Rio de Janeiro · JEEP SAFARI TOURS
Open-sided jeeps handle the Tijuca forest roads and the wild beaches south of Barra better than a coach does. These 15 trips are compared on route, how much walking is involved and what the day costs.
Open-top jeep through Rio’s Tijuca Rainforest with a guided one-hour hike, waterfalls, and viewpoints. 4 hours with hotel pickup.
“Guide was amazing- very knowledgeable would recommend for a quick day excursion”
Jeep tour in Tijuca Rain Forest with waterfall hike, rainforest viewpoints, and hotel pickup, about 4 hours in Rio.
“The trip through the national park was informative and educational. Our guide was informative and also amusing.”
Jeep trip through Rio’s 18 beaches and Pedra do Telégrafo sunset, with edited professional photos in a six-person group.
“This was an amazing tour with an even more amazing tour guide, Alvaro. Before the excursion, Alvaro messaged us with lunch/dinner suggestions, if the restaurants accepted credit card, what to bring to wear, a detailed itinerary and kept in touch several times before the tour. During the tour, he paid attention to all the little details- plenty of bathroom breaks, cover ups for our swim suits, hair tie for my hair, beach chairs, special treats and local snacks, go pro footage of the trip, walking poles, and lots of photo taking. Alvaro was one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had.”
Ride open-air jeeps through Tijuca rainforest, stop at Vista Chinesa, dip at Cascatinha Taunay, then watch São Conrado gliders.
“Excellent experience. Dario and the jeep driver ensured that we see as much as possible within the stipulated timeframe. Would recommend to all!”
A 4-hour open-top 4x4 Jeep tour in Rio’s Tijuca Forest, with short nature walks, viewpoints, and a quick natural pool dip.
“We had a great experience with our guide Mario! He spoke very knowledgeable of his country and the forest!”
Convertible jeep through Tijuca Forest, short hike to Cachoeira dos Macacos, waterfall and pool at Taunay, and weekday Vista Chinesa views.
“Super worth it. Beautiful views and our tour guide was very helpful and friendly. I would hike this trail again.”
See 500-plus orchids at Rio Botanical Garden, then hike Tijuca Rainforest by open Jeep with lookout stops and Pepino Beach hang gliders.
“This tour was just okay. We were not able to drive into the Tijuca Rainforest (half the tour) due to bad weather the previous day, but there was no offer to reduce the amount paid. Our guide was just okay, he was not super informative and not very energtic. If you want to visit the Jardim Botanico, I'd advise just taking a taxi or Uber and it is easy to buy an entrance ticket”
Half-day Tijuca Rainforest open-air Jeep tour with wildlife, a 690 m viewpoint hike, a 35 m waterfall swim, and Vista Chinesa views.
“Picked up on time and started our tour. We hit several different areas in the park. We had a lot of fun!”
4x4 Jeep half-day into Tijuca National Park from Rio, with forest walks, Vista Chinesa weekday views, and optional waterfall swim.
“The private tour of Tijuca Forest has to be one of my highlights of Brazil, and I'm glad I didn't attempt it myself. We took the tour at our own pace, which with a group tour, would have been hard for me to keep up. We stopped to see 2 waterfalls and enjoyed dipping our feet. He then took us to the infamous Vista Chinese where the view of Rio was just spectacular. As he was driving us home he was kind enough to stop in places so we could take more pictures of different views. He seemed to tailor the tour to what my aunt and I enjoyed the…”
Hotel pickup, skip-the-line tickets, and a convertible Jeep to Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in about 4 hours.
“This was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. One of the best guides ever. So friendly, kind, accommodating and very helpful. They are the best”
Jeep tour in Rio that mixes a panoramic Pedra Bonita stop with a guided Rocinha walk, history, markets, and views for $59.14.
“A visit to the poorer part of Rio brings home how people struggle to live. Very narrow steep stepped access to very small living spaces. Lots of inivitive ways of getting around the narrow streets. I'm glad we did it.”
Ride a convertible 4x4 into Tijuca Forest for waterfalls, viewpoints, and wildlife spotting with hotel pickup from select Rio neighborhoods.
“Our jeep tour was great, and the guide was excellent. The Organizer told us (via WhatsApp) the day before that the hike to Pedra Bonita was canceled due to weather-related reasons and that we would be offered an alternate hike. However, the guide on the day of the tour told us there was no hike included and that it was just a jeep tour. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this tour. Management of this tour appears to be very unorganized.”
Small-group hike in Rio from Pedra Bonita to Tijuca waterfall and cave, with drone photos, gear included, and guide Gabriel.
“Our excursion with Gabriel was fantastic — it felt almost like a private tour since it was just the three of us, which made the experience much more personal. I loved how genuinely excited Gabriel was throughout the day, and his passion for nature really added to the experience.”
Jeep through Tijuca Forest for Cascatinha Taunay, then ride into Rocinha for culture, views, and a guided walk.
“Hatten Ausflug auf deutsch gebucht, bekommen haben wir schlecht zu verstehendes englisch, lange Fahrten mit dem Jeep an den Stränden entlang (wir sind 2 h gefahren), kurzer Aufenthalt im Tijuca-Park mit kleinem Spaziergang, kurzer Aufenthalt in der Favela, dort will man aber auch nicht unbedingt länger sein… insgesamt netter Ausflug, aber kein Highlight, Preis/Leistung naja.”
Jeep and walking tour in Rio pairs Rocinha favela life with Tijuca rainforest waterfalls and Chinese View, with hotel pickup.
“Was initially worried as 24 hours before tour started I was only person booked this tour. However, it went ahead with only two of us booked on in the end! So two of us had the whole open top jeep and a tour guide for the 4-5 hours! Brilliant value. Had a great time. Prompt pick up from hotel, excellent English speaking tour guide. Favela was very interesting and totally safe.”
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