The Brazilian guide Thiago Lima
welcomes you to UbatubaMore photos »
EXCURSIONS
Excursion program
Go on exciting excursions in Ubatuba with Annika Haraldsson!
I always bring a Brazilian authorized guide, Thiago Lima, on all the excursions led by me. He grew up in a small village here in Ubatuba and knows the nature, culture and the history of the locality very well.
The craftsman Ricardo Cristaldo is specialized in bambooMore photos »
An exciting full day excursion that combines nature and culture - Indian village, handicraft, waterfall, bathing and snorkeling.
At first we visit the home of the "Bambooman" Ricardo Cristaldo, who sells beautiful handicraft made out of bamboo. Then we go for an interesting visit to the Guaraní Indian reservate Aldeia Boa Vista (that means the Village with a beautiful view). A suitable name, so have the camera prepared! The Guaraní Indians are striving to preserve their culture and nobody work outside the village. They make a living of what they can get from the Nature. The only monetary income for the village is selling handicraft and palmheart. If you have space in the suitcase you can bring children´s clothes and toys as gifts.
Afterwards it is possible to cool yourself off in the most popular waterfall of Ubatuba, Prumirim. Then we go to Felix, the most wonderful beach, where we have picnic and several hours for relaxing, sunbathing and swimming. You also have the opportunity to go to the island of Prumirim - a very good snorkeling site. Prumirim is a very small island of 30 hectares covered with rainforest. The excursion ends with a dinner at a beach close to the village of Puruba. We eat traditional Brazilian food. Delicious! Full day excursion. Price 200 R$ for each person. Half the price for children up to 15 years old. Lunch and dinner included in the price.
At least two participants required for the excursion.
The "Coco man" in Cedro.More photos »
Boat trip to the fourth most beautiful beach in Brazil - Cedro.
Go for a relaxing trip with sunbath and swim to the fourth most beautiful beach in Brazil - Cedro. Here you can touch your tan and refresh in the crystal-clear water. If you prefer staying in the shadow, there are several trees with the suitable name of Sun hat (Chapeu do sol) at the beach. If we are lucky we can meet the "Coco man" - don Benedito - and we can have an ice-cold coconut.
Half-a-day trip. Price 75 R$ for each person. Half the price for children up to 15 years old. Snack and fruits included in the price.
At least two participants required for the excursion.
View from the Island of AnchietaMore photos »
Boat trip with a scooner to the nature reserve of the Island Anchieta
Do not miss this fantastic boat trip with a scooner - aboard time approximately one hour one-way - to the nature reserve of the Island Anchieta. The island is covered with 828 hectares of rain forest and has a rich fauna. Among others, there are capybaras, common marmoset monkeys, armadillos and teiu lizards. After the boat trip the excursion is ended with a good dinner at the beach-restaurant Peres.
Full day trip. Price 150 R$ for each person. Half the price for children up to 15 years old. Packed lunch, but not dinner included in the price.
At least two participants required for the excursion.
The way to CedroMore photos »
Jungle excursion to Cedro
Here is another opportunity to go to Cedro. This time with a little bit more effort... Several ameliorations of the trail has been done during the last years and now it is enough to be in a normally good hiking shape. However there are some solid uphill and downhill slopes. Children from the age of 10 years old can hike in the companion of their parents. About one-and-a-half hour one way in a calm tempo. You should wear trousers and sneakers or other footwear suitable for hiking. Half-a-day excursion.
Price 75 R$ for each person including fruits and snack. Half the price for children up to 15 years old.
Jungle excursion to CedroMore photos »
The jungle excursion "Seven beaches"
An unforgettable experience! During the trip we will pass seven beaches and stay at many of them to rest and swim.
This jungle trip requires quite good physique; because of all the steep hills. However it is just about three hours of walking in exchange for many hours at the different beaches.
You should wear trousers and sneakers or other footwear suitable for hiking. One-day excursion.
