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The standout days in Rio de Janeiro.
The 12 most popular angra dos reis & ilha grande day trips in Rio de Janeiro. The ones worth building a day around, with prices, run times and who runs each one.
Rio tour to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande for lagoon swims, Cataguases and Freguesia de Santana beaches, and a sea-view lunch.
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Full-day schooner trip from Rio to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande with lunch, multiple beach stops, and snorkel time in clear water.
Full-day schooner cruise to Angra dos Reis and Grand Island: calm lagoon swims, snorkeling, four beach stops, and lunch, plus a marina fee.
“This budget-friendly tour is a solid deal if you’re looking for a cheap escape, with lunch included and the opportunity to experience both a bus ride and a boat trip. However, most of the day was spent traveling—first on the bus picking up passengers of 45 and then getting on and off the boat with…”
Swim in Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Verde, tour Ilha Grande’s beaches and a 17th-century chapel, then enjoy a seaside buffet lunch from Rio.
Small-group speedboat from Rio to Ilha Grande with up to five stops, snorkeling, underwater photos, and smooth hotel transfers.
Full-day Angra dos Reis tour from Rio: Lagoa Azul, Ilha Grande beaches, boat time, and lunch at Praia de Japariz. Long day, great water.
“This is a long day. I got picked up at 7:30am and didn’t arrive back to my hotel until 10pm. You spend about 5 hours round trip driving to the location. Then when you get on the boat you are on it for about 5 hours. While on the boat you are with 200 other…”
One day from Rio to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande: schooner ride, reef snorkeling at Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul, plus lunch.
“We had a fantastic tour. It was nice to see another part of Rio/Brazil during our trip, and the islands were gorgeous. A few notes for anyone looking to book in the future…”
Schooner boat day trip from Rio to Angra dos Reis Bay with Lagoa Azul, Cataguas Island stops, and lunch on Praia de Japariz.
“Many things on this trip did not match the description. The day started with getting a phone call at 0640 saying the bus was outside waiting (tour was supposed to start at 0730). It took 2 hours to pick everyone up. We then had a 2 hour trip (AFTER the 2 hour pickup of everyone)…”
Day tour from Rio to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande with beach swims, church ruins, and Lagoon Verde/Azul on a long boat day.
“not worth waste of time money energy nothing good total waste in my opinion and view i don’t know what think”
Private VIP speedboat day from Rio to Ilha Grande with multiple beach stops, swimming and snorkeling, and a flexible, guided coast-hop.
“This was our favorite adventure in Brasil. Tatiana was a splendid host, explaining the vibe and culture of each island in detail. We were the only people on some beaches so it was a super private experience. Make sure to arrive with an appetite! Tatiana took us to a lovely restaurant with fresh seafood for…”
Full-day boat tour from Rio to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande with guided stops, lagoon swims, and a buffet lunch for $77.
Private Rio-to-Angra transfer with door-to-door pickup, new insured vehicles, and drivers focused on safety and timing for groups up to 10.
“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…”
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