# Búzios day trip from Rio: beaches, boat trips and prices

> Búzios day trip from Rio: full day with boat trip and lunch for €58, transfer for €25 and schooner trips from €12. Real prices, ratings, tips.

Updated: 2026-11-11 · https://toursbrasil.com/buzios-day-trip-from-rio/ · Tours Brasil

The most booked **Búzios day trip from Rio** is the [full day with a boat trip and lunch](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/rio-de-janeiro/?q=buzios#todas): €58, 14 hours, hotel pickup and 3.9/5 from 132 reviews. The [catamaran version with lunch](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/rio-de-janeiro/?q=catamaran#todas) costs €68 (4.0/5). If you would rather stay over, the [Rio–Búzios transfer](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/rio-de-janeiro/?q=buzios#todas) is €25 and local [schooner trips](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/buzios/?q=goleta#todas) start at €12–16. The destination lists 41 activities, from €12, with a median price of €52.

Prices, ratings and review counts updated on November 9, 2026 from the GetYourGuide catalogue. Tours Brasil is a GetYourGuide affiliate: booking through our links costs you the same and we earn a small commission.

Armação dos Búzios is a peninsula with around twenty beaches, roughly 170 km east of Rio. Brigitte Bardot put it on the map in the 1960s; today it is known for Rua das Pedras, the seafront promenade and boat trips to coves you cannot reach by road. Each way takes about 3 hours, so a day trip is a long day. Here is what is on offer, what it costs and when it pays to stay the night. Data comes from the Tours Brasil catalogue of [things to do in Búzios and Arraial do Cabo](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/buzios/) and [tours from Rio de Janeiro](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/rio-de-janeiro/).

## The 10 best ways to experience Búzios

- **From Rio: Búzios boat trip with lunch** — €58, 3.9/5 from 132 reviews, 14 hours with pickup. The most reviewed day trip.
- **From Rio: full day in Búzios with catamaran and lunch** — €68, 4.0/5 from 64 reviews, 14 hours with pickup. The best-rated day trip with 50+ reviews.
- **Rio de Janeiro–Búzios transfer** — €25, 4.0/5 from 246 reviews, 3–4 hours. The go-to option if you are staying overnight.
- **Town tram tour** — €27, 4.3/5 from 80 reviews, 2 hours with pickup. Viewpoints and the main beaches in one easy loop.
- **Catamaran tour** — €28, 4.0/5 from 72 reviews, 3 hours with pickup.
- **Schooner trip with 3 stops** — €16, 4.1/5 from 27 reviews, 2.5 hours. Swim stops in coves only reachable by sea.
- **2.5-hour schooner tour** — €22, 3.8/5 from 68 reviews.
- **Secret natural pools and eco walk** — €39, 4.1/5 from 39 reviews, 3 hours.
- **Búzios dive experience** — €84, 4.3/5 from 10 reviews, 3 hours. A beginner dive around the peninsula.
- **Speedboat to 2 islands and 11 beaches** — €438 per group, 5.0/5 from 18 reviews, 4–7 hours with pickup. The top-rated private option.

An honest note: day trips from Rio score between 3.0 and 4.0, and the usual complaint is the long drive and little free time in town. Activities based in Búzios score a bit better.

## Quick comparison: price, rating and pickup

| Activity | From | Rating | Reviews | Duration | Spanish guide | Pickup | 
| From Rio: boat trip and lunch | €58 | 3.9/5 | 132 | 14 h | Yes | Yes | 
| From Rio: catamaran and lunch | €68 | 4/5 | 64 | 14 h | Yes | Yes | 
| From Rio: full-day trip | €80 | 3/5 | 43 | 12 h | Yes | Yes | 
| Rio–Búzios transfer | €25 | 4/5 | 246 | 3-4 h | No | No | 
| Town tram tour | €27 | 4.3/5 | 80 | 2 h | Yes | Yes | 
| Búzios catamaran | €28 | 4/5 | 72 | 3 h | Yes | Yes | 
| Schooner with 3 stops | €16 | 4.1/5 | 27 | 2,5 h | No | No | 
| Natural pools and eco walk | €39 | 4.1/5 | 39 | 3 h | Yes | No | Catalogue data as of November 9, 2026

## Day trip or overnight stay?

**Day trip:** an early pickup, a boat trip with two or three swim stops, lunch and a late return. Simple if you only have one day and do not want to change hotels. The main options are [boat and lunch](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/rio-de-janeiro/?q=buzios#todas) (€58), [catamaran and lunch](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/rio-de-janeiro/?q=catamaran#todas) (€68) and the [classic full-day tour](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/rio-de-janeiro/?q=buzios#todas) (€80, 3.0/5 from 43 reviews). There is also a [buggy day from Rio](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/rio-de-janeiro/?q=buggy#todas) for €59.

