Day trips worth
the drive.
If you have one extra day in Rio, the coast and mountains around the city are some of the best add-ons in Brazil. We handle the drive, the timing, and the boat logistics where needed.
Day trips worth the drive.
If you have one open day, the coast and mountains around Rio are strong additions to the trip. We handle the drive, the timing, and the boat logistics where needed.
Arraial do Cabo
Brazil's Caribbean. Turquoise water, white dunes and a boat day off the Costa do Sol.
From $190 per person · group of 4
or the independent way, from $160
Búzios
The chic beach town east of Rio. Twenty-plus beaches and a cobblestone strip by the water.
From $130 per person · group of 4
Ilha Grande
A car-free island of rainforest and Lopes Mendes, one of the great beaches anywhere.
From $170 per person · group of 4
or the independent way, from $135
Petrópolis
The emperor's mountain retreat. The Imperial Museum, cool air and old-world Brazil.
From $130 per person · group of 4
or the independent way, from $90
Most day trips can run two ways: private (your own car and Experience Concierge) or independent (public transport with a B.E Guardian Lookout, usually the better value for solo travelers). Final price is confirmed after the planning call. Bring this to the planning call →
Coast, island, or mountains. The right choice usually comes down to pace, weather, and how early you want to move.
Private is smoother for couples, families, and groups. Independent is often the best value for solo travelers.
We decide what actually makes sense for your date, traffic window, boat conditions, and the rest of your trip.
Start with the planning call.
The fastest way to decide what belongs in your trip is a planning call. Tell us the experiences that caught your eye, and BBE shapes the route, timing, costs, and support around your group.