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From Rio: Ilha Grande Full-Day Tour with Schooner Cruise

Tourist catamaran docked at pier on Ilha Grande with lush hills in background.
Tourist catamaran sailing near tropical Cataquases Islands, Ilha Grande.
Colonial church and palm trees by the shore at Freguesia Beach, Ilha Grande, Brazil.
Aerial view of Ilha de Cataguás with turquoise waters and small boats.

Duration

12 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Pickup available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience
    • Ilha Grande has been a national park since 2002, no roads, no cars, no high-rises. Just Atlantic Forest, coral reefs, and 102 beaches. This schooner cruise gets you to the best of them.

    • Picked up from your hotel in Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, or Leme, the coach handles the ~3-hour road leg to Conceição de Jacareí, then the schooner takes over.

    • The Blue Lagoon is the kind of natural pool that stops people mid-sentence, starfish on the seabed, corals, and fish in water calm enough to float in with a pool noodle.

    • Two swim stops (Cataguás Island and Japariz Beach) plus a pass by Freguesia de Santana, home to the oldest church in Angra dos Reis, built in 1843 and sitting right on the waterfront.

    • Round-trip hotel pickup from South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon)

    • Round-trip transport by air-conditioned vehicle

    • Schooner cruise in Ilha Grande with swimming stops

    • Professional guide, live commentary in English, Portuguese & Spanish

    • Sustainable Tourism Tax, R$25 per person, cash only, paid on arrival

    • Lunch (not included)

    • Drinks on board (available to purchase)

    • Diving mask & snorkel (available to rent on board)

    • Gratuities

  • TOTAL DURATION12 hours - 12 hours
    FREQUENCYOnce daily, morning departure
    MODE OF TRANSFERCruise Ship

    1 Boarding point

    Rio de Janeiro

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    Sights covered

    Port of Conceição de Jacareí

    Port of Conceição de Jacareí

    Cataguás Island

    Cataguás Island

    Blue Lagoon (Lagoa Azul)

    Blue Lagoon (Lagoa Azul)

    Freguesia de Santana (Santana Parish)

    Freguesia de Santana (Santana Parish)

    Japariz Beach

    Japariz Beach

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What to bring

    • Bring R$25 per person in cash for the mandatory Sustainable Tourism Tax, payable on arrival at the port, the municipality may adjust this amount without notice, so carry a little extra.

    • Pack sunscreen, a hat, a towel, and swimwear for multiple swim stops throughout the day.

    • Bring a valid government-issued ID or passport for boarding.

    What's not allowed

    • Personal snorkel gear is not permitted on board — rental masks are available on the schooner.

    Accessibility

    • This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.

    • Children under 4 travel free, provided they do not occupy a seat.

    Additional information

    • Hotel pickup is from South Zone hotels only (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon). If your accommodation falls outside this zone, the operator will advise the nearest pickup point.

    • The bilingual guide accompanies the group during road transport only — there is no guide on board the schooner.

    • Lunch is not included; plan to purchase food on board or eat at Ilha Grande independently.

    • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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