Rio de Janeiro
The trail days inside the city limits: Pedra da Gavea’s monolith over the beaches, Telegraph Rock’s famous ledge photo and Tijuca’s peaks, caves and falls. Rio is the only megacity with real mountain hiking from the bus stop.
Explore Rio’s lush Tijuca Rainforest on a guided hike visiting waterfalls, caves, wildlife, and scenic viewpoints, all with hassle-free transfers and expert guides.
Most Popular“This excursion was a lot of fun! We got to see some waterfalls, a cool cave, and we were very lucky to see a lot of monkeys, a very old turtle crossing the street, and a toucan which the driver and the guide noticed while…”
Explore Tijuca Forest in Rio with a guided hike to waterfalls, caves, and viewpoints. Enjoy scenic vistas, wildlife, and authentic rainforest experiences.
“Overall great, peaceful and quiet adventure through Tijuca National Park. Our guide Renato was friendly, relaxed and a good match for this type of tour. We got to see the Chinese vista, 1 waterfall, hike to a small cave but could not see the higher…”
Discover Tijuca Forest with this guided hike exploring peaks, caves, waterfalls, and panoramic views—an authentic nature escape near Rio for all adventure levels.
“Great experience! Highly recommend! Bernardo, our guide was very nice and helpful! Great way of spending time away from city chaos”
Explore Tijuca Forest on a half-day guided hike featuring waterfalls, caves, historical sites, and lush rainforest, perfect for nature and history lovers.
“Renata was awesome. I really enjoyed the history lessons and hike. Learned so much. I highly recommend!”
Experience the thrill of hiking Pedra da Gávea in Rio with expert guides, breathtaking views, and challenging trails—perfect for adventure lovers.
“Gréât guide, gréât hikes, and gréât views. The hier is one of thé best of Rio. The guide made vidéos of us with a drone.”
Experience the stunning views from Pedra do Telégrafo, hike in Pedra Branca, and unwind on wild beaches with this full-day tour from Rio.
“this was a great hike, not to strenuous and relatively short if you hike often. Pedro was amazing, kind and gracious and we got there and back in the alloted time. definitely worth the trip for the views”
Discover Rio’s stunning beaches, hike to Telegraph Stone, and enjoy a memorable sunset with a skilled photographer guide on this personalized jeep tour.
“This was an amazing tour with an even more amazing tour guide, Alvaro. Before the excursion, Alvaro messaged us with lunch/dinner suggestions, if the restaurants accepted credit card, what to bring to wear, a detailed itinerary and kept in touch several times before the tour.…”
Discover the thrill of hiking to Pedra do Telégrafo with guided sunrise or sunset tours, stunning views, expert guides, and memorable photo moments in Rio.
“Amazing, exhilarating experience, VIP treatment by guide and driver! Caio was super knowledgeable, fun and helpful and created a great agenda and memories of a beautiful part of Rio. Highly recommend!”
Experience a challenging yet rewarding hike to Pedra do Telégrafo in Rio, with stunning views, photo opportunities, and expert guides. Perfect for adventure seekers.
“We were originally scheduled to do this hike later in the morning but our booking was changed to the sunrise experience (possibly due to the weather forecast for our original time) while it was still dark out. If you aren't accustomed to climbing over large…”
Experience Rio’s stunning views with this challenging full-day Pedra da Gávea hike. Perfect for physically fit adventurers seeking authentic rainforest and mountain scenery.
“What a once in a lifetime experience! Paolo was our guide and he was well informed of the forest and made sure my husband and I were taking safe steps throughout our hike. He has been climbing for years so he had all the gear…”
Experience Rio’s Tijuca Forest with a guided full-day trek to Pedra da Gávea, combining adventure, stunning views, and small-group intimacy.
“The experience of a lifetime made possible because of my guide Thiago. The views on top took some work/sweat to get but was 10/10 worth it. An amazing day I will never forget. Everyone we met along the way were kind and gracious. The rappelling…”
Explore Rio's lush Tijuca National Park on a half-day guided hike with stunning views from Pedra Bonita. Enjoy wildlife, local flora, and expert guidance.
“It’s a relatively short walk. 2 miles , 1 mile up hill , 1 mile downhill. You can do it without a guide quite easily and get a taxi to the bottom . But what you get with a guide is the history and geography…”
Experience Rio’s breathtaking sunrise from the top of Morro Dois Irmãos with this guided hike, offering stunning city views and authentic local insights.
“Very challenging hike but the views are totally worth it. The hike was a little over a mile, up the mountain all the way. Our guide, Milena, was amazing. Everything was well organized.”
Experience an adventurous 8-hour hike up Pedra da Gávea with expert guides, stunning views, and optional rock climbing—perfect for active travelers.
“I had the best experience in Rio for Gavea’s hike guided by Edu. The hike itself is undoubtedly gruelling and required a good level of fitness, however Edu and members in our group tour are very helpful to make the day hike a great experience!…”
Experience Rio’s vibrant samba scene at Pedra do Sal with a guided tour, live music, cultural insights, and a welcoming atmosphere for authentic nightlife.
“It was such a great experience, especially when traveling alone. The group was really fun and I felt safe the whole time. Even the guide shared a lot about the history of the place, which was really interesting, and the drinks were great too 😃…”
Christ above, Sugarloaf below and samba wherever the night lands.