Jeep Adventure: Guided Tour through Tijuca Rain Forest
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Hop in an open Jeep for a morning tour of the Tijuca Forest in Rio de Janeiro, also known as Tijuca National Park. This section of Brazil’s Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest) offers panoramic views from Vista Chinesa (Chinese View). Your 4-hour eco-tour includes an easy hike with a guide, giving you the chance to spot monkeys, birds and butterflies — even sloths! You'll be amazed by the remarkable contrast of a tropical rainforest right at the edge of a big city.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes
Bring a bottle of water, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat in case it’s hot
Stay tuned to the neighborhood where your hotel is located. There are two pick up options available with different prices.
Available languages: english, spanish, german, italian, french and portuguese
Due to Forest regulations, it is not possible to visit Vista Chinesa (Chinese View) on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
After your guide picks you up from your hotel in Rio, hop in an open Jeep and buckle up for a fun ride! Drive to the edge of the cityscape and enter Tijuca Forest, located just 10 minutes from the city center. You’ll hear about the important reforestation program of Tijuca National Park and learn the importance of the Mata Atlântica ecosystem — part of the vast and protected Mata Biosphere Reserve, which covers 14 states in Brazil.
Explore the Visitor Center to learn about local biodiversity.
What‘s Included
Jeep tour of Tijuca Rain Forest
Eco hike
Hotel pickup and drop off from most hotels in Downtown and Rio's South Zone or Barra da Tijuca
Visit to Tijuca National Park
Professional Tour Guide (Multilingual)
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Shared/Barra Hotels/Morning
Shared - morning departure: Shared tour - departure in the morning
From Barra da Tijuca Hotels: Departure from most hotels located in Barra da Tijuca
Live Guide in: English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French or Italian.
Pickup included
Private Tour
Private Tour: Private guide and Open Top Jeep included. South Zone, Downtown and Barra da Tijuca Hotels
Live Guide in: English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French or Italian.
Pickup included
Shared/South Zone/Morning
Shared with other guests: Open top Jeep Tour - morning departure
From South Zone/Downtown hotel: Departure from most hotels located in South Zone/Downtown Hotels
Live Guide in: English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French or Italian.
Pickup included
Shared/South Zone/Afternoon
Shared with other guests: Open top Jeep Tour - afternoon departure
From South Zone/Downtown hotel: Departure from most hotels located in South Zone/Downtown Hotels
Live Guide in: English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French or Italian.
Pickup included
Reviews
555 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tijuca Forest Tour
159fazk,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a fascinating visit to the forest and experience the biodiversity. The forest has some amazing trees. The museum was informative, going through the history of the creation of the forest. We would have liked more time in the museum to read all the information. Everton, our guide, was knowledgeable and pleasant.
Quick trip through the Rain Forest.
lawrence g,,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The pictures are extremely accurate. This is a great trip for nature lovers. There is a bit of explorative walking, but nothing difficult. It was a welcomed suprise.
Good day
NJgirl19671,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience in the National Park. Only a few hours which was a perfect amount of time. The guide was very professional and knowledgeable.
Poor tour company
Arif K,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Very bad company never book with them they never communicate properly. Do not understand English. I booked this tour waited for an hour at my hotel. Choose pickup location from the tour and was never picked up. Very upsetting wasted my whole day. On vacation time is precious, which the operator should understand.
Tijuca Forest Experience
David G,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good information about the forest, the fauna, animals and history of reforestation. The views were great despite the rainy weather.
Great tour
Nidia T,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour, definitely recommend! The only issue was that we had to wait almost 30 mins for other people that were late for pick up.
Eddie was a great tour...
Alicia H,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Eddie was a great tour guide. The tour was about 4 hours in total. Our guide Eddie was very informative and gave us time to stop and take pictures and gave very detailed information on the history of the forest and country.
It was beautiful to see...
abbeysanchez05,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was beautiful to see such amazing greenery in Tijuca! Everton was extremely nice and spoke all languages needed for our group!
Worth it
mmihb,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide, interesting tour to get a little insight into the national park. Great viewpoints in between.
Nature experience in Rio
Fearless538057,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jane was very nice and thoughtful guide. Beautiful location and good history. Don’t expect animals to great for people that love nature.
From R$450.00
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