# Ilha Grande day trip from Rio: options, prices and tips > Ilha Grande day trip from Rio: full-day tours from €61, the Blue and Green Lagoon speedboat tour for €41 and boat transfers. Real prices and tips. Updated: 2026-11-09 · https://toursbrasil.com/ilha-grande-day-trip-from-rio/ · Tours Brasil Planning an **Ilha Grande day trip from Rio**? You have two options: a full-day tour from the city with hotel pickup and a boat trip (from €61, 10 hours), or getting to Abraão yourself and booking a [speedboat tour around the islands](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/paraty/?q=lancha#todas) there for €23–60. The best value is the [6-hour Blue and Green Lagoon tour](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/paraty/?q=lagunas#todas) (€41, 4.5/5), and the most booked is the 7-hour island-hopping trip (€50, 143 reviews). The Tours Brasil catalogue lists 31 Ilha Grande activities under [Paraty, Angra and Ilha Grande](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/paraty/), from €9 with a median price of about €52. Here is what each option includes, what the full trip costs and how to avoid spending your whole day in a minivan. Prices, ratings and review counts updated on November 9, 2026 from the GetYourGuide catalogue. Tours Brasil is a GetYourGuide affiliate: booking through our links costs you the same and we earn a small commission. ## The best ways to see Ilha Grande Ranked by bookings and verified reviews. - **7-hour speedboat tour to paradise islands** — from €50, 4.4/5 from 143 reviews. The island's best seller, with several swim and snorkel stops at coves you can only reach by sea. - **6-hour speedboat tour to the Blue and Green Lagoons** — from €41, 4.5/5. Ilha Grande's two famous natural pools, with clear water and fish all around you. - **360° round-the-island speedboat tour** — from €60, 8 hours, 4.4/5. Includes the wilder ocean side most visitors never see. - **Ilha Grande from Rio with boat tour and optional lunch** — from €61, 10 hours, pickup and Spanish-speaking guide. Its 3.6/5 rating reflects the long drive; the [Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande day trip listed under Rio](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/rio-de-janeiro/?q=ilha%20grande#todas) (€69, 4.6/5 from 2,497 reviews) is the better-reviewed alternative. - **5-stop speedboat tour from Angra dos Reis** — from €23, 5 hours, 4.5/5. The cheapest way to cruise Ilha Grande from the mainland. - **Private hike through forest, beaches and a waterfall** — from €231, 5–8 hours, 4.9/5. The top-rated Ilha Grande experience. - **Paraty to Abraão shuttle** — from €58, 3.5 hours, 4.7/5 from 419 reviews, with pickup. ## Quick comparison: price, rating and pickup | Activity | From | Rating | Reviews | Duration | Spanish guide | Pickup | | Blue and Green Lagoons speedboat | €41 | 4.5/5 | 40 | 6 h | No | No | | Paradise islands, 7 h | €50 | 4.4/5 | 143 | 7 h | No | No | | 360° island tour | €60 | 4.4/5 | 37 | — | No | No | | Day trip from Rio: Angra and Ilha Grande | €69 | 4.6/5 | 2497 | 14 h | Yes | Yes | | From Rio with boat and lunch | €61 | 3.6/5 | 73 | 10 h | Yes | Yes | | 5-stop speedboat from Angra | €23 | 4.5/5 | 56 | 5 h | No | No | | Private hike | €231 | 4.9/5 | 22 | 5-8 h | Yes | No | | Paraty–Abraão shuttle | €58 | 4.7/5 | 419 | 3,5 h | No | Yes | Catalogue data as of November 9, 2026 ## Which option suits your trip? ### Staying in Rio with one free day Book the [Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande day trip](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/rio-de-janeiro/?q=ilha%20grande#todas) (€69, 4.6/5 from 2,497 reviews, with pickup) or the [full-day tour with boat and lunch](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/paraty/?q=almuerzo#todas) (€61). Pickup, transfer and boat are sorted, and you are back by night. Expect a long day with a lot of road time. For something closer, see the [best tours in Rio de Janeiro](https://toursbrasil.com/best-tours-in-rio-de-janeiro/). ### Spending a night or two on the island This is what we recommend. Take a [shared transfer with boat ticket](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/paraty/?q=traslado#todas) (€40–42 each way), then do the lagoon tour one day and the island-hopping tour the next. You get the beaches early, before day-trippers arrive. ### Travelling the Costa Verde Slot Ilha Grande between Rio and Paraty. The [Paraty–Abraão shuttle](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/paraty/?q=abraao#todas) links both, and [speedboats from Angra dos Reis](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/paraty/?q=angra#todas) cost €25 one way. The shuttle has one of the strongest track