🏨 Adventure & History at Tijuca Forest (small group or private) Activity

Adventure & History at Tijuca Forest (small group or private)

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From $58.25

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Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 5 hours

Departs: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

This Tijuca Forest tour circuit, visits a variety of attractions in the National Park that are not well known so it has a more exclusive touch. HIking approx. 6 km, on trails made in 19th century, when the area was occupied by coffee farms and you’ll discover and learn the history of Tijuca National Park, one of the largest replanted urban forest in the planet.
Along the way we visit Cascatinha Taunay (highes waterfall in the park), the Mayrink Chapel (from 1850), the Cova da Onça Bridge, the Eucalyptus Forest (an old slave cemetery) and the Bats’s Grotto (biggest gneiss cave in Brazil).
After that you cool off at Baronesa Cascade waterfall, and start descending to the starting point and on the way visitng some other historical attractions of the park.
The tour combines history, adventure, nature, a waterfall shower, among other attractions, visiting somehow hidden spots that reveal the beauty and personality of Rio and its tropical rainforest.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Guided Hike

Insurance

Licensed tour guide

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Transport in small vehicle (max. 6 people) / (optional air conditioner)

What's Not Included

Food and drinks

Hotel pick up/drop off OUT of the designated areas

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 12 - 12
ADULT: Age: 15 - 80

Additional Info

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Maximum of 6 participants on the tour (or you can choose a private option)
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Fitness required. MODERATE level hike. NO technical rock climbing, just hiking.
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hike details: aprox. 6km (up and down rough terrain), 3h, elev. gain 354m=1161ft.
Not recommended for child under 12 and they must be accompanied.
Passport name, number, and date of birth is required at time of booking for all participants (for insurance)
Regular temperature checks for staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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