Ilha Grande
Car-free island with more than 100 beaches, forest trails and boat trips to lagoons and coves.
Discover Ilha GrandeBetween sea, mountains, music and stories: Rio city, Ilha Grande, Paraty, Búzios and Itatiaia, explored through the eyes of locals with AMTOURS.
Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's most iconic destination, but it is more than a city. It is a whole state of contrasts, from vibrant urban life to untouched natural beauty.
Start in Rio, where dramatic mountains meet legendary beaches. Walk through the historic centre, hike in the Tijuca Forest, enjoy samba nights and take in the views from Christ the Redeemer. Then go beyond, to islands, colonial towns, chic beaches and mountain parks.
With AMTOURS, you explore the state of Rio de Janeiro through the eyes of locals, with tailor-made itineraries, insider access and a balance of adventure, culture and comfort.
From island coves to mountain trails, from samba streets to colonial towns.
Sail around Ilha Grande, relax in Búzios, discover hidden beaches near Paraty and walk the trails of the Tijuca Forest.
Live the rhythm of Rio with samba nights, street art, local festivals and the warm hospitality of the cariocas.
From Rio's samba to Paraty's festivals and the artistic flair of Búzios, feel the rhythm of the whole state.
Walk through Brazil's colonial past in Paraty and Rio's historic centre, full of churches, cobbled streets and stories.
Seafood on the coast, traditional dishes in the mountains and farm-to-table dining.
Tailor-made itineraries and passionate guides who know every story, with a balance of adventure, culture and comfort.
Two of our favourite extensions from Rio, each a few hours away.
Car-free island with more than 100 beaches, forest trails and boat trips to lagoons and coves.
Discover Ilha Grande
Brazil's oldest national park, with high-altitude trails and the climb to Pico das Agulhas Negras.
Discover ItatiaiaThis list is only a suggestion. Do not worry if you do not have everything: what really matters is the experience. Relax and enjoy the journey.
From island coves to mountain trails, from samba streets to colonial towns, the state of Rio de Janeiro is Brazil in one place.
It is not just a city. It is an entire world waiting to be explored.
What travellers ask us most before a trip to Rio.
Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado, Sugarloaf Mountain, the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, the Tijuca Forest, the historic centre and the Selarón Steps, plus an evening of samba in Lapa.
Three to four days are ideal for the city itself. With a week or more you can add Ilha Grande, Paraty, Búzios or Itatiaia National Park.
Rio is warm all year. From December to March it is hot, with summer showers and the city at its liveliest. April to June and August to November bring pleasant temperatures and fewer crowds. Carnival takes place in February or early March.
The state includes the island of Ilha Grande, the colonial town of Paraty, the beach resort of Búzios and the mountains of Itatiaia National Park, all within a few hours of the city.
Yes. AMTOURS organises airport transfers, private guides, tickets for the main attractions and transfers to Ilha Grande, Paraty, Búzios and the mountains.
Tell us your dates and what you would like to see, from the beaches of Rio to Paraty, Ilha Grande or Búzios. We design a tailor-made itinerary with insider access and every transfer taken care of.
Prefer to write directly?