Brazil · Beach & Island

Buzios Tour from Rio with Boat Ride and Lunch

14 Hours Round trip from Rio de Janeiro Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Full-day trip from Rio de Janeiro to Búzios
02 Shared boat ride along the Búzios coastline
03 See Azeda, Tartaruga, João Fernandes, and Praia dos Ossos
04 Free time to relax, swim, and enjoy the water
05 Buffet lunch included
06 Visit Rua das Pedras, Búzios’ famous shopping and dining street

Discover the seaside charm of Búzios on a full-day trip from Rio de Janeiro. Once a small fishing village, Búzios is now known for its beautiful coastline, boutique shops, inviting restaurants, and relaxed atmosphere.

Travel from Rio and enjoy a shared boat ride along the coast, with time to admire beaches such as Azeda, Tartaruga, João Fernandes, and Praia dos Ossos. After the boat tour, stop for a buffet lunch before returning to Rio at the end of the day.

Travel from Rio and enjoy a shared boat ride along the coast, with time to admire beaches such as Azeda, Tartaruga, João Fernandes, and Praia dos Ossos.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 14 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Rio de Janeiro, Búzios

Languages English, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Armação de Buzios

Enjoy the 3-hour ride from Rio to Buzios. Relax, enjoy the view and listen to the information provided by the tour guide.

Azeda Beach

Small, charming and calm water.

Tartaruga Beach

Two portions of sand divided by a beautiful stone pathway: this is the Tartaruga Beach. It has a rustic atmosphere with its old and wooden quiosques.

Joao Fernandes Beach

Beautiful landscape, crystal clear water surrounded by the dense forest.

Praia dos Ossos

Traditional place for a good swim.

Rua das Pedras

The Rua das Pedras is the famous street with the shops, restaurants and more.

Rio de Janeiro

After a busy day, enjoy the 3-hour ride from Buzios back to Rio de Janeiro.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Rio de Janeiro 2 cities · 14 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Buffet lunch (drinks and deserts not included)

What's Not Included

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Use of Snorkelling equipment

Know before you go

INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infant seats unavailable
Children under the age of 4 are complimentary as they must be accompanied by an adult.
If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
This tour is unavailable on Christma's Eve, Christma's Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and Carnival season.
Snorkeling equipment can be rented on location.
Duration of the transfer from Rio to Búzios: approximately 2h30 hours.
Duration of the boat trip: approximately 3 hours.
Contact us back to confirm pickup time. Pickup between 06:45 am to 08:30 am. Check your emails and/or cell phone.
Swimwear, sunglasses, sunscreen and hats are recommended for this tour.
VIP option is offered in Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, Italian and German.
Regular option is offered in Portuguese, English and Spanish.
The tour guide will deliver the ticket for the boat trip on the day of the tour. BOARDING INFORMATION: Arrive 15 minutes in advance to avoid any delays. Contact Rio Carioca Tour at least 24 hours before the start of the tour to inform location and confirm pickup time. Wait for the tour guide in the place informed on a visible location. Delays may occur due to traffic conditions. Different age policies may apply according to each location. ID or copy is mandatory, even for children. Voucher is confirmed only by payment confirmation. The tour itinerary may change its order on a daily basis due to force majeure. Read our Cancellation Policy. IMPORTANT: During high season and major events, the visitation time on each location can be affected, due to long waiting queues. Carnival-related products have a specific cancellation policy. Take care of your personal belongings as we are not responsible for items left in vehicles and/ or in places visited. We recommend that you carry all your belongings.
Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time. Pickup between 06:45 am and 08:30 am.