The 15 Best Hikes in Rio de Janeiro

Rio: Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls - Pickup from Copacabana, Ipanema, and nearby neighborhoods

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

Hike Rio’s Tijuca Forest to waterfalls, caves, ruins, and a chapel with a bilingual guide, hotel pickup, and a refreshing waterfall shower.

“We loved our hike! Vini was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable and had a lot of experience with the wildlife of Brazil. The pickup van was comfortable and this trip was well organized. I’d recommend to anyone looking for a bit of exercise and wanting to see some of the Tijuca forest on their trip!”

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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

Hike Pedra do Telégrafo for sweeping Rio views, then unwind at Grumari or Prainha Beach with transport and a guide.

“I had a fantastic time on this tour! It was both fun and easy to do, making it perfect for anyone looking for a great outdoor experience. Our guide, Nicolas, was incredibly friendly and had amazing energy throughout the day. He took excellent care of the group and even captured some great pictures for us. The highlights were definitely Pedra do Telégrafo, which was absolutely stunning, and Grumari Beach, which was equally beautiful. Overall, the tour was amazing, and I highly recommend it to anyone considering it!”

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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

Climb Rio’s Pedra da Gávea through Tijuca Forest, tackle a 30-meter rock section, and enjoy sweeping views with a small guided group.

“It is a great hike for people on all levels, as long as you have basic fitness. Edu was a great guide, kept the group together and everyone safe. The trail is fun and the views are breathtaking. I recommend this tour.”

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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

Tackle Rio’s 10.4-km Tijuca Forest hike for rare jungle trails, caves, waterfalls, peaks, and sweeping city views in a small group.

“Tijuca day with Riccardo was fantastic. Except for Tijuca forest exploration, Riccardo gave us a very nice background about Brazil, the former and recent times. It was a very nice experience and is worth to recommend.”

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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, ride local motorbike taxis, and hike Two Brothers for sweeping views of Rio, Ipanema, Leblon, and Copacabana.

“We really enjoyed the tour! Eduardo is a great guide, he’s friendly and helpful and gave us some interesting informations about Rio De Janeiro. The hike itself was beautiful even though we could not see a lot up there because it was cloudy. The walk through the favelas of Vidigal was an impressive experience and Eduardo took us to a nice bar with e amazing view. We definitely would recommend the tour :)”

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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

Hike Dois Irmãos Peak from Vidigal for sunrise, sunset, or daytime views, with a local guide, forest trail, and moto-taxi ride.

“I recently had the pleasure of going on an unforgettable tour in Rio, which involved a hike, watching a breathtaking sunset, and a fascinating tour of a local favela. The experience was made all the more amazing by our guide, Nathalia. Nathalia was incredibly knowledgeable, providing detailed insights into the history, culture, and daily life of Rio, the favela, and the surrounding areas. She was not only punctual but also made sure we were comfortable throughout the entire experience. It was clear she had a deep respect and understanding of the local community, which made the favela tour feel authentic and meaningful. Her fluency in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Portuguese,…”

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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

Hike Rio’s Pedra da Gávea with a bilingual guide, certified climbing gear, Atlantic Forest wildlife, and sweeping views from 842 meters.

“The guide Jessie was excellent so friendly help everyone in the group she was the price on that tour I will go back just to see her because she was amazing and fabulous we all love her”

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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

Hike Rio’s Tijuca rainforest to Pedra Bonita for coastal views, forest stories, and a small-group guide experience with hotel pickup.

“Really nice hike👍 and finally a stunning view over Rio de Janeiro!”

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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

Review of Rio’s Tijuca Forest hike with waterfalls, caves, wildlife, hotel pickup, and Chinese View lookout for $62 per person.

“Yun was great, had an immense knowledge of the area and spoke perfect English, we truly enjoyed this tour. Thank you!”

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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

Hike Pedra da Gávea to Garganta do Céu for Rio views, Tijuca forest, and Sorimã Waterfall, with a guide and photos included.

“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

11.Pedra da Gavea Guided Hiking tour

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

Review the Pedra da Gávea hike in Rio, with rope work, rainforest views, guide details, fitness advice, price, and booking tips.

“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

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

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

Hike Morro Dois Irmaos, ride a Vidigal motorcycle taxi, and explore Rio views, Rocinha, and local streets on a small-group half-day tour.

“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

13.Tijuca Peak Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · from $56

Hike Rio’s Tijuca Peak through an urban rainforest, with waterfall, museum, rock staircase, bilingual guide, and city views.

“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!

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

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

Hike Rio’s Tijuca Forest to waterfalls, caves, historic sites, and Atlantic Rain Forest trails with a small group and expert guide.

“Highly recommend this tour. Lucas was our guide and we could not be more grateful. He was extremely knowledgable, patient and took the time to take awesome photos for us. He was fantastic 10/10!!! Thank you, Lucas!”

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