Brazil · ARRAIAL DO CABO TOURS
Two and a half hours east of Rio the water goes turquoise and cold. These 9 compare the schooner trips, the beach stops and the buggy runs on price, how long the drive is and what lunch adds.
Travel from Rio to Arraial do Cabo with a bilingual guide, then cruise to Praia do Farol, Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia, Gruta Azul, and Fenda de Nossa Senhora. You’ll have time for swimming and snorkeling, plus an all-you-can-eat Brazilian lunch. Marcelo is praised for his friendly service.
Travel from Rio to Arraial do Cabo for a full day of turquoise water, white-sand beaches, and a guided boat ride. You’ll see Fenda de Nossa Senhora, Prainhas do Atalaia, Ilha do Farol, Gruta Azul, and Praia do Forno, with bilingual guiding and a Brazilian buffet lunch.
“It was very good and the guide was very cordial, it was work every penny!”
Ride an automatic quad bike from Central dos Quadricilos through Arraial do Cabo’s quarry, beaches, sandy trails, and dunes. A guide leads the small group in Portuguese, English, or Spanish. You need a valid Category B license, and each quad carries up to two people.
“Horrendous, tour guide didn’t even know we’re coming, imagine I had to message an hour before the tour, even though they should’ve messaged me 24 hours before. It took us 3 hours to get there and back, and we wasted a whole day, worst off when they decided to message us, they mentioned they made a mistake with our booking, and booked it for 07:00 AM rather than 1:30 PM and essentially told us to wait a couple of hours before we get a slot, it’s unbelievable!”
Meet Aline at Pier 2 for a 4.5-hour Portuguese-language cruise on the Pérola Negra. You’ll visit Ilha do Farol, Gruta Azul, Pontal do Atalaia, and Praia do Forno, with swimming, photo stops, onboard Wi-Fi, bathrooms, food, drinks, and a waterslide.
“Excellent service, everything as planned, very good crew, a very nice experience. I recommend.”
Travel from Rio to Arraial do Cabo by air-conditioned bus, then cruise to Farol Beach, Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia, and Forno Beach. You get buffet lunch, a city tour, and guide service in English, Portuguese, or Spanish. Catalina received special praise for her kind help.
“Was not a good trip. Window on bus cracked. Was already shattered before hand. The bus was dirty and was very humid. Not a bus I would recommend. The trip started late, I think they had to pick up a friend of there’s. The trip went badly due to weather as well, but that’s not their fault. Did not look like the photos. Was not promised everything. We also did not get a chance to reschedule even though it’s said we can reschedule due to weather on this app. Only good thing was that Catalina was very nice and a good person.”
Spend four hours by boat around Arraial do Cabo, stopping at Praia do Farol, Praia do Forno, Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia, Gruta do Amor, and Praia dos Anjos. A bilingual guide explains local culture and nature, while the lively crew keeps the trip upbeat. Transport, food, drinks, and snorkel gear cost extra.
“The boat crew was amazing, dancing all the time, giving great energy to the whole group. We had a marvelous time. Plus, the praia do farol, is amazing. I want to give my special thanks to our guide Maristela, who has been super effective in helping us catching the boat right on time. Gone far beyond any professionalism. She worked hard to help us, throught this.”
Spend 12 hours exploring Arraial do Cabo from Rio, with boat stops at Fenda de Nossa Senhora, Prainhas do Atalaia, Ilha do Farol, Blue Grotto, Praia do Forno, and Praia dos Anjos. Guide Cassandra has been praised for her attentive service. Lunch and round-trip transport are included.
Travel from Rio to Arraial do Cabo for a full day of white sand beaches, clear blue water, and a guided boat trip. You will visit Praia do Forno, Praia do Farol, Prainhas do Atalaia, Blue Grotto, and Fenda de Nossa Senhora. Guides speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
“I recommend this activity, magnificent white sand beach, an exceptional guide who despite the language barrier made me love this activity and laugh, the driver NATAN came with us, he is great like the guide TALITA, unforgettable moments engraved forever in me, thank you THE TEAM LET'S GO ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
Spend four hours touring Arraial do Cabo by boat, stopping at Fenda de Nossa Senhora, Prainhas do Atalaia, Ilha do Farol, Blue Grotto, and Praia do Forno. English, Portuguese, and Spanish guides lead the outing. Bring ID, cash for local fees, and your own snorkeling gear if desired.
Pick a summit, a shoreline or a dancefloor.
