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Curitiba Area Touring

The capital of the State of Paraná is a prosperous, ecologically conscious and highly successful example of urban planning and a socioeconomic triumph among the larger Brazilian Cities.

The north coastal region of the state of Paraná (Morretes, Antonina, Paranaguá - Ilha do Mel and Guaraqueçaba), consists basically of bays and coves surrounded by isolated hills and massive amounts of the Sea Mountains, as well as extensive plains. The region represents one of the most important natural ecosystems along the Brazilian coast, being recognized as Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations. In this area, federal and state units of conservation have been created, aiming at preservation and the sustainable use of natural resources of the region. The Natural Environment Protection Area of Guaraqueçaba includes 313,000 hectares of Atlantic Forest and associated ecosystems. On the federal APA, the state of Paraná also decreed an APA that, together with other units of conservation of indirect use, forms a mosaic completed by the Ecological Station of Guaraqueçaba and the National Park of Superagui.

Particular reserves of Natural Patrimony (RPPN's) add efforts for the conservation of the region. One of them is the Natural Reserve of Salto Morato, kept by the Foundation Boticário, a large industry from the state of Parana, and the other one is Ecological Reserve of the Sebuí, kept by two owners, The name of the reserve reports to the main purpose for which it was established: to preserve a significant remainder of the Atlantic Forest, aiming for its ecological study.

Serra Verde Express Train & Morretes

Day 01: Curitiba / Morretes - Train Ride through Atlantic Rainforest (economy section), arrival at Morretes Station, typical lunch at Morretes and walking tour at the historical center of the town with local guide. Transfer in private car to the Pousada. Accomodation at the Pousada of your choice including breakfast.

Day 02: Morretes - Free day at Morretes to do activities of your choice. (Please seeoptional activities list)
Return from Morretes to Curitiba by the historical road of Graciosa.

2010 Price per person in US$:

	Pousada Oásis / Itupava		Pousada Ilha do Rio		Santuário Nhundiaquara / Hakuna Matata
	sgl	dbl	sgl	dbl	sgl	dbl	tpl
2 people	377	329	392	358	369	354
3 people	329	281	344	308	321	304	293
4-6 people	292	244	308	272	284	267	256

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Optional add-on tours:

Bike Tour Morretes – Visiting the villages: Central, Ponte Alta, América de Cima, América de Baixo, Marumbi, Pantanal and Anhaia. Includes: Local guide, mountain bike and insurance. $75 per person, minimum of 2 people

Rafting Cachoeira River - Bairro Alto - Antonina-PR Includes: transfer from Morretes (return), Rafting at Cachoeira River (level II & III) and insurance. Minimum of 2 people needed. 2 people = $136 per person, 3 or more = $90 per person

Tombo D'Água Waterfall - Trekking to Tombo D'Agua Waterfall / São João da Graciosa - Morretes. Includes: Local guide, transfer in/out from Morretes and insurance. Minimum of 2 people needed. 2 people = $101 per person, 3 or more = $69 per person

Kayaking - Kayak at Rio Nhundiaquara - Porto de Cima – Morretes-PR . Includes: Local Guide, kayak,life jacket, transfer in out from Morretes and insurance. Minimum of 2 people needed. 2 people = $101 per person, 3 or more = $82 per person

Sebui Lodge Program

From mountains covered by dense forests, down to wetlands, coastal islands with isolated villages, mountains and dunes. This journey will take you to the Lagamar estuary, a rich natural environment of great scenic beauty, part of the World Biosphere Reserve of the Atlantic Rainforest. Lagamar is in the largest continous extension of remaining Brazilian Atlantic Forest. It is a 200km (124mi.) long coastal strip from the Brazilian state of São Paulo to Paraná. The Atlantic Rainforest Biosphere Reserve is a World Heritage Site and attracts many tourists. The area is described as one of the most important protecting regions in the planet.

In 1999 Lagamar was awarded the title of The World´s Best Ecotourism Destination, by
Condé Nast Traveler. Lagamar is a sparkling myriad of lagoons fomed by numerous
adjoining rivers which meet with the sea, where serenity and thrills are the dominatnt ways of life. The area in which four islands takes an important role is limited in the south by the beautiful sea bay of Baia de Paranaguá and in the north by a river delta system which is Ilha das Peças, Ilha do Superagui, Ilha do Cardoso and Ilha Comprida. Between these islands, many small ones are found. Protected within Lagamar are numerous pockets of rainforest, mangroves and coastal lowlands. A gigantic tangle of bromelias, orchids, ferns and palms of the rarest types are gathered with completely unesplored plant species. The area also serves as a breeding ground for marine species. The rich jewel-tones of the environment hypnotizes everyone with their vibrant glow as the dolphins perform gracefully.

Day 1 Arrive Curitiba and transfer to the hotel (hotel not included).

