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Pantanal Carioca by bike & boat - Barra da Tijuca hidden gems

By Awa Adventures
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$604 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover the secrets of Barra da Tijuca on a light bike tour, guided by a local resident. Cycle through tranquil beaches, natural landscapes, and little-known spots, enjoying an authentic and fun perspective.

The tour includes strategic stops for photos and information about the region, as well as a boat crossing for a diverse experience.

For adventurers, there is the option to add a hang gliding flight, making the journey even more exciting.

This tour invites you to explore the Barra da Tijuca region in an active and relaxed way.

  • Bike and Fly: it is possible to add a hang gliding or paragliding flight to the experience.

  • Exclusivity: tour designed and created by AWA Adventures.

  • Unique feature: boat crossing and tour visiting the Carioca Pantanal and the Carioca Venice.

  • Team: bilingual and experienced.

Activity location

  • Posto 3
    • s/n Avenida Lúcio Costa
    • 22630-010, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Av. Lúcio Costa, 2860
    • 2860 Avenida Lúcio Costa
    • 22620-172, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Pantanal Carioca by bike&boat

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Price details
AU$98.29 x 1 AdultAU$98.29
Paid at activityAU$505.49
Total
Price is AU$603.78

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide: local experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Boat: crossing to the island and return to the mainland + tour of the Carioca wetlands.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Equipment: bicycle and helmet
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Photos and videos: taken with an iPhone or GoPro.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional free flight: Hang gliding or paragliding.

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for people who don't know how to ride a bicycle.

Activity itinerary

We will meet at a pre-arranged point where you will receive your bicycle, make adjustments to it, and receive a tour briefing. We will then begin our ride, cycling through different areas of Barra da Tijuca, exploring this special area. During the route, we will make strategic stops for photos, explanations about the region, and moments of rest. You will discover quieter beaches, preserved natural areas, and special spots that reveal a different side of Barra. We will use a boat to enter and leave the island. We will also visit the region known as the Carioca Pantanal and the Carioca Venice by boat. Depending on weather conditions and with prior arrangement, it is possible to integrate the tour with a hang-gliding flight, making the experience even more unforgettable. About the tour: The route does not have steep climbs or descents, and can be done by anyone with reasonable bicycle skills. Some sections have potholes or uneven terrain, but nothing that prevents beginner cyclists from enjoying the tour. This tour is ideal for those who want to explore the city in an active way, without rushing, enjoying each stop and each discovery.

Location

Activity location

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    Posto 3
    • s/n Avenida Lúcio Costa
    • 22630-010, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Av. Lúcio Costa, 2860
    • 2860 Avenida Lúcio Costa
    • 22620-172, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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