**Overnight:** take the [transfer](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/rio-de-janeiro/?q=buzios#todas) (€25), arrive around midday, do a [schooner trip](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/buzios/?q=goleta#todas) in the afternoon and catch sunset on Orla Bardot. Next day, enjoy the [natural pools walk](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/buzios/?q=piscinas#todas) or the [catamaran](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/buzios/?q=catamaran#todas) without rushing.

**Add Arraial do Cabo:** a [day trip from Búzios to Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/buzios/?q=arraial#todas) costs €71 (7 hours, pickup). For turquoise water, see our [Arraial do Cabo day trip guide](https://toursbrasil.com/arraial-do-cabo-day-trip/).

## Which option suits you?

### One free day in Rio

Book the [catamaran day trip with lunch](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/rio-de-janeiro/?q=catamaran#todas) (€68, 4.0/5), or the €58 [boat and lunch](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/rio-de-janeiro/?q=buzios#todas) version on a tighter budget. Wear your swimsuit from the start.

### Couples

Stay the night: evenings on Rua das Pedras are half the charm. A [private speedboat to 11 beaches](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/buzios/?q=lancha#todas) (€438 per group) or a [beginner dive](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/buzios/?q=buceo#todas) (€84) makes it special.

### Families

The [town tram tour](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/buzios/?q=tranvia#todas) (€27, 2 hours) and the [2.5-hour schooner](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/buzios/?q=goleta#todas) are short and easy with kids. Calm beaches like João Fernandes and Ferradura are good for swimming.

## 2-day Búzios itinerary from Rio

**Day 1:** morning [transfer from Rio](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/rio-de-janeiro/?q=buzios#todas) (€25), an afternoon [schooner trip with 3 stops](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/buzios/?q=goleta#todas) (€16), sunset on Orla Bardot and dinner on Rua das Pedras. Total: €41.

**Day 2:** the [tram tour](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/buzios/?q=tranvia#todas) (€27), the [natural pools circuit](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/buzios/?q=piscinas#todas) (€39), then the transfer back (€25). Total: €91.

That is about €132 per person in activities and transfers over two days, compared with €58–80 for a day trip. With a third day, add [Arraial do Cabo from Búzios](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/buzios/?q=arraial#todas) (€71).

## How much does a Búzios trip cost?

- **Day trips from Rio with boat and lunch**: €58–80.
- **Shared Rio–Búzios transfer**: €25 each way.
- **Schooner trips in Búzios**: €12–22.
- **Catamaran**: €20–28.
- **Tram tour**: €27; natural pools walk €39.
- **Diving**: €84 in Búzios, €127 departing from Rio.
- **Arraial do Cabo from Búzios**: €71–74.
- **Private speedboat**: €438 per group.

The median across all 41 activities in Búzios and Arraial do Cabo is about €52. Activities in town are cheap, mostly under €40; accommodation in high season is what drives up the cost.

## Plan your trip

**Getting there:** about 170 km and 3 hours by road, depending on traffic leaving Rio and on the Rio–Niterói bridge. Besides tours and transfers, scheduled buses leave from Novo Rio bus station. **Getting around:** the centre is walkable; use taxis, ride-hailing apps or rented buggies for Geribá and Ferradura, and boats to see many coves quickly.

**When to go:** Búzios is drier than Rio, with plenty of sunny days all year. December to March is peak season; April to June and September–October are quieter. **Where to stay:** the centre for restaurants and nightlife, Geribá for a big lively beach, Ferradura or João Fernandes for calm water.

## Practical tips

- Ask for your pickup time on day trips: collections around Copacabana and Ipanema start early.
- Check what is included: some day trips include lunch, others only free time to eat.
- Rough seas can push boats to more sheltered coves.
- Bring high-factor sunscreen and water; you spend hours in the sun on deck.
- Book accommodation early in high season; many Rio locals head here on weekends.

## FAQ

### How long is the drive from Rio to Búzios?

About 3 hours. The shared transfer allows 3–4 hours and costs €25.

### Is a Búzios day trip from Rio worth it?

If you only have one day, yes, but expect 12–14 hours with about 6 on the road. Ratings range from 3.0 to 4.0, so stay a night if you can.

### How much is a Búzios day trip?

Between €58 and €80 per person with a boat trip and lunch. The most booked one costs €58 and has 132 reviews.

### What is the top-rated activity in Búzios?

The private speedboat to 2 islands and 11 beaches scores 5.0/5 from 18 reviews. Among shared tours, the town tram tour has 4.3/5 from 80 reviews.

### Búzios or Arraial do Cabo?

Búzios has more atmosphere, restaurants and nightlife; Arraial do Cabo has the most turquoise water. A day trip from Búzios to Arraial costs €71.

### Do I need a visa for Brazil?

Since 10 April 2025, US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa to visit Brazil. UK and EU passport holders do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days. Always check the official Brazilian consulate website before travelling.

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