Brazil · ANGRA DOS REIS TOURS
Three hundred and sixty-five islands, and a schooner day that stops at three or four of them. The 8 below are priced with lunch marked, and timed so you know which ones get back to Rio before dark.
Spend seven hours island-hopping from Vila do Abraão to Cataguases, Botinas, Piedade, Dentista, and a final lunch stop on Ilha Grande. The Portuguese-speaking crew keeps the day simple: ride, hear the stop time, then swim, snorkel, walk, or relax. Bring cash, beachwear, and a towel. Snorkel gear is rented near the pier.
“Went to quite overcrowded beaches, was expecting more niche places for the price.”
Join a Portuguese-speaking guide at Estação Santa Luzia for a five-hour shared speedboat trip around Ilha Grande. Swim at Lagoa Azul, Grumixama, Cataguás, and Freguesia de Santana, with time for lunch at Praia das Flechas. The boat holds up to 18 people, and a foam noodle is included.
“Não tinha nada de paradisíaco. Passeio simples, pouco atrativo. Não faria novamente”
Join a Portuguese-speaking host for a six-hour schooner trip from Santa Luzia in central Angra dos Reis. You will stop at Lagoa Azul, Praia de Araçá, Ilhas Botinas, and Praia das Flechas for swimming, snorkeling, and beach time. Bring swimwear and a towel. Food and drinks cost extra.
“Ponto positivo: O visual é cinematográfico. Negativo: Música muito alta e falantes estourados.”
Leave Rio early for a full-day trip to Ilha Grande, traveling by bus through the Costa Verde and schooner from Angra dos Reis. You’ll swim at Lagoa Azul, visit two beaches, see fish and sea stars, and eat lunch aboard the boat. English, Spanish, and Portuguese guides lead the outing.
“Todo bien , lo que no me parece un ventaja sino lo contrario es que un ómnibus pase por los hoteles, se pierde mucho tiempo, te levantas a las 6 de la mañana para terminar saliendo a las 8 y 30. Se puede concentrar en determinado punto y no esperar a los informales.”
Travel from Rio to Angra dos Reis by coach, then cruise Ilha Grande with an English-speaking bilingual guide. Swim and snorkel at Lagoa Azul, relax at Praia de Araçá and Cataguases, visit historic Freguesia de Santana, and eat a Brazilian buffet lunch at Praia de Japariz. Transport and boat travel are included.
Set out from Cais Santa Luzia in Angra dos Reis for a four-hour boat trip through Ilha Grande’s island waters. With an English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide, you’ll stop at Lagoa Azul, Araçatibinha, Lagoa Verde, and Japariz. Bring ID, budget for local fees, and note that lunch, drinks, transport, and snorkel gear cost extra.
“As paisagens são lindas MAS houve um atraso considerável.”
Set out from Copacabana, Ipanema, or Leblon for a 14-hour trip to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande. A bilingual guide leads you by boat to Lagoa Azul, Praia de Araçá, and Freguesia de Santana, with lunch included at Praia de Japariz. Bring ID, swimwear, and patience for the long road journey.
“Worth every penny!!! Amazing views and excellent professional customer service. Arrive early and get on the helicopter early!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Meet your Portuguese-speaking driver at Santa Luzia Pier for a five-hour shared speedboat trip limited to 18 passengers. Visit Cataguás Island, Lagoa Azul, two Ilha Grande beaches, and Flechas Beach on Ilha da Gipóia. Bring swimwear, sunscreen, a towel, and money for lunch.
“Muy antipático el conductor, las playas feas y el restaurante horrible. No se lo recomendaría a nadie.”
Pick a summit, a stretch of coast or a dancefloor.
