9 Ilha Grande Tours to Book Next

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 132 reviews · from $12Our pick

Set out from Angra dos Reis at 11:30 am for an approximately six-hour schooner ride around Ilha Grande Bay. Stops include Lagoa Azul, Praia de Araçá, the Botinas Islands and Gipoia Island, with time for snorkeling and beach visits. The $12 starting price does not establish whether lunch is included, so confirm the meal option and beach before booking.

“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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2.Ilha Grande with Boat Tour & Optional Lunch

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

Travel 130 km from Rio to Costa Verde, then take a schooner to Ilha Grande for swims at Baleia’s Beach and Blue Lagoon, plus a visit to Freguesia de Santana. A guide accompanies the road journey in Portuguese, English or Spanish, but not the boat ride. Lunch is optional, and a R$25 cash tourism fee is extra.

“la compañía que realiza el tour simplemenete no apareció y nos informo 2 horas despues que ese día no se haría el tour. no he recibido el reembolso”

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3.6-Hour Speedboat Tour to Blue and Green Lagoons

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 31 reviews · 6 hours · from $62

From Vila do Abraão, local Portuguese-speaking captains take you by speedboat to the Blue and Green Lagoons and Enseada das Estrelas. Expect free time to swim, snorkel, and enjoy the shore, plus an optional seafood lunch. Bring a windbreaker, and rent snorkeling gear near the pier if you need it.

“Unfortunately the guide did not understand a word of English so it was hard to know how much time we had at every location. Besides that, the trip was great, the lagoons were amazing and we had enough time to swim in the lagoons and other beaches we visited. We also had a stop for lunch and walking on the beach. Definitely bring a coat or thick jacket as the wind can be very cold on the boat.”

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4.360° Circumnavigation Speed Boat Tour – 8h

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

Spend eight hours circling Ilha Grande from Vila do Abraão by speedboat. The Portuguese-speaking crew handles the boat while you explore four remote beaches at your own pace. Swim, snorkel, take the famous coconut-tree photo at Aventureiro, or stay aboard if reaching shore feels uncomfortable. Lunch is optional, and sea conditions can change the route.

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5.Private Hiking with Forest, Beaches & Waterfall

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

Walk about 12 km from Vila do Abraão through Atlantic Forest, past the Lazareto ruins and the 19th-century Aqueduct, to Feiticeira Waterfall and beaches including Camiranga, Pereque and Fora. A private guide leads the moderate hike in English, Portuguese or Spanish. Guides such as Quintino and Matteus have tailored the pace and shared local nature and history.

“Wonderful to hear — we’re glad you loved the hike! 🌴”

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6.Private Historic Walking Tour with Natural Pool

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 2h 30m · from $156

Start at São Sebastião church for a private 150-minute walk through Ilha Grande’s forest and past historic sites, with ocean views and a stop at a beach or natural pool. Guides including Bruno, Matheo, Rodrigo, and Quintino have led tours in English and Portuguese. Bring swimwear, but check the swimming restriction before booking.

“Our tour with Matheo through Ilha Grande State Park was unforgettable! His passion for the island’s deep history and stunning nature was contagious, giving us a deeper appreciation for this special place. He led us to hidden spots we would never have dared to explore on our own, revealing breathtaking views along the way. The highlight was a swim in the natural pool—so refreshing and like a dream! His knowledge and storytelling made the experience both engaging and eye-opening, covering everything from history to ecology to geology. If you’re lucky enough to get Matheo as your guide, you’re in for a fascinating, well-rounded adventure. Bonus: he speaks English and French…”

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7.Full-Day Angra dos Reis Cruise & Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $98

Gray Line Brazil takes you from select Rio hotels to Angra dos Reis for a full-day schooner cruise around Ilha Grande. Expect coastal views, wildlife, several island stops, swimming time, lunch and a multilingual guide. The 10-hour outing includes transfers and lunch, but not drinks; guide languages include English, Portuguese, Spanish, French and German.

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8.Snorkeling with turtles in their natural habitat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 hours Top rated

From Vila do Abraão, take a private speedboat to Lagoa Azul for guided snorkeling with turtles and colorful fish. Mateus, a multilingual guide, can help you in the water and take photos and videos, sent the next day. The route also includes Freguesia de Santana and a beachside restaurant in Saco do Céu. Lunch costs extra.

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9.Lopes Mendes Private Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $224

Walk from Vila do Abraão through Ilha Grande State Park to Lopes Mendes, passing Palmas, Mangues, and Pouso. A private English- or Portuguese-speaking guide shares local knowledge of the island’s nature and culture. The eight-hour day includes return boat travel, but the hike is challenging and the trail is uneven.

“Super activité, très belle journée, guide au top 👏🏻”

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