Ilha Grande Day Trip from Rio: Options and Prices

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 there for €23–60. The best value is the 6-hour Blue and Green Lagoon tour (€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, 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 (€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

Best seller Paraty, Angra & Ilha Grande Desde Ilha Grande: traslado compartido a Río de Janeiro 4.0 (501) from€40

Paraty, Angra & Ilha Grande3,5 h Desde Paraty: lanzadera hasta/desde el pueblo de Abraão en Isla Grande Pickup 4.7 (419) from€58

Best seller Paraty, Angra & Ilha Grande7 h Ilha Grande: tour de 7 h en lancha motora por islas paradisíacas 4.4 (143) from€50

Paraty, Angra & Ilha Grande4 h Ilha Grande: traslado de ida a Río de Janeiro con billete de barco 4.5 (235) from~~€49~~€42

Paraty, Angra & Ilha Grande14 h Angra dos Reis e Ilha Grande: tour grupo reducido en barco rápido Spanish 4.4 (121) from€171

Paraty, Angra & Ilha Grande5 h Angra dos Reis: tour en lancha con 5 paradas por Ilha Grande 4.5 (56) from€23

Which option suits your trip?

Staying in Rio with one free day

Book the Angra dos Reis and Ilha Grande day trip (€69, 4.6/5 from 2,497 reviews, with pickup) or the full-day tour with boat and lunch (€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.

Spending a night or two on the island

This is what we recommend. Take a shared transfer with boat ticket (€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 links both, and speedboats from Angra dos Reis 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 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 (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 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 (€42, about 4 hours, with pickup), then the beaches around Abraão.

Day 2: the 7-hour paradise islands speedboat tour (€50, 4.4/5 from 143 reviews).

Day 3: the Blue and Green Lagoons (€41, 6 hours) and the shared transfer back to Rio (€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 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. Always check the official Brazilian consulate website before travelling.

Ilha Grande day trip from Rio: options, prices and tips