Immersion In An Untouched Ecosystem – Adventurous Full Day Hiking Tour
São Paulo, Brazil
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São Paulo Adventurous Atlantic Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife
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São Paulo Adventurous Atlantic Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife
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São Paulo Adventurous Atlantic Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife
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São Paulo Adventurous Atlantic Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife
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São Paulo Adventurous Atlantic Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife
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São Paulo Adventurous Atlantic Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife
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São Paulo Adventurous Atlantic Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife
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São Paulo Adventurous Atlantic Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife
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São Paulo Adventurous Atlantic Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife
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São Paulo Adventurous Atlantic Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife
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São Paulo Adventurous Atlantic Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife
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São Paulo Adventurous Atlantic Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife
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São Paulo Adventurous Atlantic Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife
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São Paulo Adventurous Atlantic Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife
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São Paulo Adventurous Atlantic Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife
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São Paulo Adventurous Atlantic Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife
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São Paulo Adventurous Atlantic Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife
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São Paulo Adventurous Atlantic Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife
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São Paulo Adventurous Atlantic Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife
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São Paulo Adventurous Atlantic Forest, Waterfalls, Wildlife
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Tour type: Private tour.
Live guide & available language: English, and Português.
Tour Operating Hours: Book this tour between 06:00 to 07:00.
Transport: Fully-equipped minivans & vans according to you group size.
Instant confirmation: Yes, operates only on weekends & holidays.
Tour start location / Final tour location: Any pick-up & drop-off in São Paulo or elsewhere are included like hotel or airport.
São Paulo is not just a concrete jungle!
Get away from the rush of São Paulo and immerse yourself in nature taking a full-day private tour visiting a city-protected park in the outlying area of the town.
After the guide picks you up at your hotel or address in São Paulo, they drive you to this preserved impressive park about 2:30 hours towards the very far extreme of the city of São Paulo, but still within the city limits.
On the way, there are viewpoints with scenic sceneries, historic sites, small rural communities, all locations ideal for photo stops and contemplation. A knowledgable bilingual guide keeps you entertained engaging in conversations about the seeing sights, cultural history of the area, local bioma or other topics of your interest.
Soon enough, you arrive at a peaceful private farm where the fun gets started. The property’s owner Mrs.Mara greets tourists and wishes them good adventure ahead. In the meantime, she prepares a delicious lunch with fresh ingredients produced in the farms nearby.
In the middle of nowhere, this untouched ecosystem are dotted with hidden gems and marvelous landscapes such as springs, waterfalls, trails, and small natural lakes.
Wildlife is commonly spotted along the trails, it is habitat of more than 500 different species of birds including macaws, toucans, herons, hawks, eagles and many others. The protected park is also home to other animals like tapirs, deers, jaguars, pumas, ocelots, wild cats, moorish cats, bush dogs, vinegar dogs, snakes, lizards, sloths, armadillos, monkeys, foxes and a number of invertebrate animals.
10h00: We leave the house of Mrs.Mara and enter in an area of Atlantic forest walking down on a more open trail that narrows along increasing the level of difficulty.
10h20: We go through an old historic charcoal kiln, where we can find different arachnids and take photos inside it.
11h00: We get to the first of the five waterfalls on the trail, the calm and refreshing “Oasis Waterfall”. Stop for photos and take a breath for the most intense part of the experience.
12.00: We arrive at the “tower belvedere”, an elevated area with a magnificent view of the dense Atlantic forest spanning along the vastness of the valleys. By this time you should feel immersed in an unique and remote region.
12:30: Arrival at the three waterfalls of the “Ray of the Sun”, stop for the bath, photos and snacks. Bring swimsuits along so that you can splash around.
14h00: Beginning of the return.
15h00: We take a detour from the trail to a last waterfall, the “Sagui waterfall”.
16h00: Arrival at Mrs.Mara's house for lunch. Come on in and relax enjoying a simple, but delicious home-cooked food with friendly service in a casual setting.
17h20: After having such an adventurous day, head back for drop-off at your place. On the journey back, we’ll cater a conversation to your interests and our expertise.
20h00: Estimated arrival time.
The proposed tour lasts about 13 hours starting the count from the pick-up moment in São Paulo or its surroundings. To meet your needs, you can also decide on the number of people in your group, pick-up & "final drop-off locations", pick-up date & time, and language… and price will be shown according your demands.
No matter where you are in São Paulo or nearby, or your group size (up to 14 people), the system will automatically provide you with "ALL-INCLUSIVE-RATES" for the guide to pick you up with the suitable vehicle wherever you are. (lunch & breakfast are included in the price of the tour)
In order to book this tour, just fill out the beside “PRICE FORM” with the requested information, and then let our local licensed guide crafts a tour based on your personal preferences to create the best experience.
