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Private Tour: Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo from Rio de Janeiro

About this experience

Customize your itinerary on this private tour to Arraial do Cabo.
We start with an early pickup on an executive private vehicle and head east along the coast. Leaving behind the so-called ‘carioca city’ we head into a region of breath-taking landscapes and shorelines.
Our tour guide takes you to the best beaches in Arraial to enjoy this amazing atmosphere. You may relax on the gleaming white sand dunes and swim in the pristine bright-green waters.
If you wish, our tour guide can arrange a boat tour (not included) with snorkeling equipment. It is up to you to customize this tour according to your own personal choice.

Tour guide and roundtrip transfer included.

At a glance

  • Duration: 12 hr
  • Private experience

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Private Arraial do Cabo Tour
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesPortuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Lunch
  • Boat Trip
  • City tax of R$ 10 per person
  • Transit Tax of R$ 5 per person.

Itinerary and highlights

Enjoy the ride from Rio to Arraial do Cabo. Relax and enjoy the view.

Starting point of the boat trip if you choose a boat tour (not included).

If you choose the boat tour (not included), you must visit this crystal clear water beach. It has limited access per day to preserve the marine life.

If you choose the boat tour (not included), you must visit this place. Calm and translucid water ready for a swim.

If you choose the boat tour (not included), you must visit this place. Two beaches separated by a rock. Go to the Gruta do Amor to take nice pictures.

Enjoy the ride from Arraial do Cabo back to Rio de Janeiro.

Meeting and pickup information

  • If you do not contact us to confirm hotel location, we meet you at the Meeting Point.
  • Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time. For Barra da Tijuca/ Recreio we provide pick-up for an additional rate.

Languages and tickets

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

Tour operator

  • Rio Carioca Tour Ltda

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children under the age of 4 are complimentary as they must sit on the parent’s lap.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
  • This tour is unavailable on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and Carnival season.
  • Snorkeling equipment can be rented on location.
  • Duration of the transfer from Rio to Arraial do Cabo: approximately 2h30 hours.
  • Swimwear, sunglasses, sunscreen and hats are recommended for this tour.
  • City Tax of R$ 10 per person must be paid in cash directly by the client on the day of the tour.
  • Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive.
  • Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.

Cancellation policy

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

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time.
For Barra da Tijuca/ Recreio we provide pick-up for an additional rate.
Which guide languages are listed?
Portuguese (live guide), English (live guide), Italian (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 5–10; Adult tickets: age 11+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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