Tijuca Islands Snorkeling or Whale Watching Boat Tour from Rio
Description
Choose between two unique ocean experiences in Rio de Janeiro, each offering something completely different and unforgettable. Our snorkeling tour takes you by speedboat from Barra da Tijuca to the beautiful Tijuca Islands. In a small group, you’ll enjoy a few stops in clear waters to swim and snorkel, with chances to see sea turtles, colorful fish, rays, and more — all with stunning coastal views around you. Prefer something truly special? Our whale watching tour (available June to August) is a seasonal adventure focused on spotting humpback whales as they migrate along Rio’s coast. Witnessing these giants in the wild is a rare and powerful experience. Please note that this tour is focused exclusively on whale watching and marine wildlife observation; snorkeling is not included. Whether underwater exploration or wildlife encounters, you’ll enjoy a more personal, authentic side of Rio at sea.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(59)
It was great, well priced. Our guide was so respectful, he was engaging and caring. Loved the personalized experience. Would say this was one of the better experiences to do in rio
Safe travels and best wishes on all your future journeys! RIO NATURAL ECOTOURISM
The experience with the guide was excellent, he helped me with the fear of heights and was very present in the entire exploration of the environment. I recommend and will come back other times more. Thank you!
¡Esperamos verte pronto para otra aventura inolvidable! RIO NATURAL ECOTOURISM
Amazing experience! The captain did a wonderful job navigating waters, protecting the whales and showing us all how majestic these animals are in the wild! Would definitely do again.
Your positive feedback means a lot to us and motivates our team to keep up the good work. RIO NATURAL ECOTOURISM
Horrible experience. 1. We were the only ones to pay a supplement at the end 2. Catastrophic organization: they accepted babies even though the sea was very rough. Since there was no more room, we were at the back of the boat without being able to hold on and with the fear of being thrown into the boat's engine. I actually have a lot of bruises on my arms and legs from being thrown around in the boat. The boat was going extremely fast. All the men were lying directly on the floor of the boat; they were all sick or scared. Very bad experience!!! Really!!!!
Beautiful experience, we saw whales, dolphins, and birds.
Tu opinión positiva significa mucho para nosotros y motiva a nuestro equipo a seguir haciendo un excelente trabajo. RIO NATURAL ECOTOURISM
The weather was perfect, the guides were very knowledgeable and friendly and attentive, and the wildlife and coastline of Brazil was a sight to behold! Worth every penny. Would highly recommend this to anyone who loves nature and the sea!
Safe travels and best wishes on all your future journeys! RIO NATURAL ECOTOURISM
A wonderful tour at sea. We spotted many whales on our tour. And it was a beautiful experience. I highly recommend this tour.
We hope to see you again soon for another memorable adventure! RIO NATURAL ECOTOURISM
Amazing whale watching experience! Great tourguide that really knows the area well and protects the oceans. We saw many whales!
We hope to see you again soon for another memorable adventure! RIO NATURAL ECOTOURISM
Great experience, weather did work for snorkeling but the whale hunt/watch awesome.
We hope to see you again soon for another memorable adventure! RIO NATURAL ECOTOURISM
Aloha! We visited Brazil from Hawaii and were blown away by the beauty. We decided to take a boat tour to see the beauty from the water! We loved our experience with eco tours. The boat was comfortable, the crew was super nice and laid back. They took us to two spots, one for snorkeling and swimming and another for exploring and cliff jumping! It was definitely a highlight of our trip to Rio and would recommend to anyone visiting!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear you had such a wonderful time. RIO NATURAL ECOTOURISM
