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Arraial do Cabo – Boat Trip Departure from Rio de Janeiro Lunch and Transport

About this experience

Turistando RJ takes you to meet Arraial do Cabo in the waters with celestial blue tones, during the tour you can see a diverse marine life making you encounter turtles, meros, lizards, lagoons, arraias and even dolphins that live in harmony in the islands of the region.

After our tour guide board you at your hotel or meeting point, we will take a bus ride to Arraial do Cabo where we take the boat tour with bath stops of approximately 40 minutes each and then a delicious lunch with free buffet in the late afternoon.

Boat tours are a must and feature charming landscapes. See also beautiful beaches with extensive sandy strip, where nature was more than generous.

At a glance

  • Duration: 10 hr–14 hr

What is included

  • Roundtrip Executive Transport at the Hotel.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • No drinks and desserts included
  • Accredited Tourism Guide
  • Boat ride

Not included

  • Beverages and Desserts
  • Additional Services
  • Fishermen's Association Fee.

Itinerary and highlights

Take an excursion from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo.

Discover Pontal do Atalaia, the place has a stop for a swim in the sea!

Discover Praia do Forno with a stop for a swim!

Discover Ilha do Farol with access to the beach and a stop for a swim!

Discover the magnificent Blue Grotto with an unforgettable natural beauty!

Discover Fenda de Nossa Senhora with its unique geographical shape.

Have a Lunch with Free Buffet conducted by the Tourist Guide after taking the boat trip.

Return to Rio de Janeiro directly to your departure location.

Meeting and pickup information

  • When confirming your Reservation, please contact our staff so that we can inform you about your check-in time at your hotel. Each hotel has a specific time to board. Places of embarkation: South zone: Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Leme, Botafogo, Flamengo, Catete and Glória (some streets restricted due to traffic). Downtown Rio de Janeiro (we do not board in the port area and in the high of Santa Teresa). Barra da Tijuca : Av. Lúcio Costa from the Riale Brisa Barra Hotel towards Leblon.

Languages and tickets

  • Portuguese — Guide
  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Turistando RJ

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • On a daily basis, the Brazilian Navy evaluates the navigation conditions at the Portico of Arraial do Cabo (Tides and Winds) to authorize the departure of vessels, if this is not allowed for safety reasons, we will take an alternative Buggy tour (Optional) visiting only the beaches of land access. The value of the Buggy tour has an increase of R$35.00 per person (it will not be necessary to pay the fee of the fishermen's association), if you do not decide to take the alternative tour, the value of R$25.00 will be refunded for the tourist to have the free day in the city and then meet the tour guide for lunch and end the tour.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Available tour options

  • Pickup included

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