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Open Sunset Sailing Tour
Sail along Guanabara Bay just as the sun is setting below the horizon and experience Rio when it starts to come to life. This small-group sailing adventure is a perfect way to relax and see the sites such as the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sugarloaf Mountain, and the Rio-Niteroi Bridge. Relax with complimentary drinks and light snacks while you sail.
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$48.00
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$48.00
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

3 Hour Sailing Experience in Rio
See two iconic Rio de Janeiro landmarks from the water—Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf—while sailing aboard a 40-foot (12-meter) yacht. Sail in Guanabara Bay or the open sea while you relax with a welcome drink and snacks. Enjoy stunning views and discover the magic of sailing from the captain who illuminates Rio’s history. This 3-hour boat tour has a max capacity of 10 for a small-group experience.
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$39.00
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$39.00
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Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip with Schooner Cruise and Lunch
Explore the waters around Angra dos Reis on a schooner during this full-day excursion from Rio de Janeiro. Sail on the turquoise blue waters through the islands that dot the Agra dos Reis, making several stops to swim and snorkel along the way during your cruise. Relax with the wind in your hair and tropical sun warming your skin, then enjoy a delicious buffet lunch onboard before returning to the pier. Round-trip transportation from Rio de Janeiro is included.
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$94.99
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$94.99
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Buzios with Boat Tour and Lunch
Begin the 12-hour tour with a drive from Rio de Janeiro to the city of Armação dos Buzios, located on a peninsula on the north coast of Rio de Janeiro.
Arriving in Buzios, take a boat (schooner) ride through some of the best beaches in the region. Visit the beaches of João Fernandes, Ilha Feia (Ugly Island) and Praia da Tartaruga (Turtle Beach), with stops for diving.
After the boat trip, stroll along Orla Bardot, where you will find the statue of Brigitte Bardot, renowned French actress who in 1964 escaped the paparazzi and went on vacation in the city. Then, enjoy a delicious lunch at a buffet restaurant. After lunch, use your free time exploring the charming Rua das Pedras (Stone Street) - the most famous street in Buzios - and its shops, bars and restaurants
Admire the charming and bucolic atmosphere of a former fishing village that has adopted tourism as one of its main activities and has become one of the most visited cities in Brazil.
Return to Rio de Janeiro.
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$55.00
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$55.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro
Relax on the pristine, uncrowded beaches of Ilha Grande and Angra dos Reis during this 12-hour excursion from Rio de Janeiro. Take a break from the urban pace with a sightseeing cruise through the islands, passing Ponta da Piedade, Lagoa Azul and Ilha de Cataguases. Stop to swim and snorkel in the azure waters or dig your toes into the soft sand. Enjoy lunch aboard the boat; drinks are available for purchase. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.
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$67.31
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$67.31
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Arraial do Cabo Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: The Brazilian Caribe
Visitors to Rio de Janeiro looking for pristine beaches and clear waters need look no further than Arraial do Cabo. With this day-long tour, you’ll explore the area known as the 'Brazilian Caribbean' while letting a guide take care of transportation and lunch. You’ll also get the best of both worlds, combining a quick city tour with a boating excursion along the coast and to several islands for swimming and snorkeling.
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$63.46
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$63.46
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Full Day Boat Tour - Super Ilha Grande All Inclusive from Rio de Janeiro
What will the Super Island tour be like?
Imagine a special day in Ilha Grande all inclusive… A day of adventure in paradise, without having to worry about anything, as this tour includes transportation from Rio de Janeiro (round trip) + speedboat ride in Ilha Grande to Lagoa Azul and 4 more stops + lunch + drinks and snacks. We want to show you that paradise is very close and for everyone. We at Adventure Boat will take you there. We guarantee all the ease, comfort and quality for an unforgettable trip.
In SUPER ISLAND tour we do:
4 stops about 1h:
blue Lagoon
Aripeba
Small Bananal
Grumixama
Jaconema Beach
Strong Site
The stops may vary slightly, but we always look for the best 4 for the day, depending on the tide and the movement. Let's look for the empty beaches to ensure a better experience.
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$80.77
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$80.77

