For Two, Beyond the Familiar: Rio de Janeiro & Fernando De Noronha
Duration: 8 days
Countries: Brazil
Cities: Fernando De Noronha, Rio de Janeiro
Valid Travel Dates: 1 January 2026 - 31 December 2026
From
$13,759
Trip Summary
Overview
Conceived as a private journey through Rio de Janeiro and Fernando De Noronha, this experience brings together the region's defining places with thoughtful pacing and personal access. The journey opens in Rio de Janeiro, where private access and expert insight set a considered pace. A carefully timed experience captures a live samba show over dinner in Rio, and sail Guanabara Bay by private boat. A distinctive overland experience can include riding the cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain for sweeping views over Rio's bay. Travel onward from Rio de Janeiro to Fernando De Noronha, where the character of the journey begins to shift. Private touring takes in Fernando de Noronha by 4x4, from volcanic cliffs to turquoise bays. A specialist-led experience can reveal to dive and paddle through Noronha's protected waters alongside sea turtles. This overview provides the foundation for a fully bespoke journey through Rio de Janeiro and Fernando De Noronha, with every detail refined around the traveler's interests, schedule and expectations.
Accommodations
Fasano Hotel
Rio de Janeiro
Deluxe Sea View, b&b, 3 nights
Pousada Maravilha
Fernando De Noronha
Luxury Room, b&b, 4 nights
Inclusions
- ✓Local private guides or shared tours that take you through your itinerary highlights and experiences, your final itinerary will confirm the type of tour.
- ✓A fully customized itinerary based on your interests and schedule.
- ✓One suitcase and one carry-on per person for trip transfers.
- ✓All accommodation stays, tours and transfers for scheduled activities are covered, unless otherwise listed in the itinerary.
- ✓Breakfast each morning at your hotel, plus any meals indicated in the itinerary.
- ✓24/7 in-destination support from our local office.
- ✓A private driver for tours and transfers (in some countries our local private guides also act as your driver - your Destination Expert will discuss with you if applicable).
- ✓A greeting at the airport or at your accommodation from one of our representatives – your expert will confirm your meet and greet location with you.
Exclusions
- ✗International airfare is not included, although our Air Team can provide pricing on request.
- ✗Travel insurance (available after booking) and visas are not included unless otherwise noted.
- ✗Lunches, dinners and alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks not specified in the itinerary.
- ✗Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, SIM cards and room service.
- ✗The package also excludes gratuities for services and experiences.
- ✗Excess baggage charges and, where applicable, baggage not included in the fare.
- ✗Early check-in or late check-out unless otherwise specified.
- ✗Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside the itinerary.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Rio de Janeiro
Travelers from the U.S. and Canada are required to obtain an eVisa before traveling to Brazil. The application is completed online and requires a recent photograph of the applicant, along with a photo of the applicant's passport bio page. Additional documentation is required for minors under 18 years. Processing typically takes approximately 10 business days; however, we recommend applying at least 20 days before departure to allow sufficient time for approval.. For your added comfort, you will have an English-speaking guide waiting for you outside of customs with a sign with your name on it. Your representative will help you to co-ordinate meeting up with your private driver and accompany you to your accommodation.. Celebrate Brazil’s rhythm, flavor, and cultural diversity at the Roxy Samba Show. Begin with a Brazilian-inspired dinner accompanied by live Bossa Nova from Banda Roxy, directed by Pretinho da Serrinha. After dinner, “Aquele Abraco,” directed by Abel Gomes, brings samba, dance, poetry, and visual art together on a dazzling 4K LED screen, taking you through Brazil’s five regions in a vibrant, immersive celebration. Private transfers to and from your hotel ensure a seamless experience.
Accommodation: Fasano Hotel (B) (Deluxe Sea View), Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Board a private sailing boat in Rio de Janeiro and head out into Guanabara Bay with your guide, taking in Christ the Redeemer above the forest and Sugarloaf Mountain at the water's edge as the city opens up around you. The morning departure offers the clearest views of the shoreline, with your guide drawing out the history and geography as you sail. Lunch at a local restaurant follows before a private transfer returns you to the hotel.
