Adventure holiday in Florianopolis

Multi-activity adventure in beautiful Florianopolis

Get to know Florianopolis from an adventurer perspective. Bike, raft and hike the Island and its lush surroundings. We will trek to beautiful deserted beaches only accessible by steep mountain trail, visit an isolated local fishing village and return across the lagoon by boat.

We have great White Water Rafting routes for complete beginners and those wanting more of an adrenaline fix. The south of the Santa Catarina Island in Florianopolis has nature reserves, waterfalls, beautiful lagoons and unspoiled beaches. We will cycle along the most famous southern beaches Campeche, Morro das Pedras, Armacao and Pantano do Sul, taking in also the Lagoa do Peri, a beautiful fresh-water lagoon surrounded by lush Atlantic Rainforest.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1: Arrival at FLN airport or bus station. Transfer to the accommodation. Rest of the day free.

Day 2: trekking on the island escorted by an English-speaking guide.

Day 3: rafting in Santo Amaro da Imperatriz.

Day 4: tour of the South of the Island by bike, escorted by a support vehicle and English-speaking guide

Day 5: transfer to bus station or airport.

ACTIVITIES:

DAY TREKS:

The Island of Santa Catarina, part of the city of Florianopolis, has 45% of its area covered in Atlantic Rainforest, making it an ideal place for walks. Coastal paths with dramatic scenery lead to deserted beaches. Inland, some trails opened by the original Azorean settlers still are the only link to isolated communities. Others cross nature reserves with lagoons and waterfalls, allowing for wildlife spotting specially bird life.

Unspoiled beaches:
Lagoinha do Leste- possibly the most beautiful beach in Florianopolis, only accessible by trail (about 1 ½ hours of steep walk each away) or boat. Great views on the way.

Naufragados- another beach only accessible by foot or boat. Walk of around 4 km each way, quite flat, through a nature reserve.

Lagoons:
Costa da Lagoa- an isolated fishing community accessible by trail or boat. The trail is 7 km long and the return can be done by boat. Quaint and very affordable seafood restaurants at the end to try the local food.

Lagoa do Peri & Serto do Peri a long walk (6-7 hours) passing through a lagoon, small rivers and waterfalls and remains of sugar cane mills.


Duration: 5 - 7 hours, depending on the trek
Level of Difficulty: Beginners to Intermediate, depending on the trek

RAFTING:

Santo Amaro, only 40 km away from the island, is the closest rafting base to Florianopolis. Rafting in the River Cubato, with rapids class II-III, is ideal for beginners.
Intermediates wanting more adrenaline can also have fun: the Duck (inflatable kayaks) expedition is run further upstream in the Alto Cubato, with rapids of level III-IV (optional trip).

The scenery along the river is beautiful: the right margin borders the Serra do Tabuleiro National Park, the biggest Atlantic Rainforest reserve in the vicinity of Florianopolis. These mountains, which are visible from everywhere in the city, have peaks over 5,000 feet, creating steep, narrow canyons rich in Mata Atlântica. Near the end of the run, close to the town of Caldas da Imperatriz, the scenery is more rural but still attractive.

Duration: 2 hours on the river, plus an hour each way for transfers.
Level of Difficulty: Beginners (class II-III)


BIKING:

The south of the Santa Catarina Island in Florianopolis has nature reserves, waterfalls, beautiful lagoons and unspoiled beaches. We will cycle along the most famous southern beaches e.g Campeche, Morro das Pedras, Armaso and Pantano do Sul, taking in also the Lagoa do Peri, a beautiful fresh-water lagoon surround by lush Atlantic Rainforest.

Duration: 6-7 hours
Level of Difficulty: Beginners

Other Details

Accommodation Details

Guesthouse with private facilities ( Pousadas), on a double or twin basis.
Breakfast is included.

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

Cost given is for a small group.Private departures with minimum of 2 people available. Please consult.

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