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).

1) Penhasco Dois Irmãos Park – a great view to Leblon and Ipanema
2) Tijuca Forest National Park: 3 attractions Chinese View summit, Taunay Waterfall and Canoas Summit
3) Break for lunch (not included)
4) Chico Mendes Lagoon – a mangrove where is possible to see caimans and capybaras
5) Prainha – a protected and secluded beach, surrounded by mountains and rainforest . Take a walk on the beach, or a dip in the ocean.
6) 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

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).

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.

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.

Stopping by this summit, we’ll be able to see Pedra da Gavea, the highest monolith close to the ocean in the world, and Pedra Bonita, the mountain where the hang-gliders take off. These 2 beautiful mountains are part of the amazing and unique Rio de Janeiro landscape and you’ll have a very close angle view with the mountains, the forest and the ocean. After this attraction, we’ll stop for a lunch break.

After the break for lunch, we’ll visit Marapendi Park, a mangrove and lagoon area. On this park, we’ll take a 10 min. walk (it´s flat terrain – no hiking up). On the lagoon, it´s possible to see capybaras and caimans and also some more wildliefe like birds, lizards and more. This stop reveals how much different the eco-systems can change within Rio limits.

Prainha is a small, protected and secluded beach on the West Zone of Rio, considered the best surfing spot in the city. It’s very scenic, with rainforest, mountains and rocks all around. We’ll have the chance to visit it, take some pictures and maybe drink some coconut water enjoying the lush of this area.

Viewpoint on the West RIo, inside Prainha Nature Park with amazing view to the ‘Sleeping Giant’, the mountain rage of Rio that is also a local legend.

• 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)

• Private (1 to 6 participants)
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• 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

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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).

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Jungle Me.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Sao_Paulo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 18 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.