VILA DO ABRAÃO
3 days

The Big Island is a tropical paradise located in Angra´s Bay municipal district of Angra dos Reis, RJ, the navigation is done by fishers boats departure from Mangaratiba's Harbors and Angra dos Reis, hour trip to the island. With 106 beaches, several rivers, ponds, waterfalls, mountains and valleys the place is chosen by many adventurous. The area of 192 km² , 1/3 of the territory was considered part of the State Park of Big Island in 1971.
Abraão's Town, entrance harbor, main location of the island.

1st day
Pick up at 6:00 hr direction Mangaratiba´s Harbor, departure at 8:00 hr, arrival at Abraão's Town at 10:00 hr. After lunch and accommodation in a great Hostels (pousada), we will leave for an average walk the neighboring beaches.Free night to know the center, bars and Abraão's Restaurants.

2nd optional Day
After breakfast the choice of some specific itinerary:
- long walks for highest point of the island
Peak of the Parrot (Pico do Papagaio) 980 meters of altitude and 8 hours trekking.
Stone of water (Pedra D´água) 1037 meters highest peak at the island 8 hours trekking..
· average walks and schooner ride
· Dive
· Schooner rides by the island and beaches

3rd day
Dive in the morning , after lunch return to Mangaratiba's Harbor. Arrival time in Rio de Janeiro at 20:00 hr.

Includes: transportation / lodging / breakfast / guides /
What to carry: repellent / solar protector

SCUBA DIVING Ilha Grande

'Ilha Grande' , Rio de Janeiro is a tropical paradise lying at the 'Ilha Grande' Bay, in the town of 'Angra dos Reis', Rio de Janeiro. The access to the Island is through the ports of 'Angra dos Reis', and 'Mangaratiba'. The beautiful trip by boat takes about 1 ½ hours. With it's 106 beaches, many rivers, lagoons, water falls, mountains, and valleys, 'Ilha Grande' is the favorite spot for many adventure lovers. A third of it's area (192 km²) is part of the 'Ilha Grande' State Park since 1971. 'Abraão' village is the main entrance way of the island.

There are many diving options in Ilha Grande. The whole coastal area, especially the bay inner part, offers excellent conditions to dive. There are contless flagstones, parcels and shipwrecks, which give refuge to an intense and diversified sea life.
The water temperature varies from 18 to 25ºC. The average visibility rate is 10m in a normal day and 20m in very hot days.