Rio de Janeiro Trip Overview
This is a full day tour is specially designed for nature lovers and for those who want to escape the high temperatures of Rio in summer. You will get out of town and swim in crystal clear natural pools surrounded by tropical forest, take short hikes and enjoy gorgeous views.
The tour is conducted at your pace.
The itinerary is somewhat customizable and can be adapted to your needs.
Tour is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle driven by your tour guide.
This tour in particular is not wheelchair friendly.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 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
This is a full day tour is specially designed for nature lovers and for those who want to escape the high temperatures of Rio in summer. You will get out of town and swim in crystal clear natural pools surrounded by tropical forest, take short hikes and enjoy gorgeous views.
The tour is conducted at your pace.
The itinerary is somewhat customizable and can be adapted to your needs.
Tour is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle driven by your tour guide.
This tour in particular is not wheelchair friendly.
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
Upon leaving your hotel in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, Barra da Tijuca, Sao Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Leme, Botafogo, Flamengo or Downtown we’ll hit the road and leave Rio.
Places we will drive by on the way to the first attraction depend on your hotel location.
Tour is conducted in an air-conditioned vehicle driven by your tour guide.
Duration: 10 minutes
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
Tijuca Forest is the largest reforested urban forest in the world. The forest takes 7% of the city area and houses the Tijuca National Park.
Pass By: Leblon, Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
Depending on your hotel location we’ll pass by this very nice beach in the most expensive neighborhood in South America.
Pass By: Ipanema, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Rio de Janeiro Historic City Center, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20000-000 Brazil
Rio downtown is full of buildings and places where you can get in touch with all this history.
Pass By: Rio Soberbo, Guapimirim, State of Rio de Janeiro 25940-000 Brazil
Full of waterfalls this crystal clear waters river surrounded by lush vegetation is a must see place.
Stop At: Parque Nacional da Serra dos Orgaos, Avenida Rotariana, Teresopolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25960-602 Brazil
These waterfalls are located 50 miles away from Rio, in within the boundaries of Serra dos Orgaos National Park. This is also a very interesting tour for bird watchers. The trails at the National Park offer great photo opportunities.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Trilha das Cascatas, Rua Comandante Barcelar 519, Guapimirim, State of Rio de Janeiro 25946-151 Brazil
From the parking lot near the Centro de Visitantes Von Martius Museum, we’ll hike 10 minutes on Trilha das Cascatas, a flat trail opened in the middle of the tropical forest.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Poco Verde, Rodovia BR-116, Km 98 Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos, Guapimirim, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Our first stop will be at the Guapimirin entrance of the National Park. Over there we’ll be able to swim at 2 different amazing natural pools created by the crystal clear waters of the Soberbo River.
From the parking lot near the Centro de Visitantes Von Martius Museum, we’ll hike 10 minutes on Trilha das Cascatas, a flat trail opened in the middle of the tropical forest. The trail ends at a tunnel formed by some gigantic boulders and at the other end of the tunnel there is the Poco Verde pool.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Centro de Visitantes Von Martius Museum, Rodovia BR-116, Km 98 Serra dos Órgãos National Park, Guapimirim, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
The Von Martius Visitor Center in the Guapimirim Venue is housed in a 19th century mansion, restored to preserve its original features.
This historical mansion houses a permanent exhibition with photos and information about the park, a model of the entire PARNASO area, as well as an interesting collection of works by botanist Von Martius.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mirante do Soberbo, Rodovia BR-116, Km 89,5, Guapimirim, State of Rio de Janeiro 25946-151 Brazil
After renewing our energies at the waterfalls we’ll drive 10 miles on the highway that leads to Teresopolis and stop for some pictures at Soberbo Viewpoint surrounded by mountains like Dedo de Deus and Pedra do Sino. From here, on a clear day, it is possible to see the mountains of Rio and the Tijuca National Park at the distance.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Pedra do Sino, Parque Nacional da Serra dos Órgãos, Guapimirim, State of Rio de Janeiro 25940-000 Brazil
Pedra do Sino is the summit of the Serra dos Órgãos rising 2,275 meters above sea level.
Pass By: Dedo de Deus, Guapimirim, State of Rio de Janeiro 25940-000 Brazil
One of the highest mountains of Serra dos Orgaos this peak rises towards the sky as if it was a finger pointing up.
Stop At: Parque Nacional da Serra dos Orgaos, Avenida Rotariana, Teresopolis, State of Rio de Janeiro 25960-602 Brazil
Over here we can take a ½ mile walk on a flat suspended trail through the forest canopy to observe some of the local fauna and flora. This trail ends at another waterfall of the Paquequer River, where we may have another shower.
We may also take a 1 hour hike to Cartao Postal viewpoint.
As an option for tours with kids, there is also a large river water public swimming pool in the park, surrounded by stone picnic tables and playgrounds. (the public swimming pool is not open year-round – please inquire).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Teresopolis, Teresopolis, State of Rio de Janeiro
To wrap up the day we may have lunch at one of the many great restaurants in Teresopolis before returning to Rio.
Duration: 1 hour
