Day trips from Rio de Janeiro
A private day out of the city: the turquoise water of Arraial do Cabo, Ilha Grande, Búzios or imperial Petrópolis.
Some of Brazil's most beautiful places are a few hours from Rio. Arraial do Cabo, about 2.5 hours east, has turquoise water and white beaches that look like the Caribbean. Búzios is a relaxed beach town with more than 20 beaches. Ilha Grande is a car-free island with rainforest and empty bays. Petrópolis, 1.5 hours into the mountains, was the summer residence of the Brazilian emperor.
Shared trips cost from about R$ 250 per person; a private car and guide for your group starts at about R$ 1,500. Enzo arranges the car, the boat where needed and the guide, so you only have to get in.
What's included
- Private transport from and back to your hotel
- Guide for the day
- Boat trip in Arraial do Cabo or Ilha Grande
- Entrance fees in Petrópolis
Questions and answers
What is the best day trip from Rio de Janeiro?
For beaches, Arraial do Cabo: the water is the clearest near Rio. For a mix of beach and nature, Ilha Grande. For history and cooler mountain air, Petrópolis.
