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12 Arraial do Cabo Day Trips from Rio That Live Up to the Hype

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From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour

From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour - Aboard the Schooner: What Sailing Feels Like and How Stops Work

1.From Rio: Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 400 reviews · 14 hours · from $65Our pick

Sail from Rio to Arraial do Cabo on a traditional schooner with swim stops, cliff beaches, and photo stops like Gruta Azul and Praia do Forno.

“Amazing trip, publio is an amazing guide, very friendly, speaks very good English and was always present when you needed him. He even organized a birthday surprise for me! Boat trip was very nice, we had enough time on the beaches, snorkeling gear can be rented although, there is not much to see as there is no reef.”

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Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach

Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach - Schooner boat tour: the swim stops are the main event

2.Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: Boat Tour & Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 390 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $70

Arraial do Cabo day trip from Rio with a schooner boat tour, multiple swim stops, and hotel pickup. Long day, stunning water.

“We drove almost three hours including picking up everyone at their respective pickup spots which took ages. When we finally arrived we were told no boats were going out that day. The guide had us sit and wait for over an hour before telling us that we wouldn’t be going out. By this time the day was halfway over. We all complained about the situation so the guide decided to rent four cabs to pick us all up and drive us to the beaches we were supposed to see. The cabs took another forty minutes to arrive. We drove half an hour to the beach. The beach itself was absolutely…”

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From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Boat Trip with Lunch

From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Boat Trip with Lunch - The morning in Rio: long drive, early pickup, and a real schedule

3.From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Boat Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 321 reviews · 14 hours · from $65

Arraial do Cabo boat trip from Rio with lunch. Swim in blue-green waters, snorkel for marine life, and return around 8pm.

“I liked it a lot! The boat trip itself is short in comparison with the time of the whole trip, however, views and beaches were stunning. It is totally worth it. I went in July and the water temperature was just fine. The lunch is also delicious! Thanks for everything!”

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From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Island Day Trip

From Rio de Janeiro: Arraial do Cabo Island Day Trip - Rio pickup to the coast: what the long travel day feels like

Arraial do Cabo Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch

Arraial do Cabo Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch - Fenda de Nossa Senhora and Pontal do Atalaia Prainhas: Boat-Only Photo Stops

5.Arraial do Cabo Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 155 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $90

Sail from Rio to Arraial do Cabo to see Blue Cave, Meteoro Hole, and Farol Island beach time, plus lunch on a long day.

“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.”

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A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean - Getting There from Rio: Early Pickup and a Long, Scenic Ride

6.A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $85

A long day from Rio to Arraial do Cabo for crystal water, Gruta Azul, dolphin/turtle spotting, and a traditional lunch, with boat-and-land backup.

“Thalita was a wonderful tour guide and very nice to deal with. Everything ran smoothly and made a long day quite enjoyable”

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Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean - The guide matters: Lucas and an English-first explanation

7.Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $97

Day tour from Rio to Arraial do Cabo, the Brazilian Caribbean: crystal-clear beaches, boat rides, Blue Grotto and lunch for $97.

“Lucas never forgot about the only American on board. I am surprised he handled everyone and still had time to explain everything. This tour literally made my trip to Brazil to enjoy its beauty outside of Rio. The music on the boat the logistics of the taxi to get us to the boats was well coordinated. Maybe our tour guide was just the best Lucas thank you made our day. Long day but worth every minute. Do not miss this tour the beaches the water the experience was worth it all.”

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Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro

Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro - Getting there: the 7:00 am start and the comfort factor

8.Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $70

Day trip from Rio to Arraial do Cabo with a guided beach walk, Blue Cave boat panoramas, Farol Island swim time, and buffet lunch.

“Well organized and dense one-day program - the only weakness was the lunch, which was not so good, and that the number of tour boats was too much, but that is not the fault of the organizers.”

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From Rio: Arraial do Cabo – The Brazilian Caribbean Daytrip

From Rio: Arraial do Cabo - The Brazilian Caribbean Daytrip - Getting out of Rio: what that 3-hour drive does for you

Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo from Buzios with Lunch

Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo from Buzios with Lunch - Morning Pickup, Taxes, and the Practical Bits That Trip People Up

10.Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo from Buzios with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 53 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $60Best value

Boat tour from Búzios to Arraial do Cabo with hotel transfers, multiple swim stops, Blue Grotto views, and lunch included.

“Terrible experience, much below typical Viator tours. Although being a Brazilian who loves our beaches, this tour cannot be recommended to anyone. Except for the tour guide who made an honest effort to deal with the problems, everything was bad or even worse. I will highlight only the three major issues: - The boat boarding was late by more than an hour and you have to wait in a crowded area with no seats - The boat is very old and uncomfortable - The lunch buffett offered is one of rhe worst meals I ever had. If you are in Buzios, a day at any of its 20+ beaches will…”

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Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo from Rio

Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo from Rio - Getting on the schooner: where the day really starts

11.Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo from Rio

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 50 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $80

A 12-hour Rio day trip to Arraial do Cabo by schooner with stops at Praia do Farol, Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia, and Forno cove.

“Wasn’t picked-up nor contacted by provider. Woke up early and was left waiting at the hotel lobby for a good 2 hours. Apparently my money is still good enough to get charged by the provider. Have not heard from them, hopefully a full refund will be in order.”

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Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo with Lunch

Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo with Lunch - Meteoro Hole and Fenda de Nossa Senhora: seeing rock cracks like a natural aquarium

12.Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $71

A long, scenic boat day in Arraial do Cabo with Blue Cave light shows, beach time on Farol Island, and lunch included for a solid value.

“The tour wasn't offered in English so I did not understand all of the instructions. The guide could not figure out payments and asked me for money multiple times that I already paid. The tour felt rushed. No time to enjoy any of the beaches, but all of the operators seem to do the same thing to be fair. Lunch was actually dinner. Bring snacks! The boat was not as nearly fun as the others. No slide. I would not book again.”

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