Angra Dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour

• Transfer policy: Passengers staying outside Rio’s Zona Sul will be allocated a central pick-up point.
• Children's policy: Children up to 3 years old are free of charge. Children from 5 to 10 years old pay 60%.
• Not included: Soda and beer are available on the boat but are not included in the cost of the tour
• Special date alert: Please note that this tour has a different price if you are booking on special dates that coincide with Carnival or other significant events across the city.
• Important note: A Guide Coordinator is a professional guide who serves to accompany passengers and take care that the route is followed during the tour. His/her basic function is to provide practical assistance during the tour and information about places, not to interpret the historical heritage.
• Weather alert: Due to heavy tropical rains that may occur in Rio de Janeiro, especially during summertime, this tour may be subject to last-minute cancellations. In which case, passengers will be notified in advance and their reservations will be protected by our weather protection policy.

More of Angra Dos Reis & Ilha Grande

After enjoying a few beautiful days in the populous city of Rio de Janeiro, the ideal trip is to get to know Angra Dos Reis and Ilha Grande, in a day trip that will be unforgettable.

Located just 150 km from Rio de Janeiro, both islands are part of the archipelago made up of more than 360 islands. This full day excursion to Angra Dos Reis and Ilha Grande, is done by boat, a magical cruise through the most beautiful tropical islands that will give you a pleasant, calm and at the same time intoxicating day.

The magnificent nature of these makes them the special place to go to rest after a few days in the big city.

It is reached after a 2-hour road trip to board the boat that will transport you through a magnificent deep blue sea to these islands.

Angra Dos Reis:

Its access is only by water, but the boat trip is the ideal entertainment to enjoy the fresh air, see the beautiful islands with their dreamy landscape and take in views of such a beautiful trip.

Its subtropical climate makes you think that you are in Eden, and the profuse vegetation, with a great variety of fauna that lives in it, turned it over time into the great tourist center that it is today.

Angra Dos Reis is crossed by multiple natural paths that guide you to ideal places that you could never have imagined existed.

It has first-class resorts, international quality restaurants, constructions with the best technology that, together with the incredible natural wealth that has key points for diving and beaches of incredible beauty, make this tour something you cannot miss.

Angra Dos Reis: A bit of its history:

In 1502 the Portuguese expedition arrived at the bay, just on Three Kings' Day, January 6, so the name was already given, and because that date was so special, it was baptized Angra Dos Reis and the first town took the name of Pueblo de los Tres Santos Reyes.

It became one of the most important ports on the coast of the state of Rio de Janeiro, receiving ships from Europe and then distributing the goods throughout the territory of the state. Today it has become a tourist area, with beaches that run through the eight bays of incredible beauty.

The appeal of Angra Dos Reis:

Considered one of the most beautiful places in Brazil, its tourist influx is the main modality on which its economy is based.

From the bay you can see the incredible number of islands that make up this archipelago. Many have no inhabitants and simply show off their dense, tropical and abundant vegetation.

Another surprising fact is that on these islands there are thousands of beaches with fine sand, where the water is so translucent that you can see the bottom. Swimming with Snorkel goggles is ideal to appreciate the seabed of these beaches.

The ideal tour of Angra Dos Reis:

So close to Rio de Janeiro, its access is only by boat, do not forget to take the tour of the bay, with which you navigate between the different islands that accompany it, in some stops are made, to be able to enjoy the paradisiacal untouched landscapes.

You can also go diving in some of them to discover the attractive seabed, full of life and color. You just have to keep in mind that departure times are very punctual.

To visit it, the ideal are organized tours, since they include transportation from the lodging, the bus trip and the walk between the islands with their stops. The food is unforgettable, due to the excellent quality and the good attention you will have.

The large number of islands, of all sizes will leave you amazed. Although the water is not as warm as that of the Caribbean, it is great fun to dive among the fish that crowd and spy on those who dive to see them.

When you arrive at the paia de Araca, you do a bit of ecological hiking, crossing the tropical jungle that populates Ilha Grande, another dream place.

Ilha Grande a dream place:

With a vegetation typical of an earthly paradise. When you arrive at Praia de Araca, you take a short trail, crossing the tropical jungle of supreme beauty, although this stretch of hiking seems intense, it is actually very short. The prevailing humidity helps the vegetation to be so prolific, and makes the environment warm and pleasant.

Ilha Grande has a beautiful beach, with fine sand, from where you can go to visit the Old Santa Ana Church.

Knowing Ilha Grande:

Not only because of its name is Grande, but because of the number of places to visit that will surprise you. It has more than 110 beaches in its almost 195 square km. In addition to the incredible vegetation that embellishes it.

Some beaches are very small, others are not visited since their access is impossible by land and others, the preferred ones, offer a warm place to rest and enjoy a good rest.

In many places in Ilha Grande, the jungle extends to the beach itself, and although its appearance is rugged, there are small dazzling and very intimate beaches, full of tranquility.

Some of the colorful beaches can be accessed by hiking and walking, following centuries-old trails that link the beaches to each other or renting a boat to reach those that cannot be accessed by land.

You can also choose to bring your own kayak or inflatable boat to visit these almost unexplored beaches.

In Ilha Grande, motorized vehicle access is prohibited, so the walk is the order of the day to visit this beautiful place.

To take into account in the tour to Angra Dos Reis and Ilha Grande:

Punctuality is strict. The ship leaves at the appointed time, to complete the route that the tour has organized.

If passengers have lodging in another area other than the South zone, a time will be specified to pick them up at a point where passengers must meet.

The visit of children under 3 years of age, the trip is free of charge, children from 5 to 10 years pay only 60% of the cost.

Drinks are part of the services on the boat, but are not included in the cost of the tour. It is something important to keep in mind.

Wear light clothing, due to the subtropical climate, but don't forget to bring a light coat, because you'll be on the beach at sunset and it cools down a bit.

Climatic variables are taken into account. If there is a storm the tour is suspended. However, it is notified in advance and the reservation is saved for another day with better weather.

If the trip is made on special dates such as during the Carioca Carnival, the price varies.

The guide, who speaks Spanish, English and Portuguese, is a trained, high performance professional, following his instructions is to ensure an unforgettable tour.

He will be aware of each and every one of the participants, effectively assisting in the different sports practices that take place during the tour and will give you the information you require about the place.