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1–Day Arraial & Búzios Tour: Paradise in the Coast of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil

R. Ferreira Viana, 81 - Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22210-040, Brazil

Even if you have only a short time in Rio, you can still explore the Arraial and Buzios on a full day excursion. Make the most of your time by taking a boat tour to uncover the main offshore islands of Arraial do Cabo, hopping from one paradise.

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Duration 16 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

Portuguese, English, Spanish

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

Even if you have only a short time in Rio, you can still explore the Arraial and Buzios on a full day excursion. Make the most of your time by taking a boat tour to uncover the main offshore islands of Arraial do Cabo, hopping from one paradise. The tour explores one of the most beautiful areas of the state of Rio with stops at marvelous beaches. 

Grab a snorkel and go for a swim, free floating dive, stand up paddle, and relax in crystal clear waters. 

After the boat tour, have a delicious typical lunch before driving to the town of Buzios.

As we continue, discover some of the coolest touristic areas in a walking tour in Búzios catching sights and doing some shopping. The downtown works as a large open-air mall and goes far beyond a mere set of shop windows attracting people throughout the day and night.

When night comes downtown gets busy. We may seat down at one of the bars to have some drinks, appetizers and get a feeling of the atmosphere.

Itinerary

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.

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 in the neighboring Ilha do Farol. 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.

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.

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 dip in the colorful sea of Praia do Forno.

As we continue, discover some of the coolest touristic areas of Búzios catching sights, taking a walking tour and doing some shopping. The downtown Búzios works as a large open-air mall and goes far beyond a mere set of shop windows. The place is one of the main tourist spots in Búzios and attracts people through the day, not only for the quality of the stores, but also for the restaurants that are there. The stroll goes by the sea making the atmosphere even more charming getting close to studios of local artists selling unique pieces of art and antique. After it’s done shopping, have delicious typical lunch and enjoy one of the nearby beaches with crystal clear waters.

When night comes, it's time to tour around the main gastronomic hub in town, the “Pedras St”. It is full of live music, delicious bars and very lively people. It’s the perfect place to start the night's work. We take a table and drink, keep an eye on the neighbors and enjoy chatting in several languages. Yeah! Búzios provides a beautiful mix of Brazilians and gringos. All together makes Búzios night one of the best features of the city.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Transfer
  • Entrance fee
  • Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
  • Any address pick-up & drop-off are included like hotel, airport or port.
  • Private driver for groups bigger than five (5) people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle
  • VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops
  • Entrance fees & boat tours.

Not included

  • Meals & drinks.
  • Gratuities. (optional)

Important information

Meeting point

R. Ferreira Viana, 81 - Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22210-040, Brazil

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessible Not stroller accessible Not suitable for pets No public transportation nearby Infants must not sit on laps PICK-UP INFORMATION: • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs. P.S. Unlike the to-and-from private transfers Rio vs Arraial do Cabo that are conducted by our private guide, the boat tour should be on a motorboat together with other unknown tourists. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS: • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS: • As soon as the tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AIRPORTS ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS: Once you have arrived at the airport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting vehicle. PICK-UP INFORMATION: • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs. P.S. Unlike the to-and-from private transfers Rio vs Angra that are conducted by our private guide, the boat tour should be on a motorboat together with other unknown tourists. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS: • Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS: • As soon as the tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - AIRPORTS ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS: Once you have arrived at the airport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting vehicle.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

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