Rain Forest Trail Cantareira Natural Park from Sao Paulo

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Rain Forest Trail Cantareira Natural Park from Sao Paulo — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Rain Forest Trail Cantareira Natural Park from Sao Paulo, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Cantareira Natural Park is one of the largest preserved forest areas in the urban perimeter of the world, and invites you to do the fascinating Macuco Trail and Waterfall Trail, at Engordador Nucleus. In addition to the trails, we also make a visit to the older water supply system of São Paulo city, listed as a historical heritage, encompassing the "Casa da Bomba" and Cantareira Dam complexes.

Excellent tour for nature lovers looking for a moment to relax near a big city.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: VIDA & ENERGIA

Ages: Children (5–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bilingual Tour Guide
Included: Transport insurance
Included: Pick-up and drop-off at the hotels within a maximus 6 km far from Sé Square
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Snacks
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Entrance fees: Parque Estadual Cantareira

Itinerary

Parque Estadual Cantareira - Nucleo Engordador

3 hours Admission included

Arriving at Cantareira Natural Park, we gonna make a visit to the Headquarter of Park where we will visit the Interpretation Center of fauna and flora of the Park. After the visits we gonna start the Macuco and Waterfall Trail and then we will visit the complex that was part of the first water supply system of São Paulo City;

Before the activity, the tour guide will explain some safety and conduct instructions during the walk and then we will start the Macuco Trail, approximately 1 km long, where we will observe some species of fauna and flora of the region;

Then we will continue to the Waterfall Trail, approximately 4 km long, where we cross the Engordador River at different points with stops for photos and the possibility of bathing in 2 different waterfalls, "Engordador" and "Cachoeira Véu da Noiva" Waterfalls;

Upon returning from the hikes, we visited the viewpoint of the dam and the Pump House complex, an old water supply system of São Paulo where we ended the activity.
Parque Estadual Cantareira - Nucleo Pedra Grande

3 hours Admission included

The second part of our hike will take place at Núcleo Pedra Grande where we will hike approximately 8 km visiting the koi lake and having as the highest point of the tour will be on the Pedra Grande (The Big Stone), It's a viewpoint with a wonderful view of São Paulo city. The activity ends at the park headquarters from where we will return to São Paulo.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Travelers staying more than 6 km far from Sé Square, outside from pick-up area, have to meeting the group at the starting point.

2 blocks far from both Subway Stations: Consolação (Green line) and Paulista (Yellow line).

End point

Travelers staying more than 6 km far from Sé Square, outside from pick-up area, have to meeting the group at the starting point.

2 blocks far from both Subway Stations: Consolação (Green line) and Paulista (Yellow line).

Pickup points

Danubio Hotel
Studio Downtown Sao Luis
Banri Hotel
Hotel Cinelandia
Hotel Joamar
Plaza Hotel
Hotel Nacional Inn Jaragua Sao Paulo
Paissandu Palace Hotel
Ibis Sao Paulo Paulista
Hotel Solar Paulista
Hotel Neon

Travelers staying more than 6 km far from Sé Square, outside from pick-up area, have to meeting the group at the starting point.

Starting Point:

Hotel Ibis Paulista - Address: Avenida Paulista, 2355 (wait for the tour guide in front of hotel).

Using your ticket

Bring to the tour:

Wear clothing and walking shoes; sunscreen and repellent; take rain jacket on a cloudy day; swimwear and towels; one change of clothes; Snack Kit (sandwiches, fruits, juice, water and sweets) to eat during the hiking; cards and money for personal expenses.

The tour operator will send a message at the day before tour to inform you of the exact pick-up time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.