Rio de Janeiro

25 - Full Day Tour to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande

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Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande Tour Discover paradisiacal islands All inclusive
  • 14 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Transportation by bus licensed by the tourism office
    • Professional bilingual tour guide
    • Schooner Ride
    • Lunch
    • Drinks and dessert
    • Snorkeling equipment
    • Navy Fee - 10R$

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Start time

    07:30 AM

    Pickup details

    We search your hotel: Copacabana - Ipanema - Leblon Meeting Point: Botafogo - Flamengo - Lapa

    What To Expect

    Cais Turistico de Santa Luzia (Pass By)

    Freguesia de Santana Beach

    30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Lagoa Azul

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Aracatibinha Beach

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Lagoa Verde, Ilha Grande (Pass By)

    Praia de Japariz

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • The tour is not private, but shared, and the guide will speak in English, Spanish and Portuguese
    • We are not responsible for items lost on our buses or vans.
    • We do the tour, rain or shine. The day of the tour is chosen by the customer, therefore no refund will be generated in case of bad weather. We will do the tour rain or shine.
    • Pick-ups in Barra da Tijuca and Recreio are not included.
    • In our company we operate with a diverse fleet of vessels. Our selection process is adapted daily to meet specific demands, offering boats with capacity for 50, 60, 80 and 90 passengers. To begin each trip, obtaining approval from the Military Navy is a prerequisite. This ensures that we work exclusively with boats that meet high standards, providing a quality experience and maximum safety for our customers.
    • During the peak tourist season in Rio de Janeiro, traffic is common due to its popularity. We started collecting in Leblon, went through several neighborhoods, ending with the last one in Lapa. Despite possible traffic challenges, our commitment to a smooth and enjoyable experience remains unwavering as we head to our final destination.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 43 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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    Reviews

