Brazil

Santo Amaro da Imperatriz (SC)
the sport adventure and hydrothermal water paradise.

Santo Amaro da Imperatriz, in Santa Catarina, near Florianópolis, is located in a privileged region, where the still intact nature outlined imposing mountains, besides uncountable waterfalls, and fauna and flora diversity. A real ecological sanctuary in the midst of the rainforest (Mata Atlântica), prodigal in thermo mineral water.
Santo Amaro da Imperatriz is considered the new adventure sport paradise of the south, since the region is favorable for practsing many of them: rafting, hiking, biking, expeditions, among other activities directed at nature lovers

1st day: Florianópolis - Santo Amaro da Imperatriz
From Florianópolis, transfer to Pousada da Mata in Santo Amaro da Imperatriz, 2,5 km away from Resort Plaza Caldas da Imperatriz, has internal access and scheduled transportation for better comfort of the guests. It is charming, with dining and living rooms and panoramic view of the forest. It is possible to live together openly with the rich fauna and the extraordinary flora of the region. There are trails for trekking and observation of animals, typical vegetation, local birds and waterfalls.
Lodging. Dinner

2nd day: Trilha da Cascata
After breakfast, outing to the waterfall trail. The 3,5 km course along Rio Águas Claras occurs in the midst of the Rainforest vegetation and includes many rare specimens. The highlight is the arrival at the very beautiful Cascata do Tatu, with its free drop of 30 m at the slope of Pico do Tabuleiro (of Parque Estadual da Serra do Tabuleiro). After being fascinated by the view, we return to the hotel so that we may replace the lost energy with a delicious lunch. The afternoon will be reserved for a relaxing thermo mineral bath in radioactive water with medicinal properties. We will also be able to enjoy all the beauty and tranquility of the surroundings of Pousada da Mata where we shall find other options of trails.
Dinner at hotel.

3rd day: Rafting on Rio Cubatão and Biking at Vargem do Braço
After breakfast, we prepare ourselves for the start of the adventure. After basic training on firm ground and already more familiar with the equipment, we go down for baptism at the Rio Cubatão drop, where the rowboat descends a 4 meters waterfall, with plenty of emotion. Thus, we are able to proceed with the descent of a rafting rich in dazzling landscapes. In continuation, we pass through small rapids until the Carrousel for a little surf.
In the sequence, a beautiful well and the Pedra do Navio (Ship's rock), which enables us to jump from it into the well. We then proceed to a region of flat rocks, fine woods and excellent rapids, until arrival at the bridge of Santo Amaro da Imperatriz, where we will have lunch. In the afternoon, we shall go biking through the valley of Vargem do Braço until arrival at small beach spread over by pebbles at the end of the valley where a river bath is very strengthening. The small earth trail snakes through the middle of plantations, always with a view of the imposing Pico do Tabuleiro, which changes its angle at each curve. Dinner at the hotel.

4th day: Saltos do Rio Vermelho in Santo Amaro(waterfalls)
After breakfast, we shall climb the sierra until the community of Vargem do Braço, located at the foot of Pico do Tabuleiro. A dazzling landscape composed by a beautiful valley entirely enclosed by Mata Atlântica (rain forest) with peaks with more than 1000m of altitude. We start the trek at the end of the trail and cross a pasture until Rio Vermelho. We recover our breath and a climb a slope so that after rest, we can descend carefully until the river bed. Coming out of the woods, we discover a beautiful place, three drops with transparent wells, large granite rocks and flagstones, which invite us for a little stop to enjoy the incredible view. After a snack, we explore the three drops and proceed to Hotel Caldas, where we shall have lunch. In the afternoon, an adventure on the Rio Cubatão bridge in Caxias de Imperatriz: an 8m pendulum at the side of the bridge and entitled to repetition (optional).

5th day: Optional - Expedition to Alto Cubatão on ducks (inflatable boats)
This tour is indicated for persons who are qualified to row and with experience in rafting. After breakfast, we leave in direction of the sierra, until the community of Vargem Grande. We enter the river and become more familiar with the boat on the first kilometer of smooth water. Little by little, we are moving away from the community and start the route with a dazzling landscape, dominated by Mata Atlântica (rainforest) and the granite rocks which lie at the edge of the river. The uncountable rapids intensity themselves and intercalate with small eddies of clear water which invite us for a bath. A little ahead of the middle of the route, we make a stop at one of the most beautiful places of the canyon. The river funnels and forms two violent waterfalls about 6 meters high, which empty into a beautiful well in the middle of the rocks. We walk for 20 minutes up to them and we arrive at the best place for our snack, far from civilization and in the midst of an incredible view.
The rapids and waterfalls continue in all styles and variations, the major part of class III. A small waterfall of an affluent indicates the beginning of the last two kilometers. Our expedition ends after 4 hours of adventure in the middle of a stunning nature.
For those who didn't choose the expedition, these are interesting leisure options in the Caldas da Imperatriz complex itself where our lodge is located. The resort is within its own ecological park, and borders the Parque Estadual da Serra do Tabuleiro (a State Park), a unique area of preserved nature.

In addition to the trails already mentioned (long and smooth) and that relaxing bath in the second best mineral water of the world, we can enjoy the all services offered by a resort. Transfer to airport.

Price per person in US$:

High Season = The months: December, January,February and July and when the following holidays occur during your trip: Carnival, Easter, April 21st, May 1st, All Saints, September 7th, the week of October 12th, November 2nd, November 15th.