Things to do in Ilha Grande
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Paraty: Private Waterfalls 4x4 Tour & Cachaça TastingYou’ll ride a 4x4 jeep deep into Paraty’s Atlantic Forest, swim in cool natural pools beneath Pedra Branca and Tobogã waterfalls, sample local cachaça straight from a working distillery, and relax over lunch beside Tarzan Waterfall. Expect laughter with your guide and a few surprises from nature along the way.
Ilha Grande Speedboat: Botinas Islands & Dentista BeachYou get five beaches and two island groups in one afternoon without arranging your own boat or managing the timing between stops. The speedboat picks up from Angra dos Reis with parking included, takes you to Botinas Islands for snorkeling, then Dentista Beach, Praia da Piedade, Praia das Flechas (with optional lunch), and Pitangueira Beach. You're back in five hours, having seen more of Ilha Grande's bay than most day visitors manage in a week.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see multiple beaches and islands in one afternoon without renting a private boat or spending days on the island — the five-hour window and shared transport are what make it possible to cover this much ground and still have time to actually swim.
Angra dos Reis: Speedboat Island Tour with Snorkeling & LunchYou’ll swim with bright fish at Botinas Islands, relax on soft sands at Praia do Dentista, and taste fresh seafood during your lunch stop on this Angra dos Reis speedboat tour. With a friendly local guide and all gear included, you’ll feel both welcome and free — perfect for anyone who wants real moments instead of just photos.
Ilha Grande: Speedboat Tour Lagoa Azul & Cataguases IslandsYou board a shared speedboat and visit five stops across Ilha Grande bay: swim in Lagoa Azul surrounded by fish, walk the white sand of Cataguases Islands, snorkel at Praia da Grumixama, see the historic settlement at Freguesia de Sant'Anna, and take a short walk at Araçá Beach. Lunch with local caiçara food is included at Japariz, and you return to the dock in the late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see multiple beaches and swim in Lagoa Azul without renting a private boat or arranging your own transport — the speedboat schedule packs five stops and lunch into one outing, which is what makes a full bay tour possible in a half day.
Ilha Grande: Blue Lagoon Motorboat & Snorkeling Day TripYou board a shared motorboat with a small group and visit four stops: snorkel at Blue Lagoon with starfish and reef fish, explore the 18th-century church at Parish of Santana, swim at Cataguases Island's calm waters, and have lunch served beachside at Araçá. The boat handles all the logistics and timing, so you just show up at the dock with your gear.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see multiple sides of Ilha Grande — snorkeling, history, and beach time — without renting a boat or driving between islands yourself; the fixed stops and small group size mean you're moving at a pace that lets you actually enjoy each place instead of rushing through a checklist.
Paraty waterfalls tour: Tobogan slide and cachaça distilleryA private 3-hour jeep tour from Paraty takes you to Tobogan and Tarzan waterfalls in the Penha neighborhood, where you spend about two hours swimming and sliding down the famous natural waterslide, then visits Alambique Engenho D'ouro for a guided cachaça tasting and the Church of Penha. The tour includes transportation and a Portuguese-speaking guide; an English-speaking guide is available for an additional $50 paid at the end of the tour.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling as a small group or family and want to spend most of your afternoon in the water rather than moving between many stops — the two-hour waterfall window and the private jeep mean you control the pace at Tobogan without waiting for a larger group to finish.
Ilha Grande to Rio: Shared Speedboat & Van TransferYou board a speedboat at Abrão Pier, cross to the mainland in thirty minutes, then transfer to a van for the drive to your Rio hotel or airport. The service includes your boarding ticket, insurance, a professional driver, and real-time tracking. A trilingual support team confirms details via WhatsApp the day before and is available around the clock if you need to adjust anything.Is it for me?Right for travelers leaving Ilha Grande without a car who want a fixed price and reliable pickup instead of hunting for a taxi or piecing together public transport. The shared format keeps costs down, and the 30-minute boat crossing plus van ride gets you to Rio without stress or surprises.
Ilha Grande: Private Walking Tour, Black Beach & Natural PoolYou’ll walk through Ilha Grande’s layered history with a local guide, from quiet 19th-century churches to ancient rock carvings at Black Beach. Swim in a hidden natural pool if you like (bring your swimsuit), hear stories you won’t find in guidebooks, and feel the island’s rhythms for yourself.
