RIO DE JANEIRO
The standout days in Rio de Janeiro.
The 15 most popular hiking & trekking in Rio de Janeiro. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Tijuca Forest small-group hike to caves and waterfalls with hotel pickup, a waterfall shower, and 19th-century plantation history in 6 hours.
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Hike up Pedra do Telégrafo in Pedra Branca State Park, then unwind at Grumari or Prainha with big Rio views and guided pacing.
Challenge yourself on Pedra da Gávea with eco guides, climbing gear, and big Rio panoramas from 840 meters.
Full-day Tijuca Forest challenge hike near Rio: 10.4km of climbs, viewpoints, waterfalls, caves, and a small-group guide from $86.
Vidigal with locals, then hike Morro Dois Irmãos for skyline views of Rocinha, Corcovado, and Rio’s beaches with an expert guide.
Guided sunrise or sunset hike to Dois Irmãos Peak from Vidigal in Rio. Moderate uphill walk, moto-taxi ride, top views, fees included.
Hike Rio’s Pedra da Gávea to a tough 842 m summit with certified climbing gear, stories, and big Bay views.
Small-group hike in Rio’s Tijuca National Park to Pedra Bonita, with rainforest guides and ocean views of Pedra da Gávea.
Hike Tijuca’s rainforest to Taunay Waterfall, a bat cave, and big Rio viewpoints, with hotel pickup and a small-group guide.
“Was a small group and Eduardo was entertaining. The hike is short but he made the best of it. We saw Monkeys and a sloth. Great experience.”
Hike from Tijuca forest to Garganta do Céu for Rio views, then cool off at Sorimã Waterfall near Pedra da Gávea. 4 hours.
“This was a very challenging hike for me. Took me 2hrs going up. Rugged terrain with lots of rocks. Ron Beulah is an excellent guide and truly helped to make sure that I got up and down without incident. There were 3 tourists & 1 guide. If you have any major health issues or are…”
Guided hike to Pedra da Gávea in Rio’s Tijuca Rainforest. Small group, rope safety, wildlife, and big panoramic Rio views.
“The hike and climb was a bit difficult but so my triumph once reaching the top. Sergio was so amazing. The most patient human being I’ve ever met. He continuously controlled me to “control my fears” which gave me so much trust into his instructions. 10/10 highly recommend.”
Half-day hike from Morro Dois Irmãos to Vidigal in Rio with sunrise option, panoramic views, local transport, and an HD photo album.
“Fernando is a Star. This is the best tour in South America that I have done thus far (travelled ~5 months over multiple years throughout South America). My partner and I took this tour for the sunrise option and the views are absolutely stunRead more”
Guided hike in Tijuca National Park to Pico da Tijuca, Tijuca Mirim views, and Cachoeira das Almas waterfall, with a museum stop.
“难忘的体验，整个过程大约需要3-4小时，丛林里的动物非常有趣可爱，徒步的过程也很舒服，虽然有些累，但是看到山顶的绝佳风景一切都是值得的，但是注意下山的时候要小心，不要像我一样崴到脚了 完美的国家公园，难忘的体验！！！”
Hike Tijuca National Park for Taunay, Almas, and caves like Belmiro and Bats, with small-group nature time and photo-friendly guides.
“We had a great time hiking through the forest with our guide alli. She was great and pointed out all of the animals and plants to see along the way. The hike was super informative about the history of tijuca park, the animals that live there and the insects. My daughter was super excited for…”
Hike to Urca and climb Sugarloaf Mountain with a certified instructor, then enjoy Copacabana and Guanabara Bay views.
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