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Tijuca Islands Snorkeling & Whale Watching Boat Tour from Rio

Location Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
$190.93
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Discover Rio’s underwater world on a small-group boat tour to the Tijuca Islands from Barra da Tijuca, with snorkeling gear provided. The excursion offers chances to spot sea turtles, colorful fish, birdlife, and, seasonally, migrating humpback whales (June–August). Travelers swim and walk on island beaches, admire views of Pedra da Gávea and Dois Irmãos, and enjoy intimate access with a limit of 12 passengers per tour. The journey lasts about 3 hours and departs from Ilha da Coroa 2 (Barra), though the meeting point may switch to Urca depending on conditions.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Rio: Whale watching adventure
Whale watching tour: Witness the giants of the ocean in their natural habitat!
EXTRA FEE - PLEASE READ: FOR THE WHALE WATCHING ADVENTURE: There is an additional cost of R$150 per person, to be paid in cash only if whales are spot
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Boat Trip
  • Plus, take advantage of special discounts when booking for groups of 3 or more!
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • FOR THE WHALE WATCHING TOUR: There is an additional cost of R$150 BRL per person, to be paid in cash only if whales are spotted during the . If no whales are seen, you don’t pay this extra fee.
  • Food and drinks are not included

Meeting point
PLEASE READ!!! THE MEETING TIME MAY VARY FROM 7:30 AM TO 11:30 AM DUE TO TIDE, WIND, AND SEA CONDITIONS. IN SOME CASES, THE MEETING POINT MAY BE CHANGED TO URCA, BUT ON MOST DAYS, WE DEPART FROM: Ilha da Coroa 2 – Barra da Tijuca.
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PLEASE READ!!! THE MEETING TIME MAY VARY FROM 7:30 AM TO 11:30 AM DUE TO TIDE, WIND, AND SEA CONDITIONS. IN SOME CASES, THE MEETING POINT MAY BE CHANGED TO URCA, BUT ON MOST DAYS, WE DEPART FROM: Ilha da Coroa 2 – Barra da Tijuca.

This is the best way to start your day in Rio! Come snorkel with Rio Natural Ecotourism. We depart and go out to wild islands on the cost of Rio. Our crew shows you not only turtles but also hidden creatures. We supply the snorkels and masks for you to enjoy seeing the abundant marine life in the water! This is an unforgettable experience that you just can’t miss.

On calm days we can also walk in one of the island and check the different species of birds who lives there. When the see is stronger we can go and check Rios’s channels where we can easily see alligators and capivaras. Join us on this adventure!

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Tijuca Islands Snorkeling & Whale Watching Boat Tour from Rio

    Location Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
    $190.93
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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