The 15 Best Hikes & Peaks in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Tijuca Rainforest Hike with Waterfalls and Caves - Mirante das Canoas starts the day with a wide view

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,082 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Review of Rio’s Tijuca Rainforest hike with caves, waterfalls, views, hotel transfers, guide tips, fitness advice, and honest value notes.

“Had such an awesome time on this hike! Eduardo was the best—super fun, engaging, and full of cool info about the rainforest. It’s a light, easy hike but still feels like an adventure. Loved spotting animals and checking out waterfalls along the way. Totally recommend this if you want a chill but unforgettable way to see Rio!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour

2.Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 857 reviews · 7 hours · from $68

See Christ the Redeemer early, Selaron Steps, Tijuca rainforest, Lapa, and Rio’s cathedral in one practical seven-hour tour.

“Ricardo was a great guide and the experience was great.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest

3.Guided Jeep Tour through Tijuca Rainforest

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 740 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Ride an open-top Jeep through Rio’s Tijuca Forest, see waterfalls and monkeys, and hike easy trails with a multilingual guide.

“Tour guides Maria & George were amazing! So friendly and funny, a great trip with lovely views”

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Explore the Best of Tijuca Forest – Hike to Peaks, Caves & Falls

4.Explore the Best of Tijuca Forest – Hike to Peaks, Caves & Falls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 713 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $80

Review of Rio’s Tijuca Forest tour, with Pedra Bonita views, waterfalls, caves, wildlife, pickup details, costs, and practical hiking advice.

“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 viewpoint due to a thunderstorm. We saw some local wildlife, but you have to keep your eyes open! Renato gave great local tips for shopping in Barra de Tijuca neighborhood. Overall recommend, for families or adults alike.”

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Jeep Adventure: Guided Tour through Tijuca Rain Forest

5.Jeep Adventure: Guided Tour through Tijuca Rain Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 554 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $88

Review of Rio’s Tijuca Rain Forest Jeep tour, with waterfalls, city viewpoints, easy hiking, guide tips, transport details, and honest value advice.

“My flight got cancelled, no one contacted me.. I need a refund, I sent a message no one replied or responded”

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Rio: Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls

6.Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 536 reviews · 6 hours · from $69

Explore Tijuca Forest on a 6.2 km hike to waterfalls, caves, ruins and a chapel, with hotel pickup and an expert bilingual guide.

“Renata was awesome. I really enjoyed the history lessons and hike. Learned so much. I highly recommend!”

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Pedra da Gávea hike, your best experience in Rio

7.Pedra da Gávea hike, your best experience in Rio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 476 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $64

Pedra da Gávea hike review: a demanding Rio climb with rope work, Tijuca Forest trails, expert guides, and superb 360-degree views.

“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.”

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Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour

8.Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 417 reviews · 4 hours - 390 minutes · from $56

Hike Pedra do Telégrafo above Rio, then unwind at Grumari or Prainha Beach on a guided, photo-friendly day trip with hotel pickup.

“Yeah, the trip was really fun and productive. Erick was a great guide and photographer. I would recommend him and his friend to anyone who wishes to visit this amazing hike early in the morning. Thank you”

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Rio: Half-Day Jeep Tour at Floresta da Tijuca

9.Half-Day Jeep Tour at Floresta da Tijuca

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 353 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Explore Rio’s Tijuca Forest by open Jeep, with waterfalls, easy trails, wildlife, city views, and multilingual guides in four hours.

“It was a wonderful, relaxing, beautiful, and safe trip. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and patient.”

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Hiking Tour to Pedra do Telégrafo (Telegraph Rock/Stone)

10.Hiking Tour to Pedra do Telégrafo (Telegraph Rock/Stone)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $130

Review of Rio’s Pedra do Telégrafo hike, with sunrise views, famous photo poses, hotel transfers, guide tips, price, and practical advice.

“Knowledgeable guide who knows best photo spots and angles, hike was relatively easy but the top and sights were beautiful”

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Rio de Janeiro: 4-Hour Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour

11.4-Hour Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 275 reviews · 4 hours · from $51

Explore Rio’s Botanical Garden and Tijuca Forest, with orchid houses, rainforest trails, mountain views, and São Conrado beach.

“We learnt interesting things about Jardim Botanical, Tijuca Forest and the city of Rio de Janeiro. Huge thanks to the best guide here Alan Denis. He is intelligent person who can tell you a lot of stories about everything in Rio. Obrigado, Alan!”

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Pedra da Gavea: Full Day Jungle Adventure Trek

12.Pedra da Gávea: Full Day Jungle Adventure Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $78

Pedra da Gávea review: a demanding Tijuca Forest trek with rope climbing, waterfall swimming, expert guides, and unforgettable Rio views.

“It was honestly one of the best experiences I had. It is a bit physical, but it's trully worth it. The guides were just amazing. Ronald and Edu really took care of us, they were fun, helping, they tell you were to take the pictures, guide you, take them for you, Edu also helkped fly my drone. The whole experience was so amazing, I don't think you can get a better view of Rio, honestly. We saw some monkeys and coatis. Burned 1000+ calories as per my watch, and enjoyed every second of it.”

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Tijuca Forest Half-Day Hike (Small Group or Private)

13.Tijuca Forest Half-Day Hike (Small Group or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $61

Review of Rio’s Tijuca Forest half-day hike, with Pedra Bonita views, wildlife, small groups, transport, price, and practical tips.

“I went with my family of two kids 12 and 9, with the tour guide Ricardo, the whole trip was well organized and very safe for my kids. We also got an additional visit to the waterfall and restaurant recommendations for lunch. I would definitely recommend jungleme to anyone visiting Rio”

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Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea 7-Hour Hike

14.Pedra da Gávea 7-Hour Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 183 reviews · 8 hours · from $56

Review of Rio’s Pedra da Gávea hike, with steep trails, a 30-meter climb, expert guides, and sweeping views for fit adventurers.

“This was amazing! It is a hard hike you will gets sweaty but the views are worth it. Best view in all of Rio!”

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Pedra do Sal: Live Samba Night with Local Guide & Drink

15.Pedra do Sal: Live Samba Night with Local Guide & Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 183 reviews · 2h 30m · from $41Best value

Review of Pedra do Sal samba night in Rio, with local guides, live music, history, safety tips, price advice, and what to expect.

“We had such a fun night at Pedra do Sal! Our guide Yan was amazing – he made sure everyone had a great time. The atmosphere was incredible, full of music, dancing, and energy. Definitely wear closed shoes and be prepared for big crowds, but that’s all part of the experience. The vibe was unforgettable – highly recommended, the hangover was worth it :)”

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