Rio de Janeiro · ANGRA DOS REIS TOURS
A short list you could hand a friend flying into Galeão: 8 angra dos reis tours, each priced, with what past travellers say and the one detail to check before you pay.
From Vila do Abraão, take a seven-hour speedboat trip to five island and beach stops around Angra dos Reis. Swim, snorkel or relax at Cataguases, Botinas, Piedade and Dentista, then pause near a restaurant for an optional lunch. The tour runs in Portuguese, but you explore each stop at your own pace.
“All the different beaches were beautiful. Snorkeling was fun. Guides were great.”
Join a Portuguese-speaking host for a shared speedboat trip from downtown Angra dos Reis to five Ilha Grande-area stops. Swim among fish at Lagoa Azul, visit white-sand beaches, pause for lunch at Praia das Flechas, and see Freguesia de Santana’s historic church. The boat takes up to 18 people; lunch and drinks cost extra.
“Não tinha nada de paradisíaco. Passeio simples, pouco atrativo. Não faria novamente”
Board a schooner at Santa Luzia, in central Angra dos Reis, for a Portuguese-hosted cruise with stops at Lagoa Azul, Praia de Araçá, Ilhas Botinas and Praia das Flechas. Expect clear water, time to swim and snorkel, and a convenient beach stop with restaurants and bathrooms. Food and drinks are not included.
“Ponto positivo: O visual é cinematográfico. Negativo: Música muito alta e falantes estourados.”
Nattrip Brasil takes you from Rio de Janeiro by bus to Angra dos Reis, then by schooner to Ilha Grande. Expect a bilingual guide, Lagoa Azul, two beach stops, swimming and snorkeling opportunities, lunch, and fruit served aboard. Portuguese, English, and Spanish are offered; bring cash for the BRL 25 navy fee.
“Todo bien , lo que no me parece un ventaja sino lo contrario es que un ómnibus pase por los hoteles, se pierde mucho tiempo, te levantas a las 6 de la mañana para terminar saliendo a las 8 y 30. Se puede concentrar en determinado punto y no esperar a los informales.”
From Rio, take a full-day trip to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande, with round-trip transport, a boat, an English-speaking bilingual guide, and lunch included. Swim or snorkel at Lagoa Azul, visit beaches including Araçá and Cataguases, and see the 18th-century Igreja de Santana. Bring ID and budget extra for the marina fee, drinks, and dessert.
Set out from Cais Santa Luzia for a four-hour boat tour through Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande. A guide speaking English, Portuguese, or Spanish leads the route past Lagoa Azul, Araçatibinha, Lagoa Verde, and Japariz. Expect time for swimming and shoreline breaks, but bring cash for fees, lunch, and any snorkeling gear.
“As paisagens são lindas MAS houve um atraso considerável.”
Leave from Copacabana, Ipanema, or Leblon for a full-day coach and boat trip to Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, or Portuguese, and the route includes Lagoa Azul, Praia de Araça, Freguesia de Santana, and Velinn Angra Sunset. Transport, lunch, and the boat trip are included; snorkeling gear and drinks are not.
“Worth every penny!!! Amazing views and excellent professional customer service. Arrive early and get on the helicopter early!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
From Pier Santa Luzia, join a shared speedboat tour for up to 18 people, with five stops around Angra dos Reis: Cataguás Island, Lagoa Azul, two beaches on Ilha Grande, and Flechas Beach on Ilha da Gipóia. The Portuguese-speaking driver leads the trip. Bring swim gear, sun protection, and money for lunch.
“Muy antipático el conductor, las playas feas y el restaurante horrible. No se lo recomendaría a nadie.”
Peaks, trails, the bay or the samba floor.
