Pepino Beach (Praia do Pepino) Tours and Tickets

Explore Brazil's diverse plant life on this tour of the Tijuca Rainforest and the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden. During this 4-hour activity, visit the city's botanical garden to view a variety of exotic and native plants. Ride in a jeep through the Tijuca Rainforest, stopping for a leisurely hike with picturesque views and chances to see local wildlife. Round-trip transportation from Rio de Janeiro hotels is included.

Go sky high and see the landscapes of Brazil from above with this private helicoptor tour. All helicoptors follow international safety standards and you'll be transported by a professional team of internationally qualified pilots and mechanics. Highlights of the tour include key tourist sites such as Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf, Tijuca Forest National Park and a range of gorgeous beaches.

Unique experience that will be done by a professional; photos and footage included; transport until the beginning of the activity included.

See the sights of Rio de Janeiro from the skies on this private helicopter tour. Perfect for travelers who don’t have enough time to take land tours, this panoramic flight offers aerial views of the city’s important sites and attractions, such as Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, Maracanã Stadium, Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer, downtown Rio, Guanabara Bay, and the Tijuca Forest National Park. The heliport is located about 30 minutes from Ipanema at the Jacarepagua Airport.

What makes this tour unique is the fact that it includes most of the important sites to see in Rio, like Pepino beach in São Conrado, right where hang gliders land, as well as the famous Tijuca Forest (largest urban forest in the world), Christ the Redeemer at Corcovado mountain (elected one of the new 7 wonders of the world) and Santa Teresa ( the bohemian neighborhood) with its old houses, charming streets and its iconic Selaron Steps. All of these tour spots for very affordable price, since it also includes the corcovado entry fee. We use from air conditioned 4 passenger cars, to vans that can transport up to 14 travellers. We do not use big 45 seats buses in this tour. We prefer to work with smaller groups and give more attention to our clients.

Get a different perspective of Rio de Janeiro on this scenic private helicopter flight for three passengers. See popular sites and attractions from the sky including Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer and the city’s many beaches. The helipad is located about 30 minutes from Ipanema at the Jacarepagua Airport, as opposed to where most flights depart.

A flexible itinerary ensures a customizable experience during this private sightseeing tour of Rio de Janeiro. Your private group can choose to focus on nature or history, with either a driver-guide or a separate guide and driver. Choose from highlights such as Sugar Loaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and the Selaron Steps. History buffs can explore the historic city center while nature lovers may opt to visit Tijuca Forest.

Our Jeep ride through the city of Rio de Janeiro will take you visit two sites of great natural beauty and cultural interest, besides being a trip of fun and full of adrenaline. The excursion TIJUCA RAINFOREST & BOTANICAL GARDEN - JEEP TOUR, begins with a visit to the Botanical Garden, one of the most beautiful and best preserved green areas of the city. Founded in 1808 by D. João, then Prince Regent of Portugal, Botanical Garden is famous for the exuberance and importance of its plant collections, as well as the beauty of its landscapes. Its bicentennial history is expressed in its monuments, buildings and works of art. Then we will go to the National Park of Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world, being able to enjoy panoramic viewpoints along the way. We will stop at the Chinese View Belvedere which features a magnificent view of Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, the Guanabara Bay and the Sugar Loaf Mountain and at the end a stop at Pepino Beach to see the hang gliders

Take a break from the bustling city and head into Tijuca National Park for a day of hiking. Alongside a private guide, venture into the lush forests that are just behind Rio’s busy streets for a hike to Pedra Bonita. Head to the famous Chinese Vista and see hang gliders taking off from the plateau of the famous Pedra da Gavea.