6 VIP Experiences in Rio de Janeiro Worth Booking

1.Private VIP Paradise Ilha Grande Speed Boat and Transfer from Rio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $1,013.95Our pick

Private VIP Ilha Grande speedboat day trip from Rio with beach-hopping stops, possible snorkeling, and expert guides like Tatiana.

“Tatiana was amazing! She was involved with every part of our tour and was so knowledgeable and friendly. We loved spending the day with her. The boat driver and driver from the hotel were also wonderful and kind. Went to several quiet beaches, cave, and more lively beach. Saw fish and clear waters. Great trip!”

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2.City Tour Full VIP – Corcovado Train + Churrascaria Rodízio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $147.75

VIP Rio day tour with Corcovado train, Selarón Steps, Cathedral, Copacabana rodízio lunch, and Sugarloaf cable car tickets included.

“An excellent way to visit the key sights in Rio. Lots of time both at top of Sugar Loaf and at Christ the Redeemer with our excellent guide Aldo. Lunch was superb - a huge and varied salad bar plus endless portions of meat brought to the table. Small group and very friendly.”

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3.Best Tailored Private VIP Tour of Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $350

A private, tailor-made Rio day with a top guide, comfort transport, and room to chase your interests from Copacabana to Sugar Loaf.

“I was a Solo traveler and was a bit apprehensive about booking a tour and a big crowd. I booked a private tour with this company and it was fantastic. The tour guide was Alan who made everything even better. He came by my Airbnb and picked me up in a very nice car and made sure that I had plenty of air conditioning the entire time. Alan speaks multiple languages and is very fluent in English and Spanish. I believe he also speaks other languages as well besides Portuguese his native tongue. Since this was a private tour Allen arranged the schedule to suit my needs, pending a little…”

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4.Private Buzios Luxury City Tour and Beach Hopping Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $833.13

Private Buzios day trip from Rio with beach hopping, Orla Bardot boardwalk, scenic viewpoints, and Rua das Pedras, fully customizable.

“Great boat ride amazing views Had a great trip Highly recommend Carlos did a amazing Job was very informative great people skills Gove the guy a raise be sure to tip you Americans represent us the best way you can because this trip represents the culture and love of the Brazilian people”

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5.2-Day Private VIP tour You Won’t Forget! Discover Rio de Janeiro!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $354.85

Private 2-day Rio VIP tour with early access to Christ and Sugarloaf, plus Tijuca nature walks and Cidade do Samba.

“Great time, saw everything we wanted to see plus new things we didn't know we wanted to see. Faby got us around the lines and into the venues very quickly. She knows the places to go to take memorable photos and where to stand for the best views. Also. having a driver saved a lot of time and got us closer to venues.”

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6.Day Use VIP to Angra dos Reis – Small Group Beach Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $146.4Best value

VIP Rio day trip to Ilha Grande and Angra dos Reis, snorkel at Lagoa Azul and Cataguas, relax at Crena Beach, end in Abraão.

“Excursión obligada si vas a esa zona. Te llevan a lagoa verde y azul....ambas hermosas con su aguas/piedras/peces y entorno. Snorkel a full en ambas. Si están alojados en Abrao tiene su tiempo llegar pero si estás en Angra es más lejos llRead more”

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