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It's highly recommended to read the "IMPORTANT INFO", "PICK-UP / DROP-OFF" and FAQ'S sections before booking.
Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
Any address pick-up & drop-off are included like hotel or airport as long as the booking system accepts the address you enter.
Professional, licensed and bilingual private tour guide.
Private driver for groups bigger than four (4) people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
VAT, all taxes, handling charges, tolls, parking fees and airport Greet & Meet service.
Meals during lunch time are also included in the price.
Breakfast is included in the price.
Entrance & admission fees.
Escort by a forest ranger, firefighter or local monitor for groups over of 4 tourists.
Drinks are NOT included in the price.
Gratuities & tips. (optional).
Picnic supplies. (optional)
This tour has a moderate level of difficulty. The hike ranges between 8-9 kilometers in length with midium elevation. Trip members should have previous hiking experience and be in good physical condition.
Trails are composed of dirt with some quiet steep sections.
Please consider the suitability of such activity before booking.
The tourist must inform the guide before the start of the hike of medical conditions, illnesses or disorders that may be relevant for safety reasons or aggravated during the tour.
Visitors who have never been vaccinated against yellow fever should get the vaccine at least 10 days before traveling. If it has been 10 or more years since the vaccination it’s a good idea to consider getting a booster dose.
Confirmation is sent just after the booking is made.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Tour guide details is sent 1 day before the booking date.
This tour offers stops en route for pictures, contemplation, exploration and snacks or lunch.
Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
Appropriate clothing so that you can feel comfortable on the walks. Hiking clothes (long pants).
Comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots.
Spare set of clothes and shoes in case you get wet.
Pack a towel and swimsuit if you are going to take the swim.
Rain jacket, Repellent & Canteen Water Bottle.
Sunscreen & Sunglasses.
It's advisable always to take water and a little snack. The guide should stop by at a grocery store to grab some supplies before the tour begins.
If you cancel at least 5 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 & 4 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
The charge is made in Brazilian currency.
Make a down payment online of either 50% or the total amount. If 50% of the payment is made online as a down payment, the remainder should be in cash directly to the guide on site
Wherever you specify at the time of the booking as long as the booking system accepts the address you enter. The booking system may automatically reject too long-distance pick-ups & drop-offs.
As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs.
Any day available on the timetable of the “PRICE FORM”, which is on the weekends.
Any time available on the timetable of the "PRICE FORM", however as the natural reserve is in the remote south of the city of São Paulo, it's advisable to set the pick-up as early as possible.
It's advisable to set the pick-up time between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m.
The key part of our system is the flexibility to book a tour according to the number of people, pick-up and final drop-off locations. (Read the FAQ section for more info)
We don't actually sell a set tour program for a certain number of hours, but instead we sell the number of hours the “TOUR GUIDE & VEHICLE ” are going to be at your availability to do a certain activity with you. There is also private driver for groups bigger than four (4) people in addition to the guide.
It’s very important that you are aware that the "Natural Reserve" is located in the very extreme south of the city of São Paulo. From the main part of the city of São Paulo (Paulista avenue) the drive takes about 2:30 h to reach the reserve. If you are further north in the city of São Paulo or in the city of Guarulhos (GRU airport) it might take much more time to reach it.
Wherever you specify at the time of the booking as long as the booking system accepts the address you enter. The booking system may automatically reject too long-distance pick-ups & drop-offs.
As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs.
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Once you have arrived at the airport there will be a member of our staff (Or guide) waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private vehicle.
Our team member will be waiting for you even if the flight is delayed.
In the very unlikely situation that the customer is not able to locate our guide, please call our emergency telephone number on the voucher.
As soon as the tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.
In the very unlikely situation that you are not able to locate our guide, please call one of our emergency telephone numbers that are on the voucher.
For long-distance trips, we may have to ask the state or federal road department authorization for taking open highways with big vehicles like vans and buses. Thus, in order to do that, it's required the list of all passengers and their passport or ID numbers at the time of the booking (send it via e-mail after the booking). Therefore, it’s extremely important to book tours with long-distance pick-ups or drop-offs with at least 24 hours in advance.
If big vehicles like a van or a bus is traveling without the required documents and the police pulls it over, the trip cannot continue.
For local pick-ups or drop-offs like airport or nearby cities, there is NO need of such list and passport or ID numbers.
Such requirement is not necessary for small vehicles like minivans and pick-up trucks.
The tour guide themselves drive the vehicle in case of groups with up to three (3) people besides guiding and giving all tour explanations. Groups bigger than three (3) people have also a private driver along with the tour guide.
The assigned vehicle is according to the number of passengers for the tour. The vehicles are all fully-equipped and suitable to fit you and your group comfortably.
Pick-up truck.
