A day in Ilha Grande Snorkeling with turtles Privado

Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro



Private experience leaving from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande: Private car + private speedboat to visit the island's natural aquariums and dive with sea turtles!

Highlights

  • snorkeling with turtles
  • Private boat
  • Private tour
  • bilingual guide
  • Trip Ilha Grande

Description

If you are in Rio de Janeiro and only have one day to get to know Ilha Grande, this experience is ideal for you. A completely private option to avoid spending long periods of time waiting for other tourists or on the road, most of the time you will be on Ilha Grande, enjoying your day!

At 07:15 am a private car will be at the door of your hotel to begin the 2 to 3 hour journey to the pier where the private speedboat will be with a bilingual guide waiting to begin the water adventure!

We will go directly to the island's Natural Aquarium to practice guided snorkeling and dive with sea turtles, as well as contemplate corals and other species. The snorkeling guide and instructor will be in the water with you, helping you with the use of the equipment, showing you the marine life and filming everything with a Go pro (images are sent to you the next day!).

After snorkeling, we will visit the beautiful beach called Freguesia de Santana, here you can walk along the white sand to the coconut trees. After this, we will need to replenish our energy, so we will go to a restaurant located on another paradisiacal place (Saco de céu), where we will taste typical Brazilian food (lunch not included in the price);

Activities on the island end at 03:00 p.m aprox., at that time, the same private car will be ready to take you back to your hotel in Rio de Janeiro (approximate arrival time is 06:00 p.m);

The main objective is for you to have a day of pleasure on a paradisiacal island, without queues, without crowds and without waiting times. It will be an unforgettable day!

Includes

Pick up and drop off at the hotel in a private car, tour in a private boat with a duly qualified sailor, bilingual snorkeling guide and instructor, snorkeling equipment, ice, mineral water and tropical fruits on the boat, videos and photos of the experience;

Excludes

Lunch at the restaurant is not included;

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes private transportation from your hotel in Rio de Janeiro, a private speedboat ride, snorkeling with turtles, and a bilingual guide.
The journey from Rio de Janeiro to the pier usually takes between 2 to 3 hours by private car.
The tour starts early in the morning, with a private car picking you up around 07:15 am; check the website for current times.
Yes, the tour is designed for all skill levels, and the bilingual guide provides assistance during the snorkeling experience.
Snorkeling takes place in selected turtle-friendly spots around Ilha Grande accessible by private boat from Rio de Janeiro.
Yes, the experience is fully private, ideal for solo travelers, couples, or groups who want an exclusive tour.
Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat, and a camera; snorkeling equipment is typically provided on the tour.
Most of your day will be spent on Ilha Grande enjoying snorkeling and exploring, minimizing time spent traveling or waiting.
Yes, the tour includes a bilingual guide who speaks Portuguese and English to assist throughout the experience.
No, the tour is suitable for all swimming levels, and the guide ensures safety during the snorkeling activities.

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