Rio de Janeiro is home to one of the seven wonders of the modern world--the Christ the Redeemer Statue, but we would argue that the whole city is a modern wonder! There is no better place to see the city than from up in the surrounding mountains in the Tijuca Forest-officially the world's biggest urban rainforest. And there is no better way to visit the forest than by bicycle. Our forest tours take in various spectacular lookouts, pass by waterfalls and explore the history of one of the world's first great ecological projects.
The ride is all on sealed roads, however it is physically challenging for people who are not used to cycling up long hills. If you would prefer a less strenuous ride, we recommend the 12 Beaches Tour.
What's included: Mountain bike, helmet, water bottle, cereal bars
What to bring: Comfortable clothes, money/card for snacks, sunscreen
Physical difficulty: Easy
Technical difficulty: Easy
Start: Cosme Velho
Finish: Cosme Velho
Duration: 3 hours
Price: R$360 Adult
R$250 Youth (16-17)
Did you know that Rio de Janeiro has many ghost beaches? Apart from taking in Rio's spectacular Guanabara Bay coastline and some of its urban attractions, you’ll learn about the history of Rio’s lost beaches, and visit the places where the city’s beach culture really began, almost 500 years ago. We’ll visit Botafogo beach, the Red Beach, Urca neighourhood, Flamengo park, the naval district and the old port zone of the city.
This is an easy ride with no uphill sections.
What's included: Mountain bike, helmet, water bottle, cereal bars
What to bring: Comfortable clothes, money/card for snacks, sunscreen
Physical difficulty: Easy
Technical difficulty: Easy
Start: Cosme Velho
Finish: Museum of Art of Rio (MAR)
Duration: 3 hours
Price: R$360 Adult
R$250 Youth (14-17)