records in the catalogue (419 reviews), so it is a safe bet if you are moving on with luggage. If you have spare days after Rio, [Búzios and Arraial do Cabo](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/buzios/) sit in the opposite direction along the coast. ### Into hiking and nature Ilha Grande is almost entirely covered in Atlantic rainforest and has no cars, so everything happens on foot or by boat. The [private guided hike](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/paraty/?q=senderismo#todas) (4.9/5, Spanish-speaking guide available) is the premium choice and takes you through forest trails to beaches and a waterfall. Going solo? Walk one way and catch a boat back to Abraão to save your legs. ### Cheapest option If budget matters most, base yourself on the mainland and take one of the [Angra dos Reis speedboat tours](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/paraty/?q=angra#todas) at €23. Both rate 4.5/5 or higher and still stop at Ilha Grande beaches. ## 3-day Ilha Grande plan **Day 1:** the [transfer from Rio with boat ticket](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/rio-de-janeiro/?q=traslado%20de%20ida#todas) (€42, about 4 hours, with pickup), then the beaches around Abraão. **Day 2:** the 7-hour [paradise islands speedboat tour](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/paraty/?q=islas#todas) (€50, 4.4/5 from 143 reviews). **Day 3:** the [Blue and Green Lagoons](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/paraty/?q=lagunas#todas) (€41, 6 hours) and the [shared transfer back to Rio](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/paraty/?q=traslado#todas) (€40). That is about €173 per person in transfers and tours, before accommodation. A single night (transfer, lagoons and return) comes to about €123. ## How much does Ilha Grande cost? - **Speedboat tours from Abraão**: €41–60 for 6–8 hours. - **Speedboat tours from Angra dos Reis**: €23 for about 5 hours. - **Angra–Abraão speedboat**: €25 one way. - **Rio–Ilha Grande transfer with boat**: €40–42 one way. - **Full-day tour from Rio**: €61–71. - **Private guided hike**: €231. Example: a return transfer from Rio (about €80–85) plus the lagoon tour (€41) comes to roughly €125 before accommodation. The organised day trip is cheaper but gives you far less time on the water. Prices are indicative and refreshed daily. ## Plan your trip **Getting there:** the island is reachable only by boat, usually from Angra dos Reis or Conceição de Jacareí; from Rio, a transfer that bundles the van and the boat is easiest. **Getting around:** there are no cars, so you walk the trails or take boats from Abraão. **When to go:** December to March is hotter, wetter and busier; April to October is usually calmer. **Where to stay:** Abraão has most guesthouses, restaurants and boat departures. Remote beach guesthouses offer more peace but fewer services. ## Practical tips - Bring cash: ATMs are scarce in Abraão and small businesses may not take cards. - Pack light. There are no cars on the island and you walk from the pier, often on sand. - Book your boat tour for your first full day so you can reschedule if the sea is rough. - Reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and water shoes make the lagoon stops much easier. - Check each activity's cancellation terms on its page before paying. - December to March is the rainiest stretch on the Costa Verde. ## FAQ ### Can you do Ilha Grande as a day trip from Rio? Yes. Full-day tours with pickup start at €61 (10 hours); the best reviewed is the Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande trip at €69, rated 4.6/5 from 2,497 reviews (14 hours). ### How long does it take to get from Rio to Ilha Grande? The shared transfer with boat ticket is listed at about 4 hours door to door. ### What is the best boat tour on Ilha Grande? For value, the 6-hour Blue and Green Lagoon tour (€41, 4.5/5). For popularity, the 7-hour island-hopping tour (€50, 143 reviews). ### What language are the tours in? The full-day tour from Rio and the private hike include a Spanish-speaking guide. Speedboat tours from Abraão are usually run in Portuguese, but they are very visual and easy to follow. ### How do I get to Lopes Mendes beach? A [return boat ticket from Abraão](https://toursbrasil.com/en/activities/paraty/?q=lopes%20mendes#todas) costs €22 (3.4/5 from 10 reviews), or you can hike there on a forest trail. ### Do I need a visa for Brazil? Since 10 April 2025, US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa to visit Brazil. UK and EU passport holders do not need a visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days. 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