Caves and Waterfalls of Tijuca Forest
Caves and waterfalls circuit with Pedra Bonita Hike!
This full-day tour at the Tijuca National Park was designed to cover the circuit of the main caves and waterfalls of the Park. It is recommend for those who like to do some hike and explore hidden caves and waterfalls, and also the best viewpoints of the Tijuca Forest.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel (Rio de Janeiro)
- Pick-up in a private transportation
Canoas viewpoint
Canoas viewpoint, from where you can see the Gavea rock and São Conrado beach.
Pedra Bonita Hike
Pedra Bonita Hike: about 35 minutes hiking up, and another 30 minutes hiking down.
Snack time
Stop for some snacks (not included).
Taunay waterfall
Taunay Waterfall: the most famous waterfall of Tijuca National Park.
Bat Cave
Bat Cave and Bernardo Cave (easy hike).
Baronesa waterfall
Take a bath at this beautiful waterfall.
Diamantina waterfall
Have an easy hike and take a bath at this waterfall surrounded by a cave.
Chinese view
Chinese View: one of the most beatiful viewpoints of Rio!
(not open on weekends and holidays).
Ending Point
At your hotel
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Guide Fees.
- Gasoline / toll / parking fee.
- Private transportation via Citroen C3 Aircross 7-seater 2025.
- My SUV can accommodate 6 passengers: 4 adults + 2 persons up to 1.50m tall.
Water and Snacks.
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
- Pick-up and drop-off in the south zone of the city.
- My SUV can accommodate 6 passengers: 4 adults + 2 persons up to 1.50m tall.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Alan D.
Hi and welcome! My name is Alan, I am 44 years old, and I was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro. Having been to 35 countries on all the continents of the world, and having lived in Australia, Holland, Israel and Argentina, I have had the opportunity to be in touch with different cultures and languages - and this grew my desire to show my city, Rio de Janeiro, to tourists.
I am a licensed tour guide in Rio by EMBRATUR, the Brazilian Institute of Tourism, and have been a private guide in Rio de Janeiro since 2013, having carried out hundreds of private tours of Rio, and have become more and more in love with my city and with my job as a Rio Tour Guide.
I am fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, and have a BA in Social Communication. When I'm not guiding, I enjoy writing, reading, spirituality, hiking and studying languages (I also speak intermediate French).
In my private tours in Rio de Janeiro I use a 7-seater car (including me as rio de janeiro driver guide), and my motivation is to be flexible and to offer you tailor-made tours in Rio, customized to your needs and desires, optimizing your time in Rio.
What I look for in each tour, is to provide you with an experience that you will remember for many years to come!
$350/ per group
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