Itinerary
Sunshine, samba, and sea breezes—this 7-day sightseeing trip through Rio de Janeiro and Buzios delivers a classic Brazilian getaway. Designed for travelers seeking a mix of iconic city sights and tranquil coastlines, this tour offers a seamless experience from start to finish.
In Rio de Janeiro, marvel at the majestic Christ the Redeemer and ascend the Pan de Azúcar Mountain. Unwind with city walks that reveal the rhythm and color of Rio’s neighborhoods. The pace then mellows in Buzios, where a boat excursion transports you to the pristine beaches and sparkling waters of Arraial do Cabo.
With accommodation, airport transfers, and guided excursions included, this trip is perfect for those wishing to disconnect from daily stress and soak up the best of Brazil’s urban energy and coastal serenity. The unique selling point? The effortless fusion of world-famous landmarks with relaxing island escapes, making this tour package a top pick for rejuvenation and discovery.
day 1 - Exploring Rio de Janeiro
Our tour begins with pickup at your hotel to head to the emblematic Cerro Corcovado, where the impressive statue of Christ is located Redeemer, located 710 meters high. In addition to marveling at this iconic attraction, you will be surrounded by nature, since the hill is located within the Tijuca Forest National Park, the largest urban forest of the world.
From top of the hill, you will enjoy a spectacular panoramic view that encompasses the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, the north of the city and several of its beaches. Afterwards, we will head towards the legendary Maracaná stadium for a external visit that will allow you to appreciate its greatness.
To continue our tour with a stop on the famous Avenida del Carnaval, the Sambódromo and explore the Plaza de la Apoteosis.
You will reload energy in a moment of rest to enjoy a delicious lunch in a buffet restaurant. Then, we will head to the impressive Pan de Mountain. Azúcar, located 395 meters above sea level, in the middle of the Bay of Guanabara. We will ride a glass cable car to the top, from where you will be able to enjoy a 360° view of Copacabana, Urca, Botafogo, Flamengo and its surroundings.
Before Finally, we will explore the charming Historic Center of the city, making stops at the majestic Metropolitan Cathedral, the famous Selarón Stairs and passing through the iconic Arcos da Lapa.
After a day full of activities and discoveries, we will take you back to your hotel, where you can rest and remember this unforgettable experience.
day 2 - Free day
Day free to explore Rio de Janeiro. We suggest an optional jeep ride through the tropical forest and botanical garden of Tijuca.
day 3 - Transfer to Buzios
Lo We will pick you up at your hotel in Rio de Janeiro to transfer it to the neighboring city of Búzios, located 175 km away, which It will take about 3 hours.
A Once in Búzios, we will take you to your hotel and You will have the rest of the day free to explore the city.
day 4 - Boat trip in Arraial do Cabo
Output from Búzios hotels to the cities from Cabo Frio and Arraial do Cabo, which are 25 and 38 km from Búzios, respectively.
In Arraial do Cabo, known as the Caribbean Brazilian, we will make an exciting voyage on ship 3 hours to discover its main sights. We will embark on the impressive Praia dos Anjos and we will continue towards the Ilha do Farol, a beach protected and preserved by the Brazilian Navy, where you can enjoy 30 minutes to explore it and take impressive photos.
The boat tour continues along the cove of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, where you can observe the image of the saint in the middle of the crack, Pedra do Macaco, Grotto Azul and Gruta do Meteorito where you can also capture stunning photos.
Our second stop is at the Pontal do Atalaia beach, one of the most beautiful in the region, where only a small strip of white sand separates the blue of the sea and the green of the mountain. You will have 30 minutes to enjoy a relaxing bath in their crystal clear waters before leaving for our last stop by boat: Praia do Forno, where you will have 15 minutes to swim around the boat and observe the colorful fish of the region.
After disembarking at the Arraial do Cabo dock, we will continue towards Cabo Frio, where we will pause for lunch in a delicious Brazilian buffet restaurant.
After lunch, We will enjoy a panoramic visit to the impressive Praia do Forte, Forte de São Mateus and the charming center historic, where we will stop to take photos and capture memories unforgettable.
day 5 - Free day
Day free to explore Buzios. We suggest a tour optional trolleybus ride along the main beaches of Buzios.
day 6 - Depart Buzios
Lo We will pick up the hotel to take you to Rio de Janeiro airport to board your departure flight.
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