Top Rio de Janeiro Wildlife Watching

A unique activity !, an experience in nature that does not require much effort, an easy trail through the Tijuca Forest is all you need to reconnect with nature and experience Rio de Janeiro outside the beaches

Pedra do Telégrafo is certainly one of the most beautiful and most visited trails in Rio de Janeiro. Having an expert guide also makes all the difference and offers more security in the natural environment.

Pedra do Telégrafo is located in the west side of Rio de Janeiro. The rock has a nice view of the beautiful city, in on one side we see wild beaches and the Tijuca National Park. On the other side, we have a wonderful view of the Marambaia, a huge beach with big swamp area. The hiking takes approximately 1 hour to climb(one way), its summit is 354 meters above sea level. Returning from Pedra do Telégrafo to the city we will stop for a bath and relaxing at Grumari(one of the most beautiful beaches in Rio) and after we will drive trough all the beaches along the coast of Rio with many opportunities to take photos.

The Pedra Bonita trail is one of the most beautiful in the city! nothing better than enjoying it, which is perfect for beginners, with a tour guide specialized in trails and natural attractions and with professional photos that will make your experience something unforgettable and go viral on instagram!

The best hike in Rio ever! Pedra da Gávea is the largest block of stone by the sea in the world! It’s hard about 2-3 hours hike but certainly it will be awesome. The tour is an adventure since the beginning, hiking into the Tijuca Forest and experiencing its wild life. There´s only a small easy climbing section that you climb with a guide & all safety equipment. At the top you can get the best view of all the beaches of south and west zones, the main mountains, and if you lucky you can see base jumpers and wing suits crossing the sky to land on the beach! If you are traveling alone let us know that we can include you in an existing group.

Want to get away from the hustle and bustle of Rio's beaches, but still enjoy the beauty of the city? why not see it from above? having a specialized guide on trails makes everything even better! venture safely to one of the best experiences in the city. With an incredible look, the photos will remain as a reminder of an unforgettable day!

The crossing Petrópolis Teresópolis is a national mountaineering classic organized by RIO ECO TRIP. It crosses the all Serra dos Órgãos National Park, in the heart of the Atlantic Forest. In its route we can get to know the peaks and rock formations that are by the way, the Castle of Açu with 2,246m of altitude, Garrafão mountain, Dedo de Deus (Finger of God), Escalavrado and the famous Stone of the Sine, highest point of the National Park with its 2,275 m of altitude. This trekking offers you a breathtaking adventure!

Tijuca National Park is a great opportunity to get to know Rio de Janeiro's rich avifauna, with endemic species of the Atlantic Forest. This is an ideal tour for those who want to start bird watching or for those more experienced birders.

Your best and most complete surfing experience in Rio! Check-out what makes this experience unique: - Local trilingual Surf Instructor; - Transportation, on a classic Land Rover Defender, to the beach with the best conditions of the day for your surfing level; - 1:30 hr lesson (30 minutes above the standard); - Limited number of guest per experience; - Complete surf gear; - Visitation of a place of unique beauty after the surf ;

On the western zone of Rio de Janeiro an imposing plateau of rock called Pedra da Gávea(The Gávea Stone). It is the largest monolith in South America, as well as the highest coastal monolith in the world and is perfect for an adventurous hike. According to some local legends the Pedra da Gávea is a visiting place for extra-terrestrials as well as being a portal to other dimensions. The trail begins in Barra da Tijuca and passes through the Atlantic Rain Forest. Hikers will need to keep their eyes peeled for small mammals and birds which inhabit the tree tops. The trail culminates at the summit of Pedra da Gávea, 844 meters above sea level, with the best views in Rio de Janeiro. From the top of Pedra da Gávea there are breath taking views of all of Rio’s beaches, lagoons, Sugar Loaf and overlooking Christ the Redeemer in the distance.

