Guided Tour to Botanical Garden and Lage Park
Immerse yourself in nature with a half-day guided tour that explores the lush beauty of the Botanical Garden and Lage Park, hidden under the majestic Corcovado. These two locations offer a green haven in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, combining well-kept gardens with a tropical forest.
The tour begins in the Botanical Garden, where you will have the opportunity to discover more than 7,000 species of tropical plants, including bromelias, orchids and other varieties native to Brazil. Enjoy moments of tranquillity as you walk among centuries-old trees and breathe the pure air of nature.
Next we will visit the charming Lage Park, where you can explore its English-style gardens, forest trails, artificial caves and the iconic central mansion. Along the way, listen to fascinating stories about the construction and legacy of these historic sites, making the experience even richer and memorable.
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Guided Tour to Botanical Garden and Lage Park
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What's included in Guided Tour to Botanical Garden and Lage Park
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Jardim Botanico
The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden is one of the city’s most iconic and visited green spaces, known for its rich biodiversity and landscape beauty. Founded in 1808, the garden houses more than 8,000 plant species, including rare and endangered specimens, plus centuries-old trees that provide a quiet and inspiring environment. Walking through its shaded alleys, visitors can explore greenhouses, lakes and a charming orchid. The site also has areas dedicated to native and medicinal plants, contributing to environmental education.
Parque Lage
The Lage Park, located at the foot of the Corcovado, is one of the most charming cultural and natural spaces in Rio de Janeiro. This park, dating back to the 19th century, is known for its historic architecture, including an elegant Neoclassical-style palace that houses the School of Visual Arts. With a vast green area filled with gardens, trails and lagoons, Park Lage offers a perfect setting for hiking, picnics and moments of relaxation amidst nature. Visitors can explore an imperial palm forest, contemplate the local fauna and enjoy outdoor artworks.
Inclusions
- Specialized tourist guide
- Entrance to the Botanical Garden and Park Lage
- Transfer back and forth to the hotel
- Food (drinks and meals)
- Bags (optional)
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal expenses during the tour (souvenirs, etc.)
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is shared
- It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes, sunscreen, water and insect repellent.
- Prohibit smoking and touching plants
- Order of attractions may vary depending on the weather conditions
- Bring hat, water and comfortable clothes
- Attention to any medical conditions that may affect participation
- It is recommended that visitors be prepared for the tropical climate of Rio de Janeiro. Wearing comfortable clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent and carrying water bottles is essential to ensure a pleasant experience. In addition, the Botanical Garden and Lage Park have several outdoor areas, and weather forecast should be taken into account when planning the tour.
- Walks can include irregular terrain in areas of Park Lage, so comfortable and suitable shoes for walks are highly recommended
- The time indicated at the time of booking is only indicative. The day before the tour, we will contact you via WhatsApp or via the booking platform to confirm the exact time of pickup.
- On days with a higher flow of tourists or in the presence of especially heavy traffic conditions, we can adopt the use of specific meeting points for picking up customers. This choice is made to ensure a more efficient organization of the tour, reducing the waiting times and inconveniences caused by traffic. Therefore, we invite our customers to read this note carefully to be informed and prepared.
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
A GUIDE WILL COME TO THE PLACE AND CALL YOU BY YOUR NAME.
