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Covers Rio’s main highlight, a shower at a waterfall in Tijuca National Park and the Botanical Garden in just a few hours.
The tour is conducted at your pace;
It is ideal for those people who want to combine views and Nature.
Pick up and drop off locations are flexible;
The itinerary is somewhat customizable and can be adapted to your needs;
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up from the pier, airport, hotel or rental apartment in Rio. Please make sure to enter your hotel name. In case of a rental apartment or unlisted hotel please enter the full street address. Places we will drive by on the way to the first attraction will depend on your hotel location.
Itinerary
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After leaving your hotel we’ll drive towards Cosme Velho neighborhood. On the way we’ll pass Palacio Guanabara and start the day going all the way up to the summit of Corcovado Mountain at 2,100 feet to visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Places we will drive by on the way to the first attraction will depend on your hotel location.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Praia do Recreio (Pass by)
Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this very large beach area.
Admission ticket free -
Barra da Tijuca Beach (Pass by)
Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this area full of new developments and one of the most beautiful beaches in Rio.
Admission ticket free -
Praia de Sao Conrado (Pass by)
Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this beach surrounded by mountains from where hang gliding pilots take off.
Admission ticket free -
Praia do Leblon (Pass by)
Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this very nice beach in the most expensive neighborhood in South America.
Admission ticket free -
Ipanema Beach (Pass by)
Depending on your hotel location we'll drive by this very iconic beach on the way to the main attractions of the tour.
Admission ticket free -
Praia do Arpoador (Pass by)
Depending on your hotel location we'll drive by this rock at the end of Ipanema Beach considered one of the best spots in Rio to observe the sunset during the summer.
Admission ticket free -
Avenida Atlantica (Pass by)
The seaside avenue in Copacabana is the most famous beach area in Rio.
Admission ticket free -
Leme (Pass by)
Depending on your hotel location we’ll drive by this less busy beach located at the very far end of Copacabana.
Admission ticket free -
Praia do Leme (Pass by)
At the very end of Copacabana Beach Leme Beach is the best place for a picture of Copacabana.
Admission ticket free -
Botafogo Bay (Pass by)
On the way to the main attractions we’ll drive by this nice neighborhood that can easily be seen from the top of Corcovado Mountain.
Admission ticket free -
Copacabana Beach (Pass by)
This worldwide famous beach is also the area where most hotels are located in Rio.
Admission ticket free -
Cosme Velho (Pass by)
On the way to Corcovado Mountain we’ll drive through this neighborhood that was once the home for most embassies in Brazil when Rio was the country capital.
Admission ticket free -
Parque Nacional da Tijuca (Pass by)
The area of Tijuca National Park represents 7% of the city. The park located inside Tijuca Forest houses several waterfalls and hiking trails. Tijuca National Park is also the home for the Christ Monument.
Admission ticket free -
Centro De Visitantes Paineiras (Pass by)
The visitors center was created in 2013 and houses an environmental education center and can be visited when going to the Christ Monument by minibus.
Admission ticket free -
2Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
The most iconic monument in Brazil was inaugurated in 1931 and is considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world. From the monument Rio can be seen at its entire splendor. The monument, located inside the Tijuca National Park, is reachable by train or van, and the ride through Tijuca Forest is quite pleasant. Going by van we’ll make a quick stop at the Paineiras Visitors Center and take a shuttle van to reach the monument. The train does not stop at the visitors center. At the monument we’ll enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the city.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon (Pass by)
One of the nicest areas in Rio this tidal lagoon connects with the sea and it is surrounded by a bike lane.
Admission ticket free -
Jockey Club (Pass by)
Next to the Botanical Garden entrance there is a very large horse race track can be seen from the Christ monument.
Admission ticket free -
Guanabara Palace (Pass by)
This was the home of Princess Isabel, the daughter of Brazil’s second emperor. Today the beautiful building houses the headquarter of Rio de Janeiro State government.
Admission ticket free -
3
The place is located inside the Botanical Gardens and houses the remaining part of the first gunpowder factory in Brazil.
5 minutes • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
This is one of the many waterfalls where we can take a shower to close the day. The waterfall we will visit will depend on factors like weather, traffic conditions and on your physical conditions. Some waterfalls are easier to reach than others.
Admission ticket free -
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This is one of the many waterfalls where we can take a shower to close the day. The waterfall we will visit will depend on factors like weather, traffic conditions and on your physical conditions. Some waterfalls are easier to reach than others.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
Aterro Do Flamengo (Pass by)
A very large park area crossed by an expressway.
Admission ticket free -
Floresta da Tijuca (Pass by)
Tijuca Forest is the largest reforested urban forest in the world. The forest takes 10% of the city area and houses the Tijuca National Park.
Admission ticket free -
Cascatinha Taunay (Pass by)
This is one of the many waterfalls where we can take a shower to close the day. The waterfall we will visit will depend on factors like weather, traffic conditions and on your physical conditions. Some waterfalls are easier to reach than others.
Admission ticket free -
5Botanical Garden
The garden was created in 1808 by order of the Portuguese prince Dom João VI as a temporary site for acclimatizing exotic plant species from all over the world brought there by the Portuguese. During the walk we will also be able to see the majestic imperial palm trees and the orchid and Bromeliad greenhouses. Rio’s Botanic Garden is also one of the best spots to observe the city wildlife, such as capuchin and marmosets monkeys, toucans, red throated guan and several other animal species.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
- All tours are private and conducted on air conditioned vehicle.
- Your admission tickets for the attractions visited on the tour and any meals or drinks ARE NOT INCLUDED.
- Admission fees will be paid directly at the attractions.
- Pick-up and Drop-off: Meet up location: Your hotel, flat, airport or Pier. We can start the tour at your hotel and finish it at the airport or vice-versa at no extra charge. Pickup and drop-off locations are flexible.
- Operated by a multi-lingual guide.
- Attraction prices are subject to changes without prior notice.
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 2 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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