Our experience begins at the Paineiras Visitor's Centre where you can learn about the history of the Tijuca Forest and it's huge array of plant and animal species. You'll get a briefing about the ride and receive your bike - a quality mountain bike - and helmet. Our ride takes us along a car-free section of forest road with small waterfalls cascading down beside us. While we can't guarantee encounters with animals, we have been fortunate on our rides to have close-ups with sloths, monkeys, armadilos, quatis, toucans and many other bird species. The ride has great views of Christ the Redeemer and the city. Our guide will be riding a tricycle that can carry your bike, giving us flexibility wit...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
We provide a quality mountain bike, helmet and water bottle.
Bring some cash or a credit card for coffee or snacks.
Meeting Points
Departure
Paineiras Corcovado (Cristo Redentor)
You can take a taxi or Uber to the meeting point. You can also take the Christ the Redeemer tram there, and exit at the Paineiras Visitor's Centre.
Return
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Our experience begins at the Paineiras Visitor's Centre where you can learn about the history of the Tijuca Forest and it's huge array of plant and animal species. You'll get a briefing about the ride and receive your bike - a quality mountain bike - and helmet. Our ride takes us along a car-free section of forest road with small waterfalls cascading down beside us. While we can't guarantee encounters with animals, we have been fortunate on our rides to have close-ups with sloths, monkeys, armadilos, quatis, toucans and many other bird species. The ride has great views of Christ the Redeemer and the city. Our guide will be riding a tricycle that can carry your bike, giving us flexibility wit...
Highlights
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
We provide a quality mountain bike, helmet and water bottle.
Bring some cash or a credit card for coffee or snacks.
Meeting Points
Departure
Paineiras Corcovado (Cristo Redentor)
You can take a taxi or Uber to the meeting point. You can also take the Christ the Redeemer tram there, and exit at the Paineiras Visitor's Centre.
Return
Itinerary
1
Centro de Visitantes Paineiras
The visitor's centre is located in a former luxury hotel and houses an interactive display about the Tijuca Forest, a gift store and cafe. This is our meeting point where we'll do our pre-ride orientation.
15 minutes
2
Floresta da Tijuca
The Tijuca Forest holds many titles - it is the world's biggest urban rainforest, the first reforestation project in the Americas, and Latin America's first protected area. It is home to many rare and endangered species. Our ride takes us along a car-free section of forest road with small waterfalls cascading down beside us. The ride has great views of Christ the Redeemer and the city. It's a fairly easy ride with one hill that can be walked up if you don't feel like pedalling. We'll hear many birds and be on the lookout for the many species that we have encountered on our rides, from giant earthworms to monkeys, toucans, armadilos and sloths.
2 hours
3
Alto da Boa Vista
This is one optional addition to our ride. If all members of the group feel like continuing to Alto da Boa Vista, we continue through the forest for another hour to this historic neighbourhood. You'll be able to take an Uber or taxi home from here, or enjoy a snack or meal.
15 minutes
4
Cosme Velho
Another optional finishing point for our ride is the leafy neighbourhood of Cosme Velho. Here you have the option of visiting a local restaurant or the historic home and art collection of Roberto Marinho, who created Brazil's biggest media empire.
