Atlantic Forest Tour: Explore Christ the Redeemer and Tijuca Forest's Biodiversity
Copacabana
Embark on a thrilling 4-hour tour of the Atlantic Forest, exploring the biodiversity of Christ the Redeemer and Tijuca Forest. Encounter a variety of animals and enjoy breathtaking views of the city from the top of Corcovado hill.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Parque Nacional da Tijuca - Located in the middle of the Rio de Janeiro city, the Tijuca National Park was created in 1861 to reforest an area once destroyed by sugarcane and coffee plantations.
  • Cascatinha Taunay - Pass the Taunay waterfall, which tumbles over rugged rock and faces into a calm pool below.
  • Capela Mayrink - Stop by the nearby Mayrink Chapel built in 1860 and known for its pink structure.
  • Vista Chinesa - Have a beautiful overlook of Rio de Janeiro’s southern side from the Vista Chinesa.
  • Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer - With arms wide open to the Guanabara Bay, the statue of the Christ the Redeemer is a work of art that cannot be compared to anything else.
What's Included
  • Air-conditioned transportation
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Explore the Atlantic Forest by visiting the Christ the Redeemer and the Tijuca Forest.
Meet the tour guide at your hotel lobby for this 4-hour tour. 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.
Then, we visit the Christ the Redeemer. By minivan, crossing through the Atlantic Forest, we get to the top of the Corcovado hill. We have sweeping views of our city.
Return to your hotel with theses beautiful images in your head.

  • We offer this tour twice a day: In the morning or in the afternooon.
  • The tour itinerary may change its order, but the highlights remain.
  • Non refundable in case of bad weather.
  • ID or copy is mandatory - including children.
  • Children under the age of 4 are free of charge and they must sit on their parent’s lap in the vehicle.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Maximum vehicle capacity: 19 people.
  • Contact us 24hrs prior to departure to inform the hotel location and to confirm pickup time.
  • If you do not contact us, we meet you at Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana.
  • Minimum of people to confirm the tour. Otherwise, the tour may be rescheduled.
  • Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and hats are recommended for this tour.
  • You may take the Corcovado Train instead of the minivan for an additional price.
  • Pickup in Barra da Tijuca/ Recreio dos Bandeirantes for an additional price.
  • Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
Location
Hotel Rio Othon Palace
Avenida Atlântica
If you do not contact us to reconfirm pickup time, we assume you will meet us at the Meeting Point at the Front Desk of the Rio Othon Palace (Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana).
Cancellation Policy

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

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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
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