Ilha Grande to Paraty: Speedboat & Van Transfer

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Duration3h

GroupUp to 28

PickupAt your hotel

Speedboat Crossing & Road Transfer: Ilha Grande to Paraty in One Seamless Move

You board a speedboat at Ilha Grande, cross to Angra dos Reis in thirty minutes, then transfer to a satellite-tracked van for the road journey to Paraty. The shared shuttle keeps costs down, your driver speaks three languages, travel insurance is included, and you receive your boarding ticket by WhatsApp the day before departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Transfer from Ilha Grande to Paraty

Arrive at Cais Do Abrãao
Board speedboat to Vila Do Abrãao
Cross sea for 30 minutes
Meet driver at Cais Santa Luzia
Travel by van to Paraty

The Experience

The boat cuts through the water, salt spray catching the light, and thirty minutes later you're stepping onto the dock at Angra dos Reis. That's the maritime part done — a modern speedboat, not a slow ferry, which means you're not sitting for hours watching the coastline crawl. You book online, get your boarding ticket via WhatsApp the day before, and show up ten minutes early at Cais Do Abrão on Ilha Grande. Simple. Then the road part begins: a professional driver meets you at Cais Santa Luzia and drives you inland to Paraty in a new van or minibus, air-conditioned, with real-time satellite tracking so the company knows where you are the whole way.

The shared shuttle from Ilha Grande to Paraty means you're splitting costs with other travelers, which is why the price stays reasonable, but it also means you're not waiting around for a private car to fill up. The vehicles are monitored constantly — that's not marketing language, it's a literal tracker in the van — and the drivers are qualified, experienced, and speak three languages if you need help. Travel insurance for passengers is already included, which takes one thing off your mental checklist before you even leave. The road from Angra dos Reis to Paraty winds through the coastal hills, and the whole transfer from boat dock to Paraty takes the time it takes; there's no rushing it, but there's also no sitting idle.

You'll need to be at the boat dock ten minutes before departure, and your WhatsApp confirmation arrives the day before so you know exactly when to show up. The company running this is the largest operator in both Paraty and Ilha Grande, which means they've done this route hundreds of times and they know the timing. If something changes or you have a question, trilingual support is available 24/7. Wheelchair-accessible, suitable for infants in prams, and works for any fitness level — the transfer itself is just transport, no hiking or physical demands involved.

What’s included

Your transfer includes the maritime ticket from Ilha Grande to Angra dos Reis aboard a modern speedboat, road transport by van or minibus from Angra dos Reis to Paraty, a qualified professional driver, satellite-tracked vehicles, air-conditioned transport, travel insurance for all passengers, and 24/7 trilingual support. All fees and taxes are included in the price.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Paraty Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling between Ilha Grande and Paraty without a rental car and want a fixed price that doesn't change based on negotiation — the shared shuttle keeps costs low, and the satellite tracking means the company is accountable for getting you there safely and on time.