This is the only activity in Rio de Janeiro that includes the best of Tijuca Forest ending with a beautiful scenic hang gliding or paragliding flight. The thrill of seeing wild animals such as monkeys, sloth, toucans and the adrenaline of seeing the whole river from above! This experience is simply unforgettable! The tour will be completely private with an accredited professional guide and proper transportation with air conditioning. The flight will be made by one of our partners, registered with the Rio de Janeiro Free Flight Association, with all current credentials, revised equipment and passenger insurance. You will also have the right images from one of the pilot's cameras so you can remember every day this sensational flight of the beautiful stone ramp and surroundings. Waste no time! make your reservation now!

Get to know the Biggest Urban Forest in the world, get out of the beaten track. Lots of wild life!! We Provide the best local guides all bilingual. Extra stop at Chinese view. If you are traveling alone let us know that we can include you in an existing group.

Rio de Janeiro is full of attractions such as mountains, beaches and the Tijuca National Park. This set, makes our city full of possibilities. With such a diversity of attractions, activities and new things happening, visitors that has little time, end up knowing only the basics touristic spots, such as Corcovado and Sugar Loaf. So, for those who prefer a customized tour, the ideal is to make a private tour, where you have the freedom to choose your itinerary and still count on our help to define which sites best suited to your profile. Come ride your private tour with the support of a local guide and make your trip a unique and special experience!!! You will learn and see things that you would never find by yourself!

Come to know a paradise that only Rio residents know, together we will dive in crystal clear waters, we will relax in natural water sculpted hot tub, we will know places that tourists do not know.

This is a two-in-one experience. Normally the regular experiences are either only at Tijuca Forest or Pedra Bonita, never the two together. On this you will visit both places in one complete morning! The Tijuca Forest is considered the one of the biggest urban forests in the world, hosting hundreds of plants and animal species. The hike through the park is perfect for couples, families and eldery, and can be adapted to the particularities of each group. The Pedra Bonita hike is an easy hike with a great reward at the end - an amazing view from the coastline of Rio de Janeiro. Totally worth it!!!

The mountain seasson of Rio de Janeiro is one of The most beautfull nature place of Brasil. We offer a power food and plant some trees in our track. For surge you Will enjoy. Our nature is rich and powerfull. Here, we see Rio de Janeiro and a lot of moutains from Petropolis, Teresópolis and Nova Friburgo. Our whaterfalls has a lot of volume and cold whater. I love to track and make New friends. Here we have mata atlântica florest, it has The most biodiversity of The world and for shure you Will enjoy

We are a French-Brazilian couple, in love with nature and the ocean. We are offering this tour to tourist for one year and they really like it. We are professional and we want you to have the best experience. Always smily, positive, with us you will learn a lot of things and won't have the same pictures as everyone ...;)

Experience Rio de Janeiro’s best known attractions in unique fashion; Participate in an hike through woods whilst you hear a lot about the local history and enjoy an easy level rock climb to reach the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain. Visitors are greeted by an amazing 360 degree view of Rio de Janeiro from the top of Sugar Loaf and can take full advantage of a free cable car ride for the first section of the decent. This is fore sure the most classic hike in Ri. If you’re looking for more than an easy walking trail and don’t want to ride the cable cars to the summit as an tourist this is the hiking tour for you. Our professionals and friendlies guides will help you throughout the way with all necessary equipments. Hiking Sugar Loaf mountain will for sure be the highlight of your trip.

It is possible to go rafting in a town 120 kilometres from Rio. As well as being very enjoyable the experience is also an excellent opportunity for some exercise. The length of the course is 7 km, and the rapids which range from levels II-III. Furthermore, the vegetation surrounding the river is a example of Atlantic rainforest, which has been extremely well preserved and offers the opportunity for observing various species of tropical animals and birds. No previous experience is necessary! Make the most of your opportunity to get to know this sport!

São Pedro da Serra is a pearl! Strolling along the Main Street, it keeps reminding me of a beautiful cenographic town of one of those Brazilian soap operas. Almost everything perfectly in place. Each step gives you a view of a picture, in which the colors of the city's Arquitecture match in harmony with the surrounding Nature. Like in a frame. It looks just amazing.