Angra dos Reis with Speedboat Tour - From Rio de Janeiro
Description
Start your full-day excursion with a 165 km trip from Rio de Janeiro to Angra dos Reis, located in the Costa Verde region. Head to the Santa Luzia pier, climb aboard the speedboat to discover the paradise islands of Angra dos Reis and be enchanted by the beauty of the waters and nature on all sides. Make your first stop at the Botinas Islands, two small, almost twin islands with a calm, translucent sea, perfect for snorkeling. Continue on to Praia de Jurubaíba, commonly known as Praia do Dentista (Dentist's Beach), with fine white sand and waters of intense colors that vary according to the sky, it is considered one of the most beautiful in the region. Your next stop will be Piedade Beach, divided in two by a strip of sand, with calm, shallow waters and ideal for children. Make your last stop at Flechas Beach, where you will find kiosks and local restaurants. Lunch is not included. Disembark at Santa Luzia Station and return to Rio de Janeiro.
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Itinerary
Begin your full day tour with a 165 km (100 miles) ride from Rio de Janeiro to Angra dos Reis, in the Costa Verde (Green Coast) region.
Enjoy a 5 hour speedboat tour through the heavenly sceneries and calm waters of Angra dos Reis.
Stop at Ilhas Botinas, two small, almost twin islands with a calm translucent sea, perfect for snorkeling and watching marine life.
Visit Praia de Jurubaíba commonly known as Praia do Dentista.
Praia da Piedade enchants for its bucolic landscapes and the beautiful nature that surrounds the site
Bypassing Ilha da Gipóia, stop at Praia das Flechas and enjoy the local cuisine.
Disembark at the pier in Angra and return to Rio de Janeiro in comfort and safety
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup and drop-off from the main hotels in Rio de Janeiro’s South Zone (Copacabana, Leme, Ipanema, Leblon) - if pickup is not available at your location you will be directed to the nearest available pick-up point Pick up from the hotel takes place before the start time of the activity. If you do not receive confirmation of your departure time, please contact us. It is not recommended to book appointments on the same day as the tour, as the return time may vary according to the traffic conditions .
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is mandatory to pay, at the city entrance, the Sustainable Tourism Fee (R$ 25 per person). The amount may be changed by the municipality without prior notice; we recommend bringing extra cash to avoid any inconvenience.
- There is no access for people with locomotor disability condition
Reviews(7)
The kas isala restaurants are very precarious and do not seem clean. The boats are also quite rudimentary. The excellent guide
Muchas gracias, Romina, por compartir su experiencia y observaciones. Lamentamos que los restaurantes de las islas y las embarcaciones no hayan cumplido con sus expectativas; tomamos muy en serio sus comentarios y trabajaremos para mejorar estos aspectos. Nos alegra saber que la guía fue excelente y que pudo aportar positivamente a su día. Su opinión es muy valiosa para que podamos seguir ofreciendo experiencias cada vez mejores.
The guide Alexia took us to live a unique experience, accompanied us all the way and with her stories made the day very enjoyable, thank you for this unforgettable experience. Congratulations.
¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario, Ruben! 😊 Nos alegra muchísimo saber que Alexia te acompañó durante todo el trayecto y que, con sus historias, hizo el día tan ameno y especial. Comentarios como el tuyo nos confirman que logramos nuestro objetivo: crear experiencias únicas e inolvidables. ¡Gracias por elegirnos y felicidades a ti también! 🌟
The beaches had a lot of people, considering that ilha has several, they should offer not so crowded or larger beaches. I also wish I could have done less downhill and spent more time on the beaches. The tour service was good, Alexia as a guide is the most and the driver William tmb.
Gracias por compartir tu opinión, Romi 😊 Lamentamos que algunas playas estuvieran concurridas y entendemos tu sugerencia sobre pasar más tiempo en menos paradas. Tus comentarios son muy valiosos para seguir mejorando la experiencia. Nos alegra saber que el servicio fue bueno y que Alexia como guía y William como chófer marcaron la diferencia. ¡Esperamos verte nuevamente para una experiencia aún mejor!
