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15 Hiking Tours in Rio de Janeiro Worth Booking

35 tours  ·  from $36

Good hiking tours in Rio de Janeiro fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Rio: Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls - Cascatinha Taunay and the park’s grand entrance
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Rio: Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls

1.Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls

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

Spend six hours exploring Tijuca Forest with a bilingual guide such as Vini, Riccardo, Tito, or Luiza. The 6.2 km route passes Cascatinha Taunay, Mayrink Chapel, a suspension bridge, coffee-era ruins, Morcego’s Grotto, and Baronesa Cascade, where you can cool off in the water. Hotel pickup is available from selected South Zone addresses.

“The guide was so nice, very friendly! The forest was magical, it was worth it! The organisation was perfect.”

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Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour - The early start and ride from Rio
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Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour

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

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

Ride from selected Rio neighborhoods to Guaratiba, walk through Pedra Branca State Park, and climb about an hour to Pedra do Telégrafo. Guides such as Dayvison, Erick, Felipe, and Nicolas help with the pace and photos. After the summit, cool off at Grumari or Prainha Beach. The early start helps avoid heat and long photo lines.

“Awesome trip to Pedra do Telégrafo with Miguel. Transportation/pick up from hotel on time, pretty good tips during the trip and in the end a wonderful view over the sea and a relaxing finishing at beach Grumari. Highly recommend this activity.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea 7-Hour Hike - From Estrada Sorimã into Tijuca National Park
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Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea 7-Hour Hike

3.Pedra da Gávea 7-Hour Hike

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

You’ll hike from sea level through Tijuca National Park to Pedra da Gávea at 840 meters, with a guided 30-meter climb at Carrasqueira. Guides such as Eduardo, Lucas, and Sergio are known for patient safety support and excellent photos. Expect about three hours on the trail, but allow up to eight hours for the full outing.

“This was the highlight of my trip to Rio, and our guide took amazing pictures of us. I highly recommend, but make sure you are in shape, not afraid of heights and bring enough water!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip - Pickup from Copacabana, Ipanema, and the South Zone
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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip

4.Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 163 reviews · 9 hours · from $86

Spend about five hours hiking rough, steep trails in Tijuca National Park with a bilingual guide such as Gustavo, Ricardo, Pietro, or Tito. Reach Taquara Hill, explore coffee-farm ruins, grottos, Bat Cave, and waterfalls, then cool off under Cascata da Baronesa. Groups are limited to six, with pickup from selected South Zone hotels.

“The breathtaking views over the rainforest alone was worth it. But also the rest: I learned a lot and got to experience this incredible forest. Our guide was not only helpful but also passionate about what he was showing us. I loved it. One of my highlights of my trip to Rio.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Vidigal Favela Tour and Two Brothers Hike - What the Vidigal visit adds
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Rio de Janeiro: Vidigal Favela Tour and Two Brothers Hike

5.Vidigal Favela Tour and Two Brothers Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · 5 hours · from $88

Explore Vidigal with a local guide, ride neighborhood transport, then hike Morro Dois Irmaos for wide views of Rocinha, Ipanema, Leblon, Copacabana, and Rio’s famous peaks. Guides such as Beatriz, Kako, Rafael, Jessie, and Robinson have been praised for safety, photos, and local insight. Expect about five hours and a steep uphill walk.

“Amazing! Can’t recommend it enough and the guide Beatriz was brilliant. She took loads of pictures and sent them to us after. The favela tour was great too. Amazing trip and amazing guide, Beatriz!”

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Rio de Janeiro: Dois Irmãos Peak Sunrise, Day or Sunset Hike - The moto-taxi ride adds a sharp jolt of Rio
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Rio de Janeiro: Dois Irmãos Peak Sunrise, Day or Sunset Hike

6.Dois Irmãos Peak Sunrise, Day or Sunset Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 94 reviews · 3h 30m · from $54

Meet your guide at Vidigal’s blue steps, ride a moto-taxi to the trailhead, then walk about an hour through forest to Dois Irmãos Peak. Choose sunrise, daytime, or sunset. Guides including Milena, Nathalia, Nat, and Thainá add local insight, help with photos, and set a comfortable pace.

