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The 12 most popular angra dos reis & ilha grande day trips in Rio de Janeiro, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth building a day around, and what each actually gets you.
From Rio, swim in Ilha Grande lagoons, hit quiet beaches, and enjoy a sea-view buffet lunch on a full-day Angra trip.
Most Popular“Our guide Marcelo was really friendly and helpful. The whole tour was really nice. Nature was really beautiful, and boat tour was pleasant. It was worth it, would recommend.”
All-day schooner cruise from Rio to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande, with swim/snorkel stops, lunch, and hotel transfers.
“We were picked up on time by the bus and Alex (our main guide) was very helpful in translating in English for us even at the stopover store to buy some snacks. The boat ride was pretty smooth and had about 150 people onboard. The stops were about 15-45 minutes for each island. The 1st…”
A long, scenic Rio day trip to Angra dos Reis by schooner: multiple calm beach swims, Caribbean-like lagoons, and lunch included.
“The whole boat crew made sure that our experience was fun. They were all nice. We were a little surprised at the length of the bus ride going there. I don't think that was explicit in the description.”
A long, breezy boat day from Rio to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande, with Lagoa Azul/Lagoa Verde swimming, snorkeling, beaches, and lunch.
“Every activity of the tour was very well chosen and carried out. Guide Daniel was the best. Hardworking, efficient and very pleasant to all people from different cultures and backgrounds.”
Small-group fast-boat from Rio to Ilha Grande with up to five lagoon and beach stops, swimming, snorkeling, and optional underwater photos.
“The day was fantastic! We were picked up from the hotel in a cool, spacious car. The drive to Angra dos Reis was super smooth. There, we met Lucas who showed us to our boat. The island is breathtaking! Lucas was really helpful and friendly.”
Full-day Rio trip to Angra dos Reis by boat and islands, with Lagoa Azul stops and lunch at Praia de Japariz for $40.
“La guía no fue muy buena y el tour era desorganizado e innecesariamente largo, el almuerzo recién fue a las 18.00 y llegamos de vuelta casi a medianoche (partimos a las 8 de la mañana). A pesar de que no recomendaría tomar el tour con la misma guía, si recomendaría la agencia Pepe Rio Tours,…”
One day from Rio to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande: white-sand beaches, snorkeling in Lagoa Verde, and a satisfying local lunch.
“They did not contact me the day before or day of the tour. I went to the pick up location at the specified time, waited 25 minutes, they never showed. Really disappointed since I was looking forward to this tour.”
Sail Angra dos Reis on a schooner with Lagoa Azul, Cataguás, and beaches plus a buffet lunch at Praia de Japariz.
“The guide was very good but the boat was so packed with people we could hardly find a seat and it was very uncomfortable- the bathrooms were so gross and dirty that it was obscene- I do not recommend for older folks who like a little comfort but for the younger folks it seemed to…”
A full day from Rio to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande, with quiet beaches, Lagoa Verde/ Azul pools, and a shared boat ride.
“The tour is not designed for foreigners. It is not a touristic tour, it’s more like a party boat. We had huge traffic problems (of course not the tour operator’s fault) and the guide didn’t explain what was happening to anyone. When he described the tour, he never translated anything even though we booked a…”
Private VIP Ilha Grande day trip from Rio: speedboat beach hopping to Lagoa Azul and Praia do Funil with transfers and optional snorkeling.
“Beautiful experience. Tatiana was very kind and considerate. Our family had a lovely time. Entire trip went very smoothly.”
Full-day boat tour to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande: clear-water beaches, coral reefs, guided stops, lunch, and sea views.
“Muy buena actividad. Tuvimos un muy buen guia. Estaba preocupado por nosotros todo el tiempo. En el bus que ibamos tuvo un problema pero rapidamente nuestro guia solucionó el problema y la actividad se hizo a tiempo.”
Private transfer from Rio and airports to Angra dos Reis for up to 10, insured new vehicles, 2–3 hours, mobile ticket.
“We booked a month in advance a round trip transfer Rio / ilha large, we had an appointment at the hotel for pick up, after 3 hours waiting, we had to take a taxi so as not to miss the last boat. On the way back, worse still, we were cancelled without explanation the return…”
From Christ the Redeemer and the Sugarloaf cable car to the beaches, the rainforest and the Lapa nights, every way to spend a day in the Cidade Maravilhosa.