Overall, good experience, but some things left to be desired. The support of the top of the boat was with screws missing and even so everyone was backing up, the glass of the boat's bathroom window was broken. Outside of that the boat was good, with normal weather signs. The bus microphone didn't work right, it was hard to hear all the instructions. The whole part in English for my boyfriend he couldn't understand. At the end of the tour, we left the boat and did not have instructions from the guide where to gather, while other guides indicated where to gather. Most people spoke Spanish, so most of the passage the guide spoke that language and most of the songs on the boat too. Few people spoke English and the guide didn't even pay attention to them. The food in the restaurant was extremely simple and the dishes were all dirty. Many tourists complained both Brazilians and foreigners. A lady even argued with her guide about it. That's a constructive criticism and I hope things get better. We had a lot of fun, but it could be improved.
Obrigado pelo seu feedback sincero! Vamos avaliar todos os pontos mencionados para melhorar a experiência de todos os nossos hóspedes. Ficamos felizes que tenham se divertido e esperamos proporcionar um passeio ainda melhor na próxima vez!
This is the second experience I booked through Viator that advertised an English guide where one was not provided. I do not speak Portuguese. When I travel, for this reason, I book excursions where English is provided as I enjoy learning about the places I am visiting. This tour started off with English/Spanish/Portuguese on the bus. But once we reached Angra, I was placed on a speedboat with another guide who spoke NO ENGLISH and I was with him and 18 passengers for 5 hours with no directions. This was horrible for safety reasons! And also scary not being able to tell what was going on or what we were seeing. For example, we would be given time to swim from the boat to snorkel but I could tell tell the perimeter I was supposed to keep, or the time to return. The positive of the day was that the water and scenery were beautiful. To add insult to the isolation of my day, I asked for a partial refund and it was not granted. No reason given. If you pay for an English tour, and are not given one, you should not have to pay full price! I deserved the same experience as the other boaters who knew what was going on and who were safe. My advice is, if you don't speak Portuguese, do not book this excursion.
Dear passenger, We appreciate you sharing your experience with us and apologize for any inconvenience during the tour. We understand your concerns and would like to clarify that, in the tour description before finalizing your purchase, it is informed about the presence of an English-speaking guide only during the land transfer; however, the guide does not accompany the boat tour. The guide's role is to provide guidance and information about the tour before boarding the boat, as well as to welcome you back after the tour. We regret that this setup made you feel this way and understand the importance of safety and understanding during the activity. We will conduct an internal review to ensure that communication procedures are clearer and more effective in the future. Regarding the request for a partial refund, we regret not being able to fulfill your request, as there is information in the description that the bilingual guide does not accompany the boat, therefore, there is nothing to refund. However, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the scenery in Angra; they are simply amazing! Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for sharing your feedback with us. If there is anything else we can do to improve your experience or if you would like to discuss this matter further, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. Sincerely, Customer Experience Team
This is the second experience I booked through Viator that advertised an English guide where one was not provided. As a Canadian, I do not speak Portuguese. When I travel, for this reason, I book excursions where English is provided as I enjoy learning about the places I am visiting. The tour started off with English/Spanish/Portuguese on the bus. But once we reached Angra, I was placed on a speedboat with another guide who spoke NO ENGLISH and I was with him and 18 passengers for 5 hours with no directions. This was horrible for safety reasons! And also scary not being able to tell what was going on or what we were seeing. For example, we would be given time to swim from the boat to snorkel but I could tell tell the perimeter I was supposed to keep, or the time to return. The positive of the day was that the water and scenery were beautiful. My advice is, if you don't speak Portuguese, do not book this excursion. To add insult to the isolation of my day, I asked for a partial refund and it was not granted. No reason given. If you pay for an English tour, and are not given one, you should not have to pay full price! I deserved the same experience as the other boaters who knew what was going on and who were safe.
Our guide Andrea was the best I've had in a long time, educated, patient and speaks the 3 most important languages so we can understand each other. The best in everything, God bless her.
