Tijuca Peak Hike

About this tour

Tijuca Peak Hike – Trail through dense biodiverse Atlantic Rainforest where you can see exotic flora and fauna!

Rio’s highest peak, Pico da Tijuca (1022m – 3353ft) is located in the middle of the Tijuca Forest, and overlooks most of the city. It is also considered one of the best trails in Rio de Janeiro.
Our tour starts with a visitation to Taunay Waterfall (Rio’s largest), inside Tijuca’s Forest National Park.
Listed by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve, it is one of the greatest Eco spots of Rio, covered by Atlantic Rainforest with beautiful flora and fauna and many waterfalls, rivers, lakes, caves and mountains.
The trail to Pico da Tijuca starts at the idyllic Bom Retiro, a place up in the park, and lasts no more than one hour to reach the summit.
From there, we have a wonderful view of most of Tijuca’s Forest, landmarks, besides the Maracanã Stadium, Guanabara Bay and a lot more.
This is the traditional Tijuca Forest tour with a hike to the highest mountain in Rio de Janeiro!

Why Choose Our Tijuca Peak Hike Tour in Rio de Janeiro?

Tijuca Peak Hike – the summit stands tall at 1,022 meters, offering unmatched panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro, including Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and even the coastline on clear days. It’s the perfect mix of adventure and jaw-dropping scenery.
Our experienced, bilingual guides are passionate about nature and safety. They’ll enrich your hike with stories about the Tijuca Forest’s history, native wildlife, and hidden gems — all while making sure you’re well taken care of.

* Vista Chinesa (Chinese Belvedere) – visitation only on weekdays, except local holidays.

• Tour details:

• Pickup time: 7:20am
• Tour duration: 5 hours
• Hike level: moderate (level 2 of 5)
• Trail length: 5 km / 3,1 miles (total)
• Elevation gain: 450m / 1476ft
• Trail duration: 2 hours (1h climb / 45 min descent – approx)
• Recommendations: wear light clothes and hiking shoes, bring a small backpack with water (1.5L, per person), snacks, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, cap or hat, sunglasses and cash for extras.

• Prices:

• Solo traveler: check our home page with a list of tours to join in or contact us!
• Groups of 2 people – R$ 280, per person
• Groups of 3 people – BRL 250, per person
• Groups of 4 people – BRL 230, per person
• Groups of 5 or more people – BRL 210, per person

• General Information:

• If the chosen date or the number of participants is not available, contact us to schedule the tour with your private group.
• Round trip transfer included in South Zone of Rio: Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo, Flamengo and surroundings. Contact us if you are staying in other places in Rio.

Book Now Your Tijuca Peak Tour in Rio de Janeiro! ⛰️🌿📸

Tijuca Peak is the highest point in the park, offering panoramic views of Rio, including Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the beaches.
Discover fascinating stories about the park’s reforestation, the former coffee plantations, and how Tijuca Forest became one of the world’s largest urban rainforest.
RioXtreme was born to show that Rio de Janeiro has a lot of options besides traditional Tourism. We offer the best in Hiking, Adventure and Eco Tours in and around Rio for over fifteen years, treading our brand and identity in our tours, always focused on quality, safety, respect for nature and the others. Our certified and passionate team always seek to share this knowledge with the customers, and hope to make the experiences unique and unforgettable!