Wonders of Rio: Christ, Selaron Steps, and Tijuca Forest Full Day Tijuca Forest, Christ the Redeemer & Santa Teresa
ID: GYG27310-30935
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
See some of the best tourist spots in Rio de Janeiro on a day tour that takes care of the driving for you. Visit Sao Conrado Beach, walk through Tijuca National Park, stop at the Christ the Redeemer statue and spend time in a traditional neighborhood.
This specially designed 7-hour tour around the city of Rio de Janeiro provides a unique chance to see the attractions of Rio de Janeiro with a professional English speaking tour guide showing you all around.
The day tour starts with pick-up at your hotel or hostel in Rio. Your first stop will be at São Conrado beach where the hang gliders land after their take off from Pedra Bonita. You will enjoy amazing views of the high mountains on the blue coast of the ocean. From there, you will visit the Tijuca National Park and get a glimpse of the greenest tropical rainforest. This is the best spot to check how nature and the urban area can coexist, while seeing waterfalls, tropical plants and the wildlife.
After that, stop for lunch in Ipanema, and then hit the road again, this time to visit the Christ The Redeemer. Remember to bring your camera for the breathtaking photos of this memorable day. After the visit to the Christ, have a stop in Santa Teresa. This is one of the most traditional neighborhoods of Rio. It still retains much of its original architecture and character of previous colonial years.
At the end of your Rio day tour, see the Escadaria Selaron or secret Lapa steps where Snoop Dogg shot his famous video for ‘Beautiful’ with Pharrell Williams. Finally, you will be offered the option to be dropped off at Sugarloaf Mountain in time for enjoying the sunset or to be dropped off back in your hotel or hostel.
Highlights
- Go where the hang gliders land at the picturesque Sao Conrado Beach
- See the waterfalls and rainforest trees in Tijuca National Park
- Visit the Christ the Redeemer statue, the symbol of Rio de Janeiro
- Spend time absorbing the local atmosphere and vibe in the traditional Santa Teresa neighborhood
- Walk up the Lapa Stairs, where Snoop Dogg filmed one of his videos
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Wear comfortable clothes and sunscreen, and don't forget your camera!
• The local supplier will confirm the exact time of your hotel pick-up by email. Please note that it can be at anytime between 9:00 and 10:30 depending on the location of your hotel
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick-up is available from the following neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro: Gloria, Catete, Flamengo, Copacabana, Botafogo, Ipanema, Leblon.The local supplier will confirm the exact time of your hotel pick-up by email. It can be at anytime between 9:00 and 10:30 depending on the location of your hotel.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
