Sao Paulo Trip Overview
Get the heart pumping and immerse yourself in the nature with outdoor adventures doing rafting, zip-lining, canyoning, hiking, waterfall bathing and many other activities in a 2-day excursion to the Capital of Adventure Tourism, the town of Brotas.
Brotas is also regarded as one of the most beautiful places in Brazil for being graced by nature and breathtaking landscapes. Valleys, preserved forests and the clean water sources that bathes the town with about 70 waterfalls, some of them ideal places for adventurous exploration and ecotourism.
This tour includes accommodation in a centrally-located inn with pool, air con, full breakfast as well as local tours, transport and more.
Our experienced guides are regional experts on the culture, ecology and wildlife. Explore in the company of a local guide who will escort you in the expedition, providing interpreting services along the way.
Have a memorable life experience, avoid unnecessary crowds with the flexibility you deserve!
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Get the heart pumping and immerse yourself in the nature with outdoor adventures doing rafting, zip-lining, canyoning, hiking, waterfall bathing and many other activities in a 2-day excursion to the Capital of Adventure Tourism, the town of Brotas.
Brotas is also regarded as one of the most beautiful places in Brazil for being graced by nature and breathtaking landscapes. Valleys, preserved forests and the clean water sources that bathes the town with about 70 waterfalls, some of them ideal places for adventurous exploration and ecotourism.
This tour includes accommodation in a centrally-located inn with pool, air con, full breakfast as well as local tours, transport and more.
Our experienced guides are regional experts on the culture, ecology and wildlife. Explore in the company of a local guide who will escort you in the expedition, providing interpreting services along the way.
Have a memorable life experience, avoid unnecessary crowds with the flexibility you deserve!
Itinerary
Day 1: DAY 1 – Pick-up in São Paulo To Brotas – Canyoning & Discovery Of Gems Of Brotas
Stop At: Ecoparque Cassorova, Patrimonio de Sao Sebastiao da Serra Circuito das Cachoeiras – Bairro Patrimonio em Brotas, Brotas, State of Sao Paulo 17380-000 Brazil
After a quick training on a wooden platform using abseiling techniques, explore the rugged landscape rappelling down a series of cliffs of 60 and 46 meters, and drop into clear tropical pools at the bottom of the canyons.
The canyoning begins on a trail that leads to Cassorova Waterfall. After that, we started the adventure by descending two flights of its waterfalls on a guided rappel. In the second part of the activity, we walk through the rain forest and in an aquatic path until the second rappel descent, the canyon of Quatis waterfalls.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Adega Casarao, Avenida Mario Pinotti 1057, Brotas, State of Sao Paulo 17380-000 Brazil
Casarão Winery occupies an old mansion that has been completely revitalized, but still preserves several parts of the old structure, which gives all the charm of the place.
The winery is a great place to guarantee the souvenirs of the trip, in addition to being able to take home excellent local handcrafted products and the famous cachaças and liquors.
Taste the ever-popular cachaça (the Brazilian national drink). They keep in their cellar 12 mind-blowing different flavors along with other finest liquors.
The products sold are carefully selected, from the decorative objects and handicrafts, to the prized sweets, drinks and cheeses.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Restaurante Brotas Bar, Av. Mario Pinoti, 267 – Centro, Brotas – SP, 17380-000, Brazil
Now it’s time to visit the city’s most famous restaurant, the Brotas Bar!
The facade stands out for its construction with huge lighted windows and two kayaks “coming out of the wall”. The interior decoration follows the same footprint of adventure sports with rafting helmets and kayaks as lamps, a table that reproduces a rafting boat. Various trophies, photos and other recordings are also on display, in honor of the 8th times world champion rafting team originally from the city and a source of great pride for Brotas.
The menu at Brotas Bar is very democratic, serving dishes for those who want to snack (pastries, drumsticks, fries, fish baits) and varied dishes such as hamburgers, pizzas, risottos, fish, meats, vegetarian options and a famous sausage flambéed in cachaça. .
To drink, banana caipirinha (which is one of the house’s specialties!) and craft beer. It can not be missed!
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Centrally-located inn with pool and air conditioning in the city of Brotas.
Day 2: DAY 2 – Zip-lining, Hiking, Waterfall Bathing & Rafting – Transfer to São Paulo – End of Tour
Stop At: Recanto das Cachoeiras, Road Brotas/Patrimonio Road Brotas/Patrimonio, Brotas, State of Sao Paulo 17380-000 Brazil
The Mega Tour Tirolesa is a circuit with 1,800 meters of zip lines in 5 flights (5 different flights indeed) at 120 meters in height, crossing valleys, rapids, and waterfalls in the Pinheirinho River valley that presents incredible views. You will have the richest and most exciting perception of the mountains that form the Cuesta of Brotas in one of the highest zip lines in Brazil.
After intense moments of emotion and flying over the beautiful canyons that make up this part of the Cuesta, we started the hike to visit the Cristal Waterfall.
It will be a different moment that will be remembered forever.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Recanto das Cachoeiras, Road Brotas/Patrimonio Road Brotas/Patrimonio, Brotas, State of Sao Paulo 17380-000 Brazil
The Cristal waterfall trail also holds great emotions. The first of which is the crossing of the Pinheirinho River, with the help of a cable
installed in the river. During the trail we pass through stretches surrounded by the Atlantic Forest, with highly appreciated species, such as Figueira.
After crossing the Precious Stones stream, the trail becomes more technique, but cables anchored in trees and the help of instructors
guarantee the safety and integrity of all.
Arriving at Cristal waterfall, participants are played with a beautiful natural salon. With its ten meters high and pleasant temperature waters, Cristal waterfall provides a soul-washing bath, and a great opportunity for reflection and thanks to Mother Nature!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Rio Jacare-Pepira, State of Sao Paulo Brazil
Rafting is carried out in the waters of the Jacaré Pepira River, considered one of the best and most visited river in the country for the practice of rafting. It has the best relationship of emotion and contact with nature and the course of the river is an award to practitioners who explore the rapids and falls.
Each boat is accompanied by an instructor, who coordinates everyone’s paddles and ensures the safety of the participants.
After the quick practical training, the adventure starts with a lot of emotion! In the first minutes of the route we passed several fun rapids.
The route alternates stretches of backwaters and rapids and has the constant presence of the Atlantic Forest and the Cerrado biomas. The integration with nature is total with monkeys, toucans and other birds are easily seen.
At the end of the course, the most challenging sequence of rapids is known as “three jumps”. The “First Jump” is the postcard of rafting in Brotas!
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the inn.
No accommodation included on this day.
