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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.
“There is a very long bus ride to and from the boat, well over two hours each way. The snorkeling was pathetic. Only a few fish, no coral. The food on the second stop was poor quality and on the third and final stop there was only a beach and a church. Good fun on…”
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 was the worst tour I have EVER been on. It is 12am and we are still on the bus back to Rio. I would rate it a 0, but that is not an option so I give it a 1. I am about to crashout and honestly you could not pay me to ever…”
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.
“We stayed at a hotel in Barra and during the booking on Viator we picked the hotel name in the form. The order went through and our voucher said pick up at our hotel. However, less than 24hrs before the trip we were told there was only pickup 45 minutes away, and given that the…”
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.
“Amazing to swim among thousands of exotic fish in warm blue waters. Very nice day at see in a very comfortable boat. Our tourguide, Tatiana, was excellent and shared willingly her vast knowledge of Brazil and everything we passed on the way. Be prepared for a long drive, try to avoid Sundays if possible.”
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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