buzios

Combine Rio with the Beautiful Buzios.
A pleasant 180 km drive north from Rio de Janeiro and you arrive at the beautiful peninsula of Buzios, boasting more than
twenty beaches and many secluded coves, surrounded by a crystal clear green sea.
Built in Portuguese colonial style, Buzios retains the picturesque characteristics of a small fishing village.
Its narrow cobbled streets lined with interesting shops, cosy pubs, cheerful cafés and sophisticated restaurants
combine to make Buzios a great escape from the fast pace of the city.

INCLUSIONS:
• 3 nights Rio de Janeiro and 2 nights Buzios hotel with breakfast (B)
• Private return airport transfers with English speaking guide
• Private full day city and beaches tour inc BBQ lunch with English speaking guide
• Return coach transfers from Rio de Janeiro (Portuguese speaking driver only)

Price Starting From AUD 2013 Per Person

DEPARTURE TIME & POINT
Daily from Rio Airport

Itinerary

Day 1     Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is nestled between the mountains and the sea.  Rio is such an extraordinary city that its visitors are impressed at first sight by the climate and the striking landscape. From the sun-drenched beauty of its white sandy beaches to the generous hospitality of the “Cariocas” (as the town’s natives are called), Rio offers a combination that is hard to match. It is not only a beach resort combining tropical beauty and mountain views, but a sophisticated city as well.  Met on arrival by our representative from Rentamar for a private transfer to your hotel. Overnight Rio de Janeiro.
Day 2     Rio de Janeiro
8am hotel pick up for a full day private tour of this amazing city. First stop is a visit to the Christ the Redeemer statue, standing on top of Corcovado Mountain (2,300 feet above sea level). To get there, we will drive through the Laranjeiras residential district and the quaint Cosme Velho to the Corcovado train station, where you will board a cogwheel train for a 15-minute ride that crosses Tijuca forest – the largest urban forest in the world. It has 8,000 acres of tropical rain forest right in the middle of Rio de Janeiro. Once on the mountaintop, you will be amazed with the construction of the statue, that consists of 120 feet of concrete and soapstone above the spectacular 360° view over the city. The return itinerary will take you through the Rebouças Tunnel, which leads to the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, a mirror lake bordered by residential buildings and gracious mansions, rolling, green hills and exotic gardens. Lunch will be served at a buffet restaurant, including traditional Brazilian BBQ.
After lunch we will visit Sugar Loaf Mountain for superb views over the city and bay. Starting at the hotel, you will drive along famous beaches, such as Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana and Leme, reaching Praia Vermelha or Red Beach, in the Urca district. There, a cable car ascent is made in two stages toward the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain. It will take three minutes to reach the first stage, the Urca mountain., where the gardens and sightseeing view will invite you to enjoy this midway stop before proceeding to the peak; where the crescent of the Atlantic ocean beaches comes fully into view and you will be amazed and certain of the city’s beauty. The return trip will be through Flamengo Park and there will also be a stop at the famous New Cathedral downtown. Drop off at hotel around 5pm. Overnight Rio de Janeiro.
Day 3     Rio de Janeiro
Day at leisure. We suggest one of our optional tours.
Day 4     Rio de Janeiro- Buzios
9.30am hotel pick up from your Rio hotel for a shuttle transfer to your hotel in Buzios. Rentamar will confirm the details of your transfer arrangements upon arrival in Rio. Buzios is a small peninsula surrounded by a transparent green sea, where summer is eternal, outlined by twenty beaches and secluded covers. Buzios is place of great natural beauty for you to enjoy. Remainder of the day at leisure.
Day 5    Buzios
Free day to enjoy the great natural beauty of Buzios, which is built in Portuguese style retaining many characteristics of a small fishing village. There are many shops, restaurants and pubs for you to explore.
Day 6    Buzios – Rio de Janeiro
9.30am hotel pick up from your Buzios hotel for a shuttle transfer to Rio de Janeiro city or airport. Rentamar will confirm the details of your transfer arrangements today when you will be transferred back to Rio de Janeiro.

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
Shuttle transfers to/from Buzios can be delayed, especially in summer when traffic can be very heavy.
This service between Rio de Janeiro & Buzios generally takes 4 – 5 hours between Rio de Janeiro & Buzios.
If you travel direct from Rio airport to Buzios (day 1) or Buzios direct to Rio airport (day 3 ), please check schedule times at the time of booking.
Service provided is basic with no English speaking staff, only Portuguese speaking staff.

If you have booked extra nights in Buzios, departure transfer will be provided at the end of your stay.
The order of sightseeing tours may change due to unforeseen circumstances and will be at the discretion of the tour operator.
Room city tax of US$1-3 per room per night must be paid locally to hotel during your stay.
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