4 VIP Experiences in Brazil to Plan a Day Around

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $1,013Our pick

Private VIP speedboat day trip from Rio to Ilha Grande, with beach hopping, snorkeling options, and smooth private transfer to Mangaratiba.

“Amazing to swim among thousands of exotic fish in warm blue waters. Very nice day at see in a very comfortable boat. Our tourguide, Tatiana, was excellent and shared willingly her vast knowledge of Brazil and everything we passed on the way. Be prepared for a long drive, try to avoid Sundays if possible.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $147

VIP Rio tour with Corcovado train, Christ the Redeemer, Selarón steps, Cathedral, Copacabana rodízio lunch, and Sugarloaf cable car.

“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.Catamaran trip with meal (Eventide VIP)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $68Best value

Eventide VIP catamaran in Fernando de Noronha with barbecued fish, hydroponic salads, snorkeling, and a sunset sail.

“Thé activity has been cancelled without any notice. We had to change completely our schedule. Some travelers have to leave the island tomorrow. So no. Chance to reschedule.”

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4.Best Tailored Private VIP Tour of Rio de Janeiro

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

Private VIP Rio day for up to 4: guide and car tailor your route from Copacabana to Sugar Loaf and Christ, with fast-pass advice.

“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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