Accommodation: Fasano Hotel (B) (Deluxe Sea View), Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Experience Rio from mountain-top panoramas to secluded shores on a private full-day journey pairing Sugarloaf’s iconic views with the relaxed beauty of Barra de Guaratiba. Ascend Sugarloaf Mountain by cable car for sweeping city and ocean views, then continue to the calmer beaches of Barra de Guaratiba for time to swim, relax, or explore the shoreline. Along the way, your guide shares insight into Rio’s culture and coastal scenery before you pause for lunch at the award-winning Bira de Guaratiba, known for its fresh seafood. Private transfers to and from your hotel keep the day seamless.
Accommodation: Fasano Hotel (B) (Deluxe Sea View), Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Fernando De Noronha
Meet your personal driver and guide for an airport transfer in Rio de Janeiro.. Board a flight in Rio de Janeiro with service to Fernando De Noronha, via Recife. Approximate flight time is four hours and 20 minutes. Please note: this is a separate purchase.. Staff from Pousada Maravilha will transfer you between the local airport and the resort.. The Island Conservation fee is intended to maintain the conservation of the island in this region and is included.. Optional (Not Included): Enjoy a tasting menu of four small entrees and a dessert prepared exclusively by Maravilha's chef, and served in the romantic privacy of your bungalow.
Accommodation: Pousada Maravilha (B) (Luxury Room), Rio de Janeiro
Fernando De Noronha
Fernando de Noronha is best explored by 4x4, and this full-day private tour covers the island from end to end. Your guide takes you through the Porto complex and its natural pools, past the viewpoints above Praia do Sancho, twice voted the most beautiful beach in the world, and along to Cacimba do Padre, Baía dos Porcos, and the quieter shores of Praia do Sueste and Praia do Leão. Swim and snorkel stops break up the day, with a lunch stop along the way, paid locally. The day closes at the Boldrô viewpoint in time for sunset before a return transfer brings you back to the hotel.. Perched above Sueste Bay, Restaurante Maravilha ranks among Fernando de Noronha's best. Order the moqueca de peixe, a fish and shrimp stew with dende oil and coconut milk, or the four-course chef's tasting menu by reservation. Your Destination Expert will do their best to secure a table, subject to availability. The meal is paid locally.
Accommodation: Pousada Maravilha (B) (Luxury Room), Fernando De Noronha
Fernando De Noronha
Fernando de Noronha is one of the best places in the world to dive, and this introductory session makes it accessible without certification. A comprehensive briefing on technique, equipment, and safety comes before the water, then you descend alongside a dedicated instructor into clear blue waters where sea turtles, rays, and tropical fish are common sights.. Fernando de Noronha's protected waters are among the best places in Brazil to paddle by canoe, with sea turtles, rays, and dolphins common along the archipelago's coastline. A beach briefing covers paddling technique, safety, and responsible wildlife interaction before you set out with your private guide through some of the island's most striking scenery. A return transfer brings you back to the hotel at the close of the session.
Accommodation: Pousada Maravilha (B) (Luxury Room), Fernando De Noronha
Fernando De Noronha
Enjoy optional activites during your time at leisure in Fernando de Noronha. You have plenty to choose from such as a half-day guided city tour which also visits a few local beaches, a full day guided tour around the entire island viewing the local flora and fauna, a visit to Dolphin Bay to view dolphins at sunrise in a protected area, or a boat tour during sunset to enjoy the magnificent scenery.. Optional (Not Included): Your private boat with skipper, stocked with sparkling wines, snacks and other drinks, departs from Santo Antônio Port and heads in the direction of the sunset of your choosing: either Conceição Beach or Cacimba do Padre Beach. Enjoy an unforgettable moment with your friends or loved ones.
Accommodation: Pousada Maravilha (B) (Luxury Room), Fernando De Noronha
Fernando De Noronha
Staff from Pousada Maravilha will transfer you between the local airport and the resort.
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