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Description
The
Aparados da Serra and Serra Geral Parks are beautiful National Parks located in the
South of Brasil. The area is formed by enormous canyons, forming deep valleys
-as big as 9 km long, 1,5 km wide and 900 meters deep. The proximity with
the ocean makes a thick fog common . The parks are practically untouched,
vegetation is preserved and more than 150 species of birds inhabit the
area. The area is one of the main
centres of Eco-tourism in the
South
of Brasil and has been attracting both the hard core adventurer looking for
a challenge and the nature lover seeking a peaceful place and beautiful views.
Rural Tourism
Not too far from the parks, there are many traditional farms set in the heart of the Hills of Southern
Brazil. Some of them are prepared to receive tourists, who have the
opportunity to experience the day to day life on a farm. With easy access by road and undulating hills to the horizon it is the
perfect place to do as much or as little as you like. Along with the
beautiful surroundings, you will have many outings and delicious traditional meals (all made on the
farms).
Activities
You will explore the different sites of
the stunning and wild Aparados da Serra and Serra Geral Parks and its canyons with specialized guides.
Tours can include trekking on the top of the escarpment, more challenging trekking
with rappel into the canyons through waterfalls and rivers, visits to waterfalls and other interesting geological
formations. On the farms, horse riding, short trekks and swimming in the rivers and
waterfalls.
Accommodation
The accommodation available includes some
simple Pousadas* in the nearby town and camping during the treks.
*Pousada is a small or family run hotel. Similar to an
Inn
Weather
      
Trekking
in the Fortaleza Canyon
Full day tour starting in
Canela or Gramado. You will be taken to the Park Serra Geral, to visit
the incredible Fortaleza Canyon, the biggest in Latin America, about 8
km long, 2 km wide and over 1 km high. We will do some trails to see the
beautiful Cascata do Tigre Preto- "The Black Tigger Fall" and the Pedra
do Segredo- "The Secret Stone", a monolith 5 meters high balancing over
a small stone. The park doesn't have any infra-structure or conforts
such bathrooms.
Duration: 01 day. Minimum: 4
people. Included: transport from Gramado or Canela, equipments,
insurance and guide. Period: May to September
Trekking
in the Itaimbezinho Canyon
Full day tour starting in
Canela or Gramado. You will be taken to the Park Aparados da Serra, to
visit the amazing Itaimbezinho Canyon, with the dimensions of 5,8 km
long, 1 km wide and about 600 meters high, all this about 900 meters
above sea level. We will walk following the park trails looking for
different views and angles to admire this beautiful canyon. The park has
infra-structure with snack bar, cultural area and bathrooms.
Duration: 01 day. Minimum: 4
people. Included: transport from Gramado or Canela, equipments,
insurance and guide. Period: May to September
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