★ 4.9 · 800+ verified reviews TripAdvisor Cadastur licensed Since 2013 ~15,000 travellers
About This Tour
This is a private guided tour in Rio de Janeiro with full logistics, local expertise, and iconic landmark coverage built for a smooth day.
Búzios is a former fishing village turned chic beach town on the coast east of Rio, known for its string of beaches and the cobblestoned Rua das Pedras waterfront. We arrange this as a private day trip from Rio on request — dates, timing and inclusions are tailored and quoted directly, as we currently run Búzios by request rather than on a fixed schedule. An optional boat trip to see the beaches from the water can be added on request.
What you'll see
- 01 Private day trip to Búzios, tailored to your dates
- 02 Chic beach town with dozens of beaches and the Rua das Pedras waterfront
- 03 Certified guide and private transport from Rio
- 04 Arranged on request — timing and inclusions built around your group
What's Included
- Private transportation from Rio with separate professional driver
- Licensed tour guide registered with Cadastur (English)
- Pickup and drop-off in Rio (hotels, Airbnbs, and the cruise port)
- Complimentary bottled water
Not Included
- Meals and drinks
- Beach club or boat-tour tickets (quoted with your itinerary)
- Gratuities (optional)
Best time to go
Búzios is roughly a 2.5-hour drive from Rio each way, so it works best as a full day. Contact us with your dates and group size for a tailored quote.
Good to Know
- 01 Búzios works best as a full-day private trip — roughly 2.5 hours each way along the coast.
- 02 Tell us your dates, group size and interests and we'll build the itinerary and send a transparent quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
We currently offer Búzios on request. Tell us your dates and group size and we'll build a private day trip and send a quote.
Roughly a 2.5-hour drive each way along the coast, so it works best as a full-day private trip.
Pricing & Payment
- How it works:Submitting the form sends a request, not a confirmed booking. We review the details, respond within 24 hours, and send a secure payment link only after accepting the request. Confirmation requires full payment.
- Payment deadline:Full payment must be completed at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time.
- Last-minute bookings:Requests made less than 72 hours before the start time are subject to availability. If accepted, full payment is due immediately and the booking is already non-refundable.
- Accepted methods:Credit and debit cards in USD through a secure Stripe link, or Pix with a 5% discount. Installment payments are not available.
- Important:An unpaid request is not confirmed and does not hold availability indefinitely. The date, guide, vehicle, or another required service may be released after the payment deadline.
- Free cancellation:Cancel at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund, including tickets and third-party services already purchased. Refunds return to the original payment method, subject to processor timing.
- Changes or rescheduling:Requests depend on our availability, supplier availability, attraction schedules, and any applicable price difference. They do not override the non-refundable rule inside 72 hours.
- Late cancellations:Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the scheduled start time are non-refundable.
- No-show:Failing to appear at the agreed time and place is non-refundable.
- Weather and safety:Light rain does not automatically cancel a tour. If severe weather, unsafe maritime conditions, an official closure, or another safety restriction prevents safe operation, we offer rescheduling or a full refund.
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