Nature and Wildlife Tours in Rio de Janeiro at a glance
- Our pick: Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Waterfalls & Bat Cave, US$ 71 per person (5h, 4.88★ · 1,533).
- Top rated: Pedra do Telégrafo hike Rio de Janeiro sunrise or sunset, US$ 90 per person (1h–3h, 4.97★ · 589).
- Best value: Rio de Janeiro: Garganta do Céu Hike & Sorimã Waterfall Swim, US$ 54 per person (4h, 4.89★ · 76).
Price per person across the 16 options priced per person: US$ 52–US$ 110 (median US$ 71). With 100+ reviews: 8 of 16.
Of the 16 options: 16 with live guides in English, 16 with free cancellation, 16 with instant confirmation, 14 with hotel pickup, 6 kid-friendly, 1 private and 13 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Rio de Janeiro — Tijuca National Park, Vista Chinesa and 7 more
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The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Waterfalls & Bat Cave Hike through Rio's rainforest to three waterfalls and Brazil's largest cave, with Christ the Redeemer views. Small groups, AC transfer included, 2–5 km trails. Every day · 07:15, 07:30, 09:00, 11:00 and 13:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 7 ★ 4.88 (1,533 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 71 per person
Rio: Tijuca Forest Hike, Waterfalls & Caves with Small Groups Hike Tijuca National Park from Rio with peak views, 40m waterfall, cave exploration & wildlife. 4–5 hours, groups under 7, hotel pickup included, bathing suit recommended. Every day · 07:30, 10:30, 11:00, 12:30 and 13:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.87 (1,217 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 71 per person
Tijuca Rainforest Jeep Tour & Hike: Rio de Janeiro Wildlife Four-hour guided jeep tour through Tijuca National Park with easy rainforest hike, hotel pickup and professional guide in six languages, spot monkeys. Every day · 08:00, 08:30, 13:00 and 14:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.03 (599 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · DE · PT · IT +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 82 per person
Pedra do Telégrafo hike Rio de Janeiro sunrise or sunset Hike to Pedra do Telégrafo in Rio de Janeiro with a private guide, hotel pickup and professional photography included, choose sunrise. Every day · 04:00, 07:30, 11:30 and 16:00 · Pickup available · Ages 12–59 ★ 4.97 (589 reviews) Duration: 1h–3h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
Tijuca Forest tour Rio de Janeiro: Waterfalls, caves & wildlife Small group tour of Tijuca Forest near Rio de Janeiro with English-speaking guide and hotel pickup. Walk past waterfalls, enter a natural cave. Every day · 6 start times, 07:30 to 13:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 4.96 (131 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Tijuca National Park jeep tour: Rainforest wildlife and waterfall Jeep tour through Rio de Janeiro's Tijuca National Park with guided forest walks to spot monkeys, sloths and coatis near a 35-meter waterfall. Every day · 08:00 and 13:30 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.37 (108 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 77 per person
Rio de Janeiro: Garganta do Céu Hike & Sorimã Waterfall Swim Feel the wild side of Rio on a challenging hike to Garganta do Céu, with rare city views, stories from a local guide, and a cool dip in Sorimã Waterfall. Includes photos. Every day · 08:00 and 11:00 · Ages 15–50 ★ 4.89 (76 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 54 per person
Rio: Tijuca Forest Pedra Bonita Hike & Vista Chinesa Views Breathe in Rio’s wild side on a guided Tijuca Forest hike to Pedra Bonita, with 360° city views, wildlife moments, and pickup included for easy booking. Mon–Fri · 08:00 · Pickup available · From age 8 ★ 4.97 (239 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 57 per person
Rio: Pedra da Gavea Hike & Climb with Pickup & Gear Push your limits on Rio’s Pedra da Gavea hike: scramble, climb, and abseil with a guide. Includes hotel pickup and all equipment for a safe adventure. Every day · 07:00 and 07:30 · Pickup available · From age 14 ★ 4.75 (72 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Tijuca Rainforest Jeep Tour Rio: Waterfall & Vista Chinesa Half-day jeep tour through Rio's Tijuca Rainforest with hotel pickup, hike to a 690-meter viewpoint, swim at a 35-meter waterfall. Mon–Fri · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 4.85 (52 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 109 per person
Rio Tijuca Forest: Full-Day Challenge Hike & Waterfall Swim Feel the wild side of Rio on a hard hike through Tijuca Forest, climb Taquara Hill, visit caves and ruins, and cool off in a waterfall. Includes pickup. Every day except Saturday · 08:00 · Pickup available · Ages 14–65 ★ 4.97 (145 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 78 per person