Price 100 R$ for each person including packed lunch, snack and fruits. Half the price for children up to 15 years old.
Hiking in the jungleMore photos »
Corcovado - two days trekking
Climb Corcovado, the highest mountain in Ubatuba! It is a spectacular experience! The mountain reaches a hight of 1150 m and is completely covered by rain forest. This trekking requires a really good physique, it is about 6-8 hours to get to the top. The reward is a great view from the top and an unforgettable overnight camping in the jungle. The trip is led by Thiago Lima accompanied by an English speaking guide. Thiago has so far climbed the mountain about 80 times, so you do not need to worry. You should wear trouser and sneakers or other footwear suitable for hiking. Bring your own tent and sleeping bag if you want to, otherwise we have them for hire.
Price 200 R$ for each person including everything that is needed. Half the price for children up to 15 years old.
Colonial building in UbatubaMore photos »
Sightseeing tour in the town of Ubatuba
We will begin the sightseeing in Ubatuba with a walking tour in the historical center of the town. After that we will take a rest in the juice bar "Sucolandia"; the "Juiceland". There you can choose from 44 different juices! Many of them are made from fruits you've never even heard of! After this wholesome experience we will continue to the "hippie market"; Feira do hippie", where it is easy to find souveniers to take home. The evening will be spent in the bar- and restaurant district - Itagua - where whoever wants to, can stay and experience the Ubatuba night life. Afternoon and evening tour.
Price 100 R$ for each person. Half the price for children up to 15 years old. Snack included.
(At least two participants is needed for the tour)
The colonial town ParatyMore photos »
Sightseeing tour in the town of Paraty
Paraty is a small picturesque colonial town founded in 1667, with a well-preserved historical town center that is on the UNESCO world heritage list. During the 18th century the town was the center for export of gold from Brazil to Portugal. Paraty means white fish in the Indian Language tupiguaraní and has 17 000 inhabitants.
Paraty is famous for its fine sugarcane rum. You will have the opportunity to visit a distillery where you can taste and buy the Brazilian cachaça. Who does not like the refreshing Brazilian national drink caipirinha!
The tour is led by an English-speaking guide, who is very versed in the history and culture of the town. A full day trip.
Price 175 R$ for each person. Half the price for children up to 15 years old. Lunch is not included.
(At least two participants is needed for the tour)
CapoeiraMore photos »
Brazilian Night
At the beach Fortaleza, where the hotels are located, you can join a Brazilian night. There will be a capoeira performance in the light of torches and stirring Brazilian music. Capoeira originates from Africa and is a combination of music, singing, dancing and martial art.
Price 75 R$ for each person. Half the price for children up to 15 years old.
At least two participants required.
Special Events
If you would like to try capoeira it is possible to get lessons. Surfing looks really amazing! We can also offer you lessons in surfing. Ubatuba is a great place for ornithologists - with 514 different species of birds, 170 of them are limited to this location. In Ubatuba there are three stations for observation of birds and there is an english-speaking ornithologist. Best time for observing birds is from September-November.
The view from Corcovado, Rio de JaneiroMore photos »
Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful cities in the world! That will most definitely be confirmed in the enchanting view from the Sugarloaf Mountain (396 m) and from the statue of Christ at the high Corcovado Mountain (710 m). The Cariocas (the inhabitants of Rio) special life-style is caractherized of their social life at the wonderful beaches, where they meet friends, dance, play soccer and volleyball. The most famous beaches are Copacabana and Ipanema. In the middle of the city there is a big national park, Tijuca, covered with 120 km² of rain forest. Do not miss the seething nightlife in Rio, full of joy of living and music and dance. You have to book in advance if you want to experience the famous Carneval in Rio! Rio has also a great cultural life. Are you a soccer fan? Then you can visit the world´s biggest football arena, Maracanã stadium.
Annika can help you to make hotel reservations and book guided tours in Rio with an english-speaking guide.