We are certified tour guides with many years of experience on the Parque Nacional da Tijuca.
On this particular trail we will visit the historical circuit, where Brazilians in the past used to grow coffee and raised livestock. We still can see some of the ancient buildings of that time during the hike.
Along the trail, hikers can enjoy a wide variety of plants and wildlife. Together We will talk about their characteristics and their interaction with the environment.
We also promote environmental awareness and collaborate with different NGO's working for protection and conservation of nature.
Posted By : travelinggratitude
We thought Thomas was wonderful. It was a great hike and very informative. We had a great time even though it was raining and he is just the best!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-25 17:14:21 
Posted By : GreatWhiteCloud
This was so fab! I've done the food, the samba, the beaches, and enough caipirinhas to make me worry about my blood glucose level... what I needed was some nature. And Thomas provided.
His passion and enthusiasm are infectious. His explanations of the local flaura and fauna but also the area's history are illuminating. His ability to judge the group and create a tailored visit must be unique. The photos he took are precious.
QYou are in safe hands.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 19:17:07
Posted By : Rushmi_K
Thomas is the absolute best!!
His knowledge, ability to adjust the tour based on fitness, kindness and awesome routes makes him the best guide!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 19:04:21 
Posted By : Filip_H
It was really good and we got to learn a lot of new information about the forest and Brazil’s history :)
The fact that Thomas tailored the hike based on the people in the group made it a great experience. Would recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-13 14:38:54
Posted By : rociocJ5381AC
It is a unique experience and the guide explains things to you that you wouldn't even imagine, I loved getting to know this place. They accompany you at your pace and take very good photos. This helps you enjoy the experience 100%
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Posted On : 2024-03-19 08:26:04
Posted By : Edwena_K
Had the best time with Thomas! He was full of energy and was so funny, interesting in his stories and facts about the what we saw, and he customized the tour to suit what we were looking for. He was so accommodating when our Uber dropped us off at the wrong place and was so patient waiting for us. We will remember this as a highlight of our trip to Rio!
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Posted On : 2024-03-12 19:17:25
Posted By : EatStayPlayDo
Not far from Rio is a quiet and peaceful National Park, Tijuca. Home to several waterfalls, trees, plants and animals, this spot was raw and calming. I didn’t see a monkey or a sloth, next time. Did a little hiking, saw the 300 year old tree which I walked around 3 times and made a wish, and saw a waterfall! Magical!
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Posted On : 2024-03-07 17:00:36
Posted By : kathrynbH6124MS
I booked this tour with my husband and we were lucky enough to receive a private tour with Thomas as we were the only people to book that day. He realised we were keen hikers and adapted the route to suit us, so we were able to see a lot of the park, its waterfalls, and visit more than one cave. We also had time to watch some Macao prego monkeys having a snack! The tour was set at a great pace and Thomas shared his extensive knowledge of the park with us with great enthusiasm. I highly recommend visiting the park with Thomas. As well as a fantastic day, he also provided us with photos and videos afterwards and shared recommendations for our next stop in Brazil with us. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rio.
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Posted On : 2024-01-12 12:05:11
Posted By : Eenaf
Absolutely brilliant tour. Thomas asked our level of experience and fitness beforehand and adapted the tour to our needs. We never felt rushed yet managed to complete the whole itinerary.
He explained all about the history of the forest and its relation to the creation of Rio and gave us some fab info on all the plants, trees, flowers and bugs. The highlights were the waterfall, amazing cave and the monkeys and coatis that crossed our path.
We were kept up to date regarding pick up and what to bring etc. and returned to our hotel with ease.
I would check this guy out! He’s an expert in the outdoors but can come right down to the level of children or oldies with dodgy knees and he’s genuinely interested in his clients.
1 million stars ⭐️
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Posted On : 2023-12-01 15:57:56
Posted By : Lena_S
This hike was most definitely the highlight of my stay in Rio! I attended as a solo traveller and it was such a welcoming atmosphere. Small group with an individualized approach from our guide Thomas. Thomas was super kind, welcoming, knowledgable, and funny. We got to spend sometime in one of the waterfalls for a super refreshing dip, and also got to see some hardcore rock climbers. And as a cherry on top of an already wonderful experience, we saw a monkey!! CUTE!!!! And Thomas personalizes the hike based on the needs and abilities of each group! I, for sure, recommend this hike!!
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Posted On : 2023-11-23 14:08:50