Day 2 - Early transfer to the railway station for the train journey from Curitiba to Paranagua on the coast. Serra Verde Express train (three hours) - the most scenic stretch of railway in Brazil, disembarking at Morretes, a small colonial town enroute. We stop for a seafood lunch on the way and arrive at the lodge late afternoon. The area of 400 ha is part of the Environmental protection area of Guaraqueçaba and is located in an estuary behind the Superagui National Park. The reserve contains almost 70% of primary Atlantic forest, plus areas of secondary rainforest and mangroves. Rest of the day free.

Days 3 & 4 - Guided walks and kayaking through the mata atlântica rainforest, mangroves and creeks. Excursions to Pinheiro island, refuge of the endemic and endangered red tailed Amazon parrot, as well as nearby fishing villages and beaches.On the day 4 in the afternoon we return to Guaraqueçaba, where will overnight. Guaraqueçaba, located on a gorgeous bay with the peaks of Serra do Mar dominating the background, is the oldest town in Parana.

Day 5 - Leave by boat from Guaraqueçaba to Paranaguá. From there private transfer to Curitiba (airport or hotel).

Price per person in US$ = $1355 per person with 2, $1070 per person with 3, $875 per person with 4, $816 per person with 5, $780 per person with 6.

* Prices of the package are per person, including 03 nights lodging + all services mentioned in the package description : train ticket, all transfers, boats and activities described, accommodation: one night in a simple hotel in Guaraqueçaba (private facilities), two nights in a basic forest lodge (dormitory-style and shared facilities), all meals except dinner on the first and last night. Please note that the overnight in Curitiba was not included so clients can choose the best option to fit into the program.

Discovering the Lagamar and the Caiçara's Culture

This tour will take you to two diferent islands that are located in the Superagui National Park. We will be visiting the local communities, the dolphin's bay, mangroves and learning more about the Fandango - local typical dance.

Day 1: Curitiba - Paranaguá & Peças' Island - Guaraqueçaba
Trip by Van from Curitiba to Paranaguá Meeting with the local guide at the boat station in Paranaguá. Presentation day by day of the tour.
Boat trip to Peças' Island Arrival and accomodation at the Pousada do Carlinhos.
Lunch at the community – seafood. Walking around the village, visiting the local artcrafts group.
Activities with the local community – fishing with a net, canoe tour to watch the dolfins and trekking into the mangroves.
Dinner. Meeting with the local storytellers and Fandango's Presentation.

Day 2: Peças Island & Superagui Island - Guaraqueçaba
Breakfast at the Pousada Boat trip to Superagui Island – around 2 hours through the Laranjeiras' Bay.
During this tour, the local guide will explain about the way of living of the communities that are located in a National Park"
Stop for lunch at Bertioga Village - special menu.
Trip to Superagui. Arrival and accomodation at the Pousada in Superagui.
Trekking to the Desert Beach – walking around the community village and visiting the local artcrafs group.
Boat tour to the Chauá Parrot's Refuge – Pinheiro & Pinheirinho's Island. Dinner.
Fandango's Presentation with the local community.

Day 3: Superagui Island & Guaraqueçaba
Breakfast at the Pousada. Boat trip to Guaraqueçaba. Arrival in Guaraqueçaba, meeting with the local guide and city tour.
Lunch in Guaraqueçaba. Trip back by boat to Paranaguá and transfer by van to Curitiba. Arrival in Curitiba.

2010 Price per person in US$ = $525 per person with 4 people, $491 per person with 5, $460 per person with 6
Price can be reduced if only Portugese-speaking guide is needed.

* Prices of the package are per person, including 2 nights accomodation + all services mentioned in the package description: transfers, boat rides and activities described, accomodation: 01 night in a simple Pousada in Peças Island (dormitory-style and shared facilities), 01 night in a simple Pousada Superagui (dormitory-style and shared facilities),all meals and activities insurance for 03 days.

Discovering the Coast of Parana

With a special care to the region that inspired our work, we would like to present this amazing Atlantic Rainforest itinerary. The combination of its beautiful mountain range, the historical trails, cultural values, Fandango (region’s folk dance) and the sacred indigenous people’s sites with the gastronomy (traditional dishes such as “Barreado”), the bays, the islands and the small villages, make this tour an incredible experience.

Day 1: Curitiba
Arrival in Curitiba . Transfer to the Airport Afonso Pena to the Hotel Slaviero Palace.
City tour in Curitiba, visiting the parks and historical center, dinner in Santa Felicidade (included).

Day 2: Curitiba & Morretes
In the early morning we board the train “Serra Verde Express” to Marumbi Peak Station, where we get off and start a trekking trought the Atlantic Rain Forest until Porto de Cima Village.
Typical Lunch - Barreado . Free afternoon to do activities (tubbing in the Nhundiaquara River).
Accomodation at the Lodge in Morretes – Santuário Nhundiaquara or Hakuna Matata.

Day 3: Morretes & Ilha do Mel
Breakfast at the Lodge . Visit to the historical town of Morretes, trip by van to Pontal do Paraná,
where we will take a regular boat to Ilha do Mel. Accomodation at the pousada and walk to the lighthouse during the sunset.

