About this experience
Begin the 12-hour tour with a drive from Rio de Janeiro to the city of Armação dos Buzios, located on a peninsula on the north coast of Rio de Janeiro.
Arriving in Buzios, take a boat (schooner) ride through some of the best beaches in the region. Visit the beaches of João Fernandes, Ilha Feia (Ugly Island) and Praia da Tartaruga (Turtle Beach), with stops for diving.
After the boat trip, stroll along Orla Bardot, where you will find the statue of Brigitte Bardot, renowned French actress who in 1964 escaped the paparazzi and went on vacation in the city. Then, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, use your free time exploring the charming Rua das Pedras (Stone Street) - the most famous street in Buzios - and its shops, bars and restaurants
Admire the charming and bucolic atmosphere of a former fishing village that has adopted tourism as one of its main activities and has become one of the most visited cities in Brazil.
Return to Rio de Janeiro.
At a glance
- Duration: 12 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese
- Pickup and drop-off from the main hotels in (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon) & Barra da Tijuca
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
- Boat (schooner) tour in Buzios with stops for swimming
- Bilingual guide accompanies the group during ground transportation.No bilingual guide on the boat
- Free time to walk along the streets in Buzios’s Downtown area
- Lunch at local restaurant
Not included
- Drinks (available for purchase on the boat and during lunch)
- Diving mask/snorkel (available for rental on the boat)
- Pier boarding fee
Itinerary and highlights
Begin the 12-hour tour with a drive from Rio de Janeiro to the city of Armação dos Buzios, located on a peninsula on the north coast of Rio de Janeiro.
Visit the beacheof João Fernandes.
Visit the Ilha Feia (Ugly Island).
Visit Praia da Tartaruga (Turtle Beach).
Stroll along Orla Bardot.
Explore the charming Rua das Pedras (Stone Street) - the most famous street in Buzios - and its shops, bars and restaurants.
Meeting and pickup information
- Hotels in Leme.
- Hotels in Leblon.
- Hotels in Ipanema.
- Hotels in Copacabana.
- Pickup and drop-off from the main hotels in Rio de Janeiro’s South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema & Leblon) - if pickup is not available at your location you will be directed to the nearest available pick-up point. Pick up from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us. It is not recommended to book appointments on the same day as the tour, as the return time may vary according to the traffic conditions . The journey takes about 4 hours both ways.
Languages and tickets
- Portuguese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- C2Rio Tours & Travel
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Questions about this experience
How long is this experience?
What are the pickup arrangements?
Pick up from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us.
It is not recommended to book appointments on the same day as the tour, as the return time may vary according to the traffic conditions .
The journey takes about 4 hours both ways.
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What ticket format is listed?
What ticket age bands are listed?
What is the cancellation policy?
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