Pedra do Telégrafo hike Rio de Janeiro: Summit views Hike Pedra do Telégrafo in Rio's west zone to a 354-meter summit with views of wild beaches and Tijuca National Park, then swim at Grumari Beach and drive the coastal strip. Every day · 04:30, 06:00 and 13:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 8 ★ 4.86 (37 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 86 per person
4x4 Jeep Jungle Tour Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Waterfall & Forest Jeep tour through Tijuca National Park in Rio de Janeiro with local guide, hotel pickup and swimming in a natural waterfall lagoon, four hours exploring. Every day · 07:30 and 13:00 · All ages ★ 4.48 (29 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 52 per person
Tijuca Peak hike: Private tour with guide, 5–6 hours Private hiking tour to Tijuca Peak in Tijuca National Park with bilingual guide and hotel pickup. Climb 1,021 meters to panoramic views of Rio's landmarks from the summit. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (20 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 110 per person
Horto Waterfalls Circuit: Rio de Janeiro hike with swimming Hike the Horto waterfalls circuit in Tijuca National Park with a professional guide, swimming at each waterfall from Jequitibá to Shower Waterfall. Every day · 08:00 and 08:30 · Pickup available · From age 14 ★ 4.71 (14 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
Compare 1 more options for Nature and Wildlife Tours in Rio de Janeiro
From US$ 86 per person
Rio Botanical Garden & Tijuca Rainforest tour with jeep ride Four-hour guided tour of Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden and Tijuca National Park with jeep transport, easy forest hike and hotel pickup. Every day except Wednesday · 08:00 and 13:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 3.83 (69 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · PT · IT +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 86 per person
The top 12 of 16 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Waterfalls & Bat CaveOur pickPickup offered | US$ 71 per person | 5h | 4.88★ · 1,533 | Every day · 07:15, 07:30, 09:00, 11:00 and 13:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Pedra do Telégrafo hike Rio de Janeiro sunrise or sunsetTop ratedGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 90 per person | 1h–3h | 4.97★ · 589 | Every day · 04:00, 07:30, 11:30 and 16:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Rio de Janeiro: Garganta do Céu Hike & Sorimã Waterfall SwimBest valueGroup of up to 10 | US$ 54 per person | 4h | 4.89★ · 76 | Every day · 08:00 and 11:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Rio: Tijuca Forest Hike, Waterfalls & Caves with Small GroupsPickup offered | US$ 71 per person | 5h | 4.87★ · 1,217 | Every day · 07:30, 10:30, 11:00, 12:30 and 13:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Tijuca Rainforest Jeep Tour & Hike: Rio de Janeiro WildlifePickup offered | US$ 82 per person | 4h | 4.03★ · 599 | Every day · 08:00, 08:30, 13:00 and 14:30 | English, German, Spanish +3 |
| Tijuca Forest tour Rio de Janeiro: Waterfalls, caves & wildlifeGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 69 per person | 5h | 4.96★ · 131 | Every day · 6 start times, 07:30 to 13:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Tijuca National Park jeep tour: Rainforest wildlife and waterfallPickup offered | US$ 77 per person | 4h | 4.37★ · 108 | Every day · 08:00 and 13:30 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Rio: Tijuca Forest Pedra Bonita Hike & Vista Chinesa ViewsGroup of up to 6 · Pickup offered | US$ 57 per person | 5h | 4.97★ · 239 | Mon–Fri · 08:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Rio: Pedra da Gavea Hike & Climb with Pickup & GearGroup of up to 6 · Pickup offered | US$ 65 per person | 8h | 4.75★ · 72 | Every day · 07:00 and 07:30 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Tijuca Rainforest Jeep Tour Rio: Waterfall & Vista ChinesaGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 109 per person | 5h | 4.85★ · 52 | Mon–Fri · 08:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Rio Tijuca Forest: Full-Day Challenge Hike & Waterfall SwimGroup of up to 6 · Pickup offered | US$ 78 per person | 8h–9h | 4.97★ · 145 | Every day except Saturday · 08:00 | English, Portuguese |
| Pedra do Telégrafo hike Rio de Janeiro: Summit viewsGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 86 per person | 6h | 4.86★ · 37 | Every day · 04:30, 06:00 and 13:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
By what you need
- Private (1): Tijuca Peak hike: Private tour with guide, 5–6 hours (US$ 110 per person)
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