Day 4: Ilha do Mel & Superagui
Trekking to the Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres Fortress or Encantadas Grout during the morning. After lunch,trip by boat to Barra de Superagui (Superagui National Park). Accomodation at the Pousada in Superagüi.
Free time to walk to the Desert Beach – sunset at the beach.

Day 5: Superagui
"After breakfast we head to the RPPN (Private Reserve of Natural Patrimony) Sebuí.
At sunset we’ll navigate to the islands of Pinheiro and Pinheirinho to observe the flight of the endemic
red-tailed amazon parrot Papagaio Chaua (Amazona brasiliensis), returning to this islands."

Day 6: Superagui, Paranaguá e Curitiba
After lunch we board a boat to the historical city of Paranaguá, where we will have time to do a city tour. Return to Curitiba, where our journey comes to an end.

2010 Price per person for 4 people in US$ = $1095, for 5 people = $1065. Single supplement = $240
Price can be reduced if only Portugese-speaking guide is needed.

* Prices of the package are per person, including 1 night accomodation Ecolodge in Morretes + 01 night in Pousada Ilha do Mel (private facilities) + 02 nights in Pousada in Superagui (private facilities) + all services mentioned in the package description: transfers, boats and activities described, dinner in Santa Felicidade (Curitiba) + Typical lunch Barreado (Morretes) + 02 dinners in Superagui + 01 snack food to Sebuí trail and activities insurance for 06 days. Please note that the overnight in Curitiba was not included so clients can choose the best option to fit into the program.

Discovering the Land of Parana - Iguassu, Curitiba and Atlantic Rainforest

This trip will take you to some of the most important and spectacular ecosystems in Paraná. We will experience the incomparable Iguassu Falls. After this we will begin our adventure to the most remote places in this ittinerary, old trails and cascades in the heart of the Atlantic Rainforest. Finally, we will share in the hapiness and nature of the exotic Honey Island.

Day 1: Foz do Iguassu
Arrival in Iguassu. Transfer to Hotel in Foz do Iguassu (Tarobá Hotel 3* or similar).

Day 2: Foz do Iguassu
Breakfast at the Hotel . Visit to the Argentinian Side of Falls (entrance fee included)
Accomodation at the Hotel In Foz do Iguassu (Tarobá Hotel 3* or similar).

Day 3: Foz do Iguassu
Breakfast at the Hotel . Visit to the Brazilian Side of Falls and Bird Park (entrance fees included)
Overnight Bus to Curitiba

Day 4: Curitiba & Morretes
Arriva in Curitiba in the early morning . Train ride Serra Verde Express (Economic class ). Arrival in Morretes and walking city tour . Overnight at the Lodge (Itupava Lodge 3* or similar)

Day 5: Morretes & Pau Oco State Park
Breakfast at the lodge . Trekking to Fortuna Fall . Overnight at the Lodge (Itupava Lodge 3* or similar)

Day 6: Paranaguá & Ilha do Mel
Breakfast at the lodge . Transfer from Morretes to Paranaguá
Tour around the city of Paranaguá . Boat trip to Ilha do Mel
Walking tour to Ilha do Mel Lighthouse to watch the sunset
Overnight at the Lodge (Pousada das Meninas or similar)

Day 7: Ilha do Mel
Breakfast at the lodge . Trekking to the Nossa Senhora dos Prazeres Fortress or Encantadas Grout.
Overnight at the Lodge (Pousada das Meninas or similar)

Day 8: Ilha do Mel & Curitiba
Breakfast at the lodge . After breakfast we board a boat to the historical city of Paranaguá. Return to Curitiba by van, where our journey comes to an end.

2010 Price per person in US$- $1667 per person with 2 people, $1438 per person for 3, $1322 per person for 4-6. Single supplement = $360.

Includes: Transfer Foz do Iguassu Airport Hotel, 02 nights accommodation at a 3 stars hotel in Foz do Iguassu with breakfast, visit to Brazilian Side of Falls, Bird Park and Argentinian Side of Falls in Foz do Iguassu, bus trip (regular) from Foz do Iguassu to Curitiba, Train trip (economic class), 02 nights accommodation at Morretes with breakfast, Transfer from Morretes to Paranaguá, Boat trip from Paranaguá to Ilha do Mel (regular boat), 02 nights accommodation at Ilha do Mel with breakfast, trekking in Ilha do Mel with a local guide, Activities with the local community, boat transfer Ilha do Mel Paranaguá (regular), transfer by van from Paranaguá to Curitiba. English speaking guide for 5 days.

2010 Hotel Prices for Curitiba:

	single	double	triple
Pestana	$155	$180	$235
Slaviero Full Jazz	$125	$138
Deville	$94	$106	$124
Bristol Flexy	$67	$83

* Rates do not apply for public holidays (New Year's Eve, Carnival, Semana Santa, Christmas), Congress and Events.