National Parks · RIO DE JANEIRO NATIONAL PARK TOURS
Good rio de janeiro national park tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Take the official Corcovado Train up through Tijuca National Park to Christ the Redeemer. You get the train admission and monument access, but no guide. Allow a day, bring your passport or ID, and book an early time if you want fewer crowds.
“Was amazing experience. Won’t soon forget it. Blessed to have witnessed this wonder in person.”
Visit Christ the Redeemer by cog train and Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car in a four-hour self-guided outing. You receive official attraction tickets, but arrange your own transport, food, drinks, and timing. Bring your passport or ID and check both ticket emails carefully.
“Aucun besoin d’avoir sa carte bleue et ses passeports ! Mail du mail 28 septembre avec des vouchers au 24 septembre 😱 Beaucoup de temps de perdu Merci aux employés des sites pour leur patience Organisme à fuir”
Pack Rio’s biggest sights into six hours: ride through Tijuca Rainforest to Christ the Redeemer, visit Santa Teresa and Selarón Steps, then take two cable cars up Sugarloaf. Hotel pickup covers most of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and São Conrado. Guides may speak English, Portuguese, Spanish, German, French, or Italian.
“Our guide was the best! He was so friendly and easy to talk too!”
Join Thomas, Lucas, or another EcotuRio guide for a four to five-hour hike through Tijuca National Park. See 35-meter Cascatinha Taunay, visit smaller waterfalls where you can bathe, and learn about Rio’s plants, ecology, and past in a group capped at 10 participants.
“This hike was most definitely the highlight of my stay in Rio! I attended as a solo traveller and it was such a welcoming atmosphere. Small group with an individualized approach from our guide Thomas. Thomas was super kind, welcoming, knowledgable, and funny. We got to spend sometime in one of the waterfalls for a super refreshing dip, and also got to see some hardcore rock climbers. And as a cherry on top of an already wonderful experience, we saw a monkey!! CUTE!!!! And Thomas personalizes the hike based on the needs and abilities of each group! I, for sure, recommend this hike!!”
Start with hotel pickup at 7:30 AM and ride into Tijuca National Park with a bilingual guide such as Thalles, Samuel, Dudu, or Sylvio. Walk to waterfalls, caves, viewpoints, and forest sites while learning about local plants and animals. The hike is manageable, with a few harder sections.
“I had an amazing time exploring Tijuca National Park with our tour guide Sylvio! He was incredibly friendly and full of fascinating knowledge about the park's history, wildlife, and nature. The tour was beautiful and fun from start to finish-we even spotted a monkey, which was such a highlight! Sylvio made the whole experience unforgettable with his warm energy and passion for what he does. Highly recommend this tour if you want to discover the magic of Tijuca with a great guide!”
Join a bilingual guide such as Tito or Alex for a five-hour, small-group hike from Rio’s South Zone to Pedra Bonita. Walk 3.5 kilometers through Tijuca National Park, learn about coffee farms and reforestation, stop at Vista Chinesa, and see Pedra da Gávea from a striking angle.
“Our Guide was very friendly and could Tell us a lot about Rio. One of Our groupmembers had some Problems To hike But our guide kept an Eye on her and she also made it up To The top. It was exhausting But pretty easy. The view on top of The Hill worth it. I highly recommend this Tour.”
Spend four hours exploring Rio’s Tijuca National Park and Botanic Garden with a multilingual guide and hotel transfers. See Vista Chinesa, Taunay Waterfall, Mayrink Chapel, Christ the Redeemer, and more than 7,000 plant species. The garden entry fee is paid separately.
“Guide super gentil, visite sous la pluie donc un peu compliqué d’apprécier tout à sa juste valeur. Nous n’avons pas compris pourquoi l’entrée du jardin botanique n’est pas incluse dans l’activité mais à payer sur place. Peut-être l’inclure dans la réservation et la payer en amont”
Spend eight hours with a private guide and driver visiting Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain. Guides such as Matteo, Gerda, Jaqueline, and Ricardo tailor the day, explain Rio clearly, and help you choose extra stops, though traffic and queues can greatly affect the schedule.
“Unser Guide Matteo war absolut Spitze ! Er hat super erklärt und hat sich um all unsere Wünsche gekümmert. Matteo hatte für uns den perfekten Zeitplan entwickelt, so dass wir alles sehen und erleben konnten ! Der Guide Matteo ist absolut empfehlenswert !!! Insgesamt können wir diesen Ausflug von GYG empfehlen. Vielen Dank !”
This 10-hour Gray Line Brazil tour links Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and a Rio city tour. You can choose a van route with the Selaron Steps or a train route with one lap around Maracanã Stadium. Hotel pickup covers much of Rio’s South Zone.
“Interesant tour. Vous allez par différents lieux impossible d'aller par vous même dans un seule journée. l'organisateur vous guide par tout comme si vous êtes son enfants. Toujours en train de voir que vous soyez à l'aise. Il parlait en 3 langues. Malgré que le transport est superbe, le son du système audio très mauvais. Beaucoup de difficulté a comprendre pour la qualité du son. Impartialité au momnet de venir vous chercher et ça cause une angoisse de savoir si l'excursion va avoir lieu ou si vous avez été oublié.”
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