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Walk to the Big Rock in Cantareira State Park: Optional airport pick-up

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Walk to the Big Rock in Cantareira State Park: Optional airport pick-up — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Take a private guided hiking tour in the Cantareira State Park, about 40 minutes away from São Paulo's downtown by private vehicle.

The hike has the main target of reaching Pedra Grande (big rock) which is a 1010 meter high belvedere about 5 kilometers away from the park’s main entrance (10 km walk round-trip), where visitors can contemplate one of the most splendid views of São Paulo.

In order to reach Pedra Grande viewpoint, visitors hike on unpaved roads uphill, on trails of light level of difficulty and surrounded by native forest, lush landscape, little falls and animals, particularly monkeys.

About an hour and a half walk from the park’s main entrance, rests a beautiful lake. Take a break at the edge of it, then continue on for more thirty minutes reaching out the belvedere.

Once on the top resting area of Pedra Grande, take in the incredible views spanning all the vastness of São Paulo looking across the valleys towards the largest city in the Southern hemisphere.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: Gregtur Turismo

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fee.
Included: VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service.
Included: Professional licensed private tour guide.
Included: Picnic supplies.
Included: Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
Included: Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
Included: Hotels and airport pick-up and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks.
Not included: Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Parque Estadual Cantareira - Nucleo Pedra Grande

50 min

We meet you at your hotel and depart to the north of the city. After about fifty minutes of travel, we enter Cantareira State Park, a natural reserve that extends over more than 7,900 hectares: the equivalent of 8000 football fields!
Parque Estadual Cantareira - Nucleo Pedra Grande

1 h 30 min Admission included

Once we're among the Cantareira mountain range, we begin our hiking itinerary leading us to reach Pedra Grande. Along the way, we will be able to contemplate the lush natural landscape and small waterfalls, as well as observe the animals that live in the park. Keep your eyes peeled and, with a little luck, you will spot some monkeys!

After an hour and a half of walking, we will make a stop on the shore of Lago das Carpas, where we can regain strength and relax in the midst of nature.
Parque Estadual Cantareira - Nucleo Pedra Grande

1 h 30 min Admission included

We will continue our journey for another thirty minutes, until we reach Pedra Grande, a viewpoint located at 1010 meters above sea level from which we will enjoy incredible views of São Paulo and the valleys surrounding the city. The contrast between the metropolis and the surrounding forest is truly amazing!
Stop 4

one hour

Finish off with a fantastic lunch at "O Velhão” restaurant complex (not included) and sip the famous cachaça, the Brazilian national drink of which the restaurant offers many varieties.
Sao Paulo

50 min

Our experienced guides are local experts on the regions ecology and wildlife with an unmatched passion for the area.

On the way back to São Paulo, you will have the opportunity to ask the guide for more information about the flora and fauna, but also about the history of this area.

We conclude the activity by taking you back to the starting point in São Paulo.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

URBAN by UNU
Barueri Premier Hotel
Ibis Budget Tambore
Blue Tree Premium Alphaville
Quality Suites Alphaville
Le Bougainville Flat
ibis Tambore
Radisson Hotel Alphaville
HB Hotels Sequoia
Comfort Suites Alphaville
Garden Hotel
Hotel Vale das Artes

and 436 more pickup points

PICK-UP INFORMATION:

Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of São Paulo limits or its greater area.
We DO NOT do pick-ups in the countryside or coastal area of the state of São Paulo.
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DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS:

Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of São Paulo limits or its greater area.
We DO NOT do drop-offs in the countryside or coastal area of the state of São Paulo.
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AIRPORTS ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Once you have arrived at the airport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private transfer vehicle.

"For tours starting at the airport, please send us the flight information so that we can track it and be waiting for you at the right time and terminal."

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HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:

As soon as the tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.

Using your ticket

AIRPORT ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Once you have arrived at the airport or seaport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private transfer vehicle.

"For TOURS starting at the airport, please send us the flight information so that we can track it and be waiting for you at the right time and terminal."

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HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:

As soon as the driver or tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.

In the very unlikely situation that the client are not able to locate our driver, please call our emergency telephone number below.

Contacts:

●55 (11) 21571629

●55 (11) 9 9311-9144

●55 (11) 9 4738-2606

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.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

Sunday Special Deal

Only for hotel pickups at 8:00: Enjoy the exact same private tour experience at a special Sunday reduced rate. Available only on Sundays.

Pickup included
PICK-UP AT SÃO PAULO HOTELS

Pickup included
PICK-UP AT GRU AIRPORT

Please inform: Flight Number and contact

Pickup included