Hiking in the Atlantic Rain Forest in Morretes from Curitiba in Morretes & Antonina, Brazil

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After reaching the Atlantic Rain Forest by train, you will have a hiking tour in State-Park Marumbi, followed by swimming in a pool below a waterfall. In the afternoon you will reach Porto de Cima, in Morretes. Spend the night there and enjoy the atmosphere of a small town in the foothills of Serra do Mar. On the next day, visit the State-Park Pau Oco and hike to waterfall Salto da Fortuna. After enjoying a typical lunch, tasting "barreado" - beef stew, fish and spraws - you will have time to visit the historical town Morretes. Return to Curitiba by Estrada da Graciosa, stopping for pictures.

Difficulty level: this tour was planned for people in good physical condition.

Location - Duration

Duration: 2 day(s)
Location: Morretes

Itinerary

Day 1
8:15 - You will leave Curitiba by train and will reach the Marumbi Station, where you will get off.
10:15 - Meet your local mountain guide and sign in with the visitors centre
10:30 - Start hiking to Rochedinho Hill, in the State-Park Marumbi. This tour takes about one hour to reach the top. Time for enjoying your lunch-box and the beautiful landscape.
12:00 - Beginning of the return.
13:00 - Swimming in natural pools.
14:00 - Hiking to Porto de Cima / Morrete.
16:00 - Visit the ancient village of Porto de Cima.
17:00 - Arrival at your inn in the center of Morretes (Pousada Cidreira or Pousada Trilha da Serra)
Free time for dinner (not included).
Overnight in Morretes.

Day 2
08:00 - Breakfast.
09:00 - Transfer to State-Park Pau Oco and hiking to Salto da Fortuna, where you will find a 50 m high waterfall.
14:00 - Lunch in the historical centre of Morretes, where you will try the local dish "barreado" - beef stew - with fish and spraws.
15:00 - Free time to visit the town.
16:00 - Return to the inn and time for a shower.
16:30 - Check-out and transfer back to Curitiba by Estrada da Graciosa.
18:30 - Arrival in Curitiba.

The schedule might change due to weather conditions and safety reasons. In this case you might have a different alternative tour.

Cancellation policy

Cancellation fees apply as follows:
From booking date to 30 days prior: no charge
15 to 29 days prior to arrival: 50% reimbursement
10 to 14 days prior to arrival: 30% reimbursement
Less than 10 days prior to arrival: full charge

Children Policy

This is a hiking tour and is not recommended for kids under six years of age.
Children 6 to 12 years of age pay R$120 per child
Children 13 years of age and older pay the adult rate

Participant Guidelines

What to bring:
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Light clothes in the summer months (Oct-Mar) and an additional jacket in the colder months (Apr-Sep)
- Rain coat
- Repellent and sun protection
- Bathing suit
- Camera with extra batteries
- Cash, as it might be difficult to withdraw money in Morretes

What is included in the tour:

- Train ticket in the "tourist" category with snacks and Portuguese speaking guide on board (up-grade to the "executivo" category with English speaking guide available for R$40 per person)

- Lunch in Morretes (barreado and fish - no beverages and dessert are included)

- 1 lunch-box for the trekking

- tours and hiking as described

- local English speaking guide

- 1 overnight in Morretes in Pousada Cidreira or Trilha da Serra with breakfast

- transfers as described

Payment information:

4 weeks prior to arrival we will charge 50% of the tour in your credit card.

10 days prior to arrival we will charge the rest.

Other Disclosures

If you will have much luggage and do not want to carry it during the tour, contact us so that we can arrange for your luggage to arrive in Morretes by train or arrange a place you can leave it in Curitiba until your return.

Very important! You should follow all instructions of the local guide. The hiking tour is in the middle of the rain forest and he knows well what you should and should not do.

Local time: 06:09:02 PM

Any questions: contact us

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