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    287 reviews
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    Long tour with too many people
    Marta_C, Apr 2024
    We spent more than an hour for the pick up of all the guests and the we had a 2.30h journey until the port. Our guide Flavia was very friendly and polite. We went then on the boat where we were merged with another group for a total of 120 person! It was difficult to find where to sit, difficult to snorkel all together, I really didn’t like it. The food at the buffet was awful. We arrived back in Rio at 9pm. Not recommended
    Response from Host, Apr 2024
    I understand that the 2.5-hour duration of the tour may have been longer than expected, especially considering that it was a shared tour, which can increase the time required to pick up all the guests. Additionally, Brazil is vast, and distances between points of interest can be significant. Regarding the issue of the buffet food, I understand that individual preferences may not always be met, but it's important to note that the food served was a representation of local cuisine, enjoyed by many people. We sincerely regret that the experience did not meet your expectations. We are constantly seeking ways to improve our services and ensure the satisfaction of our customers. If there's anything more we can do to remedy this situation or if you have any additional feedback you'd like to share, please don't hesitate to let us know. We appreciate your candid review and the opportunity to learn and grow from it.
    The worst trip ever
    Andre_H, Mar 2024
    In the morning I got pick up at 730am and I didn’t get At hotel at 930 pm and I it took three hours to get everyone and another two hour travel to the destination so it was like a 12 hour day. The boat staff was terrible. It is a terrible trip for the day waste of time and waste of money.
    Response from Host, Mar 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We genuinely appreciate your input, although we're sorry to hear about your less than satisfactory experience. It's important to note that the tour you booked was clearly outlined as a full-day excursion, starting early in the morning and concluding in the evening. The itinerary, including the time taken for pick-up, travel to the destination, and the activities involved, was detailed in the tour description. We understand that the duration of the day might have been longer than expected, but this is typical for a shared tour, where multiple pickups and drop-offs are necessary to accommodate all participants. Regarding your comment about the boat staff, we take such feedback seriously and will address it with the relevant parties to ensure improvements are made where necessary. It's also worth considering that the price you paid for the tour likely reflects the value offered, including boat rides, lunch, guided tours, and round-trip transportation. Comparable experiences in Europe might cost significantly more, such as a simple dinner at a local pizzeria. While we regret that your experience did not meet your expectations, we would like to suggest that for future trips, you might consider investing in a private tour. This option typically offers more flexibility and personalized service, albeit at a higher cost.
    Time & money well spent!
    Kort_S, Mar 2024
    The trip was absolutely beautiful with such beautiful scenery, comfort and fun. The weather was perfect
    Response from Host, Mar 2024
    We are very happy to hear that you had a great time in Rio. Guide is truly an amazing guide and she would like to know that you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for your feedback! Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you visit Rio
    Great time in Ilha Grande!
    Mauricio_S, Feb 2024
    We really enjoyed the boat trip. We were picked up from our designated pickup location and proceeded to pickup everyone else. We stopped in a place where they had food/restrooms for a bit, it was nice opportunity to stretch your legs. From then we did the tour of the island, and finally ended the tour with a lunch by the water. Even though it was cloud/rainy our group had a great time. The DJ was playing good music which made the boat ride even more enjoyable. The one piece of advice I would give is to limit the amount of pickups, specifically in Leblon. There were very limited pickups in Ipanema and Copacabana but a ton in Leblon, a much smaller neighborhood. This ate up a chunk of time in the morning.
    Response from Host, Feb 2024
    We are very happy to hear that you had a great time in Rio. Guide is truly an amazing guide and she would like to know that you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for your feedback! Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you visit Rio
    Depends on what you are looking for, if you are not there for nice beaches and the scenery this is not your tour!
    Alexandra_M, Feb 2024
    The trip was well organized, however they put too many people on the boat and it is not comfortable and there is not enough space for everyone. The stopping spots are not as special as they sound, the water is very dirty and they are feeding the fishes so at least a few of them come, otherwise nothing to see. If your goal is to have one too many caipirinhas on the boat (not included in the price) and a beach hopping day with your friends it’s fine, otherwise I wouldn’t recommend it.
    Response from Host, Feb 2024
    Dear customer, Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we understand your concerns. However, we would like to clarify some points regarding the tour in question. It's important to note that the boat's capacity is determined by the Brazilian Navy and complies with safety regulations. As you mentioned, this is a shared tour, which means the number of passengers may be higher to accommodate more people and make the tour more accessible to everyone. Regarding the feeding of the fish, this is a common practice on boat tours, especially in areas where fish live at the bottom of the sea. Feeding them to encourage them to come to the surface allows passengers a unique opportunity to see them up close and appreciate the local marine life. Additionally, we would like to reiterate that drinks are not included in the tour price, as stated in the product. This allows passengers to choose their own preferences and enjoy a wide range of options during the tour. We hope these clarifications help better understand your experience, and we are here for any further assistance you may need. Best regards, TripAdvisor Team
    Worst logistic ever
    Ray_L, Feb 2024