Snorkeling Ilha Grande: Speedboat tour to three lagoonsA shared 6-hour speedboat tour from Vila do Abraão explores the northern coast of Ilha Grande with snorkeling stops at Blue Lagoon, Green Lagoon, and Saco do Céu. The boat departs daily; each stop runs 40 to 60 minutes. Diving mask, snorkel and bottled water are included, as is a live guide in English or Portuguese—you choose the language at checkout. Departure time shifts with tide and weather, confirmed when you book.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided snorkel tour departing from Vila do Abraão—the speedboat handles three northern-coast stops in one day, so you're not island-hopping on your own schedule.
Snorkeling in Angra dos Reis: Blue Lagoon & island beachesA six-hour private boat snorkeling trip through Angra dos Reis visits five stops: the Blue Lagoon's famous coral gardens and schools of fish; Grumixama Beach with calm transparent waters; two quiet coves on Ilha Grande; and Praia das Flechas on Gipóia Island. The boat carries floaters, a cooler with ice, and a route map; you choose the boat size at checkout — 32, 16, 12 or 10 people — and the operator provides all fuel and equipment. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.Is it for me?Choose the smaller boat sizes — 12 or 10 people — if you want to snorkel without crowding at each stop; the 32-person option costs less per person but means more swimmers in the water at the Blue Lagoon and the beaches. Pick this trip if you want to move between five different snorkeling sites in one day rather than staying in one place, and if having the boat, floaters and cooler arranged means you can focus on the water instead of logistics.
Schooner Cruise Ilha Grande: Swim at Blue Lagoon with CaipirinhaA five-hour shared schooner cruise from Vila do Abraão Port visits three swimming stops around Ilha Grande: Lagoa Azul (the Blue Lagoon), Praia de Fora and Saco do Céu, with 40 to 50 minutes at each to dive and snorkel. Caipirinha, water and tropical fruits are included; your guide speaks English or Portuguese. The departure time shifts with the tide, and each stop ends when the schooner horn sounds.Is it for me?Book the English-speaking option if you want the guide's commentary on the islands and the marine life; choose Portuguese if you're traveling with Portuguese speakers or prefer to move at your own pace between swims and the bar. The fixed departure time (set by the tide) and the horn-signal returns mean the day holds together without anyone managing the schedule—you show up at the port and the crew handles the rest.
Snorkeling Ilha Grande: Five island stops on a speedboatA six-hour shared speedboat tour from Ilha Grande that visits five islands across Angra dos Reis—Cataguás, Botinas, Praia do Dentista, Piedade and Vitorino—with stops for snorkeling, swimming and diving at each. The boat departs from Vila do Abraão with a guide in English or Portuguese, safety equipment, and a cooler so you can bring your own drinks and keep them cold.Is it for me?Choose the English-speaking guide if you want the island names and the route explained as you go; the Portuguese option suits travelers who speak the language or prefer to navigate by the boat's movement and the water itself. Either way, the five stops mean you're not choosing between islands—you're visiting all of them in one tide.
Snorkeling in Angra dos Reis: Four island stops by speedboatA shared speedboat tour of Angra dos Reis visits Ilhas Botinas and three beaches on Ilha da Gipóia over five hours, with 20–30 minutes at each stop to swim and snorkel in calm, clear water. The boat holds 14 to 34 passengers and stops for roughly an hour around midday; you bring your own cooler bag (up to 20 liters, no glass) and pay separately for any food or drinks. A live guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese.Is it for me?Five hours leaves room for a full morning or afternoon elsewhere in Angra dos Reis, but not for a second major activity the same day. The midday break around an hour is when you eat, so bring a cooler bag or budget for vendors at the stops.
Speedboat tour Angra dos Reis: Blue Lagoon and five island stopsA shared speedboat tour through Angra dos Reis with a Portuguese-speaking guide, visiting the Blue Lagoon, Cataguás Island, Grumixama Beach, Araçá Beach, and Flechas Beach over five hours. The boat holds 14 to 34 passengers; each stop lasts 20 to 30 minutes except the lunch stop at Flechas Beach, which runs about an hour. You can bring a cooler bag up to 20 liters (no glass) with your own food and drinks, and the tour includes a sailor and floating noodles.Is it for me?Book this if you want to visit five stops in one morning with a set schedule; choose a private charter instead if you'd rather control the pace or explore longer at each location.
