1.Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,673 reviews · 14 hours · from $77Our pick

Full-day Rio tour to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande: Blue and Green Lagoons, beach swims, sea-view buffet lunch, expert guides.

“An absolutely amazing day trip! The Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande tour was one of the highlights of our stay in Rio. Crystal-clear turquoise waters, beautiful small islands, and relaxing stops for swimming and snorkeling — exactly as described. Everything was well organized, the transfer was punctual, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The boat was comfortable and not overcrowded, and we had plenty of time to enjoy each stop and take great photos. Excellent value for money. Highly recommended for anyone who loves nature, the ocean, and a relaxing day away from the city! 🌴🌊”

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2.Full Day Tour to Angra dos Reis and Grand Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 469 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $90

Full-day schooner cruise from Rio to Angra dos Reis and Grand Island with beach stops, snorkeling time, and included lunch.

“Ana was our tour guide and honestly other than telling us in the morning which bus to get on, we didn’t hear anything else from her. We did seek her out near the end of the tour to ask what was happening when the boat pulled up to a beach for about 10 minutes and then pulled back out and sat about 200 meters off shore. She said “you were told that you get get off the boat for about 20 minutes if you chose to” however when we said no one told us we could get off she defensively said yes you were, someone came and told you. We…”

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3.From Rio de Janeiro: Angra dos Reis & Ilha Grande Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 402 reviews · 12 hours · from $77

Swim lagoons, snorkel with tropical fish, and eat seaside buffet on a full-day Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande trip from Rio.

“All sctivities were grear. my children loved it. I can recommend!”

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4.Schooner ride with or without Lunch Included – Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 132 reviews · from $12Best value

Sail from Angra dos Reis to Ilha Grande by schooner, snorkel Lagoa Azul, visit Araca and Botinas Islands, plus optional lunch.

“Passeio básico para quem vai a Angra, pelo preço vale a pena e você consegue mergulha e curtir um pouco a praia. Porém, levem lanches. No barco a única opção de compra era fandangos e o preço do almoço (se não estiver incluso) é absurdo. Um prato simples de filé de frango com batatas fritas é 170 reais, e não há outra opção para se alimentar. De resto, o passeio vale a pena.”

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5.Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande: Small-Group Fast-Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 119 reviews · 14 hours · from $200

Small-group speedboat from Rio to Ilha Grande and Angra dos Reis, with lagoon stops, snorkel swims, and optional underwater photos.

“Wonderful locations, nice, calm beaches - absolutely worth the price. We had brilliant tour guides(both Eva and Kako we amazing, cheerful & super-helpful), and despite the not-that-great weather, we had a really memorable day around the islands. The only downside was that the transportation driver was slow and careless at the same time, so our trip back was quite ugly. Anyway, we will remember the stunning views, the speedboad, the our nice tour guides.”

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6.Exploring Angra Dos Reis and Ilha Grande in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $85

One bus ride, one schooner day, and multiple beach stops. Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande in about 12 hours.

“1. It was raining like hell and they still didn’t cancel. They just love money too much. 2. They sent all the info the night before the trip. 3. Surprise, Surprise 8% credit card surcharge charge which is unheard in all 197 countries. 4. Trip was at 7am they told me it will take 2-3 hours delay. Now add 2-3 hours the roadtrip. I tried to avoid the old negative reviews but man this trip is very unorganized. Think twice”

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7.Ilha Grande: 7h Speedboat Tour of Paradise Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 7 hours · from $74

A 7-hour speedboat from Vila do Abraão to paradise islands near Angra dos Reis, with 5 swim stops and Dentista Beach time.

“Had a great time on the boat. Especially the guide was super nice.”

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8.Ilha Grande with Boat Tour & Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 72 reviews · 10 hours · from $65

Ilha Grande from Rio with a schooner boat tour, swim stops at Baleia Beach and Blue Lagoon, Freguesia church visit, and optional lunch.

