From Rio: Búzios with Boat Tour and Lunch
ID: GYG321123-567893
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
Discover the wonders of Armação dos Búzios on this full-day trip from Rio de Janeiro. Take a boat ride around the area’s most idyllic beaches, dine on a delicious buffet lunch, and enjoy free time to explore the city's colorful downtown streets.
Your full-day adventure begins with pickup from Rio de Janeiro then heads to Armação dos Búzios, a former fishing village located on a north coast peninsular. Arrive in Búzios and board a traditional-style schooner boat for a ride around the region’s most picturesque beaches. Highlights include João Fernandes Beach, Ilha Feia (Ugly Island), and Praia da Tartaruga (Turtle Beach), with stops for diving and snorkeling along the way.
After the boat trip, stroll along the vibrant Orla Bardot where you can find the statue of Brigitte Bardot, a renowned French actress who in 1964 escaped the paparazzi and went on vacation in the city. Once you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite, dine on a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant to restore your energy for the rest of the day.
Next, enjoy free time to explore the colorful downtown of Búzios at your own leisure. Visit the most famous street in Búzios, Rua das Pedras, and peruse its shops, bars, and restaurants that are bursting with authentic charm. As you wander, soak up the charismatic atmosphere of this former fishing village that has adopted tourism as one of its main activities, becoming one of the most visited cities in Brazil. At the end of an unforgettable day, sit back and relax on the return journey to Rio de Janeiro.
Highlights
- Sail on a traditional-style schooner boat to some of the best beaches in the region
- Visit João Fernandes Beach, Ilha Feia, and Praia da Tartaruga
- Enjoy free time to explore the colorful downtown of Búzios
- Soak up the charismatic atmosphere of this former fishing village
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour operates rain or shine
• In case of strong winds, the boat trip will not take pace and will be replaced by a walk along the shore
• It is recommended that you bring water, sunscreen, a towel, and a camera
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pickup and drop-off from hotels in Rio de Janeiro’s South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon & São Conrado) and West Zone (Barra da Tijuca) - if pickup is not available at your location you will be directed to the nearest available pick-up point.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
