Tijuca National Park and Botanic Garden Guided Tour & Transfer

Explore one of the largest urban forests in the world with a tour to the Tijuca National Park. Meet the tour guide at your hotel lobby and head to the Tijuca Forest. The area is home to different small species of animals, such as squirrels, monkeys, porcupines, foxes and armadillos. Plus, a million different butterflies, birds, and reptiles. Just remember that they are wild animals, so you must keep your distance and never feed them. Enjoy the tropical rainforest and learn about its rich biodiversity. On the way, admire the Vista Chinesa belvedere, the Taunay waterfall and the Mayrink Chapel. Take a pause to see from a distance the monolithic Pedra da Gávea and the Christ the Redeemer statue. As a bonus, we add the Botanic Garden in this tour for you. Explore the collection of more than 7,000 species of tropical plants, bromeliads, orchids and native Brazilian plants in the Botanic Garden. Tour guide, roundtrip transfer, entrance to Tijuca National Park included.

1. 1

   Parque Nacional da Tijuca

   2 hours

   Located in the middle of the Rio de Janeiro city, the park was created in 1861 by decree of the Emperor D. Pedro II to reforest an area once destroyed by sugarcane and coffee plantations.

2. 2

   Vista Chinesa

   30 min

   Have a beautiful overlook of Rio de Janeiro's southern side from the Vista Chinesa.

3. 3

   Cascatinha Taunay

   Pass by

   Pass the Taunay waterfall, which tumbles over rugged rock and faces into a calm pool below.

4. 4

   Capela Mayrink

   Pass by

   Stop by the nearby Mayrink Chapel built in 1860 and known for its pink facade.

5. 5

   Botanical Garden

   1 hour

   The Botanic Garden was founded in 1808 by D. Joao VI for introducing and acclimatizing economically beneficial plants brought from other tropical regions outside of Brazil.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for this tour.
• Do not touch or feed the animals.
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers per Minivan.
• Minimum of 2 people are required for this activity to take place.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.