Brazil · ARRAIAL DO CABO TRIPS
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Cold Atlantic water rising along this stretch of coast turns the sea a colour nobody expects this far south, which is how the town picked up its Brazilian Caribbean nickname. The 11 best day trips are below: the standard four-stop boat, the smaller speedboats, and the versions that add dune buggies or lunch on the sand. Pickup times and prices included.
Sail the Brazilian Caribbean from Rio on a traditional schooner, swim at Ilha do Farol, then photo stops at Gruta Azul and Praia do Forno.
“Quite a nice day. Long day in the end but worthwhile to see some islands and have a nice swim spot.”
Arraial do Cabo day trip from Rio with a schooner boat tour, swim stops, famous beaches, and hotel pickup, plus extra marina fees.
“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…”
Full-day schooner ride from Rio to Arraial do Cabo, with lunch and multiple swim stops in famously clear blue waters.
“Small buss, uncomfortable seats. The driver was nice and good driver 👍 When we boken the tour it said English speaking guide, but Shell spoke only portugese so we didn't understand a single Word the said. She was talking and gave the other passengers a LOT of information but we get any information at all. On the boat she hade to use Google to translate and give us information for the beach. The trip was nice overall and we can really recommend it, if you understand english. The staff on the boat was nice and funny, and they gave a lot of information, in portugese. 👍”
Long Rio day trip to Arraial do Cabo, with a boat tour for clear-water beaches, marine life stops, and sunset views.
“Sadly due to wind could not go to the boat trip, but our guide Marcelo was really good at taking care of the group and making them feel taken care of. I recommend them”
Arraial do Cabo by schooner from Rio: Blue Cave, Meteoro Hole, Prainhas and Farol Island plus lunch, for $90.
“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”
Rio to Arraial do Cabo for Gruta Azul, clear Caribbean-like beaches, possible dolphins and turtles on a schooner ride, plus lunch.
“10/10 would recommend super informative and flexible guide beautiful tour I would do this again in a heartbeat”
A 14-hour day trip from Rio to Arraial do Cabo, with boat tours, lunch, and jaw-dropping Caribbean-style beaches like Prainhas and Forno.
“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.”
Arraial do Cabo day trip from Rio with a scenic beach walk, Blue Cave highlights, Farol Island swim stops, and air-conditioned comfort.
“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.”
Day trip from Rio to Arraial do Cabo: schooner boat party, crystal swims at Gruta Azul, Praia do Farol, and buffet lunch.
“Hermoso lugar, aunque preferiría que la música del barco no fuera tan invasiva. El almuerzo correcto, pero poco variado.”
Sail the Brazilian Caribbean in Arraial do Cabo, swim at iconic coves, then add Cabo Frio with a guide and buffet lunch.
“le spiagge di Arrial do Cabo, sono fantastiche come ai Caraibi. Purtroppo per il tour non si può dire lo stesso. Presi in hotel alle 8.20 a Buzios con una macchina ci hanno ad portato ad Arrial do Cabo. Arrivati lì ore 9.20 abbiamo aspettato quasi 2 ore prima che la nostra barca lasciasse il porto. Lasciato la banchina ore 11.15. Visto 4 spiagge di cui solo 2 visitabili solo via gommone. Alle 15.15 rientro in porto. Fermati a mangiare e ritorno a Buzios. La sosta di Cabo Frio inserita nel programma e non fatta? Sicuramente esperienza da non ripetere. Peccato”
Boat tour from Búzios to Arraial do Cabo with hotel transfers, lunch, and timed swim stops at Forno and Farol.
“Great experience! I really enjoyed it. It’s super fun—you’ll have a party on the boat while sailing along the beautiful Arraial do Cabo coast. The views are stunning, and the guides were amazing. I’d definitely do it again!”
