Arraial do Cabo Boat Tour & Beach Day
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore pristine beaches of Arraial do Cabo
- Enjoy a guided boat tour with local insights
- Savor a delicious Brazilian lunch by the sea
- Swim in crystal-clear waters of Prainhas do Pontal
- Capture stunning photos of the region's natural beauty
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Rio de Janeiro
- Guided boat tour of Arraial do Cabo's beaches
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
Begin the 14-hour tour with a drive from Rio de Janeiro to the city of Arraial do Cabo, located at the region of the Costa do Sol (Sun Coast).
Disembark and enjoy a 40-minute stop to dive in the crystal-clear waters of Ilha do Farol.
Stop at the beaches of Pontal do Atalaia. This is the time to take beautiful panoramic photos .
Make a stop for photos in the beautiful landscapes of the Gruta Azul.
Pass by: Make a stop for photos in the beautiful landscapes of the Fenda de Nossa Senhora.
Pass by: Make a stop for photos in the beautiful landscapes of the Pedra do Gorila.
Your last 20-minute stop is at one of the city's most famous spots, enjoy the refreshing waters and incredible scenery of Praia do Forno.
Stop for lunch at a local buffet restaurant (meal included/drinks not included).
Meeting point
Start Location
Leme, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm the tour's availability on your preferred date
- Check the weather forecast for optimal conditions
- Ensure you have a valid ID for booking confirmation
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and swimwear
- Bring sunscreen, a hat, and a towel
- Carry a camera to capture the scenic beauty
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Traveler reviews
Experience at Arrial do Cabo
Excellent experience, very beautiful and pleasant place. Guide Paulo was very friendly and professional. I recommend it.
Excellent trip, beautiful experience
It was a beautiful trip with our guide, who was very attentive, dedicated, and mindful of the details. We came from Medellín, Colombia, and we loved it.
Worst experience
This was the absolute worst experience ever. The weather was terrible and there was a yellow storm alert. Any reputable company would have told customers about the storm and offered a refund or reschedule the tour. I was so afraid on that boat because the weather was so bad and it was so cold. They refused a refund and no one spoke English. As a visitor and a tourist you expect to at least have some translation available or a recording explaining what was going on. First they arrived an hour late with no communication. The only thing they were concerned about was getting money. That was the only time communication was translated. It was freezing on the bus everyone was wet and cold from the rain and had to freeze for a nearly 4 hours bus ride. The includes lunch was a joke, food looked old and had bugs flying around. The restaurant ceiling was leaking so bad from the rain the we had to sit in wet seats while water dripped from the ceiling and the floor covered with water. I would not recommend this tour with this company to anyone. They do not care about the safety of the guests.
Arraial do Cabo is...
Arraial do Cabo is absolutely beautiful, and the water was some of the most stunning I’ve ever seen. The boat tour was a great experience, and the scenery alone made the trip worthwhile. A special shoutout to Cristiane for being an awesome guide and handling everything with grace and professionalism throughout the day. A couple things future travelers should know: this is a very long day, including approximately 6 hours of round-trip driving from Rio. Also, if you’re the type of traveler who prefers spending several hours relaxing at a single beach location, this may not be the best fit since the itinerary keeps moving. The restaurant stop was good, the facilities were clean, and I had no issues with the bathrooms or overall organization of the tour. Overall, I had a great experience and would recommend it to anyone wanting to see one of the most beautiful coastal areas near Rio.
Unorganized not satisfied
The trip was very unorganized. We stopped for a whole hour. We booked for a boat tour and they said that they were not able to come last minute. Everything was just very unorganized