    3:45 hours bus ride, then 1:30 hours waiting for the boat, just to be 1 hour in the first beach, 40 minutos in the second beach and 1 hour in a place to dive. Lunch was promised at 4:30pm and it was not served until 7pm. People was upset and fighting. Because most of us were starving.
    Response from Host, Feb 2024
    Dear customer, We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced during your trip and thank you for sharing your concerns with us. Here at the TripAdvisor platform, we value transparency and the quality of experiences offered by our partners, such as the agency with which you booked your tour. We understand that your experience may not have met your expectations, especially during a busy period like Carnival in Rio de Janeiro. During this time, demand can affect schedules and logistics of tours, resulting in delays and unforeseen adjustments. Regarding the details of the tour, such as waiting time and scheduled stops, we trust that the agency provided accurate and relevant information during your booking process. However, we acknowledge that there may be unforeseen circumstances that affect travelers' experiences. Our platform values partnerships with agencies committed to providing positive experiences for travelers, and we are here to support both you and our partners in this journey. We hope you can find a satisfactory resolution and that this does not deter you from continuing to explore and enjoy new adventures in your future travels. Best regards, TripAdvisor Team
    Beautiful Islands & great tour! Just prepare for Long Day
    Brett_F, Feb 2024
    Awesome tour. We wanted to just get out of Rio for a day without having to stay night/add another travel location. We wanted to see see the islands/coastline to between Rio & SP. This checked the box of what we were looking for and for the price, I don’t think you can beat it. Just need to prepare for a long day. Bring towels, plenty of snacks, change of clothes and just prepare for lots of time picking people up and dropping off at end. The coach bus is very comfy and AC’d with phone chargers. If you are mentally prepared for a long day, then this trip is awesome and good value for price.
    Response from Host, Feb 2024
    We are very happy to hear that you had a great time in Rio. Guide is truly an amazing guide and she would like to know that you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for your feedback! Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you visit Rio
    Amazing experience
    Krisda_K, Jan 2024
    Amazing amazing day!!!! Flavia the host was amazing and very friendly. Such great value for money too!
    Response from Host, Jan 2024
    We are very happy to hear that you had a great time in Rio. Guide is truly an amazing guide and she would like to know that you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for your feedback! Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you visit Rio
    Go there but go alone
    FrejaEllinor_H, Jan 2024
    Not super happy with this trip. The pick up time could be more effective, it took 3h to pick up everyone in Rio and then it takes 3 h to drive to the destination. Most of the day is spent in the bus. The guide was a very nice man but could not communicate in English which complicated alot. The boat trip was OK but it had very short stops the surroundings were amazing. I would recommend to go there by yourself and maybe stay over one night.
    Response from Host, Feb 2024
    We apologize that your experience was not satisfactory. Your feedback is important to us, and we acknowledge the issues you mentioned. We apologize for the delayed pickup and the extended travel time. We understand your frustration with the limited English communication and regret any inconvenience caused by this. We will review your comments internally to improve our services. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to better serve you in the future.
    Amazing day and visit to islands
    Kristen_H, Jan 2024
    Beautiful day and visit to islands. The group was large and day was long (which I knew in advance). But it was worth it to get some island time and visit some remote locations. Our guide Ana was wonderful and took great care of us, including helping with some translation. The only hiccup was at the end of the day — the restaurant we went to for dinner was beautifully located on the water, but the kitchen couldn’t keep up with the demand of all three bus loads of passengers. While I was able to get plenty to eat, some folks towards the end of the line did not. That said, there were plenty of other opportunities to get drinks and snacks throughout the day on the boat and at rest stops.
    Response from Host, Jan 2024
    We are very happy to hear that you had a great time in Rio. Guide is truly an amazing guide and she would like to know that you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for your feedback! Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you visit Rio
    Fun day on the water. Unexpected return issues.
    Darin_A, Dec 2023
    Pick up was scheduled at our hotel for 7:05 am. P/U was 7:22 am. Nice bus, A/C worked. Quick stop for snacks/ washroom break about 3 hrs in. Boarding boat was easy. We had great weather. Fun music. Had to ask for interpretation (we don’t speak Portuguese) - for some of the boat/food/drink service/water slide info. Stops were great. Lunch was ok. No loud partiers on our boat. Families had fun. Bus broke down on the way home. It was fixed and on our way within an hr - but there was no communication to the general population on the bus. Some passengers got up/off the bus. But once the driver thought he might have it repaired, the bus took off without the guide & 10ish passengers that got out at the roadside gas station. We drove around a little town (in the dark), seemingly lost. Apparently testing the repairs. A quick announcement of the situation would have alleviated a lot of stress. Maybe stalls/breakdowns happen often and to the tour operators, it isn’t a big deal. However, it was a concern to us. Just basic info to the passengers would have been appreciated. I did write to the operator expressing my concern. They didn’t think my concern was an issue because the tour guide didn’t think it was an issue. She was a good guide for the trip - just would have been a good policy to keep your guests informed regarding unscheduled delays, breakdowns. Fun day on the water for a decent price. A long day.
    Response from Host, Dec 2023
    We are very happy to hear that you had a great time in Rio. Guide is truly an amazing guide and she would like to know that you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for your feedback! Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you visit Rio
