Take the Easiest Transfer from Rio to Ilha Grande!
Looking for a smooth and stress-free Rio to Ilha Grande transfer?
This service includes everything you need to get from your accommodation in Rio all the way to Vila do Abraão on Ilha Grande—with your boat ticket and tourist marina tax included, so there’s no hassle or extra fees on the day.
Choose between shared or private transfers, and enjoy the comfort of air-conditioned vehicles, priority speedboat boarding, and reliable communication via WhatsApp.
You can also add a discounted return transfer to Rio (city or airports), or continue onward in your journey with a discounted Paraty transfer, all bookable in one go during checkout
Important: If staying at ‘Araçatiba’ or ‘Praia Vermelha’ on Ilha Grande, do not book this service.
Transfer Details
Price
- Adult: $45 USD
- Child (1 to 4 yrs): $25 USD
Available Options During Reservation
- Shared van transfer
- Private car transfer
- Add-on return transfer to Rio de Janeiro
- Add-on onward transfer to Paraty
Group size
- Min. 01
- Max. 15
Not included
As there are no vehicles allowed on Ilha Grande, you will need to make your own way from the main tourist pier to your accommodation on the island.
Baggage Rules:
Included:
- 1 medium suitcase (67 × 48 × 27 cm) OR 1 small carry-on (55 × 40 × 25 cm)
- 1 personal item (e.g. backpack) which will travel on your lap
Extras:
- Oversized or additional luggage: $20 USD per piece (each way)
- Notify us ahead of time for unusual items like surfboards or strollers
Important Notes:
- You carry and handle your own luggage
- We are not liable for lost items
- If we recover a lost item, return is subject to a ticket fee
Policy For Children
For children aged 1 to 4, or if you want to bring a child seat, we kindly ask that you contact us to arrange your booking.
- Babies (up to 12 months):
- Can ride free on a parent’s lap
- If they’re in a car seat, the cost is half price
- Kids 1 year and 1 month to 3 years and 11 months old:
- Pay half price with rights to their own seat
- Kids 4 years and older:
- Full ticket price, with rights to their own seat
- Parents must bring car seats if they use one
- Car seats are not needed by law on our vehicles
Pick-Up Notes
- The evening before this service you are contacted via WhatsApp with a closer estimated pick-up time. Please ensure you provide your correct number during the reservation
- Some historic center addresses or difficult-access locations may require a nearby meeting point
- Hotels/hostels: Be ready at the entrance
- Airbnb/private homes: provide apartment number, wait outside
- If we can’t easily reach your pick-up spot, we’ll arrange a meeting point. Difficult places may include narrow streets, steep hills or long one-way roads which take a long time to traverse
- Delays may occur due to traffic or other passengers
- If you need pick-up from the Galeão GIG Airport you can book it here
- If you need pick-up from the Santos Dumont (SDU) Airport you can book it here
Service Conditions
- Schedules subject to change
- Delays or cancellations due to weather, health, breakdowns, etc. are not our fault
- Replacement vehicle arranged within 4 hours in case of breakdown
- No ATM stops: bring cash in advance
- Booking issues notified via email
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Shared & Private Transfer Logistics
Shared & Private Transfer Logistics
Shared Transfer Service
- Includes priority speedboat tickets (fastest boats to Abraão village)
- Includes the Turi Angra Marina Tax
- Convenient pick-up:
- Direct from your accommodation (if within pick-up area)
- Otherwise, designated meeting points
- Upgrade to private for full access
- Pre-notifications via WhatsApp:
- Night before: estimated pick-up time within selected window
- On the day: message when driver is nearby
- Safe & comfortable vehicles: Modern, A/C, satellite tracking, security cameras
- Cleaner & safer marina: Compared to the public pier, this marina is cleaner, has a bathroom, and fewer crowds
- Speedboats: Sheltered seating but bring a raincoat and sun protection just in case. Boats have life jackets and radio contact with the coast guard
Shared Departure Windows
| Departure Window | Est. Arrival | |
|---|---|---|
| First Departure: | 05:45 – 07:15 am | ~10:00 am |
| Second Departure: | 08:45 – 10:15 am | ~13:00 pm |
| Third Departure: | 12:45 – 14:45 pm | ~17:30 pm |
Note: Exact time depends on passenger locations and traffic conditions. Expect unavoidable delays during Carnival, New Years, and other holidays/events
Private Vehicle + Private Boat
The best way to Ilha Grande, with road travel in a private vehicle and crossing made in a private boat.
