WHERE WE ARE
Ilha Grande is part of the municipality of Angra dos Reis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. It can be accessed by boat from four main points:
- Santa Luzia Pier, in Angra dos Reis – 160 km from Rio de Janeiro;
- Lapa Pier, in Angra dos Reis – 160 km from Rio de Janeiro;
- Conceição de Jacareí Pier (in Mangaratiba) – 105 km from Rio de Janeiro;
- Mangaratiba Pier – 130 km from Rio de Janeiro.
HOW TO GET HERE
If you need help organizing your transfer to Ilha Grande, especially if arriving by air at one of Rio de Janeiro’s airports, please contact us at reservas@naturaliapousada.com.br.
CAR
Those arriving by car will find parking options to leave their vehicle during their stay on the island at all three locations.
BUS
From Rio de Janeiro By bus, the main company connecting Rio de Janeiro to Angra dos Reis (stopping by Conceição de Jacareí, Mangaratiba, and also Paraty) is Costa Verde (www.costaverdetransportes.com.br). In Rio de Janeiro, the bus station is called Novo Rio (www.rodoviariadorio.com.br).From São Paulo Departing from São Paulo, the main bus company that connects to Angra dos Reis is Reunidas Paulista (www.reunidaspaulista.com.br).
CROSSING
Check out the ways to cross to Vila do Abraão, on Ilha Grande, from each of the access points:
1. Santa Luzia Pier, in Angra dos Reis
Crossing is done by fast boats of the “flex” type operated by the companies Objetiva Tour, Doce Angra Turismo, and Angra Flex Turismo. There are regular departures at intervals of up to two hours, usually from 08:00 to 18:00. Always check the schedules for the day of your crossing, as there might be changes. The journey takes about 45 minutes.
2. Lapa Pier, in Angra dos Reis
Crossing is done by the ferry operated by CCR Barcas, usually departing at 15:30 on weekdays and at 13:30 on weekends and holidays. The usual return time, departing from Abraão Pier, is at 10:00. The journey takes about an hour and a half.
3. Conceição de Jacareí Pier
Crossing is done by fast boats of the “flex” type operated by the companies Objetiva Tour and Vila Nova Tour. There are regular departures at intervals of up to two hours, usually from 08:00 to 18:00. Always check the schedules for the day of your crossing, as there might be changes. The journey takes about 20 minutes.
4. Mangaratiba Pier
Crossing is done by the ferry operated by CCR Barcas, usually departing at 08:00 every day. The usual return time, departing from Abraão Pier, is at 17:30. The journey takes about an hour and a half.
ARRIVING ON THE ISLAND
Our inn is located at Praia do Canto, about a fifteen-minute walk from the Tourist Pier of Vila do Abraão - the main arrival port in Vila do Abraão. It is approximately 1 km, passing through flat dirt streets, a stretch of beach (about 100 meters of soft sand), and, at the end, about 100 meters on a rustic cobblestone alley, with a relatively steep uphill section.
We strongly recommend hiring the service of a licensed porter for transporting your luggage. The porters have carts for carrying luggage and are usually available at the pier. Besides the convenience, the porter will guide you correctly to our inn through the best route. The average cost for transporting two medium/large suitcases is between 40 BRL and 50 BRL.
