From $43.92Day Trips in Rio de Janeiro
Rio makes a great base for day trips when you want a change of scene from the city beaches. The closest and easiest is Petropolis, the imperial summer capital about ninety minutes up in the cool Serra dos Orgaos, with its palace museum and mountain air. For clear turquoise water, Arraial do Cabo on the Costa do Sol is often called the Brazilian Caribbean, with boat tours between white-sand beaches. Buzios offers a chic peninsula of beaches and lively dining, while Ilha Grande and colonial Paraty reward those willing to travel further for jungle trails and quiet bays. Guided trips handle the transport, tickets and timing, which is the easy choice on a first visit. Pick by mood, mountains and history, or beaches and boats.
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From $62.31Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best day trip from Rio?
- Petropolis is the closest and easiest, great for history and mountain air. Arraial do Cabo has the clearest beaches, while Buzios suits a stylish beach day.
- How far is Arraial do Cabo from Rio?
- Arraial do Cabo is about two and a half hours east of Rio by road, which is why most travelers take a guided day trip with transport included.
- Are guided day trips better than going alone?
- On a first visit, yes. Guided trips handle the transport, tickets and timing so you can relax and make the most of a long day out of the city.