Day Trip to Arraial do Cabo from Búzios — Full Day R$180

Last updated: August 2026

Summary

Full day in Arraial do Cabo departing from your accommodation in Búzios
R$180 per person, with round-trip transport, boat tour and buffet lunch
Pickup around 08:15 and drop-off around 16:30
35–40 km from Búzios, a little over an hour on the road

Known as "Brazil's Caribbean," Arraial do Cabo has some of the clearest water on the coast. This full-day trip departs right from your pousada, hotel or Airbnb in Búzios, with round-trip transport included, a boat tour around Arraial's beaches and coves, and a free buffet lunch.

Aerial view of boats on turquoise water in Arraial do Cabo

Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia in Arraial do Cabo

Couple at the Blue Grotto on the Arraial do Cabo boat tour

Boats anchored at Ilha do Farol in Arraial do Cabo

Aerial view of Pontal do Atalaia in Arraial do Cabo

Swimming in crystal-clear water on the Arraial do Cabo boat tour

Aerial view of a couple floating in turquoise water in Arraial do Cabo

Grotto in the rocky coastline of Arraial do Cabo seen from the sea

Tour boat near the entrance of a grotto in Arraial do Cabo

Aerial view of Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia in Arraial do Cabo

Whale with calf swimming in the sea of Arraial do Cabo seen from above

Humpback whale tail out of the water off the coast of Arraial do Cabo

Shallow crystal-clear water at the beaches of Arraial do Cabo

Detailed itinerary

Pickup at your accommodation in Búzios — 08:15 — Air-conditioned van to Arraial do Cabo.
Búzios – Arraial do Cabo drive — about 1h — 35–40 km, with a quick city tour of Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio.
Boat tour — about 4h — Farol Island, Escadaria do Pontal, Blue Grotto, Gruta do Amor, Buraco do Meteoro, Prainhas do Atalaia and Praia dos Anjos, with swimming and snorkelling stops.
Lunch — free buffet — Seafront restaurant in Cabo Frio.
Back in Búzios — around 16:30 — Drop-off at the same address as pickup.

What's included

Round-trip transport from your accommodation in Búzios
Boat tour around Arraial do Cabo, with stops at Farol Island, Escadaria do Pontal, Blue Grotto, Gruta do Amor (Love Grotto), Buraco do Meteoro (Meteor Hole), Prainhas do Atalaia, and Praia dos Anjos
Free buffet lunch

What's not included

Ecological Reserve fee (R$15, cash, on the day)
Tips
Shopping and optional activities

What you'll see

The boat tour passes Farol Island, one of Arraial do Cabo's most iconic sights, with intensely blue water. At the Blue Grotto, light entering through the cave creates a glowing turquoise effect — one of the most photographed spots in the region. The boat also passes the Escadaria do Pontal, the Gruta do Amor (Love Grotto) and the Buraco do Meteoro (Meteor Hole), unique rock formations along the coast. Prainhas do Atalaia are small hidden coves, perfect for a calm swim. And Praia dos Anjos closes out the route, with its fishing history and views over the town center.

How to get from Búzios to Arraial do Cabo

The distance between Búzios and Arraial do Cabo is about 35–40 km, a little over an hour by van. You don't need to worry about transport: the day trip includes round-trip transport with pickup right at your pousada, hotel or Airbnb in Búzios and drop-off at the same address late afternoon — no need to rent a car or buggy for the trip.

Is the day trip to Arraial do Cabo from Búzios worth it?

Yes. In a single day you see the Brazilian Caribbean and sleep back in Búzios. The difference between Búzios and Arraial do Cabo is simple: Búzios has town beaches, Rua das Pedras and nightlife; Arraial do Cabo has the clearest water on the coast. That's why the full day is the most requested tour among guests staying in Búzios.

Boat tour from Búzios to Arraial do Cabo (day trip)

This is the classic Búzios to Arraial do Cabo day trip: you leave in the morning, do the Arraial do Cabo boat tour with stops for swimming and snorkelling, and return late afternoon. The route also includes a short city tour of Arraial do Cabo and Cabo Frio — waterfront and town centre — before boarding.

How much does it cost to go from Búzios to Arraial do Cabo?

The Arraial do Cabo tour from Búzios costs R$180 per person. An Uber between Arraial do Cabo and Búzios usually costs more than that and covers nothing but the ride; here the price already includes round-trip transport, the 4-hour boat tour and the free buffet lunch. Only the Ecological Reserve fee (R$15, cash, on the day) is separate.

Arraial do Cabo tour from Búzios: price and how the day works

An air-conditioned van picks you up at your pousada, hotel or Airbnb in Búzios, drives the 35–40 km (just over an hour), you board the boat tour of around 4 hours with swimming and snorkelling stops, have the buffet lunch and return to the same address late afternoon. You book on WhatsApp and pay R$180 per person on the day — no deposit.

Price

R$180 per person, transport and lunch included. Pay on the day — no deposit.

Item	Price
Adult	R$180 per person
Round-trip transport	Included, from your accommodation in Búzios
Boat tour	About 4 hours, included
Lunch	Free buffet lunch included (seafront restaurant in Cabo Frio)
Ecological Reserve fee	R$15, cash, paid on the day
Payment	Cash, Pix or card — on the day

How to book in 3 steps

Choose your tour — Pick the date, the time and the number of people.
Send your details on WhatsApp — Name, date, time and the address of your accommodation in Búzios.
Confirm and pay on the day — You get the confirmation and pay only on the day, per the tour's conditions.

Where we pick you up in Búzios

We cover the whole Búzios peninsula with accommodation pickup: Downtown, Rua das Pedras, Orla Bardot, Ossos, João Fernandes, Geribá, Ferradura, Manguinhos, Praia Brava and other neighbourhoods. If you are looking for a buggy tour near me in Búzios, chances are we already serve your street.

Why book with Buggy Búzios

Local team based in Búzios, operating every day
Pickup and drop-off at your accommodation in Búzios
Simple WhatsApp booking, no sign-up
Pay on the day — cash, Pix or card
Drivers and guides according to the service booked
Organised routes with times agreed in advance
Service in Portuguese, English and Spanish

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Arraial do Cabo tour include?

Round-trip transport from your pousada in Búzios, the 4-hour boat tour around Arraial do Cabo and the free buffet lunch. Only the Ecological Reserve fee (R$ 15, cash, same day) is separate.

How long is the day trip to Arraial do Cabo from Búzios?

It's a full day: we leave around 08:15 from your pousada in Búzios and drop you back at the same address around 16:30.

How much does the Arraial do Cabo tour cost?

R$180 per person, transport and lunch included. Pay on the day — no deposit.

Can you visit Arraial do Cabo in one day from Búzios?

Yes. It's about 35–40 km from Búzios to Arraial do Cabo, a little over an hour each way, with transport included both ways.

What do you see on the boat tour?

Farol Island, the Blue Grotto, Escadaria do Pontal, Gruta do Amor, Buraco do Meteoro, Prainhas do Atalaia and Praia dos Anjos.

Is lunch included?

Yes — a free buffet at a seafront restaurant in Cabo Frio.

Can I go to Arraial by buggy instead?

No — this tour uses van/car plus boat; buggies are for getting around within the Búzios peninsula only.

What time does the transport leave Búzios?

Early morning, with pickup right at your pousada in Búzios. We confirm the exact time via WhatsApp the day before, based on sea conditions.

Other tours in Búzios

Book Arraial on WhatsApp.