Arraial do Cabo

Our professional guide picks you up at your place in Rio de Janeiro and drive to the town of Cabo Frio about 2h40 away in the east area of the state. We cross the famous Rio / Niterói bridge taking the open road passing through a beautiful region of the state.  On the way to Cabo Frio, our knowledgable guide gives you an insight about the “Lakes Region” and what we are going to be seeing in the 3-day trip. Once we arrive at our centrally-located accommodation, we take a stroll around downtown Arraial Do Cabo and go for delicious traditional lunch nearby.  Arraial do Cabo is a heaven with dozens of beaches with blue sea and clear waters to be chosen. Just after lunch, we take a 3-hour beach buggy tour exploring the gorgeous beaches, incredible landscapes, and lookouts contemplating the local natural beauties.  After, we head back to Cabo Frio to relax a little before catching up in the evening for a few drinks.  

Cabo Frio

When night comes, be introduced to Cabo Frio nightlife, we visit the downtown fulls of bars, live shows, restaurants, pizza places, ice cream parlors, and shops. On the banks of the Itajurú Canal, the Boulevard Canal is a great option for those who want to go out at night and have fun. In addition, the canal offers a beautiful view of the lagoon waters and anchored boats.

Arraial do Cabo

On our 2nd day, it’s time to shake a little bit. After breakfast, we transfer 20 min to downtown Arraial to jump on a boat and cruise up to the sea visiting Islands and beaches. The 4-hour tour explores one of the most beautiful areas of the state stopping at marvelous beaches. The average stop time for each beach is 45 min. Grab a snorkel and go for a swim, free floating dive, stand up paddle, relax in crystal clear waters, and go down to explore the beaches to be visited. This tour by water allows you to admire the wonderful landscapes. Schools of dolphins, turtles, rays and even orcas can appear in the region. So be sure to pay attention to the sea. After the boat tour, walk along the downtown Arraial next to a street full of restaurants, bars, craft shops, and much more. Here we have a lunch stop to try a delicious typical Brazilian cuisine enjoying an exciting atmosphere. Whether you choose to hunt for bargains or have a beach time relaxing bit, it is all in the area.

Armacao dos Buzios

Once night falls, we are going to go out exploring the nightlife areas of the charming town of Búzios. The city is reputed to offer excellent options for those who want to extend the fun beyond the sand, sea and sun. The excitement in Búzios begins with the sunset, when tourists leave the beaches and go to strategic bars to have a cold beer and delicious snacks while seeing the sunset. When night comes, it's time to tour around in the main gastronomic hub in town, the “Pedras St”. It is full of live music, delicious bars and very lively people. It’s the perfect place to start the night's work. We take a table and drink, keep an eye on the neighbors and enjoy chatting in several languages. Yeah! Búzios provides a beautiful mix of Brazilians and gringos. All together makes Búzios night one of the best features of the city.

Cabo Frio

On our third and last day, it’s time to get moving. After breakfast, we drive 10 min to the São Mateus Fort in the city of Cabo Frio. It’s is one of the oldest colonial buildings in Brazil. In addition to its historical importance, the fort has breathtaking views of the coastline and unparalleled nature of the canal exit. As we continue, discover some of the coolest touristic areas of Búzios catching sights and doing some shopping. The downtown Búzios works as a large open-air mall and goes far beyond a mere set of shop windows. The place is one of the main tourist spots in Búzios and attracts people through the day, not only for the quality of the stores, but also for the restaurants that are there. The stroll goes by the sea making the atmosphere even more charming getting close to studios of local artists selling unique pieces of art and antique. After it’s done shopping, have delicious typical lunch and enjoy one of the nearby beaches with crystal clear waters.

Armacao dos Buzios

This wonderful adventure comes to an end, in the later afternoon we travel over to the city of Rio de Janeiro. Whether you are going to stay at a hotel in Rio or have a flight home we make sure you get to where you need to go.