8. From Barra da Tijuca: Roundtrip Transfer to Vila do Abraão
Arrive at Vila do Abraão (Ilha Grande) with a fast and safe transfer service from Barra da Tijuca (Rio de Janeiro) via car and FlexBoat. Take advantage of a fast and smooth ride thanks to the technology of the FlexBoat. Choose from daily departures and shared or private options. Start by getting picked up directly from your hotel or your meeting point in Barra da Tijuca. After all the passengers have been picked up and the shuttle exits the city, take the 2.5-hour drive to Angra dos Reis. Upon arrival, hop on a FlexBoat to cross the main pier of Vila do Abraão to Ilha Grande. The boat crossing takes around 30 minutes on average. In Ilha Grande, you will be welcomed by a local host to help you with the information you need. Located a 3-hour from Rio de Janeiro, Ilha Grande is only accessible by boat. FlexBoats have inflatable tubes along the sides of the boat and a solid fiberglass hull. The hydrodynamics of this combination allows for a fast yet smooth crossing to Ilha Grande. Return: Passengers must arrive at the Pier 20 minutes before boarding time. When disembarking from the boat, the driver will pick you up and direct you to the van that will be stopped in front of the Pier. From Angra dos Reis, you will be driven 2 hours and a half to Rio de Janeiro . Your ETA - Estimated Time of Arrival - depends on your final destination and the route that will be taken to drop off other passengers. In Rio de Janeiro, you will be dropped off at your hotel, accommodation, or airport.