Overview

Appreciate the rich history of São Paulo and Brazil from a different perspective in the middle of the Atlantic Forest, alongside historical monuments and unforgettable views of valleys and coastal areas through a set of hills. The Serra do Mar State Park is c. 50kms from São Paulo downtown. This astonishing mountain range extends along the south and southeast coast of Brazil providing us with breathtaking views. The place is home to precious environmental and cultural heritage.

What you will be doing

UNESCO Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve

Observe springs, waterfalls and water courses all along the walk, and gain an understanding of an early part of the history of Brazil that culminated in the proclamation of independence from Portugal

Admire the great exuberance of the Atlantic Forest & historical wealth in the constructions and monuments that tell the history of São Paulo and Brazil

Spot highways cutting through the massive mountain range considered engineering breakthroughs

Get breathtaking views of valleys and coastal area through a set of hills

Spot animals along the walk as well as native plants

Where we'll meet

🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: São Paulo, Brazil

🗺️ Instructions: 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. We DO NOT do pick-ups in the countryside or coastal area of the state of São Paulo. 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. AIRPORT 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. 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

Things to know

Accessibility:

Children friendly

Fitness requirement

Moderate fitness level

Tour Language

English

Portuguese

Spanish

License requirement

None

Additional information:

The walk has a total length of 9km and lasts about 5 hours, round trip. The trail is paved old winding road with a light level of difficulty, in the middle of the Atlantic Forest