Rio Nature Secrets

The 'Eco Citytour'. An 'All in One' tour revealing the off-the-beaten track nature spots and the diversity of Rio's ecosystem.

Total duration:

FULL-DAY / approx. 8 to 9h

Difficulty level:

VERY EASY (a bit of walking on each stop)

Details:

eco-sightseeing with short low impact walks

Prices:

from 430BRL/person

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Rio Nature Secrets

From 430BRL/person

PLEASE NOTE:   Small groups that regularly sells out. Book as soon as possible!

The Rio Nature Secrets is...

... is a full day spent discovering how many different worlds fit inside one city — rainforest, mountains, wetlands and wild coastline, all within the city limits of Rio de Janeiro.

ONE CITY. 4 ECOSYSTEMS

Most visitors spend their days in Rio moving between beaches and landmarks. This tour takes a different route. Few people realize that Rio de Janeiro contains one of the most diverse urban ecosystems on the planet. By the end of the day, you'll have seen it with your own eyes.

INTO THE FOREST

The day begins at Penhasco Dois Irmãos Park — a quiet Atlantic Forest reserve tucked into the hills above Leblon, largely unknown even to locals. On clear days, the wooden viewpoints reveal the arc of Ipanema and Leblon beaches below, framed by Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas and Christ the Redeemer.

From there, the tour moves into Tijuca National Park, where 3 stops bring the forest to life: the Taunay Waterfall, a cascade hidden deep in the vegetation; and the Vista Chinesa belvedere, a hilltop terrace with wide views over the city on clear days and Mirante Canoas, with a view to the magificent Pedra da Gávea, highest monolith close to the ocean in the world. Along the way, your guide will share the remarkable story of how this entire forest was replanted in the 19th century — one of the earliest reforestation efforts in history.

Keep an eye out: coatis, monkeys, toucans and sloths all live in this forest, and a sighting is always possible.

LUNCH BREAK

Mid-day pause at a local restaurant. A chance to rest and eat well before the afternoon. Lunch is not included in the tour price.

THE MANGROVE

The afternoon heads west to the lagoons of Rio where a gentle walk along the edge of mangrove reveals a quieter, slower side of the city. This is mangrove territory — a protected ecosystem where caimans and capybaras can be possibly seen near the water's edge, an encounter that surprises most visitors.

Tourists seein a capybara in a nature park in Rio de Janeiro

THE SECLUDED BEACHES

Next comes Prainha — a small, half-moon cove ringed by Atlantic Forest and protected. Rio's most beloved surf beach, fiercely defended by local surfers in the 1990s who fought to keep it free from construction. Kick off your shoes, walk the sand, cool off in the water if you like, or simply sit with a fresh coconut water.

The day closes at Mirante do Roncador, where Rio's mountain range reveals — from just the right angle — the outline of the Sleeping Giant: a silhouette woven into the hills and into local legend. A quiet end to a full day.

MORE THAN JUST A TOUR.. LEARN AND BE AMAZED

Our experienced and passionate tour guides are ready to give you tons of information to enrich your experience and the whole trip. From geography and history to botany and beyond, open your mind and allow yourself to fall in love with the essence of Brazil and the natural wonders that surround you.

SMALL GROUPS, GREAT EXPERIENCES.

To ensure every participant receives our guides' full attention — and to maximize the chances of wildlife sightings — we keep our groups small, with a maximum of 6 people* on the regular daily tours. Our tours book up regularly, so we recommend reserving your spot in advance.

*Bigger groups

If you have a bigger group we can organize an exclusive tour separated from the regular daily activities. Please contact us by email [email protected].

(on each of one of the parks, there will a bit of walking – but NOT hiking on trails – to get to know and experience the lush of a variety of ecosystems and maybe see some wildlife)

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...green spaces around Rio. Tito our guide was very friendly and explained so many things to us about the area as well as the history and geography of Brazil. Really interesting and a relaxing break from the other very touristy areas. well worth it."