Buzios Day Trip with Lunch, City Tour and Cruise from Rio de Janeiro
Explore the charming, cosmopolitan town of Búzios on this full-day trip from Rio de Janeiro. During this 13-hour outing, stroll through the center of Búzios on a guided tour to get oriented, then spend free time discovering the former fishing village's charms on your own. Opt to take a 2-hour cruise offshore which stops at several idyllic spots for swimming and relaxing. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is provided.
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$74.99
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$74.99
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Rio From the Sea: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Optional Barbecue Lunch
Sail on Guanabara Bay for half a day, viewing the Rio's picturesque city skyline and Sugarloaf Mountain from the water. On this cruise from Rio, glide through the bay's tranquil waters, passing islands and historic forts. Upgrade your experience to enjoy a local all-you-can-eat barbecue lunch at a restaurant in Rio. Round-trip transportation from most Rio hotels is included.
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$59.99
Price varies by group size
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$59.99
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Open Morning Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro
Enjoy some of the most spectacular sights in the world from a different point of view. Sailing around Rio de Janeiro is for sure one of a lifetime experience that we can offer in a unique way with a great all incisive onboard service design for you.
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$60.00
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$60.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Day Trip to Buzios from Rio de Janeiro with Boat Ride & Lunch
Get a taste of local life on a full-day trip to the blissful beaches and charming monuments of Buzios from Rio de Janeiro. Travel in air-conditioned comfort to Buzios, a coastal city famed for its traditional culture and pristine shores, while listening to enriching commentary from your expert guide. On arrival, absorb the quaint charm of Buzios’ cobbled streets on a relaxed wander and then take a boat tour to the tranquil islands surrounding the city, stopping intermittently to plunge into the crystal clear water of the Atlantic Ocean.
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$48.00
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$48.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Boat Tour Arraial do Cabo: The Brazilian Caribbean
Arraial do Cabo is also knowing as Brazilian Caribean, the place is one of the most beautiful and paradisiac places of the continent. It is also a perfect spot for practice diving in crystal clear waters, Because its landscape in Atlantic Ocean is surrounded by beaches and Atlantic Ocean is surrounded by beaches and islands that enchant locals and tourists.
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$52.88
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$52.88

Shared Boat Trip - Cagarras Islands - Rio de Janeiro
It is our most requested Tour for telling the best of each and still count on the exuberant beauty and tranquility of the Cagarras Islands.
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$65.00
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$65.00

Angra dos Reis Full-Day from Rio de Janeiro with Boat Ride & Lunch
Visit the islands of Angra do Reis aboard a boat on this excursion from Rio de Janeiro. Relax as the boat sails through the deep blue waters and you watch the vibrant green of the Atlantic forest pass by on the shoreline. Get a chance to interact with some local dolphins and participate in water sports (own expense). Disembark on some of the small islands to explore the beaches, shop the open-air markets for local handicrafts and sidle up to one of the beach bars for a drink. Lunch on board the boat and round-trip transportation from Rio hotels are included.
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$40.00
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$40.00
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WONDERFUL tour to the CAGARRAS ISLANDS with an UNDERWATER FLIGHT! FREEDOM AND FRESH AIR are only found on the SEA!
Enjoy an unique tour with the peace of the Islands, a stunning view of Rio and the chance to practice Planasurf!
We start the tour with safety instructions on the way to a place that has the best water conditions where we will present incredible activities.
You will be surprised by this tour and if you do a towing experience it will be an surprisingly experience!
Feel like a fish under and over the water in a wonderful scenerio in front of Ipanema Beach and the Cagarras Islands!
Pilot a stingray-like wing or command an innovative board flowing like a dolphin and glide over the water using the Planafloater buoys.
We stop for swimming and also perform towing circuits at slow speed for up to 5 people simultaneously in the water during approximately 20 minutes ensuring every ones safety and no difficulties to any user.
We finish the tour snorkeling among turtles in an unforgettable experience. Don't miss out!
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$44.00
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$44.00
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Private Angra do Reis Full-Day Tour from Rio de Janeiro
Explore the islands of Angra do Reis during this private 12-hour boat charter from Rio de Janeiro. In the early morning, board your dedicated boat and watch the urban activity of Rio fade away as you jet out into the azure water. Watch the lush trees of the Atlantic Rainforest on the coast pass by and search for pods of leaping dolphins on your journey. Arrive at Angra do Reis to explore the beach, hit the beach bars and buy some local handicrafts. Lunch is provided on board, and round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.
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$150.00
Price varies by group size
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$150.00
Price varies by group size
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Rafting Tour in Casimiro de Abreu
The rapids on the Macaé River as it flows through Casimiro de Abreu northeast of Rio de Janeiro are perfect for rafting. On this tour, adventurous travelers of all experience levels can enjoy the sport of whitewater rafting in a fun and safe environment. Easy to intermediate rapids offer a thrill particularly ideal for first timers.
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$99.00
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$99.00
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Rio de Janeiro Super Saver: Guanabara Bay Cruise with Barbecue Lunch and Christ Redeemer with Selaron Steps and Sugar Loaf
Combine the highlights of Rio de Janeiro on a single 12-hour tour, including a cruise on Guanabara Bay, visits to the Selaron Steps, Christ the Redeemer, and Sugar Loaf mountain at sunset. Barbecue lunch and pickup from hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema and Copacabana included.
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$169.99
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$169.99
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Private Boat Tour - Super Ilha Grande All Inclusive - Leaving Rio de Janeiro
What will the Super Island tour be like?
Imagine a special day in Ilha Grande with your family and friends… A day of adventure in paradise, to enjoy all the beauty of the paradise islands of Ilha Grande.
This tour includes transportation from Rio de Janeiro (round trip) + boat ride in Ilha Grande to Lagoa Azul and 4 stops + drinks and snacks. We want to show you that paradise is very close and for everyone. We at Adventure Boat will take you there. We guarantee all the ease, comfort and quality for an unforgettable trip.
In SUPER ISLAND tour we do:
4 stops about 1h:
blue Lagoon
Aripeba
Small Bananal
Grumixama
Jaconema Beach
Strong Site
Stops may vary slightly, but we always look for the best 4 for the day, depending on the tide and the movement. Let's look for the empty beaches to ensure a better experience.
NOTE: Lunch is not included so the group is comfortable doing whatever they want :)
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$1,104.46
per group
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$1,104.46
per group

