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About Rio Your Way
A boutique travel-design service dedicated to crafting custom private itineraries in Rio de Janeiro — blending expert planning, deep local insight, and trusted on-the-ground partners.
Who We Are
Rio Your Way is a boutique travel-design service focused on custom private itineraries in Rio de Janeiro. Instead of selling fixed tour packages, we help you design the kind of day in Rio that actually fits your pace, interests, and travel style.
Founded by a Rio-based travel specialist with years of experience planning private tours for international travelers, Rio Your Way combines deep local insight with a one-to-one, human approach. We work at a small scale on purpose, so we can give each traveler the attention and thought their trip deserves.
We don’t operate tours ourselves. Once your itinerary is defined, we connect you with trusted local operators, professional drivers, and licensed guides from our established network in Rio — including long-term partners such as Be Free Tours.
The result is simple: you get a thoughtfully designed private experience in Rio, without the guesswork or the stress of planning it alone.
How Rio Your Way Works
We keep the process simple and personal. Here’s how we help you design your private tour in Rio de Janeiro:
We design your custom private itinerary
We use local insight to suggest realistic combinations, timings, and neighborhoods, so you don’t waste time in traffic or trying to do too much. You receive a tailored private itinerary that makes sense for your day in Rio.
We connect you with trusted local partners
Once you’re happy with the plan, we match you with reliable local partners — professional drivers, licensed guides, and established operators such as Be Free Tours — to run the tour safely and smoothly.
Our Trusted Partner Network
Rio Your Way does not operate tours directly. Instead, we work with a trusted network of local partners in Rio de Janeiro — professional drivers, licensed guides, and established tour operators.
Many of these professionals also collaborate with Be Free Tours, one of Rio’s most consistently well-reviewed operators for private tours. This means you benefit from a level of service that has already been tested and approved by thousands of travelers.
When we design your custom itinerary, we also help match you with the right partner for your style of trip, whether you value maximum flexibility, a slower pace, family-friendly planning, or something more in-depth and immersive.
Our role is to design and coordinate; their role is to deliver a smooth, safe, and enjoyable day on the ground.
Traveler Experiences from Our Partner Network
These reviews are taken from tours operated by the same trusted professionals we work with — including long-term partners such as Be Free Tours.
“Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and the whole day felt perfectly paced. We saw the main highlights without ever feeling rushed.”
“Everything was smooth from pickup to drop-off. The driver was safe, the guide spoke excellent English, and we always felt looked after.”
“They adapted the itinerary for our kids and even suggested a few stops we would never have found on our own. It made our day in Rio unforgettable.”
“Professional, organized, and very human. We learned a lot about Rio and Brazilian culture without it ever feeling like a scripted tour.”
Why Choose a Travel Designer Instead of a Standard Tour Operator
Most travelers don’t need more tour options — they need clarity. A travel designer helps you make better decisions before you book anything, so your time in Rio actually matches your expectations.
Planning first, not selling first
A standard operator starts from the tours they already sell. We start from your dates, your pace, and your priorities, then design an itinerary that fits your reality — not a brochure.
Realistic, local-backed timing
We help you avoid trying to “fit everything in one day” or spending half your time in traffic. As a travel designer, we use local insight to suggest realistic combinations and smarter sequences.
Independent advice
Our job is not to push a specific product. Our role is to guide you through the options and recommend what genuinely makes sense for your trip, based on your interests and energy level.
Less guesswork, more confidence
Instead of comparing dozens of tours and reviews on your own, you get one clear, tailored plan — created with expertise and then executed by trusted local partners.
A private experience that feels like “you”
In the end, you’re not just checking boxes on a sightseeing list. You’re enjoying a private day in Rio that feels natural, well-paced, and aligned with the way you actually like to travel.
Ready to Explore Rio Your Way?
Plan your perfect private tour with a Rio-based travel designer. Flexible, safe, and designed entirely around your interests.