Jeep Tour to Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro
What makes this trip unforgetable is that we use a 4 x4 convertible jeep, which is awesome for 360 degree views of the forest and also gives the tour the appeal of adventure. Visiting the forest in a jeep , gives you the ideal dimension of the national park`s size , as well as its true beauty.
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Jeep Tour to Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro
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What's included in Jeep Tour to Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro
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Parque Nacional da Tijuca
The Tijuca Forest Tour , is probably one of the top 5 most popular tours in Rio de Janeiro city. The forest is considered to be the largest urban forest in the whole world. It represents 7% of the whole city`s territory, and it is also known as the lungs of Rio. Visiting the city without seeing the forest is like going to New York city and not seeing the central park. Rio is all about nature, wild places and beautiful views. All of these 3 things can be seen and enjoyed in Tijuca Forest. Our tour will take you across this beautiful green world , while birds, small mammals and exotic plants can be seen along the way. Common species are the Saguis and Capuchin monkeys, as well as the quatis ( brazilian raccoon), can be easily spotted there. In terms of birds, toucans, canarians, buzzards, hawks, and many other species may be seen along the way. Different routes combining the Forest with visits to Sugar Loaf, Corcovado and Beaches of the west coast can also be taken, just check our combo section. Tour includes visits to Taunay`s Falls ( just for pictures, no showering), Vista Chinesa (Chinese View) and Visitor Center.
Cascatinha Taunay
We will stop at the Taunay waterfalls for pictures and some explanations about the location and where its name comes from. Possibility to see wild animals like raccoons and monkeys
Capela Mayrink
We stop outside the chapel where we can see from outside famous paintings from brazilian artists. We also do a little 20 minutes hike around the chapel
Inclusions
- Tour in a Convertible 4x4 jeep
- Pick up and Drop off
- Food and drinks are not provided in this tour
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Pick ups happen between 8:00 am and 9:00 am according to customer`s location and number of pick ups we have to do. We collect clients from Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana and Botafogo