Brazil · BúZIOS & ARRAIAL TOURS
Good búzios & arraial tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of the Don Juan boat trip in Arraial do Cabo, with Farol Beach, Forno Beach, onboard amenities, price, timing, and practical tips.
“Visit different beach.... boat is confortable.... the staff is friendly....and the snack...Anna was perfect..”
Beginner-friendly scuba outing from Búzios with turtles, rays, tropical fish, expert instructors, and clear practical advice on extra costs.
“The experience was enjoyable, especially for beginner divers, with the opportunity to explore a variety of underwater fauna and flora. The instructors were friendly, and the boat trip itself was very relaxing. I would consider doing it again, but perhaps with a different company. However, one area that could use improvement is the delivery of underwater photos. They offer this service for an additional charge, but the turnaround time was much longer than expected. I had to follow up several times before receiving my photos. Overall, it’s a solid experience for beginners, but they should definitely work on improving the timeliness of their photo delivery.”
Review of Arraial do Cabo’s four-hour boat trip, with clear-water beaches, swimming stops, practical timing, costs, and honest tips.
“The staff was nice, the beaches were gorgeous!! The price incredibly low!!! Definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested”
Try a first scuba experience at João Fernandes Beach in Búzios, with patient instructors, 30 minutes underwater, gear, and flexible cancellation.
“Awesome! From the staff to the adventure to the fabulous photos, it was a great experience. Highly recommend. If I could give 10 stars, I would in a heartbeat. If you’re in the area and want to try something like this, they will help you all the way. A “don’t miss” in my book! Thank you all!”
Private Búzios boat tour for up to 11 with beaches, swimming, snorkeling gear, barbecue facilities, music, and flexible timing.
“Amazing! You will see turtles, swim in beautiful beaches with clean, hot water, with a beautiful barbecue made by Patrick and Rafa. In addition, Rafa makes some delicious maracujas! You will feel very comfortable and the fun will be guaranteedAuto-translated”
Explore Búzios underwater from João Fernandes Beach with private scuba guiding, clear water, marine life, equipment, and flexible scheduling.
“A great team. Mathias was a very cool and educational teacher and Mariana was so kind and devoted (not usual to see someone driving you everyday to the diving center as we hadn’t car !). My daughter was so happy with this experience (open water course). Congrats again. Super week spent, thanks to you 🙏”
See 12 Búzios beaches by open-air trolley, stop at two scenic belvederes, and enjoy multilingual guidance with flexible departure times.
“The guide and driver really made the tour. They were fun, informative and catered to all languages including English. It is a great way to orient self to the area and beaches and history. It is breezy and pleasant in the heat and fun to meet new friends. Highly recommend! Great for solo travellers.”
Snorkel with turtles at Gracainha Beach in Arraial do Cabo, with expert guides, full gear, GoPro videos, and a small group.
“Amazing time. The instructors were very knowledgeable. Before snorkeling they provided us with detailed information about the various fishes and turtles were going to see. They made sure we were safe and comfortable during the snorkel I had an english speaking teacher, Rebecca who helped me keep up and understand as my portuguese is not good. Highly recommend, it was so fun. All the gear is provided and I got videos of myself with turtles at the end.”
Review of Búzios’ $30 catamaran tour, with three swim stops, famous beaches, practical tips, and an honest look at snorkeling value.
“Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to know you had an excellent experience on the Búzios Catamaran Boat Tour. Your feedback means a lot to us and inspires our team to keep delivering unforgettable moments. – C2Rio Team”
Review of Búzios’ 2.5-hour schooner cruise, with 12 beaches, three swim stops, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.
“Yo pagué por una paso en barco galera y tuve una excursión por tierra por las costas y morros. Si era esa la actividad no se entendió a la hora de adquirir el servicio , a pesar de eso la actividad , y el guía fue muy linda experiencia , me gustó mecho pero me quedé con esa duda de no saber si Estaba mal expresado o me pusieron en otra escursion , las chicas de la recepción parecían desorientada . Previamente me mandaron msj WhatsApp y parecía todo bien pero ciando llegué no entendía bien el español . Gracias fue linda experiencia igual. Lo recomiendo muchísimo”
Cruise Arraial do Cabo’s clear waters, swim at three coastal stops, enjoy buffet lunch, and tour Cabo Frio from Búzios.
“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”
Cruise from Búzios to Arraial do Cabo for turquoise beaches, swimming stops, lunch, and round-trip transfers in an eight-hour day.
“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!”
Review of Búzios’ $31 catamaran tour, with beach views, three swim stops, snorkeling, music, transfers, and practical booking tips.
“The level of disorganization is unexplainable. We were told to arrive at 1130 for check in. We left as it was 1pm and still not ready to go. The persons for the check in were rude and disrespectful”
Hike Búzios’ Costa do Sol State Park to natural pools, Pedra do Guardião, and Praia dos Amores with a private guide.
“Better than we expected our tour guide Nicole was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and very helpful. We visited some amazing rock formations and a Beach of Love (Praia d’ Amour) which was the perfect place to cool off with a swim. We seriously want to go back to Buzios!”
Review of Búzios’ private four-hour boat tour, with beach stops, snorkeling gear, floating mats, and an optional onboard barbecue.
“Absolutely incredible! The best way to see Búzios! We learned so much and had an absolutely incredible time relaxing on the boat!”
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