Rio: Botanical Garden, Tijuca Forest, and Parque Lage Tour
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See a different side of Rio de Janeiro on a 5-hour ecological city tour. Explore one of the largest urban forests in the world and take time to enjoy the Marvelous City's other natural beauties on a guided tour with a local expert.
Highlights
- Visit the beautiful Tijuca National Park in the heart of Rio de Janeiro
- Take a light walk to Tijuca Forest's Taunay Waterfall and Chinese Lookout
- Visit the magnificent Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden
- Take memorable pictures of Parque Lage's huge mansion at the foot of the Christ the Redeemer statue
Description
Following a pickup from your hotel, the eco-tour will first explore one of the world's largest urban forests, Tijuca Forest. Stop to visit some important points of interest such as the Taunay Waterfall, Tijuca National Park Visitor Center, and the Chinese Lookout. If you wish, you can take a short walk through the Atlantic Forest as well.
Next up, you'll go to Jardim Botânico, the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, one of the most important botanical research centers in the world. At this attraction you can visit important points such as the Orchid Garden, Pestle House, the Sensory Garden, the Central Fountain, and the other fascinating diversity of Brazilian and foreign flora.
Finally, you’ll go to Parque Lage to take the photographs of one of the most charming mansions in Rio set to the backdrop of Christ the Redeemer. The mansion is also equipped with a coffee bar, bistro, and art exhibitions.
Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Multilingual tour guide
Entrance fees to attractions
Personal accident insurance
Transportation with air conditioning
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund