Waterfall Tours in Rio de Janeiro at a glance
- Our pick: Tijuca National Park Hike and Waterfall Rappelling in Rio, US$ 140 per person (3h, 4.85★ · 13).
- Best value: Horto Waterfalls Circuit: Rio de Janeiro hike with swimming, US$ 60 per person (4h, 4.71★ · 14).
- Also recommended: Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Waterfalls & Bat Cave, US$ 71 per person (5h, 4.88★ · 1,533).
Price per person across the 12 options priced per person: US$ 52–US$ 140 (median US$ 69). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 12.
Of the 12 options: 12 with live guides in English, 12 with free cancellation, 12 with instant confirmation, 8 with hotel pickup, 3 kid-friendly and 11 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.
Waterfall Tours in Rio de Janeiro — Tijuca National Park, Vista Chinesa and 6 more
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Tijuca National Park Hike and Waterfall Rappelling in Rio Hike Tijuca National Park in Rio de Janeiro, then rappel down a waterfall with a local guide and all equipment provided. 3 hours of hiking and climbing combined. Every day · 09:00 and 13:00 · From age 10 ★ 4.85 (13 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · PT · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 140 per person
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 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 Peak hiking tour Rio de Janeiro: Summit and waterfall Hike Tijuca Peak (1,021m) in Rio's urban forest with Taunay Waterfall and Vista Chinesa viewpoint. Includes waterfall swim and hotel pickup. Half-day guided tour. Every day · 07:30 and 13:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 4.80 (97 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 86 per person
Tijuca National Park hiking tour: Waterfalls and rainforest Hike through Rio de Janeiro's Tijuca National Park with a certified guide, visiting a 35-meter waterfall and at least two more where you can swim. Every day · 08:00 ★ 5.00 (94 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN · PT · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 64 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: Small Group Hike, Waterfalls & History Feel the rainforest come alive on a small group hike in Rio’s Tijuca Forest: walk 19th-century trails, cool off at waterfalls, and hear real stories from your guide. Includes pickup. Every day · 08:00 · Pickup available · From age 8 ★ 4.97 (192 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · PT ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 63 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
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
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
All 12 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tijuca National Park Hike and Waterfall Rappelling in RioOur pickGroup of up to 12 | US$ 140 per person | 3h | 4.85★ · 13 | Every day · 09:00 and 13:00 | English, Spanish, French +1 |
| Horto Waterfalls Circuit: Rio de Janeiro hike with swimmingBest valueGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 60 per person | 4h | 4.71★ · 14 | Every day · 08:00 and 08:30 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Rio: Tijuca Rainforest Hike, Waterfalls & Bat CaveAlso recommendedPickup 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 |
| 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 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 Peak hiking tour Rio de Janeiro: Summit and waterfallPickup offered | US$ 86 per person | 5h–6h | 4.80★ · 97 | Every day · 07:30 and 13:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Tijuca National Park hiking tour: Waterfalls and rainforestGroup of up to 10 | US$ 64 per person | 4h–5h | 5.00★ · 94 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Rio de Janeiro: Garganta do Céu Hike & Sorimã Waterfall SwimGroup 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: Small Group Hike, Waterfalls & HistoryGroup of up to 6 · Pickup offered | US$ 63 per person | 6h | 4.97★ · 192 | Every day · 08:00 | English, 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 |
| 4x4 Jeep Jungle Tour Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Waterfall & ForestGroup of up to 10 | US$ 52 per person | 4h | 4.48★ · 29 | Every day · 07:30 and 13:00 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
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