Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro

Outty Ranking 52 3.7 · 72 traveler reviews12 hoursFrom R$250
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Outty Ranking

52/100

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Traveler rating

3.7/5

Based on 72 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro worth booking?

Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro is a 12-hour experience in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from R$250 per person. It scores 52 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.7/5 rating across 72 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
52 / 100
Rating
3.7/5 (72)
Duration
12 hours
From
R$250 per person

Discover the natural beauty of Ilha Grande and Angra dos Reis on a scenic schooner tour through Brazil’s stunning Costa Verde. Depart Rio de Janeiro and travel to Angra dos Reis, known for its turquoise waters and tropical islands. Board a shared schooner and cruise through beautiful coastal scenery, with stops for swimming and relaxing in clear waters. One of the highlights is the famous Blue Lagoon (Lagoa Azul), where you can swim and observe colorful fish and other marine life. Optional snorkeling may also be available. Additional stops allow time to enjoy the sea, take photos, and appreciate Ilha Grande’s preserved landscapes. This full-day experience combines boat cruising, swimming, marine life, and tropical scenery, offering a memorable way to discover one of Rio de Janeiro’s most beautiful coastal regions. At the end of the tour, return transportation to Rio de Janeiro may be available, with drop-off at a pre-arranged location. Relax and enjoy the views.

What you get

    About this experience

    Discover the natural beauty of Ilha Grande and Angra dos Reis on a scenic schooner tour through Brazil’s stunning Costa Verde. Depart Rio de Janeiro and travel to Angra dos Reis, known for its turquoise waters and tropical islands. Board a shared schooner and cruise through beautiful coastal scenery, with stops for swimming and relaxing in clear waters. One of the highlights is the famous Blue Lagoon (Lagoa Azul), where you can swim and observe colorful fish and other marine life. Optional snorkeling may also be available. Additional stops allow time to enjoy the sea, take photos, and appreciate Ilha Grande’s preserved landscapes. This full-day experience combines boat cruising, swimming, marine life, and tropical scenery, offering a memorable way to discover one of Rio de Janeiro’s most beautiful coastal regions. At the end of the tour, return transportation to Rio de Janeiro may be available, with drop-off at a pre-arranged location. Relax and enjoy the views.

    What's included

    Included

    • Lunch
    • Boat tour Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande
    • Licensed bilingual guide
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off (DOES NOT support Hotels in Barra, Recreio, São Conrado and Santa Tereza)

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Drinks, available for purchase
    • Government fees

    What you'll see and do

    1. Lagoa Azul

      a natural aquarium where you'll find one of the finest diving spots on Ilha Grande. A massive pool with clear water, where the bottom is a live sea star collection, combined with shoals of colorful fish, squids, and corals. Don't forget to bring your bathing suit.

      40 minutes here

    2. Ilha Grande

      stop for lunch at a local restaurant

      50 minutes here

    3. Ilha Grande State Park

      Two Beaches for Bathing and Swimming: We will continue sailing to two more charming beaches, perfect for a refreshing swim and swim.

      40 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 60 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    pt, en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 30 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Nattrip - Tourism, Ecotourism and Adventure in Rio de Janeiro

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Minimum age is 10 years
    • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour, date or full refund
    • It is recommended that you bring a light snack, water, sunscreen, and insect repellent
    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since this tour involve a moderate amount of walking
    • Due to the nature of this tour and for the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated by alcool or or drugs and show signs of intoxication, and if you are not permitted to attend, you will not be entitled to a refund

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 72 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Food and drink

    6 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Photo opportunities

    4 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Organization

    4 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Pace and timing

    4 mentions

    Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

    Value for money

    3 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Traveler reviews

    72 verified traveler reviews for Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    36
    4 star
    9
    3 star
    9
    2 star
    4
    1 star
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    melaniehN3520SW · March 2026

