Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Tour: Experience Tropical Paradise in a Day

Discover the magic of Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande, tropical paradises filled with idyllic beaches, lush landscapes, and unforgettable adventures. Swim with tropical fish and relax on white sand beaches.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cais Turistico de Santa Luzia - Cais de Santa Luzia, located in the heart of Angra dos Reis, is a complex that enchants visitors and serves as a traditional starting point for exploring the islands and taking schooner trips. It is a true reflection of the city’s history and tradition, authentically connecting to the fishing culture with its…
What's Included
  • Transportation by tourism office-licensed bus
  • Lunch included
  • Schooner Ride adventure
  • Guidance from a bilingual professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • On the boat - Professional photography service
  • On the boat - Complete snorkeling gear
  • On the boat - Beverages and snacks
  • Marina fee
  • At lunch - beverages and dessert
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Discover the magic of a tropical paradise by booking the Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande tour. These stunning destinations are the dream of every traveler looking for idyllic beaches, lush landscapes and unforgettable adventures. Here are some compelling reasons why you shouldn’t miss out on exploring these natural wonders.
Firstly, the beaches of Angra…

Location
Cais Turistico de Santa Luzia
Av. Julio Maria, Centro
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Alinebv9931ei
Jan 27, 2026
A great way to experience Angra dos Reis - This tour was a great way to see Angra dos Reis in one day. The islands are stunning, and the water is perfect for swimming. Everything felt well planned and organized, which made the whole experience very smooth. It was a relaxed and enjoyable day, and I’m really glad we chose this tour.
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O2168znanaa
Jan 26, 2026
A highlight of our trip - This ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. The islands are gorgeous, and the water is incredibly clear. The day was well paced, and nothing felt rushed. We had a great time swimming, relaxing, and enjoying the views. Definitely a tour worth doing.
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Movedonnas
Jan 26, 2026
Relaxing, beautiful, and well organized - Angra dos Reis is a stunning place, and this tour lets you enjoy it in a very comfortable way. The schedule was well balanced, with enough time at each stop to relax and swim. The staff did a great job making sure everything ran smoothly. I would happily recommend this tour.
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Analaurar589
Jan 26, 2026
A smooth and enjoyable experience with a great team - From the very beginning, the agency was well organized and clear with all the information, which made the day stress-free. The guides were friendly, professional, and always available to help, making everyone feel comfortable throughout the tour. The scenery in Angra dos Reis is beautiful, and having a good team guiding the experience made everything even better. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Juan_c
Jan 12, 2026
Great day trip! - Well executed, beautiful beaches and amazing ambience through the whole trip! 100% recommended (Erica was an excellent guide, as well!)
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Hunter_p
Jan 17, 2026
Great Tour with Some Notes. - 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… Avoid booking on Fridays/Weekends unless you want to sit in 5+ hours of traffic on the way home. The drive was made much longer by the weekend traffic, and our guide said it was the usual. We went during high season, so the islands/bays were extra packed. It sorta took away from the trip a bit. The boat had bathrooms (wouldn’t call them the nicest but they worked… ish) and enough food/drink options to get you by. The buckets of beer were especially nice. As advertised, everything was extra, but they do a nice job of selling on board/on the bus there. Would I do it again? Yes. Just at a different season and definitely not on a weekend.
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Danielle_l
Dec 20, 2025
Good but not great - Good but not great. We spent A LOT more time on the bus going to and coming from than expected— we were picket up at 7:30 and didn’t arrive to the town where the tour started u til almost 12 (4 hours). This was partially due to traffic but also due to the fact that there were many pick up locations prior to leaving Rio— many of which were relatively close to one another. We arrived back at our drop off location around 9:30 pm— long day! This tour could be improved by consolidating the stops. The boat ride was nice. We snorkeled and spent time on a beach and had a nice “lunch” (at 4pm). It was overall a good day but I don’t think I’d do it again. You could definitely have a similar experience in Rio and not spend so much time traveling.
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Tameiko_h
Jan 3, 2026
Much to be desired - I'll try to be unbiased as we faced a very nonstop rainy day. Daniel the tour guide is excellent! He spoke Portuguese, Spanish & English. He explained everything very clear. He comes on the boat ride and also translates on the boat tour over intercom - as long as you listen you will always know what's going on. If you have any specific questions Daniel is there to help and explain. The bus driver did his best to get us there and back as quickly as possible despite the traffic and weather. 1. The ride to the port took about 3hours+. We were the first to be picked up and had to round up other passengers. The bus is COLD, so bring a lite jacket. There is a restroom on board. 2. Bring snacks and drinks, nowhere on the bus nor port were there things to eat. 3. The boat was filled to the max with a mix of ppl(frat boy groups,family with young kids to elder couples) , so if you want to get a good seat line up towards the front. The boat sets a good vibe with great music blasting, snacks and drinks(alcohol and non)to purchase. 4. Do to the many other boats, our 2nd stop was delayed and headed to the 3rd beach. I will warn that the beach is VERY polluted with debris and trash on the shore and water. The 'beach' area is very narrow. It sits outside private property with vendors on the beach(I would think the debris would be cleaned up for visitors). Not enjoyable and was allowed 30-40 mins at this location. 5. The Blue Lagoon area was nice. Other boats around so you can interact with them. Water was clear but the fish was not obvious until the tour guides threw out some bait. This lasted for an hour. 6. The area where lunch was very crowded with other tours. Food was decent with fish, stewed chicken, rice, veggies and beans included with tour. Drinks & dessert were a separate for purchase. 7. We were one of the last boats to arrive back at the dock around 7:30pm/19:30. Bus ride took forever, around 4 hours due to traffic(Got to our residence at midnight, pickup at 6:40am that day). Again the bus is COLD, especially after wearing your wet swimset. Bring a change of clothes, a towel or jacket. Overall I would not take this specific tour again due to the travel time took up most of the day vs actually enjoying the water.
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Malgorzataj2026
Jan 17, 2026
I dont know why such highly rated??? - Apart from a friendly guide the trip was quite boring and there was not a lot to see. The beaches were tiny anf overcrowded. They make you swim between boats with stinky smell of black emission of the engines. The water not so clear. The buffet was very basic with dry chicken and fish and dry salads plus some rice and chicken stew. The worst thing was that a bus drive took good 4h from Ipanema and having known Id not bother to spend my money and would just stay local at the beach or look for some jungle excursion. Sorry but not for me and next time I will probably book a holiday in the Caribbean as Brazil is overpriced and not that charming.
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Seychelle_x
Jan 7, 2026
Try another tour company for this one - The tour is fine until you get to the boat. It was chaos, felt extremely overbooked. All this would have been tolerable if the boat staff was even a little polite. I have been on many an excursion and boat related excursion and none have ever been like this. Prepare to have employees give you attitude for asking questions about drinks and food you payed for. Then when you finally get said food and drink, it will be terrible. We couldn’t even chew through our meat. Others had similar experiences. I have never been on a boat with such rude staff, a staff that helped cultivate an aggressive environment on the boat. The sights are gorgeous and you should see them but just with another group. Unless you don’t care about service or comfort then by all means go with these folks.
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