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Available in Português, English, Español

Discover the diversity of Brazilian and foreign flora with a tour of the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden. Then, contemplate the incredible beauty of Tijuca National Park, one of the largest urban forests in the world.

  • We pick it up and drop it off at the hotels in the South Zone of Rio (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema and Leblon)

  • Specialized professional local guide

  • Entrance fees to the Botanical Garden included

  • Languages offered during the activity/tour: Portuguese, English and Spanish — other languages on request

  • Immediate confirmation

Botanical Garden with admission included

See the Brazilwood, the bicentennial imperial palm trees, the Vitória Régia, the orchidarium, and the bromeliad on a guided tour.

Vista Chinesa at 388 m

See mountains, forest, and ocean from the viewpoint, with Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in the background.

Light hiking in the Tijuca Forest

Walk through one of the largest urban forests in the world, pass by the Taunay Waterfall and discover the flora and fauna of the Atlantic Forest.

Itinerary

Search at the hotel

Boarding an air-conditioned vehicle at hotels in the South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema and Leblon), starting at 13:00.

Botanical Garden

Visit the Sensory Garden, Pau-Brasil, Turtle Lake, and Lake Vitória Régia.

Palmeiras imperiais, orchidarium and bromeliary

Walk through the bicentennial palm alley to the orchid and bromeliad collections.

Chinese View Lookout

See Rio from above, 388 m away, with Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain in the distance.

Tijuca Forest and Taunay Waterfall

See the waterfall and take a light hike as the guide introduces the Atlantic Forest.

São Conrado Beach

See the paragliding and hang gliding landings on the beach.

Return to the hotel

The tour ends with a return to the hotels in the South Zone on a panoramic route.

It's included
  • Round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Entrance to the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Gardens
  • Languages offered during the activity/tour: Portuguese, English and Spanish — other languages on request
  • We pick it up and drop it off at the hotels in the South Zone of Rio (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema and Leblon)
It's not included
  • Food and Drinks
  • Tips (optional)

Voucher orientation

ITINERARY

Get up close and personal with Rio de Janeiro's natural diversity. Start your tour at the Botanical Garden and visit the Sensory Garden, the Brasilewood (the tree that gives the country its name), the Turtle Lake, and the Lake with Vitoria-Régia. Walk through the bicentennial imperial palm trees as you make your way to the orchidarium and bromeliary.

Then, visit the Vista Chinesa viewpoint and enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro with mountains, forest, and ocean 388 meters above sea level. In the distance, see also Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain. Go on an adventure in the Tijuca National Forest, one of the largest urban forests in the world. Observe the Taunay Waterfall and walk along a light-intensity trail while learning more about the Atlantic Forest, its flora and fauna. Get back in the vehicle and head towards the famous São Conrado Beach to observe the paragliding and hang gliding pilots, before returning to the hotel on a panoramic route.

DEPARTURE & RETURN

  • Departures from Monday to Saturday. Starting at 13:00. Tour duration: 4 hours

  • Round trip from hotels in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema and Leblon).

  • Passengers not staying at one of the hotels on our pickup list will be informed of the nearest meeting point and time.

  • Please contact the company responsible for the tour to confirm the pick-up time.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Round-trip transportation is available at Zona Sul hotels (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and Leme) in an air-conditioned vehicle.

  • Passengers not staying at one of the hotels on our pick-up list will be informed of the nearest meeting point and time.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Children up to 4 years old do not pay, as long as they don't occupy a seat.

  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

  • This tour operates rain or shine.

  • It is recommended to bring a hat and sunglasses for sun protection, repellent and light jacket, as the forest is tall and can be cold.

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • 1 day or more before the tour, full refund.

  • Cancellations on the day of the tour will not be refunded.