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Tijuca National Park: Guided Jeep Adventure from Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro: Rocinha Favela Guided Jeep Tour + Hotel Transfer

Rio de Janeiro: Ginga Tropical Show - Brazilian Rhythms

Tijuca Peak: Guided Hiking Tour + Hotel Transfer

Rio de Janeiro: Gavea Rock Guided Hiking Tour + Transfer

Barra da Tijuca

Prepare for a guided jeep tour through one of the world's largest urban rainforests, just minutes from Rio de Janeiro. Explore the Tijuca Rainforest, home to waterfalls and diverse wildlife.

Ride in an open-top jeep through forest roads. Stop at landmarks like the Emperor’s Table, Mayrink Chapel, and Vista Chinesa. Learn about the history and reforestation efforts of this national park within the Atlantic Forest Biosphere.

Walk on easy trails with native plants and animals. Visit waterfalls such as Cascatinha Taunay and Cachoeira dos Macacos.

Begin your trip with a hotel pickup, traveling along Estrada da Gávea into Rocinha, Rio’s largest favela. Stop at the Club Bar for 40 minutes of city views. 

Learn about Rocinha’s history and culture through a talk discussing the community's challenges. Take a 25-minute walk through the streets, observing daily life and engaging with locals.

Continue with a jeep ride that offers unique views and an exciting drive through Rocinha. Finally, relax at Praia de São Conrado, enjoying the sand and clear waters as a fitting end to the day.

See Rio de Janeiro’s lively nightlife with music and dance at every turn. Visit the Tropical Carnival Show for a night celebrating Brazil’s culture and traditions.

Travel through Brazil's five regions in one evening. View the rituals of Bahia, the dances of the Amazon, the folklore of the Pampas, and the nightlife of Rio’s Lapa. Each performance showcases Brazilian culture.

Hear the rhythms of Lambada, Capoeira, Forró, Frevo, Bossa Nova, and Samba. View colorful Carnival costumes and skilled drummers. 

Join the party when the dancers invite you on stage. Dance to the music and be a part of the celebration.

Hike to Tijuca Peak, the highest peak in Rio de Janeiro at 1,022 m (3,353 ft) above sea level. Start at the entrance of Tijuca National Park. Walk past a waterfall and follow the trail from Bom Retiro. Hike through the Atlantic Forest for about 1.5 hours to reach the top.

At the summit, see Rio's landmarks like Tijuca Forest, Maracanã Stadium, Guanabara Bay, and the coastline. This tour offers a great chance to hike and see the views over Rio de Janeiro.

Start your hike at Gavea Rock or Pedra da Gávea, standing 842 meters (2,763 feet) above Rio de Janeiro. A hotel pickup takes you to the trailhead, where a 2.5-hour hike begins through the Atlantic Forest to the peak.

The last part of the hike includes a 15-meter (49-foot) rock climb and trails along cliff edges, all of which are navigated safely. 

At the top, spend 30–40 minutes viewing Rio’s landmarks like Tijuca Forest, Christ the Redeemer, São Conrado Beach, Rocinha favela, and Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. Descend the same trail back and enjoy a comfortable ride back to your hotel.

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Tijuca National Park: Guided Jeep Adventure from Rio de Janeiro

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