Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Covers Rio’s main highlight, a shower at a waterfall in Tijuca National Park and the Botanical Garden in just a few hours.
The tour is conducted at your pace;
It is ideal for those people who want to combine views and Nature.
Pick up and drop off locations are flexible;
The itinerary is somewhat customizable and can be adapted to your needs;
Tolls and parking fees;
Landing and facility fees
Tour guide service;
Transportation on a private car;
Fuel surcharge
Private tour;
Meals or drinks (if any)
Customer’s admission tickets for the attractions visited on the tour.
Entrance fees will be paid at the attractions.
Entrance fee prices may change without prior notice.
Entrance fee prices at Rio Botanical Gardens start at BRL 18.00.
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We will pick you up from the pier, airport, hotel or rental apartment in Rio.
Please make sure to enter your hotel name. In case of a rental apartment or unlisted hotel please enter the full street address.
Places we will drive by on the way to the first attraction will depend on your hotel location.
Traveler pickup
Internacional Airport, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Santos Dumont Airport, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Luis Darin Private Tour Guide In Rio, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil After leaving your hotel we’ll drive towards Cosme Velho neighborhood. On the way we’ll pass Palacio Guanabara and start the day going all the way up to the summit of Corcovado Mountain at 2,100 feet to visit the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue.
Places we will drive by on the way to the first attraction will depend on your hotel location. 10 minutes
Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this very large beach area.
Barra da Tijuca Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this area full of new developments and one of the most beautiful beaches in Rio.
Sao Conrado Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this beach surrounded by mountains from where hang gliding pilots take off.
Leblon Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Depending on your hotel location we'll pass by this very nice beach in the most expensive neighborhood in South America.
Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Depending on your hotel location we'll drive by this very iconic beach on the way to the main attractions of the tour.
Arpoador beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, 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.
Avenida Atlantica, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The seaside avenue in Copacabana is the most famous beach area in Rio.
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.
Praia do Leme, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil At the very end of Copacabana Beach Leme Beach is the best place for a picture of Copacabana.
Botafogo Bay, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, 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.
Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil This worldwide famous beach is also the area where most hotels are located in Rio.
Cosme Velho, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil On the way to Corcovado Mountain we’ll drive through this neighborhood that was once the home for most embassies in Brazil when Rio was the country capital.
Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The area of Tijuca National Park represents 7% of the city. The park located inside Tijuca Forest houses several waterfalls and hiking trails. Tijuca National Park is also the home for the Christ Monument.
Centro de Visitantes Paineiras, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The visitors center was created in 2013 and houses an environmental education center and can be visited when going to the Christ Monument by minibus.
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The most iconic monument in Brazil was inaugurated in 1931 and is considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world. From the monument Rio can be seen at its entire splendor.
The monument, located inside the Tijuca National Park, is reachable by train or van, and the ride through Tijuca Forest is quite pleasant. Going by van we’ll make a quick stop at the Paineiras Visitors Center and take a shuttle van to reach the monument. The train does not stop at the visitors center. At the monument we’ll enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the city. 60 minutes
Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil One of the nicest areas in Rio this tidal lagoon connects with the sea and it is surrounded by a bike lane.
Jockey Club, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Next to the Botanical Garden entrance there is a very large horse race track can be seen from the Christ monument.
Guanabara Palace, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil This was the home of Princess Isabel, the daughter of Brazil’s second emperor. Today the beautiful building houses the headquarter of Rio de Janeiro State government.
Museu Casa Dos Piloes, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The place is located inside the Botanical Gardens and houses the remaining part of the first gunpowder factory in Brazil. 5 minutes
Cachoeira Do Horto, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil This is one of the many waterfalls where we can take a shower to close the day. The waterfall we will visit will depend on factors like weather, traffic conditions and on your physical conditions. Some waterfalls are easier to reach than others.
Cachoeira dos Primatas, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil This is one of the many waterfalls where we can take a shower to close the day. The waterfall we will visit will depend on factors like weather, traffic conditions and on your physical conditions. Some waterfalls are easier to reach than others. 60 minutes
Aterro Do Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil A very large park area crossed by an expressway.
Floresta da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Tijuca Forest is the largest reforested urban forest in the world. The forest takes 10% of the city area and houses the Tijuca National Park.
Cascatinha Taunay, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil This is one of the many waterfalls where we can take a shower to close the day. The waterfall we will visit will depend on factors like weather, traffic conditions and on your physical conditions. Some waterfalls are easier to reach than others.
Botanical Garden, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The garden was created in 1808 by order of the Portuguese prince Dom João VI as a temporary site for acclimatizing exotic plant species from all over the world brought there by the Portuguese. During the walk we will also be able to see the majestic imperial palm trees and the orchid and Bromeliad greenhouses.
Rio’s Botanic Garden is also one of the best spots to observe the city wildlife, such as capuchin and marmosets monkeys, toucans, red throated guan and several other animal species.
60 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
All tours are private and conducted on air conditioned vehicle.
Your admission tickets for the attractions visited on the tour and any meals or drinks ARE NOT INCLUDED.
Admission fees will be paid directly at the attractions.
Pick-up and Drop-off: Meet up location: Your hotel, flat, airport or Pier. We can start the tour at your hotel and finish it at the airport or vice-versa at no extra charge. Pickup and drop-off locations are flexible.
Operated by a multi-lingual guide.
Estimated local cash needed: BRL 100.00 per person. All major credit cards are accepted at Corcovado, the entrance fee is BRL 80.00. At the Botanical Garden the entrance fee is BRL 15.00, and can be paid only in cash.
Attraction prices are subject to changes without prior notice.
Krystal A
06 Jun 2022
We did multiple tours with this guide! We spent at least 10 different days with him during our 2 week trip. He is so very knowledgeable, safe & fun to be around. 10/10 recommend!! He even connected us with a photographer so we could do our engagement shoot in front of a waterfall ????
Jestina_F
09 Apr 2022
Fantastic time feeding monkeys, going to the waterfalls, christ the redeemer and a special treat to the local market for fresh fruits and interactions with the locals. Very knowledgable tour guide and we learned a lot on Brazilian history and culture on the ride.
Pioneer477393
22 Mar 2021
I visited Brazil for 2 weeks and booked a bunch of stuff for my time there. This tour was incredible! We learned so much about the Christ Statue and the plants in the garden. I absolutely loved the stop at the market after the Christ Statue, the food tasted amazing. The waterfall shower was so refreshing and a great way to end such a great day. I highly recommend this tour
This tour in
Southeast Brazil
is organized by
Luis Darin Tour Guide In Rio
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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