Jeep Adventure: guided tour through Tijuca Rain Forest
Hop in an open Jeep for a morning tour of the Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro, also known as Tijuca National Park. This section of Brazil’s Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest) offers panoramic views from Vista Chinesa (Chinese View). Your 4-hour eco-tour includes an easy hike with a guide, giving you the chance to spot monkeys, birds and butterflies — even sloths! You'll be amazed by the remarkable contrast of a tropical rainforest right at the edge of a big city.
Options
Private - Afternoon departure
Private Tour: Private guide and Open Top Jeep included. South Zone, Downtown and Barra da Tijuca Hotels
Live Guide in: English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French or Italian.
Pickup included
What's included in Jeep Adventure: guided tour through Tijuca Rain Forest
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
After your guide picks you up from your hotel in Rio, hop in an open Jeep and buckle up for a fun ride! Drive to the edge of the cityscape and enter Tijuca Forest, located just 10 minutes from the city center. You’ll hear about the important reforestation program of Tijuca National Park and learn the importance of the Mata Atlântica ecosystem — part of the vast and protected Mata Biosphere Reserve, which covers 14 states in Brazil.
Explore the Visitor Center to learn about local biodiversity.
Cascatinha Taunay
Walk to the crystal-clear and picturesque waterfalls of Cascatinha Taunay. You’ll find there’s no better way to experience the living rainforest and marvel at the wildlife to be found!
Inclusions
- Jeep tour of Tijuca Rain Forest
- Eco hike
- Hotel pickup and drop off from most hotels in Downtown and Rio's South Zone or Barra da Tijuca
- Visit to Tijuca National Park
- Professional Tour Guide (Multilingual)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
* Roundtrip Transfer to Most Hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Botafogo, Flamengo, Glória, Catete, Barra, Santa Teresa and Downtown * 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 * The neighborhoods of São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Botafogo, Flamengo, Glória, Catete are within the South Zone, and Santa Teresa and Centro, Downtown
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please contact Gray Line Brazil at 55 (21) 3586-8687 or 55 (21) 99777‑5888 to confirm your tour at least 48 hours prior to the activity time. Please have your voucher in hand to present to the guide upon boarding. Office working hours: from 7am to 9pm (local time) daily.