Rio Eco-Citytour

Rio Eco-Citytour

This tour combines all the main and green nature areas of Rio (Tijuca Forest, Prainha, Grumari, Dois Irmãos Park, Chico Mendes Lagoon) stopping at 7 different attractions in 5 parks. Within 1 day you can 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 (not guaranteed to see the animals)
5) Prainha Beach Park - a tiny cute beach, surrounded by mountains and rainforest
6) Grumari Beach Park - a protected and secluded beach area, where is possible to take a walk on the beach, or a dip in the ocean.

* This tour do NOT visit Christ Redeemer, Sugar Loaf

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Morro Dois Irmaos, Parque Do Penhasco Dois Irmaos, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20020-030 Brazil

We'll visit the park Penhasco Dois Irmãos, on the basis of the Dois Irmãos hill (not hiking up the Dois Irmãos hill). On this park, we'll walk around seeing some nature and views to the Soouth Zone of Rio.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Vista Chinesa, Estrada Dona Castorina Parque Nacional Da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22460-320 Brazil

Stop for pictures and admiring the views.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Cascatinha Taunay, Estrada Floresta da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20531-510 Brazil

Stop for pictures and admiring the views.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mirante das canoas, Estrada das Canoas, km 3 Sao Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Stop for pictures and admiring the views.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chico Mendes Ecological Park, Avenida Jarbas de Carvalho 679 Ponta de Sernambetiba, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22795-445 Brazil

Walk around next to the lagoon for about 20 min. and try to spot some wildlife.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Prainha Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Walk around and enjoy the view and ambiance of this charming small beach.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Praia de Grumari, Av. Estado da Guanabara, s/n, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 23020-240 Brazil

Walk on this beautiful secluded beach and maybe take a quick dip in the ocean.

Duration: 30 minutes