- Pick-up any time between 05:00 – 18:00
- More flexible scheduling (not reliant on public boats)
Private Transfer + Shared Boat
Our private transfer will pick you up in your own private vehicle and drive you to the departure marina where you are provided a ticket on the next speedboat departure.
Choose a pick-up time which is 2.5 hours* before the following boat departures:
Private Transfer + Shared Boat Time Options
| Depart Rio | Boat Departure | Est. Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 am | 8:30 am | 9:00 am |
| 7:00 am | 9:30 am | 10:00 am |
| 8:30 am | 11:00 am | 11:30 am |
| 11:00 am | 13:30 pm | 14:00 pm |
| 12:30 pm | 15:00 pm | 15:30 pm |
| 15:30 pm | 18:00 pm | 18:30 pm |
*Times may change if boat schedules change or heavier traffic is expected. Boats depart from the public marina of Conceicao do Jacarei.
Add-On Options
Shared Return Transfer to Rio (incl. Airports)
- Discounted if booked during reservation
- Be at pier 20 mins before departure
- 10:00 → Rio ~13:30–14:00
- 13:00 → Rio ~16:30–17:30
- 17:30 → Rio ~20:30–21:30
Onward Shared Transfer to Paraty
- Discounted if booked during reservation
- Be at pier 20 mins before departure
- 10:00 → Paraty ~13:00
- 13:00 → Paraty ~16:00
- 17:00 → Paraty ~20:00
Pick-Up Locations
Pick-Up at Accommodation
- Direct pick-up unless the area is difficult to access (narrow streets, steep hills, etc.)
Pick-Up Areas (by neighborhood):
- Arpoador
- Botafogo
- Catete
- Centro (Downtown)
- Copacabana
- Cosme Velho – Joe Joe Hostel Largo do Boticário only
- Flamengo
- Gávea
- Glória
- Humaitá
- Ipanema
- Lagoa
- Lapa
- Laranjeiras
- Leblon
- Leme – If up the hill, meet at Novotel Leme
- Santa Teresa – Explorer Bar only
- Urca
Airport Pick-Ups
- Santos Dumont (SDU)
- Galeão (GIG) → for airport to Ilha Grande BOOK HERE
- Linx Hotel Galeao – pick-up is possible
Other Meeting Points
If you are staying outside the pick-up areas or hard to access place, choose one of the following meeting points.
- ibis Santos Dumont – Av. Mal. Câmara, 280 – Centro
- Joe Joe Hostel – Largo do Boticário / Cosme Velho
- Maracanã Stadium – in front of the Bernini statue
- Santa Teresa – Explorer Bar – Rua Almirante Alexandrino
- São José Paroquial – Av. Borges de Medeiros, 2735 – Lagoa
- Hotel Diamond – R. da Glória, 46 – Glória
Bus Station Pick-Up
- Rodoviária Novo Rio: Vans are not allowed a terminal
- Meet at Novotel RJ Porto Atlântico, 750m away
- Address: Av. Prof. Pereira Reis, 49 – Santo Cristo
Special Neighborhood Notes
- Santa Teresa: Explorer Bar only (R. Alm. Alexandrino, 399)
- Leme (if staying on the hill): Meet at Novotel Leme (R. Gustavo Sampaio, 320)
- Copacabana / Ipanema: If on Rua Saint Roman (or streets accessed by it), meet at either Ducasse Rio Hotel or South American Copacabana Hotel
- Favelas: Vans do not enter areas deemed Favela’s. Choose a safe hotel in the pick-up areas to meet if staying in one.
- Barra da Tijuca or São Conrado: Choose a hotel in Leblon, Ipanema or Copacabana to meet.
Refunds, Changes & Credits
- Cancel 78+ hrs before: 75% refund or full credit
- Cancel 48 –78 hrs before: 50% refund or full credit
- Cancel <48 hrs before or no-show: No refund
- Change requests:
- 1 Free change if 24+ hrs before and space available
- R$60 fee <24 hrs before
- R$60 for additional changes
Credit valid for 1 year if same route/people
