Arraial do Cabo Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

14 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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BEST BEACHES - Arraial do Cabo - Day Tour (Boat Tour + Buffet)

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BEST BEACHES - Arraial do Cabo - Day Tour (Boat Tour + Buffet)

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Overview

What's Included

Guide and Transport back and forth
Schooner Ride
Lunch

On the boat - Professional photography service
On the boat - Full snorkeling equipment
On the boat - Drinks and snacks
Marina tax

R$15.00 per person
The gardener's fee

R$15.00 per person
At lunch - drinks and dessert

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We will pick you up at your hotel: Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon.

Meeting points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Gruta Azul (Pass By)

Buraco do Meteoro (Pass By)

Fenda de Nossa Senhora (Pass By)

Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia (Pass By)

Enseada do Forno

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ilha do farol

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Lifeguards are available to all passengers, intended solely for emergency situations. If the customer wishes to use the life jacket for recreational purposes during the tour, an additional fee will be charged.
The time indicated at the time of the Reservation is merely indicative. One day before the tour, we will contact via WhatsApp to send the boarding information.
Important: If no shipping address is provided, the standard meeting point will be indicated by the supplier.
The transfer to Arrial do Cabo takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.

In the high season, the shipment is made in Ipanema for better logistics and to avoid traffic.
To avoid up to 2 extra hours of bus travel, with multiple stops for other passengers to board, we strongly recommend that you choose the last meeting point.
The vessels do not operate in overcrowded conditions, as they undergo mandatory inspection by the Navy of Brazil before departure. We work with boats of different capacities (medium and large) and, during the high season, due to the greater flow of tourists, we prioritize boats of greater capacity, always respecting the legal limits.
All boats undergo daily maintenance, ensuring safety and comfort.
Lunch is served after the boat ride as some people may feel uncomfortable due to the boat's swing. Feel free to bring snacks and water to consume during the walk.
If the boat cannot sail due to adverse weather conditions, the tour will be conducted on land, following an equivalent itinerary and showing the same main attractions, requests for rebound will not be accepted
Life jackets are available for emergencies. If the client wishes to use a life jacket during the tour, an additional fee will be charged. The time indicated at the time of booking is merely indicative. One day before the tour, we will contact you via WhatsApp to send the boarding information. Important : If the boarding address is not provided, the standard meeting point will be indicated by the supplier. The transfer to Arraial do Cabo takes approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes from the last departure point. If the boat cannot depart due to adverse weather conditions, the tour will be conducted by land, following an equivalent itinerary and featuring the same main attractions; refund requests will not be accepted. Meeting points depart from Ipanema and end in Lapa. To avoid up to 2 hours of additional travel time on the bus, with multiple stops to pick up other passengers, we strongly recommend that you choose the last meeting point
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

London_L

The experience was great, everything was well prepared for and the islands were beautiful. We saw lots of sea turtles and we got our pictures taken. The experience was amazing, but more importantly our guide Talita was so amazing. I lost my camera on the bus, and she went out of her way to return it to me!! Everyone on the tour was very lively and friendly. Great day. WELL worth the price.

Reviews

4.4

based on 155 reviews

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Scenery Amazing shame about the rest.

damosofas, Nov 2024

Ok first off this is not for you if you want an English tour, also be prepared for a long coach ride to the port once there you will have to pay a marina tax on top off the environmental tax which is taken on the coach both are inexpensive 35 Real in total. Also if don't mind a noisy party boat then you will probably enjoy it, if however you want a serene sail then book something else, I've given this tour 3 stars as the scenery is beautiful.

Boat to arial do Cabo

Sandy_L, Oct 2024

The water was a beautiful colour and nice temperature. We were able to rent snorkel equipment and although the guide told us where to snorkel there was absolutely no fish to see. Very disappointing. We chose an English tour but were the only 2. The guide tried to explain somethings but it was hard for her. She did however make sure we knew where to go for the various stops. The trip to the Blue Lagoon had lots of fish.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the water and the opportunity to explore the area with the snorkel equipment. However, we regret that you didn't find any fish in certain spots and that communication with the guide was a bit challenging. Our goal is always to ensure an enjoyable experience, and we are continuously improving our services. We hope that your time at the Blue Lagoon, with its abundance of fish, was a positive highlight of the tour.

Amazing experience!!!!!

