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Búzios Day Trips from Rio de Janeiro
Boasting upwards of 20 beaches with tranquil waters for swimming and boating, Armação dos Búzios has earned its reputation as one of Brazil’s finest beach resorts. Situated on a scenic peninsula, Búzios is a popular getaway from Rio de Janeiro due to its proximity, charm, and tropical climate. Here are a few highlights.
Highlights
- Stroll the cobblestone Rua das Pedras walkway in downtown Búzios, which is lined with chic boutiques, trendy nightclubs, and sophisticated restaurants.
- Snap photos of colorful fishing boats and bronze sculptures at Orla Bardot, a boardwalk named for the French actress who made the town famous.
- Go snorkeling or kayaking along the shorelines of Praia dos Ossos, João Fernandes Beach, Azeda Beach, and Brava Beach.
- Explore the city’s beaches and offshore islands during a sightseeing cruise by sailboat or schooner.
- Take a seat at Praça dos Ossos with an ice cream and enjoy the lazy atmosphere while people-watching in the square.
- Trace centuries of the slave trade and pirate history on a walking or boating tour.
Things to Know
- Búzios is 110 miles (176 kilometers) east of Rio, a drive of about 3 hours via BR-101 and RJ-124.
- Day tours from Rio typically last 10–14 hours, including travel time.
- Tours usually start and end at selected hotels in Rio’s South Zone (Zona Sul), which includes Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo, and Flamengo.
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Buzios with Boat Tour and Lunch
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 buffet 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.
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A Day in Búzios with All Inclusive
Buzios, where nature and sophistication blend in full harmony!
The small Armação dos Buzios welcomes tourists from all over the world in search of its beautiful beaches and its nights of pure hype. Frequented by famous, intellectuals and celebrities from around the world, the city offers a great choice of walks and beautiful beaches. With its luxurious inns, its five star restaurants, and the famous Rua das Pedras, the city is one of the most sought after resorts!
FREQUENCY: Everyday
DURATION: 14h
TIME: 7am to 9pm
BOARDING PLACES: South Zone and Center
WHAT INCLUDES:
• Transport
• Boat ride
• Lunch
• Guide
SCRIPT:
• Armação beach
• Bones Beach
• Azeda and Azedinha Beach
• João Fernandes Beach
• João Fernandinho beach
• White Island
• Ugly Island
• Shallow Island
• Manguinhos Beach
• Turtle Beach
• Turtle
• Virgin Beach
• Amores Beach
• Canto Beach
BATHROOMS:
• Turtle Beach
• Azeda Beach
• João Fernandes Beach
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Private Buzios City Tour and Paradise Beaches: Brazilian´s Saint Tropez
Explore the beautiful Buzios peninsula on a full-day private tour from Rio de Janeiro. Take a boat tour and stop at three of the area’s most beautiful beaches João Fernandes, Ilha Feia, and Tartaruga. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch and a guided city tour around Buzios to see the Rua das Pedras Street and Geriba beach.
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Day Trip to Buzios from Rio de Janeiro with Boat Ride & Lunch
Get a taste of local life on a full-day trip to the blissful beaches and charming monuments of Buzios from Rio de Janeiro. Travel in air-conditioned comfort to Buzios, a coastal city famed for its traditional culture and pristine shores, while listening to enriching commentary from your expert guide. On arrival, absorb the quaint charm of Buzios’ cobbled streets on a relaxed wander and then take a boat tour to the tranquil islands surrounding the city, stopping intermittently to plunge into the crystal clear water of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Full-Day Trip to Buzios for Sailing and Shopping from Rio de Janeiro
See why Buzios is one of the most popular beach destinations near Rio during this full day tour from the city. Enjoy offshore islands and beaches during a sailing tour. Dive into the water from the boat for a swim. Try a traditional Buzios lunch. Explore the main shopping street in Buzios to see its stores, bars, and restaurants.
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Brazilian Saint Tropez - Buzios Beach Full Day Tour
Buzios and its string of beautiful beaches, collectively known as the Saint Tropez of Brazil, sits along the coastline in the state of Rio de Janeiro a couple hours outside the city of the same name. With this full-day tour, all you need to worry about for your day at the beach is what swimsuit to wear. You’ll have time for a boat tour past Buzios’ main beaches, with stops for swimming and snorkeling along the way.
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One Day Tour to Buzios departing from Rio de Janeiro - Costa do Sol
It is a peninsula with eight kilometers of extension and 23 beaches, receiving on one side maritime currents of the Equator and the other maritime currents of the south pole, which causes beaches to have both warm waters and cold waters. Among the main beaches are Geribá, Tucuns, João Fernandes, Ferradura, Ferradurinha, Marina, Armação, Manguinhos, Turtle, Bones, Brava and Olho-de-Boi, the latter reserved for the practice of naturism.
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Private Buzios Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro
Popularly nicknamed the 'Saint Tropez of Brazil', Búzios is a sunny resort town known for the string of stunning beaches dotted along its coast. Swim, sunbathe and discover the beauty of some of these beaches on this fully customisable private tour. Instead of being railroaded into visiting places you might not be interested in visiting as part of a group of strangers, work with your guide to build an itinerary of beach-hopping to locations like Geribá Beach, Azeda Beach or Tartaruga Beach.
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