Lagoa sunset tour with lagoon swimming and dune views

The highest dunes here catch the sunset before anywhere else in the region.

A guided sunset tour of Lagoa takes you to 2 or 3 lagoons for swimming, then up the region's highest dunes to watch the light change over the landscape before returning to the city. A local guide leads the walk and points out details of the area. The tour runs 5.5 hours and includes admission. Pickup is available on request.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided lagoon visit and sunset dunes

• Guided walk to 2 or 3 lagoons
• Free time to swim in lagoons
• Climb highest dunes to watch sunset
• Return to the city

The experience

The tour starts with a guided walk through the lagoon area, stopping at 2 or 3 different bodies of water where you get about 40 minutes in each to swim. After the lagoons, your guide takes you up to the highest dunes in the region. That's where you stay for the sunset. The vantage point is the reason the timing matters, since the light hits differently from up there than it does from the water below.

Your guide is a local who speaks Portuguese and knows the area well enough to point out details most visitors would miss on their own. The whole experience runs 5.5 hours from start to finish. Admission is included in the price, and if you need pickup, that's available as part of your booking.

What’s included

• Admission to the lagoons.
• a local guide who speaks Portuguese.
• guided walks to 2 or 3 lagoons with swimming time in each.
• access to the highest dunes for sunset viewing.
• pickup available on request.

Options for this experience

2 options

Sunset experience at Bonita LagoaGuide in Portuguese · 13:15Pickup is included

Beautiful Lagoon private tourGuide in Portuguese · 13:15 and 13:30Private Beautiful Lagoon tour for up to 9 people. This is the price for the entire private tour, not per adult. Duration: 4 hours. Vehicle: SUV/JIPPE. Language: English or Spanish. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 13:15 and 13:30

Book up to12h before

GroupUp to 8

Live guidePortuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 20 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rio by Foot - Tours

Is this one for you?The 5.5-hour pace means you're in the water and on the dunes rather than traveling between stops, so it suits anyone who wants to swim and watch the light change without a rushed schedule. The walk is moderate in length but steady, so pick this tour if you're comfortable on your feet for the full afternoon and early evening.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How much time do I actually spend swimming in the lagoons?

You get about 40 minutes of free time in each lagoon you visit, so roughly 80 minutes of swimming across the 2 or 3 stops, depending on which lagoons your guide chooses that day.

What's the walk like to reach the highest dunes?

Your guide leads you on foot through the area to reach the dunes. The tour is described as a guided walk, so you should be comfortable on your feet for the full 5.5 hours, including the climb up.

When exactly does the sunset happen, and how long do you stay up there?

Sunset timing changes with the season, so your guide will plan the walk to reach the dunes in time. The tour is built around catching it from the highest point in the region, so timing is the whole structure of the day.

Is this tour private or shared with other travelers?

The listing offers both a private option and a shared sunset experience, so you can choose which one suits your group when you book.