London_L, Apr 2024

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We are very happy to hear that you had a great time in Rio. Guide is truly an amazing guide and she would like to know that you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for your feedback! Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you visit Rio

Moderate tour

Methuna_R, Mar 2024

The tour took us to three beaches. Water was beautiful and the weater cooperated. If your looking for an English tour, this is not for u! The guide did not speak English even though we requested one. The pick up was an hour and a half late. We were waiting since 7:25 am. They would occasionally send whatsapp messages to communicate. Lunch is also served very late and you only get an hour to eat. Remember to bring snacks as the food served on the boat is expensive. You also need money for taxis which is not mentioned, only the marine fee is mentioned. We got lucky one of tourists spoke english so they translated for us.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Dear valued customer, We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of the three beaches despite the inconveniences you encountered. It seems there might have been some misunderstanding regarding the language preferences for the tour. Our guide is indeed multilingual, proficient not only in English but also in Portuguese and Spanish. As you opted for a shared tour, we strive to accommodate all language needs within the group, which sometimes requires a bit of patience as our guide transitions between languages. Alternatively, for a fully English-guided private tour, we do offer exclusive packages, albeit at a higher cost. Perhaps considering this option for future outings could enhance your experience and provide the comfort you seek. Regarding the marine fee, in the description of our tour it is explicitly indicated that this tax is not included. We prioritize transparency and ensure that all relevant details are clearly outlined for our clients. The sea tax amounts to just 10 reais, which, converted, is roughly equivalent to the cost of a coffee bought in your local bar. Please review the tour details carefully to avoid future misunderstandings (not on our part) As for the slight delay in departure, we regret any inconvenience caused. In a shared tour setup, we aim to accommodate all participants within a reasonable timeframe. For a more punctual departure, a private tour might better suit your needs, albeit at a higher price point. Thank you for your understanding and patience throughout the excursion. We hope you have a wonderful day and look forward to serving you again in the future. Warm regards

Just not good. Not okay.

Jeffrey_J, Dec 2023

Late pick, about an hour late. I was at the pickup at 7 am but we didn’t arrive to the boats until 12. I guess this is the norm. Also, my host was great but is constrained by how the company picks up guests. There should be 3 pick up points in town, rather than stopping at 30 places. I didn’t get back to my place until 11:30 pm, 2 hours later than guaranteed. The actual boat ride is okay and the beaches are alright too, too much pain. The lunch is actually dinner, at five, and nothing to mention. Forgettable with terrible bathrooms for 60 some guests… one bathroom doesn’t work.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Everything you reported here in your review was previously informed in the document you purchased and in the boarding document sent to you on WhatsApp, we inform you that passengers are boarding because you hired a shared tour precisely because it is shared, it is very cheap there . We also inform you that lunch is at 4:30 pm, you are in the largest country in Latin America, so obviously the trip is long, that is, everything you report here is unfounded, as everything was informed at the time of purchase.

Congratulations!!...

NIKOLAOS_C, Oct 2023

Congratulations!! The guide is very professional with the right Attitude. I fully recommend. Thank you so much!!

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Non-English speaking tour and lunch is technically dinner

Melissa_K, Dec 2022

This is not recommended for English speaking travellers. Although the tour guide spoke English, the boat crew (who leads most of the tour) did not. We were not able to follow along not understand the instructions. Our tour guide always sat at the back of the boat and we had to constantly find him to get him to explain. Also an FYI, lunch is technically dinner (5pm) to be able to make the most out of the sunlight. Other than the language barrier, the islands and beaches were beautiful.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

We appreciate your feedback, and yes our guide is fluent in English and was with you the entire time translating what the crew spoke. He gave all the support you need from the hotel pick up and the end of the tour. Our lunch is made at the end of the tour because, as it is a boat tour, most people get sick after eating and end up feeling sick. Because of this, we have lunch at the end of the tour.

Bout tour in rio

Perryion_L, Jul 2022

It's was a good trip I had a good time l have been on the boat ride and on the beach ⛱️⛱️ and had some good food staff was very friendly.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Paradise!!!

Renata_C, Mar 2022

Arraial is amazing. It is the brazilan Caribean. The guide Maristela, the bus driver and the people at the boat were GREAT!!! I do recommend the trip.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Hello.We appreciate your comment. We are honored to receive your visit and to be able to provide you with this wonderful experience. The pleasure was all ours. Come back more often, we'll be together next time! Yours sincerely!

