Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden & Tijuca Forest Tour
From
£51
pp
4h 0 mins · 4.3 (178)
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.
Free cancellation
Pickup included
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)
- Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish, and Portuguese
- Tickets to the Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro (for option with all tickets included)
What's not included
- Food or Drinks
- GRATUITIES
Itinerary
- Discover the diversity of Brazilian and foreign flora with a tour at the Botanical Garden in Rio de Janeiro. (1h 0min) Admission included
- Visit the Vista Chinesa gazebo and enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro - (the visit is temporarily suspended while it is not accessible by vehicles). (30 min)
- Contemplate the incredible beauty of the Tijuca National Park, one of the largest urban forests in the world. (1h 0min)
- Observe the Taunay Waterfall at the Tijuca Natinal Forest. (10 min)
- Observe Capela Mayrink with ist simple beauty that stands out at the Tijuca National Forest (10 min)
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
Hotels in Leme.
End point
Hotels in Leme.
Practical information
- Operated by
- C2Rio Tours & Travel
- Max group size
- 18 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–10
- Languages
- pt, en, es
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On Saturdays and Sundays Vista Chinesa will be off the itinerary because vehicles are not allowed on the highway.
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 4 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.