Buzios Boat Tour with Lunch
The city of Armação de Búzios since 20th century when its natural beauty was discovered turned into one of the most famous balneary in Brazil, but when the french actress Brigitte Bardot spent 4 months at the place in 1964, the world was introduced to beauty of Buzios one of the highlights of Brazil.
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$52.88
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$52.88

The most beautiful sunset of Rio de Janeiro
In this exclusive tour you will enjoy the most beautiful Sunset of the Marvelous City aboard our boat!
Only for you and your guests, away from the hustle and bustle of the classic sights. Take advantage of taking unique photos and contemplating the breathtaking views.
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$70.00
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$70.00

Guanabara Bay Cruise Half-Day Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Transfer
Admire views of Rio from a different vantage point during this 5-hour sightseeing cruise. As you cruise over Guanabara Bay, snap photos of the Christ the Redeemer Statue atop Corcovado Mountain, Copacabana Beach and Sugar Loaf Mountain. Make a stop for swimming and relaxing at a local beach. Learn about the history, culture and people of this vibrant city through your guide's thoughtful commentary. Pickup and drop-off at Rio hotels is included.
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$44.00
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$44.00
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Private Sunset Sailing Tour in Rio de Janeiro
More than just a sail in the Private Tour we can arrange the boat and customize the service especially for the occasion.
The Private Sunset Tour is perfect for romantic occasion. Or staffs are ready to provide a perfect atmosphere to you have comfort and unique time enjoy a pleasant afternoon with the iconic view of Rio de Janeiro.
The feeling of peace and liberty of a Sailboat, combined with a worldwide first-class service, will give you the unique moment that you are looking for in your time in Rio.
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$390.00
per group
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$390.00
per group
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Arraial do Cabo Tour in Rio de Janeiro with Lunch
Known as the “Brazilian Caribbean” it is an indispensable place to be visited by tourists who come to know Rio de Janeiro for the first time, it is considered one of the most sought after destinations in Brazil.
The sea of Arraial do Cabo is breathtaking for anyone, white sand and crystal clear waters with a mixture of turquoise, baby blue and pool blue also has a vast sea life perfect for snorkeling.
With more than 10 paradisiacal beaches each one with its particular beauty, the most sought after are Praia do Forno, Pontal do Atalaia and Praia do Farol.
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$60.00
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$60.00
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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