Buena experiencia

Andrea_Q, Feb 2025

Muy entretenido. La guía Cassandra siempre atenta y de buen ánimo. Es un buen ambiente. Lo único por mejorar: el lugar del almuerzo, fue una cola de 30’minutos solo para entrar al lugar y servirte un plato.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

¡Hola! Nos alegra mucho saber que tuvo una gran experiencia. Su comentario es muy importante para nosotros y nos motiva a seguir ofreciendo el mejor servicio. ¡Esperamos verlo nuevamente en otra aventura!

Los lugares poseen una...

Sergio_Q, Jan 2024

Los lugares poseen una belleza extraordinaria, las playas son muy hermosas, pero el viaje fue muy largo y con demasiadas esperas.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Lamentamos que tu experiencia haya sido afectada por la longitud del viaje y las esperas. Valoramos tus comentarios y los tendremos en cuenta para mejorar nuestros servicios en el futuro. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste de la belleza de los lugares que visitamos. ¡Esperamos tener la oportunidad de servirte mejor en tu próxima excursión!

Maravillosa

EDWIN_A, Dec 2023

Es un viaje muy impresionante fundamentalmente por la belleza del mar y la naturaleza circundante. Adicionalmente, el guía fue encantador, al igual que el grupo de personas del tour

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Melhor atendimento.

MariadoCarmo_A, Mar 2023

Qto ao passeio o local é muito bonito ,porém o receptivo no Rio de Janeiro não observou horários, ficamos esperando 30min na frente do hotel.O guia não deu informações do roteiro faltando orientações claras sobre o passeio.No passeio de escuna,faltou funcionários para atender e auxiliar no deslocamento para praia com mais segurança. O almoço foi às 17h,sendo considerado pelo horário janta.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

agradecemos de coraçao seu feedback Maria! Não hesite em nos contatar da próxima vez que visitar o Rio!

Seis horas para llegar a Arrail do Cabo😩

Gabriel_P, Mar 2023

El micro q nos vino a buscar no estaba en la condiciones para hacer un recorrido de 160 km tardamos casi 6 horas en realizar el trayecto…cuando preguntamos a la guía nos mintió y luego nos subieron a todos a otro bus. Una sola playa visitamos con sol, las demás ya atardeciendo con frio, todo por llegar a destino después de las 14 hs, 3 horas después de lo debido. La gente del barco buen servicio y atención. Pero no pudimos disfrutar como esperábamos por la empresa q se ocupó del transporte. Quede muy decepcionada por el servicio.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Buenas noches, sus comentarios son muy importantes para nosotros. Dicho esto, quiero darte un consejo importante, si me lo permites. Si no desea que nuestro guía se detenga y recoja a otros clientes en su recorrido, la próxima vez le sugiero que reserve un recorrido privado, que cuesta 4 veces lo que pagó, y no un recorrido compartido. El viaje de rio a arraial son 3 horas, y eso fue todo. Aún así, nos alegra que haya disfrutado de nuestro recorrido. Esperamos verte de nuevo en Río y desearte un buen día.

No lo recomiendo, vayan por su cuenta

Constanza_R, Jan 2022

No vale mucho la pena, mejor tomen un transfer y allá mismo contratan un barco pequeño que los saque de paseo o incluso quedarse una noche. El tour no es malo pero tiene demasiados tiempos muertos, grupo demasiado grande y finalmente disfrutando del barco y las playas no es mas de 2 a 3 hrs en total. Salimos puntual a las 7 am, fuimos recogiendo un grupo de aprox 35 personas en bus por todo rio, llegar recien a las 12. 00, taxi, almuerzo, esperar subir al barco recién a las 3.30pm porq el puerto rebalsa de gente (a mi gusto muy tarde para disfrutar el día considerando que a las 6 pm ya se pone el sol), volvimos a rio recien a las 11 pm. El almuerzo, el barco y los guías eran buenos.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Gracias por su comentario, hacemos todo lo posible para evitar demoras, pero como tenemos 45 clientes para embaracamos, las pequeñas demoras son inevitables. Pero, por supuesto, eso no compromete la gira, que como tú, fue genial. Esperamos verte la próxima vez