Waterfall Travels · WATERFALL HIKES IN BRAZIL
Booked by enough people to know how they go. These 7 waterfall hikes in Brazil are compared on cost, time on your feet and how close the water gets.
Join guide Eugênia on an eight-hour small-group hike from Paraty to Saco Bravo Waterfall. You’ll take a boat to Ponta Negra, walk about 8.4 kilometers through Atlantic Forest, and reach a natural pool with direct sea views. The tour includes an accredited guide and boat transport, but not private transport to the meeting point.
Spend about five hours exploring Tijuca National Park with guides such as Eduardo, Victor, Eric, or Júlio. Visit Canoas Lookout, Taunay Waterfall, forest cascades, the Bat Cave, Emperor’s Table, and Chinese View Lookout. Expect light to moderate hiking, wildlife sightings, hotel pickup, and a multilingual guide.
“Both, my husband and I, enjoyed the tour with Eduardo. The forest is lush and beautiful. We were lucky to be included in a group with some very nice people. We got to see monkeys and birds, and enjoyed being out in nature and the beautiful landscape. Everything went well, from my initial communication with the team, to the pickup in the morning, to them dropping us off. The only two negatives for me were the price — I think it was a bit expensive for what was included; and I wish we had seen more animals, but that’s not something the guide can control. Also, going into the waterfall…”
Spend about eight hours with a private guide such as Rodolpho or Mario, traveling from Manaus to President Figueiredo for jungle walks, caves, waterfalls, rapids, Crystal Lake, and lunch. You can swim at selected falls and the lake, while the private format lets you set the pace.
“Wonderful experience from the start to the finish. Rodolpho was an amazing guide who was so knowledgeable about the region and accommodating to what we were interested in doing. The waterfalls were beautiful and the Crystal Lake serene.”
Spend about 4.5 hours walking 5.5 miles through Tijuca National Park with a certified guide such as Alli, Sergio, Lucas, or Juliana. Expect Taunay Waterfall, natural swimming spots, three caves, historic buildings, wildlife, and time to rest by the falls. The trails are mostly easy but can turn wet and slippery.
“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!”
Join guide Kelly or another English, Spanish, or Portuguese-speaking guide for a three-hour Tijuca Forest walk to Waterfall of Souls. Expect breathing exercises, rainforest wildlife, Cascata Taunay views, cold waterfall bathing, Afro-Brazilian spiritual traditions, Mayrink Chapel, and a small group of up to 10 people.
“I liked the vibes of the experience thanks for the guide. but maybe I wanted to visit more the forest for see a cave for example.”
Start in Vila do Abraão with guides such as Quintino or Matteus, then walk through Atlantic Rainforest to Preta Beach, Lazareto, the old aqueduct, Feiticeira Waterfall, and beaches around Enseada das Estrelas. This private 12 km hike lasts 5 to 8 hours and includes a beach drink, but not food.
“Wonderful to hear — we’re glad you loved the hike! 🌴”
Meet Lucas or Mirna at Praça Afonso Viseu for a four-hour, small-group hike through Tijuca Forest. You’ll see 35-meter Cascatinha Taunay, caves, ruins, streams, Cachoeira das Almas, and the city’s highest waterfall, with time for a swim. Bring water, snacks, swimwear, and shoes with good grip.
“Super randonnée, de belles choses à voir et nous avons eu de la chance de voir des animaux 🐒”
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