Snorkeling in Angra dos Reis: Five stops on a speedboatA shared speedboat tour of Angra dos Reis with five swimming and snorkeling stops across Lagoa Azul, Ilha Grande, Cataguás Island and Gipóia Island, conducted by a live Portuguese-speaking guide. The boat holds fourteen to thirty-four passengers and stops at each site for twenty to thirty minutes; lunch takes about an hour. You bring a cooler bag up to twenty liters (no glass) with your own food and drinks. Cancellations made twenty-four hours ahead get a full refund; same-day cancellations do not.Is it for me?The tour moves at a steady pace with frequent water stops, so it suits swimmers and snorkelers who want to see multiple islands without the effort of arranging private transport or navigating between sites on your own.
Snorkeling Ilha Grande: Five Lagoons & Beaches by SpeedboatA shared speedboat tour of Ilha Grande visits five swimming and snorkeling stops across five hours: the turquoise Blue Lagoon, the emerald Green Lagoon, the quiet Aripeba Beach, Ubatubinha Beach in a protected cove, and Flechas Beach on Ilha da Gipóia. The boat holds 14 to 34 passengers and a live guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese. Lunch is not included, though a restaurant operates at Flechas Beach; you can bring a cooler bag of up to 20 liters with your own food and drinks (no glass). Each stop lets you swim, snorkel among tropical fish and coral reefs, or rest on sand and rocks.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a full day of swimming and snorkeling across multiple lagoons and beaches without arranging your own boat or planning the route—the fixed schedule and guide handle the logistics, and the 20 to 30 minutes at each stop gives you real time in the water instead of a quick photo stop.
Snorkeling in Ilha Grande: Speedboat with five island stopsA shared speedboat tour from Angra dos Reis visits five stops around Ilha Grande and nearby islands over five hours: the Blue Lagoon, Cataguás Island, Grumixama Beach, Araçá Beach, and Flechas Beach on Gipóia Island. Each stop lasts 20 to 30 minutes for swimming and snorkeling in calm, clear water; the lunch stop runs about an hour. The boat holds 14 to 34 passengers and a live guide speaks English, Spanish, or Portuguese. You bring a towel, sunscreen and hat; food and drinks are not included, though you can pack a cooler bag up to 20 liters (no glass containers).Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Angra dos Reis or nearby without a car—the speedboat is the way most visitors reach these five island stops, and a shared boat on a fixed schedule means you don't have to arrange transport or find other people to split a private charter with.
Snorkeling in Angra dos Reis: Five stops with speedboatA five-hour speedboat tour of Angra dos Reis with five swimming and snorkeling stops: Blue Lagoon, Cataguás Island, Flechas Beach, Grumixama Beach and Araçá Beach. The boat holds 14 to 34 passengers and stops last 20 to 30 minutes each, except lunch which runs about an hour. A guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese; floating noodles and a sailor are included. Bring your own food in a cooler of up to 20 liters (no glass), towel, sunscreen and cash for any extras.Is it for me?Book this if you want to visit five different snorkeling spots in one morning or afternoon on a shared fast boat—you'll see calm lagoons, quiet islands, and water-only beaches rather than staying at a single location.
Private Speedboat Tour Angra dos Reis: Islands & BeachesA private speedboat tour in Angra dos Reis takes you to three islands and beaches—the Botinas Islands for swimming and snorkeling, Gipoia with its colonial mansions and historic sites, and a third stop on the operator's choice—with a Portuguese-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and bottled water included over 6 hours.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want to set the pace and stops yourself instead of following a fixed group itinerary—the speedboat and guide are yours alone for the 6 hours, so you can linger at the islands that appeal to you and skip ahead from the ones that don't.
Ilha Grande Private Trekking Expedition & Local GuideThis is your chance to circle Ilha Grande on foot with local guides who know every trail and story. Walk black-sand beaches, eat homemade Brazilian food in fishing villages, sleep under stars at Parnaioca Beach, and discover hidden waterfalls—all while connecting with island life far beyond the usual tourist spots.