“Infame. 4 h de bus : 1h30 pour récupérer tout le monde à son hôtel et 2h30 de route, qui n’était pas prévues au programme. Ensuite, un bateau inconfortable, bondé, avec musique,m à tus tête comme en boîte de nuits , impossible de se détendre, des plages sales, des bateaux qui se klaxonnent entre eux, un restaurant ignoble, des arrêts à certaines plages injustifiés, pour sauter dans une eaux huileuse des déjections de moteurs, . Bref, une catastrophe.”

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9.Day Tour to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 61 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $101

A full-day boat-and-beach trip from Rio to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande, hitting quiet sands and two lagoons for swimming and views.

“Mala experiencia, demóranos como 1 hora y media en Río parando en todos los hoteles, cuando llegamos a Anga do Reís y embarcamos tuvimos que esperar como 1 hora a que llegara un grupo, el baño del barco tenía el piso lleno de orina, almorzamos súper tarde a las 5 pm, a la vuelta se averió un barco y tuvimos que llevarlo de una cuerda, pasamos frío, camino en el bus de vuelta a Río el bus se averió y estuvimos un buen rato parados.. llegamos súper tarde a Río, acortando los planes que teníamos para ese día…”

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10.Private VIP Paradise Ilha Grande Speed Boat and Transfer from Rio

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $1,013Top rated

Private speedboat day trip from Rio to Ilha Grande with a full beach-hopping route, swimming spots, and a comfortable transfer.

“Tatiana managed a fun and easy trip to Ilha Grande. She’s informative and helped make this a memorable day. This is a must do tour if you want something special.”

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11.Full-Day Tour to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 14 hours · from $77

Full-day boat tour to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande from Rio, with Lagoa Azul swims, calm beaches, and buffet lunch. 14 hours.

“Muy buena actividad. Tuvimos un muy buen guia. Estaba preocupado por nosotros todo el tiempo. En el bus que ibamos tuvo un problema pero rapidamente nuestro guia solucionó el problema y la actividad se hizo a tiempo.”

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12.Angra dos Reis: 5-Stop Ilha Grande Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 40 reviews · 5 hours · from $34

5-hour speedboat from Angra dos Reis to Ilha Grande with Lagoa Azul snorkeling, swims at Grumixama, Freguesia church views, and Cataguás.

“Não tinha nada de paradisíaco. Passeio simples, pouco atrativo. Não faria novamente”

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13.Ilha Grande: 360° Circumnavigation Speed Boat Tour – 8h

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 8 hours · from $94

8-hour speedboat loop around Ilha Grande with free time at wild beaches, snorkeling, and a coconut tree photo stop.

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14.Ilha Grande: Private Hiking with Forest, Beaches & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $269

Private Ilha Grande hike through Atlantic Forest to Feiticeira waterfall, beaches, and imperial ruins, with pickup and a beach drink.

“Matteus a été un guide exceptionnel, aux petits soins du début à la fin. Dès notre arrivée, il nous a remis un sac rempli de collations avant de nous présenter l’itinéraire autour d’une carte de l’île. Passionné et connaisseur, il nous a appris plein de choses sur la faune et la flore locales et a même réussi à nous dénicher des singes en chemin ! Tout au long de la journée, il s’est parfaitement adapté à notre rythme, que ce soit pour la marche ou le temps passé dans l’eau. Et quels paysages ! Cascades, piscines naturelles, eau turquoise… un décor à couper le souffle. À mi-parcours, nous avons fait…”

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15.Angra dos Reis: Boat Tour in Ilha Grande and Lagoa Azul

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 8 reviews · 6 hours · from $20

Sail from Santa Luzia for 4 beach stops in about 6 hours, with Lagoa Azul snorkeling and Ilhas Botinas clear water. Food not included.

“Ponto positivo: O visual é cinematográfico. Negativo: Música muito alta e falantes estourados.”

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