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From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis Boat Trip with Lunch

1. From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis Boat Trip with Lunch

Visit the islands of Angra do Reis on this boat trip from Rio de Janeiro. Sail through the archipelago of Ilha Grande. Disembark on the small islands to explore the beaches, browse the markets, and snorkel in the deep blue waters. Savor lunch on board and enjoy round-trip transfers from Rio hotels. Relax on the 3-hour drive to the city of Angra dos Reis. A quick pit-stop on the road will be made to use bathroom facilities and buy a snack. Upon arrival in the docks, enjoy a schooner ride through the hundreds of islands of Angra dos Reis.  Marvel at the beauty of the most famous island of it all: Ilha Grande. Revel at the crystal clear water and rent a snorkel on the spot to see the different species of fish. After, devour the buffet lunch in a fishermen’s village. Explore different stops during the day in places such as the Blue Lagoon, Cataguases beach, and Japariz or Araçá beaches. The captain will choose the best spots depending on crowds and weather conditions.

Ilha Grande: Full-Day Speedboat - Paradise Islands of Angra

2. Ilha Grande: Full-Day Speedboat - Paradise Islands of Angra

Embark on an unforgettable island adventure with our full-day speedboat tour of the Paradise Islands in Angra dos Reis. Experience the stunning beauty of Brazil's coastline with crystal-clear waters, pristine beaches, and lush tropical forests. Our tour will take you to some of the most breathtaking Islands in Angra dos Reis, including Ilhas Botinas, Piedade, Cataguases Islands, Dentista Beach, and Ilha Grande. At Ilhas Botinas, you'll discover two small islands with crystal-clear waters perfect for swimming and snorkelling. Piedade is known for its tranquil beaches and lush greenery, making it the perfect place to relax and soak up the sun. Cataguases Islands are a hidden gem with pristine white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, ideal for swimming and snorkelling. Dentista Beach is another stunning location with calm, turquoise waters and lush vegetation, perfect for relaxing and taking in breathtaking scenery. At Ilha Grande, we'll stop for a delicious fresh seafood lunch and other Brazilian specialities. You'll have plenty of time to explore the beach and enjoy the stunning natural scenery. At the end of the tour, we'll drop you off at the starting point, where you can explore more of Vila do Abraão. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the beauty and adventure of Brazil's Paradise Islands on this full-day speedboat tour.

From Abraão, Ilha Grande: Paradisiac Islands Full-Day Tour

3. From Abraão, Ilha Grande: Paradisiac Islands Full-Day Tour

Embark on a full-day island excursion via speedboat. Spend the day snorkeling and taking in views of the most beautiful islands off Brazil's Green Coast. Once on the beaches, check out the different available activities, including diving into the sea to swim alongside colorful fish. Whatever you end up doing, your experience on the beach is sure to be a memorable one. Enjoy a typical lunch (at your own expense), served in a rustic restaurant overlooking the amazing Saco Do Ceu beach. Visit the wonderful Cataguases Island, Botinas Island, Dentista beach, and Piedade Beach all for 50 minutes each, allowing you plenty of time to take in the sun and swim in the bright-blue water. Make a 30-minute pit stop at the Blue Lagoon for a taste of true paradise, before ending your tour back at the meeting point in Vila do Abraão.

From Abraão, Ilha Grande: Full-Day Tour Around the Island

4. From Abraão, Ilha Grande: Full-Day Tour Around the Island

Discover one of the most paradisiacal places in Brazil, with clear blue water and idyllic landscapes, on a full-day boat tour around Ilha Grande. Explore the open sea and the breathtaking south coast, home to the most preserved and sparsely populated beaches, as well as the island's colonial history. Meet your group at the meeting point in Abraão, and depart for a full day in nature. During the day, make 5 stops at different beaches, each of about 50 minutes. A further stop is also made at Maguariquessaba for an optional lunch (not included in the tour). At the end of the tour, return to the meeting point in Abraão Village. The beaches visited are: • Caxadaço. Discover a small, 15-meter (49-foot) long, wild, deserted, and mystical beach with fine sand, and golden and black tones. A small stream of natural drinking water flows into it, and it's surrounded by rugged hills with dense vegetation • Dois Rios. Feel invited for a swim by the blue-green resplendent waters and the waves that form with the wind of the open sea. This beach is suitable for surfing and fishing • Parnaioca. Visit one of the most secluded beaches in all of Ilha Grande. Facing the Atlantic with its yellowish and coarse sand, this beach has rough sea but also, at the west end, a small lagoon is formed on the beach by the charming Paranaioca River that flows into it • Aventureiro. Marvel at what, according to many opinions, is the most heavenly place on Ilha Grande. Also find the most famous coconut tree on Ilha Grande here, the "lying coconut tree,” the postcard of the island. • Dos Meros. Admire one of the most isolated beaches on the island, accessible only by boat. Enjoy the whiteness of the fine sand set against the green of the woods and sea, one of the most beautiful locations on the island.

Rio de Janeiro: Ilha Grande with Boat Tour and Lunch

5. Rio de Janeiro: Ilha Grande with Boat Tour and Lunch

Begin your full day tour with a 130 km ride from Rio de Janeiro to Costa Verde region. Once there, onboard your schooner to Ilha Grande in Angra dos Reis. Sit back and enjoy the views of this paradisiacal landscape. Make your first stop at Cataguases Islands. Its calm blue waters are a perfect invitation for a swim. Then, discover the Blue Lagoon and its colorful fish, corals and starfish. This natural pool is perfect for snorkeling and swimming. Visit the Freguesia de Santana, a small beach that houses the first church of Angra dos Reis, built in 1843. Then, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Japariz Beach. Later, take a refreshing dip in the sea. After a day in paradise, begin your comfortable return to Rio de Janeiro.

