Sucuri River floating tour Bonito: 1800m snorkel with fish

Float through crystalline water and watch fish schools move around you

A 2-hour snorkeling float down 1800 meters of Sucuri River in Bonito, Brazil, where you drift through crystal-clear water in a neoprene wetsuit with snorkel gear, watching schools of piraputangas and curimbas move through lush underwater vegetation. A support boat stays with your group the entire route. The activity includes a 500-meter walk through riparian forest to the river source, with stops at viewpoints along the way. Groups stay under nine people to protect the environment.

Step-by-step itinerary

Walk and float along Sucuri River

• Walk 500m in riparian forest
• Stop at viewpoints to observe springs
• Dive and float 1800m in clear water
• Observe fish and underwater vegetation
• Relax at farm reception with amenities

The experience

The day starts with a walk through riparian forest, about 500 meters, where you'll see natural springs feeding into the Sucuri River and stop at viewpoints to watch the water sources. Once you reach the river, you put on the neoprene wetsuit, mask and snorkel, then float the 1800-meter route downstream. The water is clear enough to see the river bottom and the schools of small fish moving through the vegetation. The colors shift from emerald to pale green as the depth changes. A support boat follows your group the whole way, so there's always someone there if you need help.

Groups max out at nine people per float, which keeps the experience quieter and reduces the impact on the river ecosystem. You'll wear the provided diving equipment (neoprene boots, wetsuit, mask and snorkel) throughout the float. The farm at the start has hammocks, a bar and restaurant if you want to rest or eat after, plus lockers to store your belongings and a shop for souvenirs. Your guide speaks Portuguese and will point out the fish and vegetation as you drift. The whole activity runs about 2 hours on average, including the forest walk and the float itself.

Hotel pickup is included for most hotels in Bonito's urban center, and you'll need to be at your lobby 10 minutes before the scheduled time. Bring a towel and wear light clothes for the walk. Sunscreen and insect repellent aren't allowed in the water. Children under 6 cannot participate, and the activity isn't suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancies over 20 weeks.

What’s included

• Neoprene wetsuit, boots, snorkel and mask.
• shared round-trip hotel transfer from central Bonito.
• entrance to the private farm.
• professional guide speaking Portuguese.
• support boat accompanying the entire 1800-meter float.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Child (under 6): free

GroupUp to 9

Live guidePortuguese

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

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Gray Line Brazil

Is this one for you?Groups of up to nine work best here, since the small size keeps the river quieter and protects the ecosystem. This float suits anyone comfortable in water who wants to drift and watch fish rather than swim actively. The support boat means you're never alone if you need help.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 6): free.

What's the Sucuri River like when you're floating through it?

The Sucuri River is one of Brazil's clearest waterways, with visibility down to the riverbed. You'll float through lush underwater vegetation and see schools of piraputangas and curimbas, small colorful fish, moving around you as the water shifts from deep emerald to pale green depending on depth.

How much of the day is the actual float versus the walk?

The forest walk to the river source takes about 500 meters with stops at viewpoints. The float itself covers 1800 meters downstream. The whole activity averages 2 hours total, so you're in the water for the bulk of that time.

Will I be alone in the water or with other people?

Your group floats together with a maximum of nine people per float period. A support boat stays with you the entire route, so there's always staff nearby.

What do I need to bring, and what's provided?

The tour provides neoprene boots, snorkel, wetsuit and mask. Bring a towel and wear light clothes for the forest walk. Sunscreen and insect repellent aren't permitted in the water, so apply them before you start.

Does the price include getting to the river from my hotel?

Yes, shared round-trip transfer from most hotels in Bonito's urban area is included. You'll need to be at your hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.