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: Tour in mixed group.Minimum to start the tour: 3 people
Live guide & available language: English, and Português.
Transport: Fully-equipped minivans & vans according to you group size.
Instant confirmation: Yes, operates only on weekends & holidays.
Tour start location / Final tour location: In front of Hotel Gran Estanplaza on Arizona St, 1517 / in front of Unique Hotel (São Paulo)
Departure Time:
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 tour visiting a city-protected park in the outlying area of the town.
We will pass to pick you up at 7:00 am at the meeting point and proceed to this impressive preserved park about 2:30 hours towards the extreme end 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's a 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.
Observation:
The minimum number to operate this tour is 4 participants. If we do not reach the minimum number, we will contact you 24 hours before the activity to give you options for cancellation and refund or another activity.
6h30 / 7h00: Departure from the urban area of the city of São Paulo.
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 to the starting point in São Paulo. On the journey back, we’ll cater a conversation to your interests and our expertise.
20h00: Estimated arrival time.
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Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.
Licensed and bilingual tour guide.
Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
VAT, all taxes, handling charges, tolls and parking fees.
Meals and breakfast.
Entrance fees.
Escort by a forest ranger, firefighter or local monitor for groups over of 4 tourists.
Drinks.
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.
Tour guide details is sent 1 day before the booking date.
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 and Canteen Water Bottle.
Sunscreen and 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 spot.
This tour operates on weekends.
This tour takes about 13 hours counting from the actual beginning of it.
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Tipping is not included in our service fees, It's never mandatory although it is always appreciated. We do believe that if the guests have been happy with their service, the guide, assistant and driver should receive a tip as a token of appreciation. Standard gratuities in Brazil runs around 10 % depending on the service received.
Meet the guide and driver at the designated meeting point and time at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's departure. You'll meet your group, pay the tour in cash (in case it's not already paid), and enjoy your tour!
In the very unlikely situation that the customer is not able to locate our guide, please call our emergency telephone number on the voucher.
In front of Hotel Unique - Av. Brigadeiro Luís Antônio, 4700 - Jardim Paulista, São Paulo - SP, 01402-002
Reference point: It's a walkable distance from Ibirapuera Park.
Check-in: 6:20 am
Departure: 6:30 a.m
In front of Hotel Gran Estanplaza on Rua Arizona, 1517 - Broklin Novo, São Paulo.
Reference point: It's a walkable distance from the train station "Berrini" part of Emerald Line 9.
Check-in: 6:50
Departure: 7:00 a.m
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
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.
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), the closest meeting point to you is hotel Unique.
We may have to mix a group of tourists who speak three different languages. The guide maybe has to speak with the tourists switching among Portuguese, Spanish and English.
The tour should NOT cover the full itinerary only if there are unexpected issues like bad weather or other adversities.
In case tourists spend more time at a sight or place, it should impact on the tour coverage reducing the number of seen sights.
We recommend arrive at the tour starting location at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time. The e-mail confirmation that you receive the day before the tour should state the tour guide’s name and phone number for any unexpected issue. Any late arrivals that the vehicle has already left the meeting point, call us or the guide to arrange the meeting elsewhere.
No. As it’s a group shared tour with other tourists, it can not be personalized.
Yes, this tour is open to anyone who wants to join it.
By making a booking with Gregtur, you hereby accept to share the vehicle and guide with other tourists who might be join it as well, including minors and people under a disability.
No, we’re afraid not. If there are extenuating circumstances why you were unable to come, please drop us a line at info@gregtur.com and we will try to find a space for you on a later date, but we cannot guarantee this.
Yes, you can try to join the tour going at right time at the meeting point without upfront booking, but we cannot guarantee a spot for you. In case there is a spot for joining it, just pay the amount directly to the guide in cash or credit card.
Yes, the booking is valid for 30 days from the date on it has been scheduled.
No, there are NO fees to pay for taking part in this tour. It's all included.
The guide for this tour should have knowledge about hiking, local regions ecology, wildlife, fauna and flora. The guide always tries to lead as safe as possible and conform to all possible situations during the tour. The “guide” denotes a certified hiking guide.
All tour guides also have complete knowledge about the city sights, culture, history, and social-economic aspects of São Paulo and Brazil.
In case the weather does not turn out well on the day of your booking (i.e. rain), first we will try to find an alternative date for the tour. If this is not possible, the booking will be cancelled and no costs will be charged (any deposit will be fully returned).
Most of São Paulo's rain is in the evenings during summertime, so you will find that most tours are very sunny.
If for some unexpected reason we are forced to cancel the tour, all reserved guests will be contacted via email and text to be advised properly.
Southeastern Brazil, the climate is tropical, with a relatively cool season from May to October, and a hot and muggy season from December to March, with November and April as intermediate months. The daily average temperature ranges from 21.5 °C (70.5 °F) in July to 27 °C (81 °F) in January and February.
Although the average temperatures are not very high, sometimes in summer very hot days can occur, with highs around 35/37 °C (95/99 °F), from October to April. However, summery days can occur even in winter, with highs around 30/32 °C (86/90 °F) even in June, July and August.
On the other hand, during the cool season, from May to October, cold air masses of Antarctic origin can bring cool temperatures, or even a little cold at night, in fact lows can drop to around 10/12 °C (50/54 °F) and highs can stay around 18/20 °C (64/68 °F).
It rains almost everyday in abundance during summertime at the end of the afternoon and beginning of the evening, around 5PM. It’s a tropical rain that lasts about 1 hour, but pours down very heavily. It’s not a good idea to be out during a tropical storm.
Winter is quite dry, but at times some disturbances can affect this area, bringing some days of bad weather, and also cool temperatures. This happens mostly in mid-winter (in the months of June, July and August), but it can also occur in the months of May, September and October.
The seasons in the Southern Hemisphere are the opposite of those in the Northern Hemisphere. This means that in Brazil the winter begins in June.
The tour can be hired for 1 person up to 18 people.
It's also possible to tour with groups higher than 18 people, but it’s more worth hiring a private tour in this case as it can be cheaper.
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