Rio Nature Secrets - The Eco Citytour (small group or private)
This tour combines all the main and green nature areas of Rio (Tijuca Forest, Prainha, Dois Irmãos Park, Chico Mendes Lagoon) stopping at 7 different attractions in 4 parks. Within 1 day you'll visit these parks that are not easily accessible and featured in the classic tours and experience all the different ecosystems in Rio (beach, mountains, tropical rainforest, waterfalls, lagoon, mangrove).
- Penhasco Dois Irmãos Park - a great view to Leblon and Ipanema
- Tijuca Forest National Park: 3 attractions Chinese View summit, Taunay Waterfall and Canoas Summit
- Break for lunch (not included)
- Chico Mendes Lagoon - a mangrove where is possible to see caimans and capybaras
- Prainha - a protected and secluded beach, surrounded by mountains and rainforest . Take a walk on the beach, or a dip in the ocean.
- Mirante do Roncador - amazing viewpoint with a great view to the "Sleeping Giant", the mountain range of Rio
- This tour do NOT visit Christ Redeemer, Sugar Loaf
Options
Collective small group (max 6)
Pickup included
What's included in Rio Nature Secrets - The Eco Citytour (small group or private)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Morro Dois Irmaos
We'll visit the Penhasco Dois Irmãos Park, a cute nature park that is the limit between the beach area and the rainforest and mountains. You'll be a bit higher up with great views to Ipanema and Leblon beaches and also to Lagoon and Christ Redeemer. (there´s some walking but not hiking up the Dois Irmãos hills).
Vista Chinesa
The Chinese View summit has one of the best views in Rio and is one of the very few places where you can see and capture Sugar Loaf and Christ Redeemer in the same frame. The scenic spot also has a pagoda built with chinese style to honor a group of chinese farmers who immigrated in the beginning of the 1900s.
Cascatinha Taunay
Taunay Waterfall is the highestin the Tijuca Forest National Park and really loved by locals. We'll stop close to the falls to admire its beauty, feel its drops and also visit an old bridge built in 1860 that is now mixed and composed with the tropical ranforest around. Amazing spot for pictures and to feel "inside the forest' and away from the city.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Transport in small vehicle (max. 6 people) / (optional air conditioner)
- Guided tour
- Licensed tour guide
- Insurance
- Food, water, drinks
- Pick up/drop off OUT of the designated meeting points/areas
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Maximum of 6 participants on the tour (or you can choose a private option)
- Passport name, number and date of birth is required at time of booking for all participants (for insurance)
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Additional Information
Transport is included from designated hotels (more than 100 options) on the neighborhoods of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, Santa Teresa, Flamengo and Botafogo. Choose the best/closest option on the list as your meeting point.
Meeting / End Points
- Transport is included from designated hotels (more than 50 options) on the neighborhoods of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Leme, Santa Teresa, Flamengo and Botafogo. When booking, choose from a list the best/closest option as your meeting point.
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Ticket Redemption
IMPORTANT: please contact us right after concluding your booking to inform/confirm: • the address of the meeting point/hotel (transport included from designated hotels and hostels in several areas of Rio - South Zone ONLY). Choose the closest meeting point to your place. • time shown here is an estimation of the start time. Exact pick up time depends on meeting point location and will be informed on the previous night at 8:10pm by email. PLEASE READ YOUR EMAILS on the NIGHT BEFORE after 08:10PM. • passport name, number and date of birth from ALL PARTICIPANTS (required for insurance) WHAT TO TAKE/WEAR • Comfortable clothes and shoes. • Bring snacks/fruits and water (1,5 liter/person) until the stop for lunch. • Sun lotion, insect repellent TOUR REQUIRES SOME WALKING (approx. 15 min, flat terrain) ON EACH STOP. Not recommended for participants with issues for walking. TIME / DURATION: The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the pace of the tourand traffic conditions. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. WEATHER: Tour can still go with some rain. If there´s extreme bad weather it may be rescheduled or canceled (with a refund of the payment).