    Beautiful natural sights on a long day
    Kevin_H, Dec 2023
    Most of the reviews for this tour are accurate, but it depends on how you view it. My tour guide was friendly and trilingual, going out of her way to translate for the two English speakers of our group. Yes the car ride is long, especially coming back with Rio de Janeiro traffic, but there are amazing views of the countryside along the way. You get two stops (one going to Illha Grande and one coming back) so stocking up on snacks help deter the late lunch hunger. The first boat stop, the Blue Lagoon, was beautiful though a bit murky so not too many fishes for snorkeling. The other two boat stops were a bit dirty but more due to natural wood and leaf debris as opposed to pollution. The only reason this tour didn't earn the 5th star for me is because the restaurant's food was rather underwhelming and the beverage guy completely ignored me.
    Response from Host, Dec 2023
    We are very happy to hear that you had a great time in Rio. Guide is truly an amazing guide and she would like to know that you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for your feedback! Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you visit Rio
    Island hopping
    Daniel_D, Dec 2023
    Great day trip. Wonderful islands with great restaurants and fantastic waters for swimming, snorkeling, sunbathing, wave running. Fun atmosphere on boat, with food and drinks available, friendly crew and overall great day to spend in Brazil. Highly recommend. Tour guide was very attentive and made sure everyone was safe and had a great time. All good.
    Response from Host, Dec 2023
    We are very happy to hear that you had a great time in Rio. Guide is truly an amazing guide and she would like to know that you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for your feedback! Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you visit Rio
    Beautiful scenery, lush and green.
    sarahholdsworth17, Oct 2023
    The reviews aren’t wrong that the coach ride is long but we set out with that expectation and enjoyed the day nonetheless. The scenery is beautiful, everything is so lush and green. There are a lot of people on the boat and the food was pretty rubbish but we enjoyed the music and the views.
    Response from Host, Oct 2023
    We are very happy to hear that you had a great time in Rio. Guide is truly an amazing guide and she would like to know that you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for your feedback! Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you visit Rio!
    Very nice trip to islands
    pierluigi_d, Sep 2023
    Nice experience visitng 3 different places by boat. The tour is organized very well, they take you directly from the hotel and guide you along all the way.
    Response from Host, Sep 2023
    We are very happy to hear that you had a great time in Rio. Guide is truly an amazing guide and she would like to know that you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for your feedback! Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you visit Rio!
    Great fun for families
    Michael_A, Aug 2023
    My whole family had a great time on this trip. The boat trip was great fun, and the crew were very friendly and helpful - between their broken English, my broken Portuguese, and a little bit of Google Translate, we got by! There were couples and families on the trip, and all appeared to have a good time. The four stops were lots of fun - our favourite was the first stop, where we got to go snorkeling with loads of tropical fish. Lunch was pretty good for what it was - but it is a late lunch (3-4ish, as the last stop of the trip), so make sure you have a big breakfast. Yes, there is a 3 hour coach drive each way, but there's a snack stop halfway, and as long as you bring a book or headphones, the time flies by. We all had a thoroughly enjoyable day!
    Response from Host, Aug 2023
    We are very happy to hear that you had a great time in Rio. Guide is truly an amazing guide and she would like to know that you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for your feedback! Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you visit Rio!
    Great time!
    Alexis_E, Jul 2023
    This was a fantastic experience. Our tour guide Diago was so helpful and made sure we were having a good time and accounted for throughout the whole trip. Definitely worth the money!
    Response from Host, Jul 2023
    We are very happy to hear that you had a great time in Rio. Guide is truly an amazing guide and she would like to know that you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for your feedback! Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you visit Rio!
    The places were amazing,...
    roberto_p, Jul 2023
    The places were amazing, we enjoyed so much. Just we thought that we needed a little info about the itinerary. They tell nothing before and after. We just went to it.
    Response from Host, Jul 2023
    We are very happy to hear that you had a great time in Rio. Guide is truly an amazing guide and she would like to know that you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for your feedback! Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you visit Rio!
    Not recommended if you dont speak portuguese
    DrRustam_A, Jun 2023
    As I booked it, took the option English Language and it was accepted. It was written: bilingual guide etc. but neither guide nor anyone could speak any word in english (or anything else except port). I felt me so stupid during 10 hours, noone to communicate and couldn‘t understand the commands or comments. If you speak portuguese, then it‘s ok.
    Fun day trip !
    Kyle_L, Jun 2023
    Had a lot of fun touring Ilha Grande with this tour. The scenery is beautiful and the staff is very helpful and kind. There is a lot of time spent on the bus like other reviews mention but it’s very manageable. Also there are multiple stops to buy food along the way so the late lunch isn’t a problem. The only feedback I have is that the staff only speaks Spanish and Portuguese. 2/3 people in my group speaks Spanish but if we didn’t this tour wouldn’t have been that great. Unsure why the person reviewing these comments always says people are lying and the guides speak perfect English because they don’t.
    Response from Host, Jul 2023
    We are very happy to hear that you had a great time in Rio. Guide is truly an amazing guide and she would like to know that you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for your feedback! Do not hesitate to contact us the next time you visit Rio!

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