Round Trip Transportation (Private or Regular) from Rio de Janeiro
Choice of 3, 4 & 5 Star Accommodation
Taxes & Fees
* Packages can be customized. **People typically book 3 to 4 night packages.
Sample Itinerary:
Day 1 - Early transfer to Buzios from Rio de Janeiro. Check into your hotel. Day/Night of Leisure Day 2 - Schooner boat tour of Buzios visiting Azeda, João Fernandes, Canto, Virgens, Amores and Tartaruga Beaches. Night of Leisure or you can choose to purchase the optional vip service. Day 3 - Day at leisure to chill on one of Buzios's many beaches. Night at Leisure. Day 4 - Transfer to Rio de Janeiro International Airport. The transfer will be done 5 hours prior to your flight.
Buzios is only a 2-hour drive (105 miles) north of Rio de Janeiro. It has been compared to St. Tropez, and offers you white sandy beaches, an all season climate (avg. 79 F), lively nightlife, sports, and a great place to chill and work on your tan. It was originally settled by European pirates and slave traders, this happy mixture of many bloods prospered and became a picturesque fishing village, elected one of the 10 most beautiful areas in the world. Buzios is famous for its unique combination of rustic charm, architectural harmony, incredible beauty and sophisticated boutiques and restaurants.
Buzios became recognized throughout the world after famous actress Bridget Bardot fell in love with the town in the 1960's. Since then, Buzios used this publicity to make itself into Rio's premier beach resort. It is very similar to the Hamptons (in New York) in that it gets packed in the summer and holidays. Rio's elite (celebrities, jet-setters, etc.) own beach homes there or just go to get away from Rio de Janeiro on the weekends. Búzios (the town's full name is Armação de Búzios) sits on the tip of a long, beach-rich peninsula jutting out into the clear blue Atlantic. The sheer number of beaches close to town makes it easy to experience Brazilian beach culture firsthand. Geribá Beach is the place for surfing. Quiet and calm and very deep, Ferruda Beach is perfect for a lazy afternoon snorkel. Far from town are more isolated spots to steal a quiet moment with a special beach friend, while right in town on Ossos Beach you can sip a caipirinha at a beachside cafe and pretend for a moment you're young, rich, and beautiful.
Other than just chilling at the beach, Buzios also offers activities such as diving, sailing, windsurfing, golf, great restaurants, and endless opportunities to shop. And at night, everyone comes to the busy, bar- and cafe-lined Rua das Pedras to party.
Flight Time to Rio: 8.5 Hours from Miami, 11 Hours from London, 17 Hours from Sydney
Main Airports: Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Distance from Rio: 105 miles
When to go: Year Round, but busiest in summer and during holidays.
Weather: Nov - May: 86F - 69F; Jun - Oct: 79F - 60F
Currency: Real, 1.8 - 2.2 Reals to the dollar
Special Events: Carnival & New Years
Pictures of Buzios:
Why Should You Go To Buzios?
Proximity to Rio: Only 105 miles from Rio, It's ideal because you do not need to hop on a plane so it is a lot more convenient and less expensive than visiting other parts of Brazil.
Some of the best beaches in Brazil: The best leisure activity in Buzios is relaxing on the beach. With over 20 beaches to choose from, you can choose where to go to depending on the kind of beach you will need. Because of their number, Buzios beaches can be separated into diving beaches, surfing beaches, kite surfing beaches, nature preserves, snorkelling beaches, sunbathing beaches and party beaches.
Azeda Beach: (Relaxation, isolated) Small beach with calm and crystal-clear water. You get there either on foot by a small trail that begins in "Ossos Beach" or by boat.
João Fernandinho Beach: (Chill Beach) Small beach with calm and crystal-clear water. Near the popular João Fernandes Beach with many bars where you can enjoy lobster and other great seafood. You can't miss it.
Geriba Beach: (Party & Surf Beach) Wonderful open beach, frequented by many beautiful and famous people. Perfect for practicing sports like surf, boogie boarding and windsurfing.
Ferradura Beach: A beautiful horseshoe-shaped bay, with calm, crystal-clear water, served by numerous picturesque bars serving typical "Buzios Style" meals and drinks.
Food/Dining: Búzios is the place for people who appreciate good food. There are French, Italian, Moroccan, Thai and other restaurants to please the most demanding tastes. The reason for this diversity is the huge amount of tourists that ended up staying in Buzios & opening their restaurants. Fish and seafood are the main local dishes. After all, Búzios did originate as a small fishing village and is surrounded by beaches on all sides.
Rua das Pedras (Stones Street): Rua das Pedras is one of the most sophisticated resort streets in Brazil. It offers High class boutiques and chic restaurants among the trendy bars for all moods. Restaurants serve all kinds of food covering all gastronomic cultures. Friendly bars with live shows - some facing the ocean - invite you to sit and appreciate the ever-popular sport of people-watching. Art galleries, stores with national and foreign brands, many pretty and sun-tanned people all year long make up the whole scene.
Buzios offers a vibrant nightlife especially on holidays & weekends. As far as the bar scene, Rua das Pedras provides a multitude of different scenes from pubs to live music spots. If you are looking for a more sophisticated nightlife, Buzios has two big clubs - Privelege & Pacha, which are two of the hottest franchise clubs in the world.
