Urubici & Serra do Río do Rastro Excursion

Discover the pure nature of the Serra do Catarinense with this excursion to Urubici & Serra do Rio do Rastro. We'll travel from Florianópolis to some of the country's greatest natural attractions.

Day Trip Details

We'll pick you up at 7:10 am at your hotel in Florianópolis and head to Serra Catarinense, one of the most amazing landscapes in southern Brazil.

First, we'll go to Portal de Urubici for pictures and to explore the charm of this town surrounded by mountains, canyons and megalithic monuments. We'll proceed to Morro do Campestre, a rock formation offering panoramic views of the Canoas River valley. Here, we'll admire the landscape and learn about the region's geology.

Next, we'll visit a store selling traditional products from Santa Catarina. Later, we'll arrive at the grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, a site of devotion surrounded by dense vegetation. After this visit, you'll have free time for lunch in Urubici.

After lunch, we'll continue to the viewpoint of the Serra do Rio do Rastro, located about 1,450 m (4,757 ft) above sea level. We will enjoy the views of the sharp curves and green landscapes that are emblematic of Brazil. Following this, we'll take the road down, known as one of the most beautiful in the country.

At the end of the ride, we'll return to Florianópolis, concluding the tour 13 hours later.

Hotel Pickup

Pickup is included for hotels in the north, west, and downtown areas of Florianópolis. If your hotel is outside these areas, you must meet at Shopping Villa Romana. The pickup time may vary based on your accommodation's location.