Rio de Janeiro: 4-Hour Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour
ID: GYG241482-416737
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover flora from Brazil and the world on a tour through Rio de Janeiro’s Botanical Garden. Take in panoramic views and follow a trail through Tijuca National Park.
Experience the diverse nature of Rio de Janeiro up close. Begin your tour at the Botanical Garden and visit the Sensory Garden. See the Brazilwood tree after which the country is named, the Turtle Lake and floating giant water lilies. Walk through the bicentenary imperial palm trees as you go to the Orchidarium and Bromeliad house.
Then, climb up to the Vista Chinesa gazebo and enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro with mountains, forests, and ocean at 388 meters (about 1,273 feet) above sea level. In the distance, you can also clearly make out Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain.
Next, go on an adventure through Tijuca National Forest, one of the largest urban forests in the world. Gaze up at the Taunay Waterfall and follow a simple trail as you learn more about the Atlantic Forest, its flora and fauna.
Once back in the vehicle, pass by the famous São Conrado beach to observe the hang gliders and paragliders. Take in breathtaking panoramic views on route back to the hotel.
Highlights
- Get up close to the nature of Rio de Janeiro
- Learn about local and international flora at the Botanical Garden
- Bask in the panoramic views from the Vista Chinesa gazebo
- Walk a trail through Tijuca National Forest
- Pass by the famous São Conrado beach
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Vista Chinesa and some points of the Tijuca Forest may sometimes be inaccessible by vehicles and temporarily out of the itinerary. There is no discount or refund policy for these cases. When the access is allowed, the locations will return immediately to the itinerary.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels in South Zone Rio area (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and Leme).
Estimated times: between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM (pickup) and 6:00 PM (approximate drop off) – subject to change according to traffic conditions.
Passengers not staying at one of the hotels in our pickup list will be informed of the nearest pickup point and time.
Please contact the company responsible for the tour to confirm the pickup time.
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.
