Rio: Botanical Garden, Tijuca Forest, and Parque Lage Tour

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See a different side of Rio de Janeiro on a 5-hour ecological city tour. Explore one of the largest urban forests in the world and take time to enjoy the Marvelous City's other natural beauties on a guided tour with a local expert.

About this activity

Duration: 5 hours

Printed or mobile voucher accepted

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Live tour guide

Spanish, English, Portuguese

Pickup included

Pickup is available at hotels located in Downtown (Lapa and Cinelândia), Catete, Flamengo, Botafogo Praia Shopping, Copacabana, Ipanema, and at Barra da Tijuca seafront. Wait for your guide at the hotel lobby. Sometimes the access for the transport could be impossible due to the narrow streets, if so, you will be provided the closest meeting point.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts

Experience

Highlights

Visit the beautiful Tijuca National Park in the heart of Rio de Janeiro
Take a light walk to Tijuca Forest's Taunay Waterfall and Chinese Lookout
Visit the magnificent Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden
Take memorable pictures of Parque Lage's huge mansion at the foot of the Christ the Redeemer statue

Full description

Following a pickup from your hotel, the eco-tour will first explore one of the world's largest urban forests, Tijuca Forest. Stop to visit some important points of interest such as the Taunay Waterfall, Tijuca National Park Visitor Center, and the Chinese Lookout. If you wish, you can take a short walk through the Atlantic Forest as well.

Next up, you'll go to Jardim Botânico, the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, one of the most important botanical research centers in the world. At this attraction you can visit important points such as the Orchid Garden, Pestle House, the Sensory Garden, the Central Fountain, and the other fascinating diversity of Brazilian and foreign flora.

Finally, you’ll go to Parque Lage to take the photographs of one of the most charming mansions in Rio set to the backdrop of Christ the Redeemer. The mansion is also equipped with a coffee bar, bistro, and art exhibitions.

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