The 11 Best Arraial do Cabo Day Trips from Rio

1.Arraial do Cabo Day Trip with Boat Tour

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

Travel from Rio with a multilingual guide to Arraial do Cabo, then board a traditional schooner for Ilha do Farol, Prainhas do Pontal, Gruta Azul, and Praia do Forno. Expect about four hours each way, swimming stops, crowded beaches, and optional local lunch.

“Great tour, guide pedro was superb! I had him for another tour with c2rio he was very helpful, and engaged well with the tour group Bus ride was a couple of hours but we stopped off at a grocery service stop which was good Lunch was decent Boat ride was fun, several oportuniotes to swim in the sea!”

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

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

Travel from Rio to Arraial do Cabo for a full day of turquoise water, beach stops, and a schooner cruise past Ilha do Farol, Pontal do Atalaia, Blue Grotto, and Forno Beach. Guides such as Newton and Andrea have provided helpful English translation, though boat commentary is not guaranteed in English.

“Newton was a wonderful tour guide! He speaks multiple languages so don’t worry if you don’t speak Portuguese. The journey to get there is long but totally worth the experience! Please pack a portable charger, swimming suit and snacks. Although they will stop along the way for you to eat and they have meat skewers on the boat. If you buy dinner included in the excursion you’ll have that as well. This was sooo fun. Please note it is an all day activity. Pick up was 5:30 am we arrived back to our hotel 9:30pm. If you have children they are welcomed! Just keep in mind the journey is long.…”

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3.Arraial do Cabo Boat Trip with Lunch

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

Leave Rio early for a 3-hour ride to Arraial do Cabo, then board a schooner for four beach and swim stops, including Forno, Farol, and Atalaia. English, Portuguese, and Spanish support is available, with guides such as Maira and Leonardo praised for keeping the day organized and fun.

“Even though the weather was not the best, this tour was fantastic. My guide, Maira was is 100% exceptional. She immediately turned the mood into a joyful and exciting experience. The entire crew on the boat was also extremely professional, helpful, and welcoming. When we visited, the beaches were empty, and it felt like a private beach. The sand was powdery white. This was an overall really fun experience, and I highly recommend it!”

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4.Arraial do Cabo Island Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · 14 hours · from $67

Travel from Rio with a multilingual guide such as Lucas, Marcelo, or Talita, then cruise Arraial do Cabo’s clear waters by boat. Visit Praia do Forno, Farol Island, Blue Grotto, and Fenda de Nossa Senhora, with a buffet lunch included. Expect a 14-hour day and brief swim stops.

“Our entire tour with Talia was outstanding, from pick-up to drop-off!”

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

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

Travel from Rio to Arraial do Cabo for a schooner ride past the Blue Cave, Meteoro Hole, Nossa Senhora Crack, and Pontal do Atalaia, with stops at Forno Cove and Farol Island. Guides such as Talita and Maristela have led departures, though English support can vary.

“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”

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6.A day in Arraial do Cabo the Brazilian Caribbean

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

Spend a long day from Rio exploring Arraial do Cabo by schooner, with stops at Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia, Praia do Farol, Forno Beach, Gruta Azul, and Praia dos Anjos. Transport, a guide, and lunch are included, while drinks, snorkeling gear, and local fees cost extra.

“Recomiendo mucho tomar este tour para visitar lo mejor de Arraial do Cabo, visitarás las playas más bonitas con los paisajes más impresionantes. Es importante saber que no siempre se puede realizar el paseo en bote, ya que depende mucho de las condiciones climáticas, pero aún así el tour se encarga de dar una experiencia única con una ruta alterna cómoda. Nuestra playa favorita definitivamente Praira do Forno 💯 la temperatura del agua muy buena y bastantes opciones para comer, pedir bebidas y disfrutar de la playa.”

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7.Arraial do Cabo – The Brazilian Caribbean Daytrip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 56 reviews · 14 hours · from $65

Travel from Rio to Arraial do Cabo for a full-day coastal outing with a three-stop schooner cruise, swims near Praia do Farol and Gruta Azul, buffet lunch, and free time in town. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and guides in English, Spanish, or Portuguese are included.

“Hermoso lugar, aunque preferiría que la música del barco no fuera tan invasiva. El almuerzo correcto, pero poco variado.”

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8.Arraial do Cabo Tour from Rio de Janeiro

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

Leave Rio at 7:00 am for a 13-hour day in Arraial do Cabo. You’ll see Blue Cave, Nossa Senhora’s Rock, Farol Island, and Prainhas, with beach time, a free buffet lunch, and guidance from staff such as Viviane.

“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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9.Day Tour to Arraial do Cabo from Rio

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

Travel from Rio to Arraial do Cabo for a schooner ride past Praia do Farol, Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia, and Forno Beach. The tour includes lunch, a guide, transport, and the boat ride. Guides on past departures have included Maristela, Amaro, and Erika.

“Os Funcionários do barco foram atenciosos e educados. O almoço oferecido é horrível e desorganizado almoço às 17:00 Horas A guia não auxíliou gritava. Mal educada no passeio do barco ficou dormindo no barco . Não realizando seu trabalho”

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10.Boat Tour in Arraial do Cabo with Lunch

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

Travel from Rio to Arraial do Cabo by air-conditioned coach, then cruise to Blue Cave, Farol Island, Forno Bay, and the Pontal do Atalaia beaches. Lunch follows the boat ride. Expect a long day, possible Portuguese and Spanish guiding, extra marina fees, and limited beach time.

“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”

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11.Arraial do Cabo Scuba Diving Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $255

Travel from Rio’s South Zone to Arraial do Cabo for a full-day Atlantic scuba outing. You get hotel pickup, an instructor, gear, snacks, and one or two tanks. Certified divers make two descents, while beginners receive a guided first-time experience.

“(Part 1) I visited Rio de Janeiro a week ago. I wanted to book one day scuba diving trip. Safety was an important aspect, as I was alone. This is why I was looking for arrangement with hotel pick up option. Among numerous online offers I have found GetYourGuide platform. This platform had the most detailed description of the trip, especially about the diving. This was the reason to choose this option. There were positive and negative impressions. Positive: Bruno was my guide. Very dedicated to his job, with official and respectful approach to the client. He was giving many interesting pieces of information during relatively long trip (2.5 hours)…”

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