Ilha Grande with Boat Tour and Lunch

HIGHLIGHTS

• Embark on Angra dos Reis and enjoy a boat tour through paradisiacal scenery in the calm waters of Ilha Grande
  
• During the schooner ride, enjoy the paradisiacal landscapes
  
• Visit Lagoa Azul, Ilha de Cataguás, Freguesia de Santana, and Praia de Japariz
  
• Relax in the calm, crystal-clear waters of lush beaches 

ITINERARY

Make your first stop on Ilha de Cataguás, its calm blue waters are a perfect invitation for a swim. Then, head to Ilha Grande and discover the Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon), check out the collection of starfish at the bottom of the ocean, as well as colorful fish and corals in this natural pool perfect for snorkeling and swim with floating “noodles”. Visit the Freguesia de Santana, a small beach that houses the first church of Angra dos Reis, built in 1843. 

Visit Praia do Japariz, have lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy a refreshing dip in the sea.

Disembark at the pier and return comfortably to Rio de Janeiro.

PICKUP & DROP OFF

• Departures in the morning from Wednesday to Saturday and return at night
• Pickup and drop-off from hotels in Rio de Janeiro’s South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon) and West Zone ( Barra da Tijuca)- if pickup is not available at your location you will be directed to the nearest available pick-up point
• Please contact the company responsible for the tour to confirm the pickup time.
• A bilingual guide accompanies the group during ground transportation. There will be no bilingual guide on the boat
  

INCLUSIONS

• Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Boat (schooner) tour in Ilha Grande with stops for swimming
• Lunch 
• Professional guide with live tour commentary in English, Spanish & Portuguese
• Pickup and drop-off from hotels in Rio de Janeiro’s South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon and São Conrado) - if pick-up is not available at your location you will be directed to the nearest available pick-up point
• A bilingual guide accompanies the group during ground transportation. There will be no bilingual guide on the boat

EXCLUSIONS

• Drinks, appetizers, and desserts (available to purchase on the boat)
• Diving mask/snorkel (available for rental on the boat)
• Access for people with locomotor disability condition
• Tips (optional) 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Ages considered for: Adult – 11 years and up; Child – 5-10 years; Infant 0-4 years (not occupying).
• Children must be accompanied by an adult.
• Children 4 and younger are complimentary, provided they do not occupy a seat.
• Pickup and drop-off from hotels in Rio de Janeiro’s South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon) and West Zone ( Barra da Tijuca)- if pickup is not available at your location you will be directed to the nearest available pick-up point
• This tour operates rain or shine.
  
• The tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour date. 
• The lunch included consists of a simple meal prepared by the local community.
  
• For your safety, the boat (schooner) ride in Ilha Grande, as well as all nautical routes, are subject to change according to maritime conditions and intervention by the Brazilian Navy.
• It is recommended that you bring water, sunscreen, a towel, extra dry clothes, and a camera.
• A bilingual guide accompanies the group during ground transportation. There will be no bilingual guide on the boat
  

CANCELLATION POLICY

• At least 24 hours in advance, full refund.
• No refunds for cancellations on the day of the tour.