Tijuca National Park Cave & Waterfall Hike, Rio de Janeiro

Fancy exploring the nature of Rio de Janeiro? On this hiking tour of the most beautiful trails in the Tijuca National Park and see stunning waterfalls and amazing caves on the Cave Trail.

Duration

5 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off at the indicated hotels
Transportation by minibus
English–speaking guide
Admission to Tijuca National Park

Not included

Food and drinks

When to book

You can book up to 9 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 7 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Fancy exploring the nature of Rio de Janeiro? On this hiking tour of the most beautiful trails in the Tijuca National Park and see stunning waterfalls and amazing caves on the Cave Trail.

Activity Details

We'll pick you up from one of the selected hotels in Rio de Janeiro at the indicated time and drive to Tijuca National Park, the largest urban rainforest in the world. It covers 32000 hectares (79074 acres)! Before arriving, we'll stop at the Vista Chinesa viewpoint, from where you'll have a breathtaking view of the city of Rio de Janeiro.

As soon as we arrive at the entrance of the park, we'll start the hiking route that will take us along the Cave Trail, one of the most special trails in the area. We'll walk along the trail, which is of low difficulty, and reach the Tunay waterfall, the first stop on the walking route. Did you know this waterfall cascades from a height of 35 meters (115 feet)?

We'll marvel at this natural wonder and then head to the Tijuca National Park Visitor Centre, the perfect place to learn all about the history and wildlife of the region.

Next, we'll walk for 20 minutes to one of the most incredible points of the trail: the Almas waterfall, where you can swim in its waters! After this relaxing experience, we'll go back to the Cave Trail and visit four amazing caves, such as the Bat Cave. Depending on the season, instead of this waterfall, we may visit Diamantina Waterfall.

Finally, we’ll conclude our hiking route, covering between 2 and 4.5 kilometers (1.2 and 2.8 miles) in total, by heading to Baronesa Waterfall, where you can take another refreshing dip. We’ll walk back to meet the minibus, which will take us to Vista China, a viewpoint in Tijuca offering beautiful views of Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema.

We’ll end this 5-hour tour by returning to your hotel.

Hotel Pickup Info

This tour includes pickup and drop-off at the hotels on the following list. When making your reservation, you will be able to select yours or the one closest to where you're staying:

Hotels pickup options