All of the accommodations offered on our site have been personally inspected by Tours Gone Wild to uphold the utmost quality standards of our travelers. We base our selection on Service, Cleanliness, and Location. Tours Gone Wild offers 5 star, 4 star, & 3 star accommodations.
Star Level:5 | Location: Alto Humaita | Popularity: 1
Casas Brancas is a hip and charming Boutique - Hotel, nestled in the hills overlooking the stunning bay of Búzios, just two hours from Rio. With 32 individually decorated rooms and suites, the Pousada boasts an elegant architecture, an exclusive multilingual staff, and a refined and laid-back atmosphere.
Star Level:4 | Location: Morro do Humaita | Popularity: 1
Facing the Armação Beach, close to the Orla Bardot and a few minutes walking from the Stone Street, the Hotel Atlântico Búzios offers rooms in different categories and capacity keeping comfort and a cozy atmosphere in all of them.
Star Level:3 | Location: Alto Humaita | Popularity: 1
Pousada Abracadabra is set above the beach with fine views of the main bay of Buzios. As well as being a short stroll from stunning beaches, the pousada is also just a 5 minute walk from the Rua das Pedras, the main street of Buzios, with its shops, restaurants, cafes and bars.
Star Level:3 | Location: Alto Humaita | Popularity: 1
Pousada Lestada in Buzios is a breathtaking 3 star Buzios hotel close to the beaches of Buzios Joao Fernandes, Ossos and Azeda, near the centre of Buzios, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Lestada Pousada in Buzios offers you an entire infrastructure for your pleasurable stay in this residence style hotel.
Star Level:3 | Location: Praça Eugênio | Popularity: 1
Pousada La Chimere is on Ossos beach in Buzios, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A buziano styled 3 star Pousada Buzios hotel right on the beach and nearby an array of restaurants, bars and shops.
Buzios is all about chilling and relaxing on the beach. We offer a couple different excursions to make your stay in Buzios that much more unforgettable.
Schooner Boat Tour Type: Must See Price: $49.00 Minimum: 1 person
During the schooner tours, tropical fruits, juices, soft drinks and caipirinhas are served, and there are also stops for diving. During the course you will go by beaches such as Azeda, João Fernandes, Canto, Virgens, Amores and Tartaruga where you can choose to relax on the beach or snorkel.
Scuba Diving in Buzios Type: Adventure Price: Available upon Request Minimum: 2 people
The Búzios' coastline is rich in sea life, part of it due to the resurfacing phenomenon, which is an oceanic current coming from Antarctica and brings rich nutrients that attract big fish like the grouper, spotted jew fish and giant manta-rays. Corals, anchovies, barracudas and even green turtles can be seen. Whether you need certification or you are an advanced diver, we can provide you with the perfect dive options.
We offer these additional services for your vacation to Rio de Janeiro or Buzios.
Visa Procesing Price: Starting @ US$ 50.00
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Travel Insurance
Price: Varies on different factors ie age, trip cost, etc (CLICK HERE to price it out)
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Cell Phone Rental Price: $10/day
Having a local number in Rio de Janeiro is essential. If there is any emergency or question, you can contact your local TGW contact any time or give that number to your friends & family in the US for them to contact you. International roaming rates can be from 2 - 4 dollars per minute, so this is definitely a less expensive option. It's also a good way for the Brazilian friends you meet on the trip to contact you while in Rio de Janeiro. Cell phone includes the cell phone, charger, & all incoming calls free. You will need to purchase a phone card to add minutes to your phone while in Brazil for your outgoing calls.
Bottle Service in Buzios Price: Starting @ US$100/person/night
As far as the nightlife in Buzios, it isn't too hard to find the best spots especially if you are only into the bar scene. If you are looking to hit the clubs and sophisticated lounges in Buzios, it is highly recommended to have reservations and get bottle service. During peak times, the only way to get into these clubs is by knowing someone at the door. We have great relationships with the places in Buzios, so if you need reservations or bottle service at these places, we can definitely help you out.
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Casas Brancas is a hip and charming Boutique - Hotel, nestled in the hills overlooking the stunning bay of Búzios, just two hours from Rio. With 32 individually decorated rooms and suites, the Pousada boasts an elegant architecture, an exclusive multilingual staff, and a refined and laid-back atmosphere. 
Facing the Armação Beach, close to the Orla Bardot and 
Pousada Abracadabra is set above the beach with fine views of the main bay of Buzios. As well as being a short stroll from stunning beaches, the pousada is also just a 5 minute walk from the Rua das Pedras, the main street of Buzios, with its shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. 
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is one of if not the most amazing city in the world. It has everything you want and need for a vacation of a lifetime. La cidade de Maravilha (the Marvellous city) is famous for being the party capital of the world and draws more tourism than just about anywhere. From mind-blowing scenery and incredible beaches to wild nightlife and beautiful people, this city will never disappoint.
Nestled between the Argentine and Brazilian borders (and a stone's throw from Paraguay), Iguazu Falls are among the worlds biggest waterfalls. Twice as wide and much higher than Niagra falls and only second in size to Africa's Victoria Falls, Iguazu is a breathtaking place to visit. Whether you want to relax between a party tour of Rio or Buenos Aires or do some Eco-tourism, Iguazu is a great add-on for any package to Brazil or Argentina and a once in a lifetime destination.
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