15-seater vans
Count starts from the pickup moment, no matter where you are.
It’s very important you are aware that the "Natural Reserve" is located in the very extreme south of the city of São Paulo. From the main part of the city of São Paulo (Paulista avenue) the drive takes about 2:30 h to reach it. If you are further north in the city of São Paulo or in the city of Guarulhos (GRU airport) it might take much more time to reach the reserve. For too long-distant pick-ups & drop-offs, the tour may NOT be worth taking. In this case, you can either select closer locations or get in touch with us for options.
Just fill out the “PICK-UP” and “FINAL DROP-OFF” location fields to have the price for the tour guide to pick you up wherever you are, take you on the tour, and return you back to your place afterwards.
Have in mind that the tour guide may depart from São Paulo to pick you up at your place. So in case you are too far from São Paulo, consider the trip time from São Paulo to your city NOT booking short notice.
This field is to specify the number of hours the licensed private “TOUR GUIDE & VEHICLE” will be at your availability. However, this tour has a defined number of hours set as 13 hours. So this field should not be opened for you to change on this specific tour.
The hike tends to be very flexible and can be personalized as it’s a private tour. The hiking time depends on the tour rhythm as the guide goes at your pace, but on average it take about 6 hours to cover the proposed hiking path departing from Mrs.Mara house and returning to the same place where the vehicle will be parked.
Please consider the suitability of such activity before booking. It is the responsibility of the tourist to be aware of the fitness level for the tour. When in doubt, please contact us to ask more details.
The tourist must inform the guide before the start of the hike of medical conditions, illnesses or disorders that may be relevant for safety reasons or aggravated during the tour.
Any time available on the timetable of the "PRICE FORM", however as the "Natural Reserve" is in the remote south of the city of São Paulo, it's advisable to set the pick-up as early as possible.
It's advisable to set the pick-up time between 6:00 and 7:00 a.m.
No, this tour is designed to be taken in daytime.
Just fill out the beside “PRICE FORM” with the required information according to your demands.
The price is shown after all the fields are filled out. If you agree with the price, click on the “BOOK NOW” button.
The next page is for login, or sign-up in case you still don’t have an account with us.
After the login, land on a page with a form to collect more information to organize the tour.
Then go to the “CONFIRMATION PAGE”, and continue on to make the payment on the following page inserting the credit card details.
At the end of the booking process, you will receive an e-mail voucher containing the confirmation and pickup instructions.
Confirmed your booking, now start counting down the hours!
To form the price the system takes into consideration the number of people, the number of hours the tour guide and vehicle are going to be at your availability, the pick-up and drop-off locations, and the tour language. So just feed the price form with your demands, and it will automatically show the "ALL-INCLUSIVE-RATES" for the tour guide to pick you up with a suitable vehicle.
Yes, always. Sometimes, other than the tour guide, there is also a driver depending on the number of people.
Yes, private tours are totally personalizable according to your interests and likes. Talk directly to the tour guide about your wishes or state / type them in the “BOOKING OBSERVATION BOX” further during the booking process.
The tour is totally private and exclusive for you and your group. No other person out of your group must join your tour, unless it's invited by you.
The tour guide themselvers drive the vehicle in case of groups with up to four (4) people. Groups bigger than four (4) people have also a driver along with the tour guide.
The guide’s basic expenses such as meals, drinks and parking lot are paid by themselves onsite.
The guide may decline to participate in high-priced activities that fall out of the scope of a regular tour such as going to fancy restaurants or anything out of a standard tour. In these cases, if customer wishes to have the guide as a permanent companion, the guide’s expenses should be covered by the customer. Otherwise, the guide must wait for the customer just nearby to continue on the tour afterwards. Nevertheless, this tour is not supposed to have expenses with lunch or drinks during lunch time.
The tour starts where you are. It could be at a hotel, airport, company or any address you'd like to be picked up by our licensed tour guide and be taken on the city tour.
All tour guides have complete knowledge about the city sights, culture, history, social-economic aspects of São Paulo and Brazil. For this specific tour the guide must have a vast knowledge of local ecology and bioma.
Once you have arrived at the airport, there will be a member of our staff / guide waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private vehicle.
The "tour count" of hours starts to run from the time the tour guide meets the tourist.
Our staff / guide will be waiting for you even if your flight is delayed, without extra charges.
The tour can be hired for 1 person up to 14 people.
If you have groups with more than 14 people, the ideal is to make two (2) bookings splitting up the group and using two vehicles plus two tour guides.
Yes, we have been delivering tours for about 8 years, and car services for more than 19 years. We have hundreds of customers who left reviews & comments on our TRIP ADVISOR & FACEBOOK pages.
GREGTUR is the number 1 company on the TRIP ADVISOR rank among hundreds of other tour companies.
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