From Abraão, Ilha Grande: Aventureiro Beach Full-Day Tour

6. From Abraão, Ilha Grande: Aventureiro Beach Full-Day Tour

Meet your group at the meeting point in Abraão, and depart for a full day in nature. During the day, make four stops at different beaches, each around one hour. The first beach visited is Aventureiro, boasting about 1,640 feet of fine silver sand, a shallow and consistent bottom, clear water, and rough waves. On the left side, where there is a small pier for mooring, there is also the most famous coconut tree on Ilha Grande, the iconic "coconut tree lying,” and a small natural pool. Head next to the beautiful Praia da Parnaioca, one of the most isolated beaches in all of Ilha Grande. Facing the Atlantic with its yellowish and coarse sand, the sea is rough, deep, and offers little shade in its 3,380 feet. At the west end, the charming river Parnaioca flows, forming a small lagoon on the beach. In Parnaioca’s heyday, the river was much more voluminous to the point where it was often impossible to cross.  Meros is a small, isolated beach with rough waters which often lead to the formation of sand dunes. It is possible to see traces of ancient civilizations that inhabited the island around 3,000 years ago in geological vestiges known as amolares. The sand is so white it appears as if a huge mirror; the water that flanks it produces a unique spectacle, a mixing of green and blue with pristine white. Maguariquessaba Beach is of great extension and beauty. With a generous strip of soft sand, it hosts preserved Atlantic Forest, consisting of coconut and almond trees which guarantee nice shade. Its clear, greenish, warm waters make snorkeling a mandatory activity for those looking to be enchanted by the seabed and its inhabitants, which include starfish, corals, and turtles. It is one of the most developed beaches of Enseada do Sítio Forte, lined with inns and restaurants frequented by visitors to Ilha Grande.

Rio de Janeiro: Ilha Grande Day Trip with Sightseeing Cruise

7. Rio de Janeiro: Ilha Grande Day Trip with Sightseeing Cruise

Ilha Grande with its beautiful beaches and crystal clear water is the most famous island of the 365 surrounding the Bay of Angra dos Reis. Between the mountains and the beaches, the area is perfect for cruising around, snorkeling and hiking. Start the journey on high-quality transportation towards the Costa Verde region, located two hours away from Rio. Once in Angra dos Reis, head straight to the port to board the schooner. Set sail, sit back, and enjoy the views.

Angra dos Reis Boat Tour

8. Angra dos Reis Boat Tour

Discover the coastal paradise of Angra dos Reis, a tourist destination in Rio de Janeiro that offers multiple options for entertainment and enjoyment of nature. Our exciting schooner excursion will allow you to visit four of the region's most prominent beaches in a single day, perfect for those who want to explore multiple beaches but have limited time! We will depart from Santa Luzia, in the center of Angra, where groups embark on the schooner daily. During the five-hour tour, we will make stops at four beaches, with enough time to enjoy each one. Our first stop will be at the Blue Lagoon, with its crystal-clear waters perfect for snorkeling, as it is a natural aquarium where you can observe marine fauna. The next stop will be at Praia de Araçá, surrounded by imposing rocks and a preserved native forest. This small and cozy beach is ideal for relaxation and enjoying a refreshing swim in the sea. Our third stop will take us to the Natural Aquarium of Ilhas Botinas, where the incredibly transparent waters allow you to see the seabed with its white sand, creating an indescribably beautiful setting. Our final stop will be at Praia das Flechas, a beach with calm waters that offers restaurants and bathrooms for your convenience. After enjoying all these beaches, we will return to the schooner to head back to the Santa Luzia station, with an estimated arrival time of 5 pm. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the natural wonders of Angra dos Reis in an unforgettable experience.

Private Angra dos Reis Day Trip with a Speed Boat Tour

9. Private Angra dos Reis Day Trip with a Speed Boat Tour

Spend a relaxing day touring the islands of Angra dos Reis on this day trip, aboard a comfortable boat. Visit some of the islands, swim with the fish, admire the views, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Meet your guide at your hotel and travel to the city of Angra dos Reis. Hop on board the boat towards Ilha Grande and sit back and relax as you get the chance to see the breathtaking views before you. Make your first stop on the Cataguases Islands to see the island from the shore. Then discover the Blue Lagoon and its colorful fish, corals, and starfish. This natural pool is a perfect spot for diving and swimming.  Visit the Parish of Santana, a small beach that houses the first church in Angra dos Reis, built-in 1843. From here, enjoy a break to grab lunch at a local restaurant. Take some time to unwind from the day of traveling before continuing with the tour. After the lunch break, take a refreshing dip in the sea to cool down and relax in the calm waters. Board the boat a final time to return to Angra dos Reis. After a day in paradise, begin your journey back to Ipanema for a well-earned rest.

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What people are saying about Ilha Grande

We had a great day out, really enjoyed the trip. Our guide Leo was professional and friendly, and readily translated everything for us as the only English speakers on the tour. We bought lunch as the food included was later in the day, but we were made aware of this before. We read other comments saying the bus was cold but Leo asked us throughout the journey if we were all comfortable and adjusted the heating if needed. The boat itself was busy with two other groups but not uncomfortably so and we all had seats and spaces for bags. The first stop was our favourite, it was amazing to swim in such clear waters with the fish.

The boat experience was very good, what I did not like was the guide and the driver. The guide at first was kind but then at no time was he worried if someone was missing when we went to another island, the terrible driver we were about to crash twice

Angra es increíble. El lugar es maravilloso. El tour es súper interactivo. El lugar para comer está ok. El guía fue muy amable y cumplió con todo lo que prometieron

Despite the rain, there was always a good mood and motivation to jump into the water! Angra is very beautiful rain or shine!

Was an excellent experience!!! Thanks a lot, I enjoy my time, thank you