Brazil Eco Adventure Tours
Rainforest - Hiking & Biking - Wildlife

Day 1: São Paulo

In the morning visit of the historical center, the japanese village Liberdade and Little Italy "Bela Vista". After Lunch visit of the howler monkey colony at Serra da Cantareira. At night diner at a typical barbecue restaurant (Churrascaria).

Day 2 - 4: Itatiaia National Park and Visconde de Mauá

Three days are dedicated to the Itatiaia massif, Serra da Mantiqueira highest elevation. From the Itatiaia plateau there is the possibility to climb Pico das Agulhas Negras (2.787 m) or Prateleiras (2.548 m). Spectacular views on the Paraiba valley and the Serra da Mantiqueira. In the lower tropical part of the national park, visit of the Itaporani and Véu de Noiva waterfalls such as the small park museum. Hike to romantic Visconde de Mauá.

Day 5 - 8: Serra da Bocaina National Park

Transfer to Serra da Bocaina. Ascent to "Alto da Bocaina" crossing Atlantic Rainforests / (Mata Atlântica) and rivers with crystal clear water. At sundown fantastic view back to Serra da Mantiqueira and Paraiba Valley.

Hike through Bocaina's altitude fields characterized by it’s typical araucária forests until Vale do Veado. Possibility of bathing in the natural pools of Cachoeiras Santo Izidro and Das Posses such as Dos Veados with 200 m the most impressing waterfall of the Park. Descent along the ancient gold trail (trilha de ouro) down to the historic village of Mambucaba. Transfer to Ilha Grande.