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Tijuca National Park and Botanic Garden Guided Tour & Transfer
(38) Reviews
Rio de Janeiro
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended for this tour.
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Do not touch or feed the animals.
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers per Minivan.
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Minimum of 2 people are required for this activity to take place.
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Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 statu...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Free entrance to Tijuca National Park
Air-conditioned vehicle
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Lunch
Botanic Garden
Tijuca National Park and Botanic Garden Guided Tour & Transfer
(38) Reviews
Rio de Janeiro
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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 statu...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional guide
Free entrance to Tijuca National Park
Air-conditioned vehicle
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Lunch
Botanic Garden
Itinerary
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Parque Nacional da Tijuca
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 hours
2
Chinese View
Have a beautiful overlook of Rio de Janeiro's southern side from the Vista Chinesa.
30 minutes
3
Cascatinha Taunay
Pass the Taunay waterfall, which tumbles over rugged rock and faces into a calm pool below.
4
Capela Mayrink
Stop by the nearby Mayrink Chapel built in 1860 and known for its pink facade.
5
Botanical Garden
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.
