Rio de Janeiro: Eco City Tour Rio de Janeiro: Eco City Tour in a Small Group
ID: GYG271782-471482
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Get off the beaten path and explore 7 spots in 5 national parks in Brazil. Amble across secluded beaches. Gaze down from majestic waterfalls.
If you’ve already spent a day in Rio visiting its most popular attractions, head out into the city's lush natural surroundings. Over the course of the day, discover a variety of different ecosystems: a tropical rainforest, mountains, waterfalls, secluded beaches, lagoons, and more.
Perfect for those who love nature but are not in the mood to hike, this is an easy walking tour that takes you to visit the South, North and West of Rio in one day. Begin your tour at the Penhasco Dois Irmãos Park for a great view of the Leblon and Ipanema beaches. Afterwards, head to the Tijuca Forest National Park, where you’ll visit the Chinese View summit, Taunay Waterfall, and Canoas Summit.
After a quick break for snacks and lunch, it’s off to Chico Mendes Lagoon Park, a mangrove lagoon where you may see caimans and capybaras. Continue on to Prainha Beach Park, a tiny, secluded beach beloved by surfers and surrounded by mountains and rainforest. You’ll cap things off with a trip to Grumari Beach Park, a protected and secluded beach area, where you can take a walk on the beach or a quick dip in the ocean. Afterwards, you’ll be transported back to your accommodation.
Highlights
- Visit 7 attractions and discover 5 different nature parks in Rio
- Get to know Brazil's diverse natural features
- Learn about the area's complex ecosystem from your expert guide
- Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife like caimans, capybaras, monkeys, and coatis
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• There will be no hiking on trails, only low impact walking (approximately 15 minutes walking on paths at each attraction)
• Children under 4 may not participate in this tour
• Animal sightings are not guaranteed
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
Hotel pickup and drop-off is provided from designated hotels and hostels in the South Zone area. Please contact the local partner after booking to confirm your pickup and drop-off location and time. If pickup and drop-off is not available at your hotel, a nearby location will be provided.
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.