“We had a great tour. The view is spectacular and the information in between is really good. If you are in Rio I really recommend the tour. Especially our guide Nat was perfect. She knows Rio very well and gives you a lot of information. We did the Favela trip after the sunrise tour also and it was “nice” to get more info about the living there.”

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Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea Guided Hike Tour - The eight-hour route from forest trail to summit
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Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea Guided Hike Tour

7.Pedra da Gávea Guided Hike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 86 reviews · 8 hours · from $68

Spend about eight hours hiking Pedra da Gávea to its 842-meter summit with a bilingual guide such as Eduardo, Fernando, Jessie, or Sergio. Expect steep forest walking, a secured rock-climbing section, local myths, and wide views over Guanabara Bay, Rio’s beaches, and Tijuca National Park. Pickup is optional.

“The trip and host were great, we highly recommend, however you need to be at least in pretty good shape to be able to make it”

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Rio: Tijuca National Park Small-Group Hike to Pedra Bonita - Understanding Tijuca National Park on foot
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Rio: Tijuca National Park Small-Group Hike to Pedra Bonita

8.Tijuca National Park Small-Group Hike to Pedra Bonita

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 5 hours · from $63

Travel from Rio’s South Zone into Tijuca National Park for a guided 3.5-kilometer hike to Pedra Bonita. In a group of up to six, you’ll learn about Atlantic Rainforest plants, wildlife, coffee farms, and reforestation before taking in Pedra da Gávea and the coast. English and Portuguese guides lead the tour.

“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.”

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Hiking in the Tijuca Forest : Waterfalls and Caves - Taunay Waterfall, Tijuca’s signature cascade
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Hiking in the Tijuca Forest : Waterfalls and Caves

9.Hiking in the Tijuca Forest : Waterfalls and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $62Top rated

Spend about five hours in Rio’s Tijuca National Park with a multilingual guide such as Eduardo, Victor, or Julio. Visit Canoas Lookout, Taunay Waterfall, forest cascades, the Bat Cave, Emperor’s Table, and Chinese View Lookout. Expect light-to-moderate hiking, possible monkeys and toucans, and round-trip pickup from Rio’s South Zone.

“This was a great tour. Our guide, Julio was the best. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and was quick to point out many interesting things to us. Lots of beautiful scenery and views.”

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Garganta do Céu and Waterfall hike in Pedra da Gávea - What the guide adds on a rough trail
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Garganta do Céu and Waterfall hike in Pedra da Gávea

10.Garganta do Céu and Waterfall hike in Pedra da Gávea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $58

Join an accredited guide, including guides such as Vagner, Ricardo, or Ron Beulah, for a roughly four-hour hike from Barra da Tijuca through Tijuca National Park. Expect about two hours uphill, rugged rock, views of Christ the Redeemer and Rio’s beaches, plus time at Sorimã Waterfall. Bring water and snacks.

“This was a very challenging hike for me. Took me 2hrs going up. Rugged terrain with lots of rocks. Ron Beulah is an excellent guide and truly helped to make sure that I got up and down without incident. There were 3 tourists & 1 guide. If you have any major health issues or are out of shape do not do this hike! You need at least 2 liters of water and snacks. It was very rewarding and satisfying to see the monkeys and tropical forests. I’d do it again since I’m aware of the level of difficulty.”

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Pedra da Gavea Guided Hiking tour - Through Tijuca National Park and Sector C
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Pedra da Gavea Guided Hiking tour

11.Pedra da Gavea Guided Hiking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $70

Take an eight-hour guided hike through Tijuca National Park to Pedra da Gávea. The route includes steep rock sections and the Carrasqueira climb, with rope equipment and guide support provided. Sergio, Lucas, Didi, Luiz, and Eduardo have led this outing, which suits fit hikers aged 10 and up.

“Awesome Hiking trip with a very good guide. We were fortunate to get a clear view from the top (clear of clouds). The guide was excellent and we felt safe during the whole hike including the section where we used rope gear to climb and descend.”

