Day1
Departure for Rio de Janeiro
- Fly from Scandinavia with one connection in Europe towards Rio de Janeiro.
- Arrive in the evening and transfer privately to your hotel.
CITY & BEACH · RIO DE JANEIRO · BÚZIOS
Rio and Búzios – 12 days
12 days / 10 nights2 stops – from Rio de Janeiro to BúziosPrivate trip with local guidesPrice on request
A trip in two parts: first Rio’s classics with a guide, then time to unwind on the Búzios peninsula, where beaches are close together and evenings are spent on the cobbled Rua das Pedras.
All tours are private and can be adjusted: more nights, a different hotel standard, other dates or an extra destination. Activities marked “Optional” can be added in your enquiry.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Moments
to look forward to.
Five nights in Rio with Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf, then five nights on the beach peninsula of Búzios.
- Day 2Christ the Redeemer and Santa Teresa
- Day 3Sugarloaf Mountain
- Day 4Favela tour
- Day 7Some twenty beaches in Búzios
- Day 8Catamaran and snorkelling
- Day 9Turquoise Arraial do Cabo
Itinerary
Day by day – a proposal we adjust to your wishes. Optional activities are clearly marked.
Stage 1
Rio de Janeiro
Day2
Christ the Redeemer and city tour
- Guided trip up Corcovado – plenty of time at the statue and the view over the bays.
- Stops in Santa Teresa, at the tiled Selarón Steps, the Lapa Arches and the modern cathedral.
- Afternoon free on the beach or the promenade.
Day3
Cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain
- Two cable cars take you first to Morro da Urca and then to the 396-metre summit.
- Views over Copacabana, Guanabara Bay and Christ the Redeemer across the city.
- OptionalA helicopter flight over Rio can be booked locally.
Day4
Favela tour with a local guide
- Half-day tour with an English-speaking local guide through Rocinha and the small favela of Vila Canoas.
- Viewpoints, narrow alleys and conversations about everyday life on the city’s hills.
- Afternoon at leisure.
Day5
Rio at your own pace
- Beach time on Copacabana or Ipanema, or a walk in the botanical garden.
- OptionalWe are happy to book an excursion, e.g. to the Tijuca forest or a football match at Maracanã.
Stage 2
Búzios
Day6
To the Búzios peninsula
- Transfer of about three hours east along the coast.
- Evening stroll on Rua das Pedras with its restaurants and bars.
Day7
The beaches of Búzios
- The peninsula has around twenty beaches – some calm, some with waves.
- Water taxis run between the coves.
Day8
Catamaran around the peninsula
- OptionalBoat trip with stops for snorkelling and swimming in clear water.
- Evening free.
Day9
Arraial do Cabo
- OptionalDay trip to Arraial do Cabo with turquoise water and white beaches.
Day10
Free day in Búzios
- Beach, walks and fish for dinner by the harbour.
Day11
Back to Rio and flight home
- Transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport.
- Evening flight to Europe.
Stage 3
Journey home
Day12
Back home in Scandinavia
- Change planes in Europe and arrive back in Scandinavia during the day.
PRICE & WHAT IS INCLUDED
Everything clear
from the start.
What is included – and which costs are good to know about. The price is confirmed in a written proposal.
Price on requestfor your dates and your groupSend enquiry ↗
INCLUDED
What is included
- Return flights from Scandinavia
- 10 nights in a double room as per the itinerary
- Daily breakfast
- Transfers as per the itinerary
- Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf and favela tour with a guide
NOT INCLUDED
Good to budget for
- Travel insurance and cancellation cover
- Meals and drinks beyond the itinerary
- Entrance fees and activities listed as optional
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses
How the price is set
The price depends on travel dates, flight fares, hotel standard and the size of your group. You receive a written proposal with a fixed price before anything is booked.
Good to know
- Best time
- September–April for beach weather
- Accommodation
- Mid-range hotel in Rio and a guesthouse in Búzios
- Optional
- The catamaran and Arraial do Cabo can be booked locally or in advance
ACCOMMODATION
Rest well
along the way.
The accommodation below shows the standard – we confirm hotels or equivalent in the proposal.
Stage 1 · Days 1–5
Rio de Janeiro
Hotel on Copacabana, mid-range
Stage 2 · Days 6–11
Búzios
Guesthouse near the beach
ACCOMMODATION ALONG THE ROUTE
10 nights
Accommodation as per the itinerary or equivalent – the standard can be raised or lowered on request.
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NEXT STEP
Make the trip
your own.
Tell us when you would like to travel and how many you are, and we will come back with a proposal for Rio and Búzios – 12 days.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
General terms (draft)
Draft – to be reviewed by a lawyer before publishing. The trips are arranged by [Företagsnamn och organisationsnummer – fylls i] (“we”). These terms supplement the Swedish Package Travel Act (2018:1217) and the general terms for package travel that apply in Sweden.
Booking and payment
- Proposal: You receive a written proposal with price, itinerary and terms. The booking becomes binding only when you have accepted the proposal and we have sent a booking confirmation.
- Payment: Deposit and final payment are stated in the proposal and the confirmation.
- Details: Names must match your passport exactly. Please check the confirmation carefully.
Cancellation and changes
- Cancellation rules and any fees are stated in the proposal and booking confirmation. Flights and some hotels may have their own conditions.
- Changes you request may incur costs from airlines, hotels and other suppliers.
Passports, visas and health
- You are responsible for a valid passport, any visas and the vaccinations required or recommended for the trip, e.g. yellow fever for some areas.
Travel insurance and travel guarantee
We recommend travel insurance with cancellation cover. Details of the travel guarantee lodged with the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency (Kammarkollegiet): [to be added].
Changes to the itinerary
If we have to change the itinerary significantly, e.g. because of weather, flight times or decisions by authorities, we will inform you as soon as possible and you have the rights that follow from the Package Travel Act.
Complaints and disputes
Problems during the trip should be reported as soon as possible to us or our local representative. Disputes may be tried by the National Board for Consumer Disputes (ARN) or a general court in Sweden. Swedish law applies.