canopying is one of the most popular ecotourism activities in rio de janeiro. used for corporate training and environmental education the number of places that offer canopying has grown over the past decade. the longest zip line tour in rio, is offered by rio adventures canopy tours.

the tour lasts between one and two hours, and spans over one kilometer of cables suspended at heights of ten to thirty meters .  located inside the tijuca forest the two courses give 360 degree views of forest, ocean and rock formations.