also part of what was once the second largest tropical biome in Brazil.

We are going to visit one of the most beautiful places in Rio. We are going to do a 50 minutes hike to reach the top of the Dois Irmãos mountain. One of the most beautiful views of Rio de Janeiro, and then we are going to visit the Vidigal favela. We are going to take some awesome pictures, have a drink in one of the most beautiful bars on the place and have a lot of fun with locals guides that are going to show you the real Rio!

Enjoy hiking in Tijuca National Park with your own personal guide and finish with a refreshing dip under a waterfall. Hike up to Pedra Bonita for sweeping views of Rio de Janeiro including the beaches and surrounding Tijuca Forest. See the Christ the Redeemer statue and more from the Chinese Pavilion before arriving at Horto Waterfall. This 6-hour private tour includes round-trip hotel transport.

Head east of Rio to Arraial do Cabo a beautiful town with paradisiacal beaches and sparkling blue waters.  Located at the Lake Region, 140 kilometers away from the city of Rio de Janeiro (RJ). It is an atlantic paradise surrounded by beaches that enchant locals and tourists alike. The city gathers some of the most beautiful landscapes of the Brazilian coast, such as dunes, sandbanks, lagoons, beaches and headlands. It has a humid and warm weather, with an average temperature of 25°C in summers and ranging from 17°C to 23°C on winters.

Pedra da Gávea is the largest stone block by the sea in the world, named for its similarity to the gávea, an observation basket located on the mast of the Portuguese caravels. Known as the head of the emperor, the side of the Stone opposite the sea, looks like the shape of a face, and for this reason it was called by the Indians "Metaracanga", the decorated head. The trail is quite challenging. Recommended for those who are adventurous and like adrenaline.