    A Beautiful Day Exploring the Islands of Angra dos Reis with our tour guide Nayt

    Our Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande day tour from Rio de Janeiro was a long but truly wonderful day and a fantastic way to experience some of Brazil’s stunning coastal scenery. It was an early start, and even before the tour began we were reminded how vibrant Rio is in the morning. Copacabana beach before 7am was already full of life, joggers, volleyball, yoga and people enjoying the start of the day. The journey to Angra dos Reis takes a few hours, but once we arrived and boarded the boat it was absolutely worth it. The scenery is spectacular, with lush green islands rising out of clear blue water and beautiful swimming spots along the way. Our guide Nayt, in his bright pink t-shirt, was friendly and enthusiastic and helped keep the group organised throughout the day. The boat stops were a real highlight. Swimming in the warm water surrounded by tropical islands felt incredibly special, and enjoying a very strong caipirinha on the boat while taking in the views definitely added to the fun. One of my favourite moments was simply watching everyone enjoy themselves in such a beautiful setting. My partner John kept stepping in to take photos for people so they could capture their memories together, which really summed up the friendly atmosphere of the day. We also met a lovely couple from Mexico who added to the joy of sharing the experience with fellow travellers. The whole trip felt like a proper Brazilian adventure, boat rides, turquoise water, music, sunshine and incredible island views. If you are visiting Rio and want to experience Brazil’s beautiful coastline, this tour is a great way to spend the day. It’s long, but absolutely worth it for the scenery and the memories.

    via Tripadvisor

    PaigePortnoy · December 2025

    An experience with challenges...

    Overall, our group made the best of the day and tried to enjoy the experience for what it was but of the 10 days that we were in Rio this was the bottom of the list. As other reviewers have noted, this was not a bilingual tour- our tour guide did not speak English- he said he was learning and did his best but this was definitely a challenge. We were the only English speakers on the tour. It also indicates that that the age limit is 10 but there was a baby in our group that sat directly behind us on the bus and at times was crying throughout the trip. They also mention that lunch is provided but please note that lunch means 4pm- not something we were thinking of and hadn't eaten when we left at 7am and thought we would be able to eat at noon. The ship did have food for purchase but again just not something we were planning for. Overall we went to nice places and the boat ride was an experience but as it mentioned there could be up to 120 on the boat and it definitely felt crowded. Despite the crowd, given no other English speakers we felt a little bit alone as well and at times instructions were given and then we had to wait for someone to bring a phone to translate or just go without knowing what was going on. The music was loud at times and others were drinking too much but it was nice to see that the bartenders did stop serving those that were well intoxicated.

    via Viator

    victoriacZ9403TM · December 2024

    Beautiful experience

    The tour van was very punctual and Valber, our tour guide was very friendly. He was also bilingual so we didn't have any issues with communication (my friend and I speak Spanish as a first language and only a little Portuguese). The boat was big and had all the amenities (you do have to pay separately for drinks, food and floating vests). Our lunch was included with the tour price and was a buffet at the last stop, Bar de Luiz, there was a lot of variety and it was all delicious, we only had to pay separately for drinks and dessert. I definitely going for a swim at the last stop, it's breathtaking. We had an amazing day swimming with fishes and enjoy good food and beautiful views.

    via Tripadvisor

    BarbaraVivien_B · August 2024

    Great place to visit

    The ceviche in the boat was wonderful. The ride on the boat was smooth and the places we stopped were really nice.

    via Viator

    joefB5200KR · May 2024

    Great tour but book option without lunch.

    The tour was very good and very fun. The choice of restaurant for the lunch included was not good. The food was not fresh and it was a buffet style. Everything else was fine.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    12 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    R$250 to R$500
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    25
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Nattrip - Tourism, Ecotourism and Adventure in Rio de Janeiro, who run 4 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 54.0.

    See everything Nattrip - Tourism, Ecotourism and Adventure in Rio de Janeiro runs

    Why this scores 52

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)22
    Review evidence (18% weight)66
    Booking momentum (14% weight)59
    Value for money (12% weight)74
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)0
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Rio de Janeiro.

    How much does Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro cost?

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    Prices start at R$250 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Rio de Janeiro usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro take?

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    Plan for about 12 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Rio de Janeiro is not rushed.

    Is Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.7/5 across 72 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Rio de Janeiro, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 12-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro?

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    Around 25 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Rio de Janeiro can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Rio de Janeiro and add a light layer if any part of the 12-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Rio de Janeiro within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Rio de Janeiro?

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    On Outty we rank every Rio de Janeiro experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Pedra da Gávea hike, your best experience in Rio, Favela Tour Rio de Janeiro - Vidigal Walking Tour by Russo Guide, Rio's Full Day: Selarón Steps, Christ & Sugarloaf – Tickets & Lunch Included. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Rio de Janeiro?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Rio de Janeiro?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro?

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    Included: Lunch; Boat tour Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande; Licensed bilingual guide; and Hotel pickup and drop-off (DOES NOT support Hotels in Barra, Recreio, São Conrado and Sant. Not included: Gratuities; Drinks, available for purchase; and Government fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 182 listed pickup locations in and around Rio de Janeiro. Be ready about 60 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro offered in?

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    It is offered in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio de Janeiro?

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    Across 72 reviews averaging 3.7 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, photo opportunities. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.

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