Visit the islands of Angra do Reis aboard a boat on this excursion from Rio de Janeiro. Relax as the boat sails through the deep blue waters and you watch the vibrant green of the Atlantic forest pass by on the shoreline. Get a chance to interact with some local dolphins and participate in water sports (own expense). Disembark on some of the small islands to explore the beaches, shop the open-air markets for local handicrafts and sidle up to one of the beach bars for a drink. Lunch on board the boat and round-trip transportation from Rio hotels are included.

Visit the islands of Angra do Reis aboard a boat
Get a chance to interact with some local dolphins and participate in water sports (own expense)
Disembark on some of the small islands to explore the beaches, shop the open-air markets for local handicrafts and sidle up to one of the beach bars for a drink
Lunch onboard the boat and round-trip transportation from Rio hotels are included.
Enjoy engaging commentary about the history and geography of the area from your local guide

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Schooner ride
Bilingual tour guide

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Snorkelling (available for rent)

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Rio Othon Palace - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22010-000, Brazil
If you do not contact us to reconfirm pickup time, we assume you will meet us at the Meeting Point at the Front Desk of the Rio Othon Palace (Avenida Atlântica, 3264 - Copacabana).

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

07:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Pickup is available from most hotels in the areas of Leblon, Ipanema, Copacabana, Flamengo and Downtown (Centro). Contact us back to adjust the pickup time. Pickup between 06:45 am and 08:30 am.

What To Expect

Relax during the transfer from your Rio hotel and depart on your adventure by boat, beginning your day surrounded by the ocean and lush greenery. Cruise away from the Green Coast and make your way to Angra dos Reis, taking in the sights and listening to commentary from your guide along the way.

Enjoy a delicious lunch onboard the boat, then arrive at Angra dos Reis. Watch dolphins, participate in water sports, explore beaches, and browse local markets for handmade goods.

Then, continue your trip by setting off on a schooner boat trip through the archipelago of Ilha Grande.

When your tour comes to a close, take a rest during the ride back to your accommodation.

Rio de Janeiro

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Angra Dos Reis (Pass By)

Lagoa Azul

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cataguas Island

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Freguesia de Santana Beach

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Praia de Japariz

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Angra Dos Reis

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children under the age of 4 are complimentary as they must sit on the parent’s lap.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Not wheelchair accessible
If requested, you must present a copy of your ID.
Infants must sit on laps
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

This tour is unavailable on Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and Carnival season.
Snorkeling equipment can be rented on location.
Duration of the transfer from Rio to Angra dos Reis: approximately 2h30 hours.
Duration of the boat trip: approximately 4 hours.
Contact us back to confirm pickup time. Pickup between 06:45 am to 08:30 am. Check your emails and/or cell phone.
Swimwear, sunglasses, sunscreen and hats are recommended for this tour.
Contact us to confirm the pickup time according to hotel location.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

Luis_O

Leo was the best guide, he made sure we understood and enjoy our trip. The boat was a bit overcrowded, but the views are espectacular, the music was authentic so where all the crew at the "Aconchego IV" "kudos" for their hard work and for making our experience great.

Reviews

3.5

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Great boating experience

Diane_H, Apr 2024

We were picked up in a luxury bus, there was a lot of travel on this trip so this made it very comfy. The boat was a real treat to, an old world wooden boat to ship us around to the islands. It was essentially a party boat with very loud music. The islands and beaches were great, enjoyed the experience.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello! Thank you for your comments! It's great to hear that you had a good time on your tour! On behalf of the Rio Carioca Tour team, see you next time!

Huge disappointment

linda_d, Apr 2024

Not as described. Bus took 4.5 hrs to get to Angra dos Reis from pick up. Boat was overcrowded with loud booming "club" music. Lunch was in a cafe on the beach not on the boat. Uncovered food swarming with flies 🤢. No safety instructions given un English on the boat. Not recommended

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Hello, We're sorry to hear about your negative experience. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the extended duration of the trip and the inappropriate loud music on the boat. Service quality is a priority for us, and we take your feedback regarding the lunch location and food hygiene seriously. We will address these issues with our partners to ensure future improvements. Regarding safety instructions, we acknowledge the importance of providing clear guidance in English to ensure the safety of all our customers. We will ensure that this is corrected immediately. Thank you for sharing your concerns with us, and we're sorry that your experience was not satisfactory. If there's anything else we can do to remedy the situation or if you'd like to discuss this further, please feel free to contact us directly. Once again, our apologies, and we appreciate your feedback. Best regards, Rio Carioca Tour

