Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour
Overview
Nature lovers can explore Rio’s diversity through a guided visit to the Botanical Garden and Tijuca Forest. Highlights at the garden include towering imperial palms, the Sensory Garden, the Rainforest Greenhouse, and the celebrated Orchidarium. Visitors encounter tranquil lakes, the Japanese Garden, and wildlife such as monkeys and toucans. The tour then ventures into Tijuca Forest to see Taunay Waterfall, walk easy trails, and learn about the Atlantic Forest ecosystem. Stops include Vista Chinesa (except on weekends) for city views and a scenic drive past São Conrado beach, where hang-gliders can be seen soaring overhead.
What's Included
- Roundtrip transportation via air-conditioned vehicle
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Pickup and drop-off from the main hotels in the South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, and Leblon)
- Tickets to the Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro (for option with all tickets included)
- Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
- Food or Drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Hotel pickup and drop-off from the main hotels in Rio's South Zone area (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme). Passengers not staying at one of the hotels in the pickup list will be informed of the nearest pickup point and time. Pick up from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Botanical Garden
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Vista Chinesa
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Cascatinha Taunay
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Capela Mayrink
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- On Saturdays and Sundays Vista Chinesa will be off the itinerary because vehicles are not allowed on the highway.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Activity code: C-21715P42
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