Rio Grande do Sul - Aparados da Serra and Serra Geral National ParksIn southern Brazil, there are the Aparados National Parks of Serra and Serra Geral. The highlight in the region is a geographic formation, mainly characterized by vertical walls up to 700 m high with an abrupt transition and undulated relief of the plateau, as if it had been "trimmed" by a knife.
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Day 1: Porto Alegre- Praia Grande
Private transfer from Porto Alegre to Refúgio Ecológico Pedra Afiada. Hike Poço do Malaca and Serra Geral National Park (Private) Duration: 2 to 3 hours Level: intermediate Route: In the stony riverbed. It is only a 2 km long route but as you walk zig-zag it takes more. Attraction: Colored river bed, views of the high basalt walls, Mata Atlantica (typical regional vegetation), natural swimming pools Overnight at Refugio Ecologico Pedra Afiada in Garden View Room Included: Transport , Excursion , English bilingual guide, Dinner , Room & Breakfast Day 2: Itaimbezinho Canyon (Private)You will visit the most famous canyons of Aparados da Serra, the Itaimbezinho Canyon, in the National Park Aparados da Serra.One transport will pick up you at the lodge and take you to the beginning of the hike. This hike takes about 3 hours and has a total distance of 8 km. The last part you will pass through high altitude fields and araucaria forests. In the superior part of the canyon, you will find several viewpoints with spectacular landscapes. Level: Moderate Overnight at Refugio Ecologico Pedra Afiada in Garden View Room Included: Excursion , English bilingual guide ,Transport , Dinner , Room & Breakfast Day 3: Hike Rei do Boi (Private) Rio do Boi Trail - Duration: 6 to 7 hours. Route: Departure from the lodge by car (15 km) to the entrance of the park where will start to hike along the rocks of the river Rio do Boi with several river crossings (10 km). Return through the same route. Attractions: Cross rivers, waterfalls, swimming pools and natural slides. Experience a unique view, surrounded by 700m high rock walls. Excellent option for warm days. Remarks: You must bring your passport with you and purchase an ICMBio hiking map (on site) Level: Hard Overnight at Refugio Ecologico Pedra Afiada in Garden View Room Included: Excursion , English bilingual guide , Lunch Box , Transport , Dinner , Room & Breakfast Day 4: Praia Grande- Porto Alegre Private transfer from Refúgio Ecológico Pedra Afiada to Porto Alegre. Included: Transport THE CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING VISAS, VACCINES AND OTHER DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE TRIP. Please check with the responsible authorities about visa requirements for your nationality.
ROOM TAXES * City Room Tax at hotels is NOT included and should be paid directly by guests upon checkout, unless otherwise requested upon booking (only charged at some Brazilian hotels - tax varies between US$3,00 and US$7,00 per room, per night). This tax is not obligatory and the guest can ask for it to be excluded from the bill at the hotel itself. ACCOMMODATION IN TRIPLE ROOM (capacity for three people): TPL rooms in Brazil are normally composed of 01 DBL bed + 01 cot-bed. Some of the hotels that work with triple rooms. For the ones that are not informed, it means they don’t offer this category. Please check the upgrade category as sometimes they can be available there. Maybe there will be one triple option in one upgrade of category. Consult upon booking the different types of accommodations available. LUGGAGE If the clients will need to carry some unusual items that will need special attention, we kindly ask for the client to inform us in advance in order to avoid any inconveniences during the land transfer. BREAKFAST - On the CHECK IN day breakfast isn't included. - Breakfast will be served only at the times determined by each hotel. If you need to leave the hotel before these times, this meal won't be served. DOMESTIC FLIGHTS Usually the baggage allowance for domestic flights is 23 Kg as follows: - Checked baggage must be within the dimensions: 50 x 28 x 80 cm (length x width x height) and be at most 23 kg. - Hand Baggage: inside the dimensions: 40 x 25 x 55 cm (length x width x height) and have a maximum of 10 kg. So give preference to backpacks or small suitcases. |
REPA - Refúgio Ecológico Pedra Afiada
The Refúgio Ecológico Pedra Afiada is designed to give guests the experience of the natural environment and its great scenic beauty with respect to the fragility of our land and crops. At the foot of the gigantic canyon Malacara, the lodge has a view of the thousand feet of this abyss. If on one hand the magnitude of nature impresses asleep to the gentle sound of the river crashing on the rocks, birdsong wake up to the smell of cheese bread coming out of the kitchen, gives us a cozy home. The house, large, well glazed, receives a stunning sunlight and the colors of the decor leave the always cheerful environment. Outside, our team of guides and equipment are available to take guests to experience the outdoor life. Hiking on top and inside the canyons, tubing (like rafting but individual buoys) by Malacara river, rappelling in the platform (which happens in our training climbing wall located in the main hall of the inn) and Canopy circuit (through the canopy ) with the ancient trees rise wires (cableway), and quads. Anyway activities that show the most beautiful side of these national parks and around your area that goes far beyond the Itaimbézinho. Our mission is to make you fall in love with this region much as we do, is to get back to our original habitat, nature, the best way possible, with minimal impact with knowledge, safety and comfort. 2023 Rates per person in double room in US$: with 2 people: $900 per person PRICES NOT VALID DURING NATIONAL HOLIDAYS NOT INCLUDED
IMPORTANT*This is only a quotation. Prices and availability may change without previous notice due to economic instability experienced by Brazil in recent times ABOUT CONFIRMATION & CANCELLATION
* All reservations should be requested and confirmed by e-mail. * Penalties applicable to cancellation of confirmed bookings: Before 30 days of travel: 20% penalty From 15 to 29 days before: 30% penalty From 07 to 14 days before: 50% penalty From 06 to no show: 100% penalty* * In case some of the commitments with third parties assumed by the agency are higher than the percentage established in the policy of cancellation, the contracting part will be responsible for this payment. |