FUN-Tastic X-perience

Natalie_F, Feb 2024

Amazing experience visiting 3 areas to swim. The background was magic tic and truly enjoyable. Friendly people having a great time and dancing, what is not to like about this trip. Highly recommend & and our guide Sylvia was very experienced and informative.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Hello! Glad you enjoyed your tour! Angra really is an incredible destination and deserves a visit if you're coming to Rio. We're very happy that everything worked out! Thank you very much for your review and for choosing Rio Carioca Tour!

Awesome views, great vive, a bit crowded.

Luis_O, Sep 2023

Response from Host, Oct 2023

We thank you and are delighted with your review. We are committed to giving our customers the best experience and offering the best services with the best professionals. Your evaluation is very important for us to maintain the quality of our services.

Average tour of a stunning place

Jason_F, Apr 2023

The trip was generally good, however the food was terrible and “lunch” was not served until 4pm. Also, drinks are not included, our guide did not speak English and explained nothing in English unless we asked (and then it was poor), there was only one beach stop for half an hour and the journey was over 2 hours longer than we expected. That said, the staff were excellent and the trip was generally enjoyable. The island and scenery were beautiful. It’s a long day with minimal interaction with the beach.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hello! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed our service and that the tour was enjoyable despite some incidental facts. Angra dos Reis is about 160 km away from Rio de Janeiro, so each trip takes about 3 hours, as described in the description. Ilha Grande is a place with beautiful beaches and lagoons and because it is an island it has a simpler infrastructure. Due to these factors the food is usually local and, as said in the description of the tour, drinks are not included. As the tour is conducted on a schooner, it is not allowed to stop near the beach, but we have a support boat to make the trip, and we also have stops at lagoons. With regard to the guide, we will check what happened because it is not our standard of service that the English and Spanish are not fluent. We will take into account all your comments in order to improve our services and once again thank you for the compliments to our team.

It was a great tour. The...

Jake_H, Apr 2023

It was a great tour. The beaches were amazing and being on the boat was a lot of fun and we met a lot of people

Love the three beaches

Brittany_J, Aug 2022

Great adventure! I would go again! I love the three beaches. I’m wish we could have stayed longer on the beach.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Hi! Thank you very much for your comment. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed your tour and your visit to Rio de Janeiro. We appreciate the kind words. We hope you return soon for more amazing moments.

Disappointing, however beautiful...

Steve M, Jan 2016

Disappointing, however beautiful area. The description noted small group tour. This was a full size bus load to start that then joins another 3-4 full size bus loads that all then get on the boat. It was cram packed with people so if you are looking for a smaller group, there are other tours out there we found that would better suit your needs. It is a full day tour and what really disappointed us was not getting the correct information either from the get go on if it was a bus ride down or a boat from Rio down. So the tour day was very disappointing but again, you will see some beautiful sights outside of Rio.

Pick up was at 7am, we arrived in...

gery_allemann, Oct 2015

Pick up was at 7am, we arrived in Angra dos Reis at 11h30 4h30 to get there, definitely too long. The guide was great and very friendly and helpful. We had bad weather and it was cold, boat trip was nice, 3 stops to swim. Food on the boat was very good as well. But would not do it again, just for the 4h30 drive in the morning and 3h30 hours back in the evening.

Pas la langue souhaitee

dokkenfanatic, Apr 2024

Nous avons choisi un guide anglais car nous sommes francais. Nous nous sommes retrouvés dans un bus ou ce n etaient que des espagnols et portugais. Nous n avons donc pas eu la prestation que nius avons commandé

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Bonjour, Nous sommes désolés et nous nous excusons pour la gêne occasionnée par cette situation. Nous prendrons des mesures pour améliorer nos services à l'avenir. Nous vous remercions d'avoir partagé votre expérience avec nous et nous nous réjouissons de vous accueillir à nouveau pour une meilleure expérience. L'équipe Rio Carioca Tour

MUITOOO BOM

Camila_D, Jul 2023

Passeio muito legal com guias que falam espanhol e Inglês. Fotos muito lindas. Vale muitoooo a pena foi um dia lindo. Faz um pouquinho de frio no final da tarde então é bom lever um casaco e toalha para depois de nadar.

