From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour
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Friday 7 November to Sat Jan 11th 2025
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From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour
Highlights
- Sail on a traditional schooner to some of the best spots in the region
- Enjoy the crystal-clear waters of Ilha do Farol, Praia do Forno, and Prainhas do Pontal
- Pass by Gruta Azul, Fenda de Nossa Senhora, and Pedra do Gorila.
- Take beautiful photos at the others beachs Pontal do Atalaia and Gruta Azul
Description
Begin your 12-hour tour through paradise with a drive from Rio de Janeiro to the region of the Costa do Sol (Sun Coast). When you arrive in Arraial do Cabo, hop aboard a majestic schooner to sail through the warm, clear waters of what’s often called the Brazilian Caribbean. Gliding through the sea, you’ll make a 40-minute stop to swim and snorkel near the Ilha do Farol, a peninsula famous for its lighthouse. After Prainhas do Pontal, a coastal zone flanked by towering cliffs and verdant mountains.After we go to Prainhas do Pontal, a coastal zone flanked by towering cliffs and verdant mountains. You can take beatiful photos there .
Continuing on your boat tour, you’ll stop for photos at the Gruta Azul, a grotto known for its shockingly-azure waters, and the Fenda de Nossa Senhora, where a statue of a saint is placed between a massive rift in between 2 cliffs. To cap off your boat tour, you’ll enjoy another 20-minute stop at one of the region’s most famous beaches, the Praia do Forno.
After swimming and relaxing on the boat, we will have the lunch break. We have the option of an authentic lunch at a local restaurant, should you wish to include it, please be mindful to choose the 'with lunch' option and enjoy a full experience. Then re-board your transportation to Rio, arriving back in time for dinner.
Includes
Pickup and drop-off from hotels in Rio de Janeiro’s South Zone and West Zone (Barra da Tijuca)
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Guide with live multilingual commentary
Boat tour in Arraial do Cabo with stops for swimming
Lunch at a local restaurant (if option is selected)
Important Information
- This tour operates rain or shine.
Lunch in a buffet restaurant is optional. If you want to include it in advance, please choose the option 'with lunch' at the time of purchase.
In case of a strong wind, the boat trip will not occur and will be replaced by a walk along the shore. There is no discount or refund policy in these cases.
A bilingual guide accompanies the group during ground transportation. There will be no bilingual guide on the boat
It is not recommended to book appointments on the same day as the tour, as the return time may vary due to traffic
The journey takes about 4 hours both ways
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund