All 10
itineraries.
Pick what fits. Ten pre-built trips for the ones who don't want to overthink it. Three tiers if you want to build your own way. Both paths land you in Rio with a guide on the ground.
Concierge Feature
Card issues abroad? Solved.
Brazil runs on PIX, the country's instant payment system. Many places skip cards. Foreign cards get blocked. ATMs sometimes just say no. Your BBE guide carries our PIX wallet.
Card down? Vendor cash-only? Zelle, Apple Pay, or Cash App us in dollars. Your guide pays in reais on the ground within minutes. Built-in insurance against the most common Rio headache.
Available with every BBE itinerary, every tier.
★ Six Destinations
See where we take you.
Every itinerary pulls from these places. Click any card to go deeper.
Where Black cariocas actually party on Saturdays. Baile Charm under the highway, Parque Madureira at night.
Read the full page →Birthplace of samba. Live roda every Monday until 3am on a cobblestone hill in the old port.
Read the full page →Street blocos, the Sambadrome, and a city that shuts down for five days every February.
Read the full page →The community beach. Volleyball, cold caipirinha, and the carioca energy no hotel pool can replicate.
Read the full page →Three miles of coastline. Your guide knows every beach chair, cold drink spot, and footvolley rotation.
Read the full page →Sunday football, picnics, and the North Zone crowd where tourists rarely end up.
Read the full page →★ Already Built · Updated May 2026
10+
TRIPS.
Every vibe.
Each itinerary is a complete pre-built trip. Pick one and it is ready to book. Most clients only change 1-2 things on the call.
- Christ the Redeemer + secret waterfall stop most tours skip
- Rasta Beach with Jonas (volleyball or soccer with Zeek)
- Samba night in Lapa, Casa Black or Pink Flamingo option
- Pequena Africa orientation walk on arrival day
- Christ the Redeemer + Sugar Loaf cable car in one day
- Vidigal hike to Bar da Laje for the city's best closing view
- Pedra do Sal + Valongo Wharf deep-history walking tour
- Capoeira class with a practitioner rooted in the tradition
- High-access North Zone favela with people known and trusted there
- Hang gliding from Pedra Bonita, landing on Pepino Beach
- Flamengo match at Maracana with authentic jersey
- Private boat with Brazilian churrasco on Guanabara Bay
- Concierge on call every day with daily check-in
- Group dinners with the BBE crew + cultural days with Jonas
- Plus-one for nightlife built in. Never walking in alone.
- Pre-dawn Sugar Loaf cable car before the crowds arrive
- Private chef dinner with Arthur Benicio in your apartment
- Botanical Garden + Lagoa pedal boat at golden hour
- Christ the Redeemer + Pedra do Sal walking tour with Jonas
- Private chef family feast with Arthur Benicio
- Sugar Loaf morning + Vidigal sunset on the same day
- Morning hair braiding in the North Zone
- Sunset dinner at Aprazivel above the city
- Viaduto Baile Charm into Casa Black, entry coordinated
- Circuit parties: Gaupô, Black, Treta, Oculus
- Gay beach at Posto 9, Pink Flamingo, Black Cat Thursday
- Vidigal sunset, Pedra do Sal, cultural depth alongside nightlife
- Candyland gay camarote at the Sambadrome
- Batekoo + circuit parties guided from inside the room
- The Home Saturday into Florida after-hours
- Sambadrome camarote nights (Candyland gay camarote option)
- Daily blocos guided from the first morning
- Specialty parties pre-ticketed (YOLO, Kilario, Batekoo)
★ From Here to Rio
Five steps to book.
Book a Free Call
30-min call with one of our Experience Concierges to see if BBE is the right fit. No purchase required. We figure out dates, group size, and vibe.
Itinerary or Custom
Pick an itinerary from above, or tell us which experiences you want from the menu. Most pick an itinerary and adjust 1-2.
Deposit Locks Your Date
Once we confirm availability with the team (Jonas, Ezequiel, IZRRA, the chef, the boat), an invoice comes for 30%. Your deposit locks the date on the calendar.
