Rio de Janeiro Trip Overview
No need to go to the Caribbean to find beaches with crystal-clear waters. Witness a real paradise taking a 3-day guided private tour visiting the towns of Cabo Frio, Arraial & Búzios just about 3 hrs drive east from the city of Rio.
It covers beaches for all tastes: quiet and ideal for families, with natural pools, perfect for diving, urban, isolated, and much more. In addition, there are mountains, preserved forests, bays, quiet coves and idyllic islands.
It also includes accommodation in a centrally-located hotel or inn close to one of the main beaches in Cabo Frio, in a safe and walkable area.
During the 3-day tour, we’ll see and participate in a plenty of cool things like beach hopping on a boat tour, beach buggy tour through several beaches, shopping, nighttime, beach time in bluish waters.
This tour is designed to be totally flexible featuring a broad range of sights to see so that the tourists make the most of their short time having an overview of the three cities.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
No need to go to the Caribbean to find beaches with crystal-clear waters. Witness a real paradise taking a 3-day guided private tour visiting the towns of Cabo Frio, Arraial & Búzios just about 3 hrs drive east from the city of Rio.
It covers beaches for all tastes: quiet and ideal for families, with natural pools, perfect for diving, urban, isolated, and much more. In addition, there are mountains, preserved forests, bays, quiet coves and idyllic islands.
It also includes accommodation in a centrally-located hotel or inn close to one of the main beaches in Cabo Frio, in a safe and walkable area.
During the 3-day tour, we’ll see and participate in a plenty of cool things like beach hopping on a boat tour, beach buggy tour through several beaches, shopping, nighttime, beach time in bluish waters.
This tour is designed to be totally flexible featuring a broad range of sights to see so that the tourists make the most of their short time having an overview of the three cities.
Itinerary
Day 1: Rio to Cabo Frio, Arraial & Búzios – Gorgeous Beaches, Incredible Landscapes & Nightlife
Stop At: Arraial do Cabo, Arraial do Cabo, State of Rio de Janeiro
Our professional guide picks you up at your place in Rio de Janeiro and drive to the town of Cabo Frio about 2h40 away in the east area of the state. We cross the famous Rio / Niterói bridge taking the open road passing through a beautiful region of the state.
On the way to Cabo Frio, our knowledgable guide gives you an insight about the “Lakes Region” and what we are going to be seeing in the 3-day trip.
Once we arrive at our centrally-located accommodation, we take a stroll around downtown Arraial Do Cabo and go for delicious traditional lunch nearby.
Arraial do Cabo is a heaven with dozens of beaches with blue sea and clear waters to be chosen. Just after lunch, we take a 3-hour beach buggy tour exploring the gorgeous beaches, incredible landscapes, and lookouts contemplating the local natural beauties.
After, we head back to Cabo Frio to relax a little before catching up in the evening for a few drinks.
Duration: 10 hours
Stop At: Cabo Frio, Cabo Frio, State of Rio de Janeiro
When night comes, be introduced to Cabo Frio nightlife, we visit the downtown fulls of bars, live shows, restaurants, pizza places, ice cream parlors, and shops. On the banks of the Itajurú Canal, the Boulevard Canal is a great option for those who want to go out at night and have fun. In addition, the canal offers a beautiful view of the lagoon waters and anchored boats.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 1 night, there should be a comfortable accommodation in a centrally-located hotel or Inn in the town of Cabo Frio.
Day 2: Arraial do Cabo: Boat Tour, beaches of Farol, Ponta do Atalaia, Gruta Azul, forno beach & Typical brazilian Cuisine
Stop At: Arraial do Cabo, Arraial do Cabo, State of Rio de Janeiro
On our 2nd day, it’s time to shake a little bit. After breakfast, we transfer 20 min to downtown Arraial to jump on a boat and cruise up to the sea visiting Islands and beaches.
The 4-hour tour explores one of the most beautiful areas of the state stopping at marvelous beaches. The average stop time for each beach is 45 min.
Grab a snorkel and go for a swim, free floating dive, stand up paddle, relax in crystal clear waters, and go down to explore the beaches to be visited.
This tour by water allows you to admire the wonderful landscapes. Schools of dolphins, turtles, rays and even orcas can appear in the region. So be sure to pay attention to the sea.
After the boat tour, walk along the downtown Arraial next to a street full of restaurants, bars, craft shops, and much more. Here we have a lunch stop to try a delicious typical Brazilian cuisine enjoying an exciting atmosphere.
Whether you choose to hunt for bargains or have a beach time relaxing bit, it is all in the area.
Duration: 10 hours
Stop At: Armacao dos Buzios, Armacao dos Buzios, State of Rio de Janeiro
Once night falls, we are going to go out exploring the nightlife areas of the charming town of Búzios. The city is reputed to offer excellent options for those who want to extend the fun beyond the sand, sea and sun.
The excitement in Búzios begins with the sunset, when tourists leave the beaches and go to strategic bars to have a cold beer and delicious snacks while seeing the sunset.
When night comes, it’s time to tour around in the main gastronomic hub in town, the “Pedras St”. It is full of live music, delicious bars and very lively people. It’s the perfect place to start the night’s work. We take a table and drink, keep an eye on the neighbors and enjoy chatting in several languages. Yeah! Búzios provides a beautiful mix of Brazilians and gringos. All together makes Búzios night one of the best features of the city.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
Accommodation included: 1 night, there should be a comfortable accommodation in a centrally-located hotel or Inn in the town of Cabo Frio.
Day 3: Beach & Shopping Time In Búzios And Transfer Back To Rio de Janeiro – End Of The Tour
Stop At: Cabo Frio, Cabo Frio, State of Rio de Janeiro
On our third and last day, it’s time to get moving. After breakfast, we drive 10 min to the São Mateus Fort in the city of Cabo Frio. It’s is one of the oldest colonial buildings in Brazil.
In addition to its historical importance, the fort has breathtaking views of the coastline and unparalleled nature of the canal exit.
As we continue, discover some of the coolest touristic areas of Búzios catching sights and doing some shopping. The downtown Búzios works as a large open-air mall and goes far beyond a mere set of shop windows. The place is one of the main tourist spots in Búzios and attracts people through the day, not only for the quality of the stores, but also for the restaurants that are there.
The stroll goes by the sea making the atmosphere even more charming getting close to studios of local artists selling unique pieces of art and antique.
After it’s done shopping, have delicious typical lunch and enjoy one of the nearby beaches with crystal clear waters.
Duration: 8 hours
Stop At: Armacao dos Buzios, Armacao dos Buzios, State of Rio de Janeiro
This wonderful adventure comes to an end, in the later afternoon we travel over to the city of Rio de Janeiro. Whether you are going to stay at a hotel in Rio or have a flight home we make sure you get to where you need to go.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.
No accommodation included on this day.
