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10 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours In Brazil

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The 10 most popular hiking & trekking tours in Brazil. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.

10 Best Hiking & Trekking Tours In Brazil

Rio: Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls

Rio: Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls - Hotel pickup in Rio: the real convenience factor

1.Rio: Tijuca Forest Small Group Hike to Caves and Waterfalls

Most Popular★ 4.9

Small-group hike through Tijuca Forest caves and Rio’s top park waterfall, with history, hotel pickup, and a cool shower.

“Pietro was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable. His passion for the forest showed and he engaged us all. We didn't see many animals but the flora and fauna made up for this. The group was small (5 people) and the pick up punctual. Would highly recommend this trip and could have spent a couple of…”

536 reviews6 hoursFrom $69by Jungle Me

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Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour

Pedra do Telégrafo Hike and Beach Full-Day Tour - Climbing from Guaratiba Beach to the summit (and what makes it manageable)

Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea 7-Hour Hike

Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea 7-Hour Hike - Getting to Itanhangá: the meeting point and how to plan your morning

3.Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea 7-Hour Hike

★ 4.7

Hike Pedra da Gávea with certified guides, climbing gear, and Rio panoramas. Small-group climb from sea level to 840 m.

“A fantastic day, some of the most spectacular views you’ll ever see with some real elements of adventure. Eduardo was amazing as a guide and made the scarier parts easy, he was also really good at taking photos without having to ask him all the time. The hike is mostly nicely shaded which makes it…”

183 reviews8 hoursFrom $56by S2 Rio - Tours Rio de Janeiro

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Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip

Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip - The Hike Core: 10.4 km Through Tijuca’s Big Urban Rainforest

4.Rio de Janeiro: Tijuca Forest Challenge Hike Full-Day Trip

★ 4.9

Full-day Tijuca Forest challenge hike from Rio: 10.4 km, 848m gain, Taquara Hill views, waterfalls and caves in a small group.

“I enjoyed every part of it. The length and difficulty was perfect! The hike was very fun! Pietro, my guide, was fun to talk to. He was very knowledgeable about the different parts of the forest and its history. He even gave me recommendations for food and other things to do in Rio. Highly recommended…”

163 reviews9 hoursFrom $86by Jungle Me

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Rio de Janeiro: Vidigal Favela Tour and Two Brothers Hike

Rio de Janeiro: Vidigal Favela Tour and Two Brothers Hike - Where the tour starts and how the 5 hours usually play out

5.Rio de Janeiro: Vidigal Favela Tour and Two Brothers Hike

★ 4.5

Vidigal favela tour plus a hike to Morro Dois Irmaos for killer Rio views, with local context, an expert guide, and accident insurance.

“Sergio was a great guide! Very funny and knowlegeable about the mountain and the favela. Make sure to get ready for some good exercise. Because the hike can be difficult for those who are not in shape. But the view is magnificent!!”

121 reviews5 hoursFrom $88by Nattrip Brasil

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Rio de Janeiro: Dois Irmãos Peak Sunrise, Day or Sunset Hike

Rio de Janeiro: Dois Irmãos Peak Sunrise, Day or Sunset Hike - Meeting in Praça do Vidigal and finding the BLUE steps

Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea Guided Hike Tour

Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea Guided Hike Tour - Gear, certified climbing, and the kind of safety you can feel

7.Rio de Janeiro: Pedra da Gávea Guided Hike Tour

★ 4.9

Climb to 842m at Pedra da Gávea with certified gear, safety-minded guides, and big Rio views over Guanabara Bay and beyond.

“Had a lot of fun, group wasn't too big (6 people) The guide explained very well how we should go through each obstacle, even telling us to step on his foot so we have good grip xD The trail isn't as hard as people say, the carrasquiera can be passed with the included equipment within…”

86 reviews8 hoursFrom $68by Nattrip Brasil

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

Rio: Tijuca National Park Small-Group Hike to Pedra Bonita - The hike itself: easy route stats, plus what to expect underfoot

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

★ 4.9

Small-group hike from Tijuca National Park to Pedra Bonita for rainforest-to-coast views and a special look at Pedra da Gávea.

“We had an excellent walk with Tito of JungleMe. Good path (not difficult) through the forest, emerging at the exposed rock of Pedra Bonita where you can see up and down the coast. Tito speaks excellent English and helped us understand Brazilian ecosystems, history, economy etc. Very worthwhile!”

79 reviews5 hoursFrom $63by Jungle Me

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Trekking the valley of the pat 3 days/ GUIDE TUTY CHAPADA DIAMANTINA

Trekking the valley of the pat 3 days/ GUIDE TUTY CHAPADA DIAMANTINA - Day 1: Chapada Diamantina National Park, Cachoeira dos Cristais, and first views into Pati

9.Trekking the valley of the pat 3 days/ GUIDE TUTY CHAPADA DIAMANTINA

★ 5.0

3-day Vale do Pati trek from Lençóis with guide Tuty: waterfalls, quartzite cave, local meals, small groups, and real nature.

“Super trekking… amazing! despite some initial difficulties that didn't allow us to arrive in the morning, we managed to do two days of trekking and one night in the indescribable vale do pati. we hope to return soon and do more trekking... thanks to the agency that organized everything and found the best solutions! absolutely…”

78 reviews3 days (approx.)From $421.82by Guia tuty na chapada Diamantina

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Small Group Hike to Saco Bravo Waterfall

Small Group Hike to Saco Bravo Waterfall - Your day at a glance: 6:30am pickup to about 5pm back in town

10.Small Group Hike to Saco Bravo Waterfall

★ 5.0

Small-group hike from Paraty to Cachoeira do Saco Bravo: Atlantic Forest trail, boat ride, and a natural sea-view pool with an accredited guide.

“Our experience with Evgenia was amazing! We met her in the morning and spent the day together hiking to the waterfall and also spent a couple of hours at the waterfall! It was absolutely amazing, she explained a lot to us about the area and Read more”

74 reviewsFrom $81.82by Trekking Paraty Rj

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