Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden and Tijuca Rainforest Eco-Tour
- Location:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Duration:4 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:2484BOGARD
On this four-hour tour in Rio de Janeiro, bask in beautiful Brazilian nature at the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden and the Tijuca Rainforest. See a variety of exotic plants at the world-famous botanical garden, and ride in a jeep over to the Tijuca Rainforest for an easy, 30-minute hike through the forest, taking in breathtaking sights and looking for wildlife!
Highlights
- Half-day tour of the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden and the Tijuca Rainforest
- Explore the huge variety of plants and flowers at the botanical garden, including more than 500 species of orchid
- Enjoy a mild, 30-minute hike in the Tijuca Rainforest, the biggest urban forest in the world
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop off included
After pickup from your Rio hotel, your half-day tour begins at the historic Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden. See a variety of exotic plants from all over the planet at this world-famous garden, which is home to water lilies, huge redwood trees, imperial palm trees and a famous greenhouse that houses more than 500 kinds of orchid. The garden also houses fountains, historical monuments and hundreds of birds.
Your next stop is Tijuca Rainforest, right in the city. Take a mild, 30-minute hike into the forest and learn about the preservation of the ecosystem. Along the way, you'll have magnificent views of the forest around you and you’ll pass by Cascatinha de Taunay (Taunay Waterfall), Capela Mayrink (Mayring Chapel) and Açude da Solidão (Loneliness Dike ). Keep an eye out for wildlife – you're likely to see monkeys and exotic birds! On the ride back to your hotel, stop briefly at Pepino Beach to watch the hang gliders.
Schedule Details
Botanical Garden and Tijuca Rainforest
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8am
Duration:4 hours (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point
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Additional Information
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
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The Rainforest is fantastic. We made several stops along the way to overlook the city, view the ... Read more ›
William L, USA, February 2012
The tour jeep was an hour late. Someone who took the same tour two days ago warned me of that. ... Read more ›
Chen H, March 2012
