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A Unique Family Journey to Rio de Janeiro

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

10 Days / 9 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A private-residence family trip pairing Rio's beaches and food culture with the slower, colonial charm of Paraty — space to relax between the sightseeing. Entirely within Brazil — five nights based in a private residence in Rio de Janeiro, then four nights in a second private residence in the colonial town of Paraty.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Galeão International Airport (GIG), Rio de Janeiro.

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Day 1 — Arrival in Rio

Private transfer from Galeão Airport to your Rio accommodation.

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Day 2 — Free Day in Rio

Explore Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, or visit Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf or the Botanical Garden at your own pace.

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Day 3 — Foodies About Town

A walking food tour through Amazonian delicacies, street food, and caipirinha cocktails.

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Day 4 — Classic Rio

Christ the Redeemer, the Dona Marta viewpoint, and the Santa Teresa neighborhood's Selarón Steps.

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Day 5 — Second Free Day

More time for cultural sites, nature, or the beach.

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Day 6 — Transfer to Paraty

A scenic private drive from Rio to the colonial coastal town.

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Day 7 — Historic Paraty

A walking tour of the 18th-century town center's cobblestone streets and colorful colonial houses.

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Day 8 — Wild Food Walk

A rainforest foraging experience with an expert guide, including a salad lunch made from the day's finds.

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Day 9 — Kayak the Bay

A guided kayak tour through Paraty Bay's islands and mangroves, with time to swim and snorkel.

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Day 10 — Departure

Private transfer from Paraty back to the airport.

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Departure

Private transfer from Paraty back to Galeão International Airport (GIG) for departure.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Instead of a hotel, your family stays in a private home in both Rio and Paraty — more space and privacy for families traveling together.
The pace is deliberately relaxed, with free days built in, but the food-foraging and kayak days involve some walking and time on the water, so it suits families with older children best — tell us your kids' ages and we'll help you judge the fit.
It's one of Brazil's best-preserved colonial towns and a very different pace from Rio — cobblestone streets, rainforest, and calm bay water instead of a big city.
About 4-5 hours by private transfer, which is included as part of the itinerary.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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