Balance + Dossier
Final 70% due 2 weeks before arrival. After your payment we send the trip dossier with everything you need.
Land in Rio
You will meet your driver and guide at the arrival gate holding a sign with your name. Get ready to make memories.
★ Common Questions
Quick answers.
Quick answers to what people ask most. Don't see yours? The 30-min concierge call is the fastest way.
What's included in the itinerary price?
Your private guide throughout the trip and transportation with a dedicated driver, plus the experiences you choose from the menu across beach, culture, nightlife and food.
Not included: hotel, flights, food (unless an experience includes it), and adult nightlife. Hotel and flights you handle on your own or we coordinate separately.
What's the deposit, and when's the balance due?
30% of the itinerary price secures your dates and locks in your team. The remaining 70% is due two weeks before arrival. After final payment we send your trip dossier with everything you need to know on the ground.
How far in advance should I book?
2-3 months in advance is best. Spots fill fast. High-demand experiences need more, Casa Black Rio sections, Flamengo home games, NYE on Copacabana, and anything around Carnival should be locked in 4+ months out. The 30-min concierge call tells you what your specific dates need.
Can I customize a itinerary or swap experiences?
Yes. Most clients adjust at least one or two experiences after their consultation call. The itinerary is a strong default, not a contract, tell us what you actually want and we build it. Use the Trip Builder above to mock up your own version, or pick a itinerary and adjust on the call.
Do I need to book my own hotel?
Yes by default, but we can coordinate hotel booking on request, with our preferred neighborhoods (Ipanema, Copacabana, Leme, Santa Teresa) and properties. Tell us on your call and we'll send recommendations.
Is Rio safe?
Rio is as safe as any major city when you have someone on the ground. Most BBE problems are people problems, not crime problems, and we navigate around them.
The Free Rio Starter Guide covers neighborhoods, ATMs, phone rules, and what not to bring. Read it before you fly.
Do I need to speak Portuguese?
No. Your guide handles all language interactions and translates in real time when needed. North Zone experiences happen in Portuguese, your guide is right there with you. Knowing a few phrases helps but isn't required. The Por Dentro guide includes the Portuguese that actually matters.
Is BBE good for solo travelers?
Yes. A lot of BBE clients are solo, especially through the Gay Rio Insider itinerary. A few experiences have 2-person minimums (private chef, MasterChef Brasil, the secret-waterfall hike) but most work for one. Tell us your preferences on the call and we'll size things right.
What about LGBTQ+ travelers?
Rio is one of the most openly gay cities in the world. Posto 9 of Ipanema is a daily gay scene. The Home is among the biggest gay parties in South America. Our founder came out at 29 in this city and has been navigating it since. The Gay Rio Insider itinerary is built specifically for that scene.
Do you do Salvador and São Paulo too?
Salvador is led by Sivaldo, a 20+ year cultural icon in Bahia. São Paulo is led by Ezequiel. Both itineraries are in development and both are available now by inquiry, as extensions to a Rio trip or standalone. See the Salvador / São Paulo page for what's currently offered.
What payment methods do you accept?
Bank transfer, credit card, and PayPal for the deposit and balance. Pix (Brazilian instant payment) for in-country additions if you decide to add experiences during the trip.
What's the cancellation policy?
The 30% deposit is fully refundable for 14 days after you pay it. After that 14-day window it's non-refundable, since we've already committed your team and any pre-purchased tickets.
Important: if you make your deposit within 30 days of your trip start date, it is non-refundable from the moment it's paid (no 14-day window), there's no time for us to fill the spot if you cancel.
Postponement to a later date is always available, no questions asked. The 70% balance is fully refundable up to two weeks before arrival.
Not a full itinerary? Still us.
Three more ways to use BBE: one free day, a shopping list, or a request that is not on the menu.
Don't browse. Talk.
The itineraries are a shortcut, not a cage. A 30-min concierge call with your Experience Concierge tells you which itinerary fits your dates, your group, and what's actually running this month. Or we build custom from the menu. Either way, you don't fly blind.
Want to build from scratch? Browse the full experience menu →