Rio de Janeiro Trip Overview
Covers Rio’s main highlight, a shower at a waterfall in Tijuca National Park and the Botanical Garden in just a few hours.
The tour is conducted at your pace;
It is ideal for those people who want to combine views and Nature.
Pick up and drop off locations are flexible;
The itinerary is somewhat customizable and can be adapted to your needs;
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Covers Rio’s main highlight, a shower at a waterfall in Tijuca National Park and the Botanical Garden in just a few hours.
The tour is conducted at your pace;
It is ideal for those people who want to combine views and Nature.
Pick up and drop off locations are flexible;
The itinerary is somewhat customizable and can be adapted to your needs;
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Luis Darin Private Tour Guide In Rio, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22060-002 Brazil
After leaving your hotel we’ll drive towards Cosme Velho neighborhood. On the way we’ll pass Palacio Guanabara and start the day going all the way up to the summit of Corcovado Mountain at 2,100 feet to visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.
Places we will drive by on the way to the first attraction will depend on your hotel location.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach, Avenida Lucio costa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22790-000 Brazil
Depending on your hotel location we’ll pass by this very large beach area.
Pass By: Barra da Tijuca Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Depending on your hotel location we’ll pass by this area full of new developments and one of the most beautiful beaches in Rio.
Pass By: Sao Conrado Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Depending on your hotel location we’ll pass by this beach surrounded by mountains from where hang gliding pilots take off.
Pass By: Leblon Beach, Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Depending on your hotel location we’ll pass by this very nice beach in the most expensive neighborhood in South America.
Pass By: Ipanema Beach, Avenida Vieira Souto – Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22420-002 Brazil
Depending on your hotel location we’ll drive by this very iconic beach on the way to the main attractions of the tour.
Pass By: Arpoador beach, Avenida Francisco Bhering, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22080-050 Brazil
Depending on your hotel location we’ll drive by this rock at the end of Ipanema Beach considered one of the best spots in Rio to observe the sunset during the summer.
Pass By: Avenida Atlantica, Avenida Atlantico, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22021-001 Brazil
The seaside avenue in Copacabana is the most famous beach area in Rio.
Pass By: Leme, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Depending on your hotel location we’ll drive by this less busy beach located at the very far end of Copacabana.
Pass By: Praia do Leme, Avenida Atlantica Leme, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22010-000 Brazil
At the very end of Copacabana Beach Leme Beach is the best place for a picture of Copacabana.
Pass By: Botafogo Bay, Praia de Botafogo 400, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22250-910 Brazil
On the way to the main attractions we’ll drive by this nice neighborhood that can easily be seen from the top of Corcovado Mountain.
Pass By: Copacabana Beach, Av. Atlantica – Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-011 Brazil
This worldwide famous beach is also the area where most hotels are located in Rio.
Pass By: Cosme Velho, Zona Sur, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241-220 Brazil
On the way to Corcovado Mountain we’ll drive through this neighborhood that was once the home for most embassies in Brazil when Rio was the country capital.
Pass By: Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Estrada da Cascatinha 850 Alto da Boa Vista, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20531-590 Brazil
The area of Tijuca National Park represents 7% of the city. The park located inside Tijuca Forest houses several waterfalls and hiking trails. Tijuca National Park is also the home for the Christ Monument.
Pass By: Centro de Visitantes Paineiras, Estrada das Paineiras S/N Visitor and Boarding Center for Corcovado and Christ the Redeemer Statue, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241-330 Brazil
The visitors center was created in 2013 and houses an environmental education center and can be visited when going to the Christ Monument by minibus.
Stop At: Corcovado – Christ the Redeemer, Estrada Redentor – Alto da Boa Vista Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241-330 Brazil
The most iconic monument in Brazil was inaugurated in 1931 and is considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world. From the monument Rio can be seen at its entire splendor.
The monument, located inside the Tijuca National Park, is reachable by train or van, and the ride through Tijuca Forest is quite pleasant. Going by van we’ll make a quick stop at the Paineiras Visitors Center and take a shuttle van to reach the monument. The train does not stop at the visitors center. At the monument we’ll enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the city.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Avenida Epitacio Pessoa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22471-001 Brazil
One of the nicest areas in Rio this tidal lagoon connects with the sea and it is surrounded by a bike lane.
Pass By: Jockey Club, Rua Jardim Botanico 1003 Gavea, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22470-051 Brazil
Next to the Botanical Garden entrance there is a very large horse race track can be seen from the Christ monument.
Pass By: Guanabara Palace, Rua Pinheiro Machado s/n, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22231-901 Brazil
This was the home of Princess Isabel, the daughter of Brazil’s second emperor. Today the beautiful building houses the headquarter of Rio de Janeiro State government.
Stop At: Museu Casa Dos Piloes, Rua Jardim Botanico 1008 Jardim Botanico, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22460-000 Brazil
The place is located inside the Botanical Gardens and houses the remaining part of the first gunpowder factory in Brazil.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Cachoeira Do Horto, Estrada da Barra da Tijuca 793, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22641-990 Brazil
This is one of the many waterfalls where we can take a shower to close the day. The waterfall we will visit will depend on factors like weather, traffic conditions and on your physical conditions. Some waterfalls are easier to reach than others.
Stop At: Cachoeira dos Primatas, Rua Sara Vilela 460, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22460-180 Brazil
This is one of the many waterfalls where we can take a shower to close the day. The waterfall we will visit will depend on factors like weather, traffic conditions and on your physical conditions. Some waterfalls are easier to reach than others.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Aterro Do Flamengo, Avenida Infante Dom Henrique s/n, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20021-140 Brazil
A very large park area crossed by an expressway.
Pass By: Floresta da Tijuca, Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Tijuca Forest is the largest reforested urban forest in the world. The forest takes 10% of the city area and houses the Tijuca National Park.
Pass By: Cascatinha Taunay, Estrada Floresta da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20531-510 Brazil
This is one of the many waterfalls where we can take a shower to close the day. The waterfall we will visit will depend on factors like weather, traffic conditions and on your physical conditions. Some waterfalls are easier to reach than others.
Stop At: Botanical Garden, Rua Jardim Botanico 1008 Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22460-000 Brazil
The garden was created in 1808 by order of the Portuguese prince Dom João VI as a temporary site for acclimatizing exotic plant species from all over the world broth there by the Portuguese. During the walk we will also be able to see the majestic imperial palm trees and the orchid and Bromeliad greenhouses.
Rio’s Botanic Garden is also one of the best spots to observe the city wildlife, such as capuchin and marmosets monkeys, toucans, red throated guan and several other animal species.
Duration: 1 hour