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Includes:

Tour guide (English/Portuguese) [Spanish under request by email]


Insurance
(no extra cost)

'Rainy day warranty' (cancel or reschedule free of charge)

Transport (designated hotels in the South Zone)

What to take and wear:

WATER (1 liter/person), snacks

Sun lotion, insect repellent

Comfortables clothes and shoes. No sandals. Hat

Athletic clothes and shoes (no sandals!), hat

Features:

Price/capacity:

Regular / collective tour (maximum 6 people)

Adults (age 13+):
from 430BRL/person

Children (4 to 12): 340BRL/person
(not recommended under 4 y.o)

Private group (TOTAL price BRL) - exclusive car and tour guide

3

4

5

6

+ 6

1,450 BRL

1,788 BRL

2,092 BRL

2,400 BRL

2,670 BRL

🎁Bonus

3 Gifts for you!

+100BRL discount
booking our combo:


Book the tour above + a second tour with us and get a total 100 BRL discount

Extra 300BRL discount to do other tours in Rio

Big Dude Tour (Christ Statue, Selarón Steps, Santa Teresa...), Football Experience, Favela with a Local, and more

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🍃 FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does the 300BRL bonus work?

Booking any of our tours (even just one) you 300BRL discount to do acitivites with other tour companies in Rio that we partner with:

+ 40BRL Big Dude Tour (Christ, Selarón Steps, Santa Teresa +...)
+ 60BRL Football Experience at Maracanã Stadium
+ 30BRL Bike Tour
+ 20BRL Favela Walking Tour (with a local)
+ 40BRL Bossa Nova Walking Tour
+ 80BRL Cooking Class of Brazilian Typical Food
+ 40BRL Gávea or Sugar Loaf Rock climbing

→ TOTAL 300BRL/person OFF (around 60USD)
average 15 to 20% off on each tour

This tour is possible with some rain, but in case of very strong rain it's possible to reschedule or cancel free of charge. So you can change the date (no extra cost and according to availability) or just cancel and get a full refund.

It's not a hiking tour. The experience was designed for people who wants to enjoy and experience nature without hiking up and down hill. But there are some low impact walks (10-15min) we need to do on every attraction (from the car to the viewpoint, waterfall etc) we visit to get the most of the tour.

Yes, it's possible.There are monkeys, coatis, squirrels, marmosets, sloths, toucans, snakes, spiders, among other animals, insects, and wildlife. Seeing them is POSSIBLE but not guaranteed.

No. But we recommend comfortable shoes preferrebaly closed (not sandals).

Yes. Our groups are quite small (maximum 6 participants), and availability can change really quickly. Our system allows booking until the night before the tour 20:00pm, but it depends on having availability.

Above 4 years old as we spend the whole days visiting several different attractions and using the car to go from one to another.

► 24h before the start of the tour (collective) / 48h (private tours) – refund of ALL the amount paid.

► Less than 24h (collective)/48h (private) before the tour or NO SHOW – the TOTAL cost will be charged.

Yes. Toilets are available in many different occasions.

It's not mandatory, but our service includes a personal accident insurance (with NO EXTRA cost) and these data are required by the insurance company if you choose to have it. You don't have to bring your passport either.

No. Vaccines are not required.

Meeting point (up to 6pm on the day before the tour).

Cancellations and rescheduling according to the cancellation policy:

► 24h before the start of the tour (collective) / 48h (private tours) – refund of ALL the amount paid.

► Less than 24h (collective)/48h (private) before the tour or NO SHOW – the TOTAL cost will be charged.

No. The tour do NOT have hiking, trekking or climbing.

Visiting nature spotd accompanied by a local tour guide is considered a very safe activity, especially when all the guidelines and best practices are followed. Regardless of guidelines, best practices, security measures, and risk management, the tour is an active experience in the outdoors with some walking and there's a minimum risk of falling, slipping, stumbling, loss or breakage of personal belongings, physical exhaustion, falling trees, falling rocks and cliffs, insect bites, poisonous animals, contact with stinging plants, contact with thorns, caterpillars, and venomous insects, and severe weather, among other risks inherent to an outdoor activity, and also that such risks may cause damage or loss, small or severe.

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