Duration40 mins
You descend 400 meters of rapids on the Formoso River in an individual raft — nearly four soccer fields in a straight line. Each participant slides along their own path, controlling speed with their body and feet. The route features waterfalls and fast sections where the current pushes the raft, which is why wearing a life jacket and helmet is mandatory.
The minimum age is 5 years old and the maximum weight is 115 kg — limits set by the sizing of safety equipment. Certified guides accompany you from start to finish, but you're the one steering your raft. The tour takes 40 minutes. The sensation of speed is real: there's no slow drifting here, there are rapids.
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Eco Park Porto da Ilha is located 11.9 km (7.4 miles) from downtown Bonito — about a 15-minute drive. The park spans 3 hectares with a restaurant, children's playground, changing room with shower, lockers, and free parking. Access is adapted for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility, with adapted restrooms on-site. There's also a rest area, Wi-Fi, and a designated smoking space. This infrastructure allows families to spend the full day at the park: those doing the boia cross in the morning can have lunch at the restaurant and leave the kids at the playground while organizing the next stop on their itinerary.
📍 11.9 km from downtown Bonito · ⏱ 40 minutes · Difficulty: easy
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The experience begins with a pre-activity briefing on techniques and equipment, led by certified guides.
The training covers the use of the life jacket and helmet, both provided on-site and mandatory. The team demonstrates how to maintain balance on the raft, use your feet to brake on rocks, and how to signal if needed. Before the descent, each participant does an equipment check with their guide to confirm everything is properly adjusted.
Each participant descends in an individual raft for 400 meters of rapids — nearly four soccer fields in a straight line — while the team maintains visual contact along the entire route. The course alternates between fast sections with waterfalls where the current pushes the raft and stretches where you use your feet to brake and control direction. The adrenaline peaks at the drop points, but the certified guides' supervision keeps the operation within required safety standards.
At the end of the 400 meters, the group returns to the Eco Park Porto da Ilha base. Those who want to catch their breath or change clothes before heading out will find a shower, changing room, and rest area available. The park's infrastructure allows you to extend your day: there's an on-site restaurant, children's playground, and free parking for those who decide to have lunch there before the next stop on their itinerary.
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Safety management system on the route
Restaurant, playground, and changing room at the park
On-site parking
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Those looking for a dose of speed on the Formoso River without high physical demands. The descent is done seated in the raft, with no continuous paddling or long hikes — the effort lies in paying attention to the route and controlling your body through the waterfalls. Children from 5 years old can participate, as long as they're comfortable with water and speed. The tour works well for families, friend groups, and anyone who wants to try something different from Bonito's contemplative snorkeling floats.
The boia cross lasts 40 minutes, but the park's infrastructure allows you to extend your day. We recommend bringing swimwear, a towel, and biodegradable sunscreen — required for river tours. Those who want to capture the descent can bring a waterproof camera or GoPro; Bonitour also offers photo equipment rental.
For children between 5 and 7 years old, we suggest talking with a consultant about the child's experience with water and speed — the descent requires attention and cooperation. If your priority is peaceful floating and contemplation, we know other options in Bonito that deliver better; if it's feeling the force of the water firsthand with safety, the boia cross is the right choice.
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No. The use of a life jacket is mandatory and the team accompanies the group throughout the entire route, but it's worth mentioning your experience with water to a consultant before booking.
The minimum age is 5 years old and the maximum weight is 115 kg. These limits exist for safety and equipment operation reasons — there's no flexibility on these criteria.
No, transportation and lunch are booked separately. Bonitour offers transfer options, and the park has an on-site restaurant.
Swimwear (wear under your regular clothes), a towel, and biodegradable sunscreen. If you want to capture the descent, bring a waterproof camera or GoPro.
The infrastructure listed in the catalog includes a restaurant, playground, changing room, shower, and rest area, but does not mention pools. If the presence of a pool or club structure is decisive for your day, consult a consultant before booking.
The tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility, pregnant women, children under 5 years of age, or people who have recently undergone surgery.
The consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited during the activities, and participants under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be allowed to participate in the tours.
It is forbidden to remove the life jacket during the tour.
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