Amazing Waterfalls at Serra dos Orgaos Full-day Tour.

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

This is a full day tour is specially designed for nature lovers and for those who want to escape the high temperatures of Rio in summer. You will get out of town and swim in crystal clear natural pools surrounded by tropical forest, take short hikes and enjoy gorgeous views.
The tour is conducted at your pace.
The itinerary is somewhat customizable and can be adapted to your needs.
Tour is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle driven by your tour guide.
This tour in particular is not wheelchair friendly.

What's Included

Tolls and parking fees;
Landing and facility fees
Tour guide service;
Transportation on a private car;
Fuel surcharge
Customer’s admission tickets for the attractions visited on the tour;
Meals or drinks (if any)
Attractions prices are subject to changes without prior notice.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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. The tour will be conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle driven by your tour guide.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Upon leaving your hotel in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Barra da Tijuca, Sao Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Leme, Botafogo, Flamengo or Downtown we’ll hit the road and leave Rio. Places we will drive by on the way to the first attraction depend on your hotel location. Tour is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle driven by your tour guide.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Parque Nacional da Tijuca (Pass by)

    Tijuca Forest is the largest reforested urban forest in the world. The forest takes 7% of the city area and houses the Tijuca National Park.

    Admission ticket free
  • (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
  • (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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Aterro Do Flamengo (Pass by)

    A very large park area crossed by an expressway.

    Admission ticket free
  • Rio de Janeiro Historic City Center (Pass by)

    Rio downtown is full of buildings and places where you can get in touch with all this history.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Full of waterfalls this crystal clear waters river surrounded by lush vegetation is a must see place.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Parque Nacional da Serra dos Orgaos

    These waterfalls are located 50 miles away from Rio, in within the boundaries of Serra dos Orgaos National Park. This is also a very interesting tour for bird watchers. The trails at the National Park offer great photo opportunities.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    From the parking lot near the Centro de Visitantes Von Martius Museum, we’ll hike 10 minutes on Trilha das Cascatas, a flat trail opened in the middle of the tropical forest.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Poco Verde

    Our first stop will be at the Guapimirin entrance of the National Park. Over there we’ll be able to swim at 2 different amazing natural pools created by the crystal clear waters of the Soberbo River. From the parking lot near the Centro de Visitantes Von Martius Museum, we’ll hike 10 minutes on Trilha das Cascatas, a flat trail opened in the middle of the tropical forest. The trail ends at a tunnel formed by some gigantic boulders and at the other end of the tunnel there is the Poco Verde pool.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Centro de Visitantes Von Martius Museum

    The Von Martius Visitor Center in the Guapimirim Venue is housed in a 19th century mansion, restored to preserve its original features. This historical mansion houses a permanent exhibition with photos and information about the park, a model of the entire PARNASO area, as well as an interesting collection of works by botanist Von Martius.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Mirante do Soberbo

    After renewing our energies at the waterfalls we’ll drive 10 miles on the highway that leads to Teresopolis and stop for some pictures at Soberbo Viewpoint surrounded by mountains like Dedo de Deus and Pedra do Sino. From here, on a clear day, it is possible to see the mountains of Rio and the Tijuca National Park at the distance.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pedra do Sino is the summit of the Serra dos Órgãos rising 2,275 meters above sea level.

    Admission ticket free
  • Dedo de Deus (Pass by)

    One of the highest mountains of Serra dos Orgaos this peak rises towards the sky as if it was a finger pointing up.

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Parque Nacional da Serra dos Orgaos

    Over here we can take a ½ mile walk on a flat suspended trail through the forest canopy to observe some of the local fauna and flora. This trail ends at another waterfall of the Paquequer River, where we may have another shower. We may also take a 1 hour hike to Cartao Postal viewpoint. As an option for tours with kids, there is also a large river water public swimming pool in the park, surrounded by stone picnic tables and playgrounds. (the public swimming pool is not open year-round – please inquire).

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 8

    To wrap up the day we may have lunch at one of the many great restaurants in Teresopolis before returning to Rio.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.
Supplied by Luis Darin Private Tour Guide

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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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