Full-Day Arraial do Cabo Schooner Tour from Rio – Shared Group

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Duration14h
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 42 travelers
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Overview

Take a guided group tour of Arraial do Cabo aboard a schooner and discover the main offshore islands hopping from one paradise to another.

Following pick-ups at some hotels in the south and center of Rio, we drive for 3:00 h to Arraial. We cross the famous Rio/Niterói bridge taking the open road passing through a beautiful region of the state.

Embark on a schooner joining a group tour to witness paradisiacal islands for 4 hours. We stopped at wonderful beaches like Praia do Farol, Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia, and Praia do Forno.

Grab a snorkel and go for a swim, free float diving, stand up paddle, relax in crystal clear waters, and go down to the beaches to be visited. 
Schools of dolphins, turtles, rays and even orcas can appear in the region. So be sure to pay attention to the sea. 

It also includes tickets for the schooner tour, lunch break at a good restaurant and fees.

At the end of the tour, our vehicle will be waiting for you to return to Rio arriving back around 19:00.

What's included

  • VAT, all taxes and handling charges.
  • Licensed bilingual tour guide.
  • Lunch.
  • Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
  • Schooner tours and boarding fees.
  • Drinks.
  • Tips. (optional)
  • Snorkel and stand up paddle gears.

What to expect

  1. Rio de Janeiro
    1h
    After boarding in Rio, we drive for 3h00 along a winding seaside road arriving in Arraial do Cabo around 11h00.

    Then, we will embark on a schooner to uncover the main offshore beaches hopping from one paradise to another.
  2. Forno Beach
    1m
    Praia do Forno is one of the main postcards of Arraial do Cabo and is no wonder. The colorful water in the cove and the strip of white sand surrounded by lush vegetation form a scenario worthy of many photos.

    The beach also attracts those who enjoy diving. There, it is possible to practice snorkeling and spot many turtles. There is even an oyster farm in the place. The water temperature is not among the coldest in Arraial and it will be impossible to resist a dive in the colorful sea.
  3. 30m
    The Blue Grotto is part of the boat trip that leads to Praia do Farol. The rock formation is just one of the many natural beauties on the route. The whole open sea route is beautiful, with impressive water tones. The Blue Grotto is just one of the beautiful moments, which still have the waves that break fiercely against the rocks.
    When traveling to the Blue Grotto, always keep your eyes open. It is not uncommon for tourists to spot dolphins. With any luck, there is even the possibility of seeing some orcas.
  4. Praia do Farol
    1h
    Great star of Arraial do Cabo, Farol beach is one of the most beautiful in the entire Region and, without exaggeration, in all of Brazil. It gained fame especially for being classified as one of the most perfect beaches in the country, following criteria of water purity, sand quality and landscape. Fame spread and today Farol beach is one of the must-see tours in Arraial do Cabo.
  5. Pass by
    See the "Rift of Our Lady".
    Arraial do Cabo maintains an image of Our Lady at sea. According to residents, the image was found by a fisherman in a cave, being taken to the Church, having disappeared and reappeared in the cave a few times. Until a replica was definitely placed in the crevice between rocks, on the way to Blue Grotto.
  6. Pedra Perfil do Gorila
    Pass by
    Rough rock sculpted by the action of nature, makes the shape of a gorilla's face depending on the angle you look at.
  7. Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia
    1h
    The staircase that gives access to Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia seems to lead to paradise. From the top of the hill, what you see is a paradisiacal setting. It is difficult not to be mesmerized by the view at the top of the stairs, from where you can see the white sand, the colorful sea and the green still preserved.

    The sand is white and very thin, surrounded by rocks and green vegetation. There is a dune in the center of the beach that offers a beautiful viewpoint.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

SOUTH & DOWNTOWN PICK-UPS
• Pick-ups between 7:00 am and 8:00 am, but we will contact all tourists on the date prior to the tour to schedule a more accurate pick-up time.

"PICK-UPS ARE ON THE FOLLOWING NEIGHBORHOODS:"
• Downtown
• Botafogo
• Flamengo
• Copacabana
• Ipanema
• Leblon
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"IMPORTANT INFO"
Note that Arraial do Cabo is 170 KM (105 miles) from Rio in each direction, and some adversities can influence the travel time to arrive and return, such as heavy traffic or weather. Travel time is expected to take around 3 hours each way, but it can take more.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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