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Half Day Hiking Tour Morro Dois Irmaos and Favela Vidigal - What the price includes, and what it does not
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Half Day Hiking Tour Morro Dois Irmaos and Favela Vidigal

12.Half Day Hiking Tour Morro Dois Irmaos and Favela Vidigal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $53Best value

Join guide Fernando and the Marca na Agenda team for a 4 to 5-hour hike from Vidigal to Morro Dois Irmaos. Ride a local motorcycle taxi, walk through the reserve, see Rocinha and Rio landmarks from above, then explore Vidigal’s streets, viewpoints, and food spots. Sunrise departures are also available.

“Fernando is a Star. This is the best tour in South America that I have done thus far (travelled ~5 months over multiple years throughout South America). My partner and I took this tour for the sunrise option and the views are absolutely stunRead more”

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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Peak Guided Hike - From Praça Afonso Viseu into Tijuca Forest
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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Peak Guided Hike

13.Tijuca Peak Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · from $56

Spend up to six hours in Tijuca National Park with a bilingual guide such as Denis, hiking to 1,021-meter Pico da Tijuca, Tijuca Mirim, and Cachoeira das Almas. You’ll also visit the park museum and see a staircase cut into rock. Hotel pickup is optional from several Rio neighborhoods.

“We had a fantastic day & our guide was amazing, gave us lots of information & helped us get the bus back to our hotel. The views from the top were amazing.”

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Tijuca Forest Hike - Waterfalls & Caves, Nature & Wild Life! - Capela Mayrink and Tijuca’s human story
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Tijuca Forest Hike – Waterfalls & Caves, Nature & Wild Life!

14.Tijuca Forest Hike – Waterfalls & Caves, Nature & Wild Life!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Explore Tijuca National Park on a 5.5-mile guided hike with waterfalls, caves, Atlantic Rain Forest, and historic sites. Guides including Alli, Lucas, Sergio, and Juliana add plant, wildlife, and park-history insight, while natural pools offer a chance to cool off. The walk returns to Praça Afonso Viseu.

“We had a great time hiking through the forest with our guide alli. She was great and pointed out all of the animals and plants to see along the way. The hike was super informative about the history of tijuca park, the animals that live there and the insects. My daughter was super excited for this hike and alli delivered. Alli was also great at helping us to get great pictures for socials. Thanks very much for an amazing hike.”

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Rio De Janeiro: SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN HIKE & CLIMB - Beginning in Urca: a short hike with a tropical setting
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Rio De Janeiro: SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN HIKE & CLIMB

15.SUGARLOAF MOUNTAIN HIKE & CLIMB

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Join Andre, a certified climbing guide, for a four-hour hike and rope-assisted climb up Rio’s Sugarloaf Mountain. You’ll pass tropical plants, spot small monkeys, handle steep rocky sections, and tackle a 20-meter vertical wall without prior climbing experience. The small group is limited to five, but you need good fitness and a head for heights.

“The adventure was beautiful from beginning to end with amazing views and Andre as an awesome guide. Andre made the climb and hike feel safe and fun every step and took nice pictures while climbing as souvenirs. One of the best adventures in Rio !”

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New in Hiking Tours in Rio de Janeiro

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★ 5.0Telegrafo Rock Hike with Optional Beach StopFrom $8613 reviews
★ 5.0Pedra do Telegrafo Hike & Grumari Beach TourFrom $964 reviews
★ 5.0Pedra da Gávea – guided hike with best viewsFrom $519 reviews
★ 4.7Pedra da Gavea Adventure HikeFrom $855 reviews
★ 4.9Christ the Redeemer Guided HikeFrom $8122 reviews
★ 5.0Rio de Janeiro Secluded Beaches: Hike+Swim Prainha & GrumariFrom $863 reviews
★ 5.0Pedra do Telégrafo Hiking & Relax in a Wild BeachFrom $766 reviews
★ 5.0Hike Dois Irmãos + Vidigal Favela ExperienceFrom $366 reviews
★ 5.0Discover Pedra do Telégrafo: Scenic Hike with Expert GuideFrom $689 reviews
★ 5.0Tijuca Forest´s hike: caves, waterfalls and great viewsFrom $409 reviews
★ 4.1Bico do Papagaio Guided Hiking Tour in the Tijuca ForestFrom $597 reviews
★ 5.0Pedra Bonita 4-Hour Hike with Free Flight Ramp VisitFrom $803 reviews
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