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 notable landscapes in southern Brazil.

First, we'll visit Portal de Urubici, where we will take pictures and explore this town surrounded by mountains, canyons and megalithic monuments. Next, we'll proceed to Morro do Campestre, a rock formation offering panoramic views of the Canoas River valley. Here, we will admire the landscape and learn about the local geology.

Our adventure continues with a visit to a store selling traditional products from Santa Catarina. Later, we'll reach the grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, a serene place of devotion. After this visit, you will have free time for lunch in Urubici.

Post-lunch, we will head to the magnificent viewpoint of the Serra do Rio do Rastro, approximately 1,450 m (4,757 ft) above sea level, where we will enjoy the striking curves and lush landscapes. Following this, we will descend via one of the country’s most scenic roads.

At the end of the trip, we will return to Florianópolis, completing the tour after 13 hours.

Hotel Pickup

Pickup is included for hotels in the north, west and downtown areas of Florianópolis. For accommodations outside these areas, you must reach the following meeting point: Shopping Villa Romana. Note that the pickup time varies with your accommodation's location.