Bagunça e Falta de respeito

otavio_h, Apr 2023

Estava marcado às 06h45 no ponto de encontro, chegaram mega atrasado em torno das 07h20, haviam marcado meu nome errado e estavam me chamando pelo meu sobrenome (bem bagunçado). Não fomos avisado em momento algum sobre a taxa da Marinha, e o Guia Everton foi bem grosseiro, inclusive discutimos pela sua grosseira pois não vou levar desaforo pra casa até pq paguei para ir, de modo geral a experiência foi bem ruim vários pontos a melhorar!!!!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Olá! Sentimos muito que o tour não tenha sido como você esperava. Nosso guia estava chamando pelo nome que chegou na sua reserva, é comum que chegue primeiro o sobrenome. Iremos contata-lo para verificar o ocorrido. Este tipo de comportamento relatado não condiz com os nossos padrões de serviço. A taxa da marinha foi cobrada erroneamente. Você pode entrar em contato conosco pelo nosso whatsapp 24h, local onde nos comunicamos a todo o momento durante a sua reserva, para realizarmos a devolução do valor da taxa. Caso tivessemos sido contatados no momento do ocorrido, o reelmbolso seria providenciado rapidamente, como normalmente fazemos.

Passeio ou tormenta?!!

ISABELLA_A, Mar 2023

Passeio de baixo de chuva. Guia sem a menor preocupação ou cuidado com os passageiros e principalmente com a idosa que estava comigo e meu marido. Tripulação da escuna idem. Tripulantes fumando dentro da escuna. E minha mãe tem 86 anos e todos sem nenhuma preocupação ou respeito. Música muito alta e de péssimo gosto, inclusive com vários palavrões. E tinha criança no passeio. Cobertura com goteira e molhando o nosso lugar. Tivemos que enxugar o tempo todo. Ou seja um horror!! Não repito e não indico a ninguém. Atrasaram a retirada no hotel em mais de 1h. Se arrependimento matasse!! Eu sempre compro com a Civitatis e nunca tive problema! Viator nunca mais!

tres belle journée

Richard_R, Mar 2023

Tres belle journée et super bien organisée avec un équipage au petit soin pour nous. Un tres beau moment à faire à Rio

No vale la pena pagar para ir allá.

Jeancarlos_R, Feb 2023

Es preferible ir a Real do Cabo. No hay nada extraordinario que ir a ver. Las playas están un poco sucias

Paseo por angra

Milton_L, Jan 2023

Muy buen paseo, todo maravilloso y los guías muy bien. Pasamos todo el día y regresamos en la tarde noche.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

¡Hola! Muchas gracias por su comentario. Es muy importante para nosotros saber lo que nuestros clientes experimentaron en nuestro servicio y con nuestro equipo. Nos alegra saber que lo pasasteis bien y que disfrutasteis de nuestro guía. Para nosotros es esencial que todo el mundo lo pase bien. Esperamos que vuelva pronto para más momentos especiales.

Tour mit Boot okay!

Michael_L, Dec 2022

Tour komplett in Ordnung, allerdings für einsammeln der Teilnehmer ( an den jeweiligen Hotels), sowie Fahrt zum Boot mit Bus, 4 Stunden bevor es über startet, sollte man akzeptieren oder eben nicht.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Hi! Thank you very much for your comment. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience and service. We hope to be able to serve you at other times too :)

Journée en enfer !

Anne_D, Aug 2022

1. Autocar sur-climatise froid 2. Musique sur le bateau mega forte, et aigue, criarde et de mauvais goût. 3. L'île est inscrite au patrimoine de l'Unesco : aucun respect : du bruit du bruit du bruit : Musique de supermarché. 4. J'avais hâte que la journée se termine.

Response from Host, Sep 2022

Hi! We are sorry that the tour did not go as you wished. We remind you that it is a group tour, and what may be in bad taste for you, is not for the vast majority of people. We understand your frustration and recommend that you take the private tour next time, so the experience will be more pleasant for you. It will be a pleasure to welcome you again.