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
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 14 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 hours
- Starting time 7:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, 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.
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.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Multilingual tour guide
- Entrance fees to attractions
- Personal accident insurance
- Transportation with air conditioning
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Hat
- Snacks
- Sunscreen
- Water
- Insect repellent
- Weather-appropriate clothing
