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Luxury Private Rio de Janeiro
Tours made for you

Inspired luxury travel to Rio de Janeiro, designed for you
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Experience Carnival

with its colourful parades and costumes

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Explore the city's port region

and see the birthplace of samba

Hike through Tijuca Forest

to spot elusive wildlife

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Discover delicious cuisine

along Rio's street markets and quaint restaurants

The heart of Brazil

Set in amongst emerald-green rainforests, mountains, lagoons and miles and miles of white-sanded beaches, there are few cities that can match Rio de Janeiro for location.

Perhaps its greatest attribute however is its people, the Cariocas with their relaxed, easy-going spirit and style that belies the size of their home.

Rio also has a strong cultural force, the city famously being the birthplace (and spiritual home) to both samba and bossa nova meaning you are never far away from music during your stay.

Jacada recommends hotels in the very best parts of Rio, where the top beaches, bars and restaurants can be found. In a city of such iconic imagery, there are still many well-kept secrets that our local guides can help you discover, be it an intimate samba venue, or simply the best beach food on offer.

Highlights

Relax on the beach

Enjoy the rich culture of the city

Experience the city’s great nightlife

Take a samba lesson

Eat at some of Brazil’s best restaurants

Visit Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most iconic cities in South America. Its location, beautifully sandwiched between lush green mountains and white sandy beaches, combined with the glamour, rhythm and culture of local people creates an experience you’ll never forget.

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Demi Roberts

Travel Designer

Why book with Jacada?

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Personalised design

We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

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Authentic experiences

Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

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Responsible travel

Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

Luxury accommodation in Rio de Janeiro

There are many incredible places to stay in Rio de Janeiro. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
Ready to plan your adventure?

Whatever you want from your Rio de Janeiro tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

Where to go

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Amazon

Brazil’s most iconic city with one of the most famous beaches in the world on its doorstep; Copacabana. The towering sugarloaf mountain and emerald green forests and parks, coupled with a vibrant culture make Rio a city not to be missed.

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Buzios

Buzios is a collection of sandy coves where clear blue waters lap at the glistening rocks. The town itself is bustling with many chic bars, boutiques and restaurants where it’s become known as the St Tropez of Brazil.

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Cerrado

A huge savannah region of Brazil where allusive jaguars lurk and the iconic maned wolf roams. Due to Corrado's size there's a massive range of plant and animal biodiversity that can be explored with expert naturalist guides.

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Chapada Diamantina

Chapada Diamantina is a stunning part of Brazil’s interior where table-top mountains, waterfalls, vast plains, caves and streams stretch out endlessly before you. Explore this natural playground on foot, mountain bike or horseback.

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Fernando de Noronha

One of the world's premier dive spots, Fernando de Noronha is part of a tropical archipelago 160 kilometre off Brazils coast. Crystal clear waters are home to dolphins and turtles and the white sandy beaches are beyond idyllic.

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Florianopolis

Many Brazilians and Argentineans head to the secluded beaches of Florianopolis to relax. Long white sandy stretches punctuated by little fishing villages with great surfing, windsurfing and kayaking activities.

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Ibitipoca

Ibitipoca, just half a day's drive from energetic Rio, is an area of intense natural beauty and serenity. Great for hikes, horse rides and swimming in waterfalls, there’s also lots of opportunity to join in with and learn about local rural life.

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Iguassu Falls

Brazil’s largest waterfalls thunder into the Parana river below. From Brazil, stand within the lush tropical rainforests for the best views of the 275 cascading waterfalls, stretching all the way into Argentina.

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Paraty

A picturesque town of cobbled streets and white washed buildings with bright colourful doors and shutters. Nestled into the Costa Verde it’s a wonderful place for exclusive boat trips around the many inviting coves and beaches of the area.

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Picinguaba

A beach destination that is well and truly off the beaten-track. A protected area that’s crammed with natural highlights from secluded sandy beaches to lush rainforests teeming with wildlife.

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Salvador

An architecturally beautiful city with a rich history. This is one of the best places to learn about Brazil’s African culture with an expert guide. As you explore the city's old town look out for the impromptu displays of hypnotic capoeira.

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Sao Paulo

A magnificent metropolis and Brazil’s capital of commerce, known mostly as a business city. There’s much more though; a thriving art scene, gourmet restaurants, stunning hotels along with a cosmopolitan fashion and music scene.

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The Pantanal

South America’s premier wildlife spotting location and the world's largest wetlands area. The place to find the sleek, strong and surprising large jaguars among many other intruiging and endangered species.

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Trancoso

Rural beach life, relaxed and connected to local culture and stunning nature. There’s an effortless and sophisticated luxury hidden away here among village life that attracts Brazil's glamorous crowd.

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When to visit

Rio is a great city to explore any time of year, but visit in the summer to enjoy its beaches or around Carnival to experience the city explode in a cloud of colour.

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Carnival

February

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Beaches

December - March

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Sightseeing

Year Round

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Plan your trip to Rio de Janeiro

Whatever you want from your adventure in Rio de Janeiro, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

Plan with peace of mind

When you book a trip in today’s world there’s a lot to think about. But with the right advice and expert planning, you can do it with confidence.

If you book to travel with us but your plans are impacted by circumstances you can’t control, we’ll change your reservation or cancel your booking for a full credit towards future travel.

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