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The 13 most popular arraial do cabo day trips in Rio de Janeiro, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth building a day around, and what each actually gets you.
Sail Arraial do Cabo on a traditional schooner from Rio. Swim and snorkel at iconic beaches and grottoes with optional lunch.
Most Popular“Trip was really nice. The beaches and this area are really amazing!”
Arraial do Cabo day trip from Rio with a schooner boat tour, swimming stops, famous beaches, and hotel pickup for a classic coast escape.
“This was supposed to be English speaking tour but all the explanations and organisational info was given in Portuguese. The guide struggled wirh answering the most basic questions in English. This left us confused and angry, as we could not partticipate in some of the activities. Oberall, it was a waste of time, money and…”
Take a schooner boat day trip from Rio to Arraial do Cabo for big-blue water, multiple swimming stops, snorkel rentals, and lunch.
“The boat ride to the various beaches was very enjoyable. The crew entertained us the whole day and kept us safe and informed. Everything from pick up to drop off at the hotel was well organised. The pick up was a bit delayed so some communication would have been appreciated. The advertised lunch was served…”
From Rio, a 14-hour guided boat trip to Arraial do Cabo with Blue Grotto photo stops, crystal waters, and sunset views. Lunch included.
“The excursion was nice and well organised, although for someone who travels for the first time in Rio, Angra dos Reis is more interesting to visit.”
Arraial do Cabo day trip from Rio with a schooner ride, Blue Cave and Prainhas viewpoints, plus lunch. Long day, big ocean payoffs.
“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 los”
Arraial do Cabo day trip from Rio: Prainhas and Praia do Farol, a schooner ride with Gruta Azul, turtles and dolphins, plus lunch.
“This is Scam! Please do not book! They sell you one thing and give you another service! Nothing is what it says in the page, the itinerary is not fulfilled! They do not take you to the beaches of puntal do atalaia and Forno beach neither! They leave you the whole day in a boat…”
A long Rio escape to Arraial do Cabo’s Caribbean-blue beaches, grotto legends, and boat tours, with lunch and guided stops.
“Great trip worth every dime. Breathtaking views. The beaches are beautiful the water is so blue. Our tour guide spoke very good English considering everyone speaks Portuguese, she was very helpful and friendly It was an amazing experience”
A full-day Arraial do Cabo tour from Rio with scenic boat highlights, beach time, and lunch, starting early and packing in a lot.
“Muito obrigado a guia Viviani. Sempre atento e mui amavel. Foi maravilhoso. Praias bonitas. Aguas claras e boa comida.”
Sail from Rio to Arraial do Cabo on a schooner for swims, jellyfish cave views, buffet lunch, and a high-energy boat party.
“Hermoso lugar, aunque preferiría que la música del barco no fuera tan invasiva. El almuerzo correcto, pero poco variado.”
Sail from Rio to Arraial do Cabo with schooner beach stops and lunch included, plus a long but scenic bus ride.
“It was a long journey but felt very quick. On our way back, the air conditioning was on a way too high level, we were literally freezing in the back of the bus, it was truly an unpleasant experience. Other than that, the tour of the place was good and the food was amazing.”
Arraial do Cabo boat day from Rio: Blue Cave light show, Farol Island beach time, lunch included, and clear-water swim stops.
“It is a beautiful place but the tour guide does not speak English as mentioned. The water is cold and visibility was poor so didn't really see any fish”
Rio day trip to Arraial do Cabo with hotel pickup, a 3.5-hour boat tour, iconic stops, and buffet lunch for $57.
“Pas de guide en anglais Malgré le mauvais temps je ne recommande tout de même pas cette excursion car très touristique et pas du tout féerique”
Small-group scuba day trip from Rio to Arraial do Cabo with clear Atlantic waters, full gear and tanks, plus hotel pickup and drop-off.
“it was a disappointing experience for the price paid as I was a solo traveller I ended up paying the price for two people and was put on a boat with learned divers. So the excursion took really long as I had to wait my turn to dive. The location was okay but only got…”
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