Known throughout Brazil for its gorgeous beaches and party atmosphere, Florianopolis surprises visitors with its exuberant preserved nature. The southern part of the Island, in particular, has 3 nature reserves and a fresh-water lake that enchants nature lovers.

On top of its diverse nature and outdoors attractions, the “Sul da Ilha” has a local community which keeps its rich and intriguing heritage alive.

This package, in partnership with the NGO Ilhas do Brasil of Pantano do Sul, offers you the chance to get to know the Ilhéu people and the places that makes Florianopolis a unique destination.

Day 1: Arrival at Florianopolis airport or bus station. Transfer to Sitio dos Tucanos guesthouse in Costa de Dentro. Rest of the day free.

Sítio dos Tucanos is a friendly guesthouse located on the hillside in Costa de Dentro, South of Santa Catarina Island, only 2km inland from beautiful Açores beach. Surrounded by 13 hectares of Atlantic Rainforest, its rustic accommodation suits those that look for a relaxing place in close contact with nature. Bird lovers will be delighted with the more than 70 species found in its immediate surroundings, including the only two species of toucans found in South Brazil.
Excellent home cooked meals are served in the evenings.


Day 2 - 4: Experience of your choice in the morning. Afternoons free for enjoying the beach or bird watching around the guesthouse.

Day 5:  Transfer to airport or bus station.

Some choices of local activities available:

Fisherman’s Life : Take part in an authentic traditional fishing. Fishermen from the community of Pântano do Sul will introduce you to the “trap fishing”, the removal of a fishing net, as well as collecting and classifying the fishes inside of a “baleeira”.
Duration: about 2 hours including transfer from the guesthouse.

Surf Lesson: Surfing is a big part of the Island’s life and the beach of Açores offers good conditions for learning for absolute beginners. The surf schools are a major part of the NGO Ilhas do Brasil’s project to involve the local youth in the preservation of the environment and create sustainable economical development in the area.
Duration: about 2 h including transfer from the guesthouse.

Snorkeling in Pantano do Sul: Accompanied by a local instructor you will go snorkeling around the rocky shores of Pantano do Sul. Access to the best points will be on a small boat or through a walking trail of 20-30’.
Duration: about 2 h including transfer from the guesthouse.

Optional full-day activity:

Oyster farms of Ribeirão da Ilha: Florianópolis in recent years became the centre for oyster production in Brazil. The old Azorean fishing village of Ribeirão da Ilha is one of the main areas for oyster farming on the Island. On this trip accompanied by a local producer, we will follow all the stages of the production then taste the local produce accompanied by the most Brazilian of drinks, the caipirinha. During the boat trip to the farm from April to October we may also visit the Cardos island. This little bay island has one of the largest concentrations of migrant Cayenne terns in South America that come here to nest. A short stop at the old village of Ribeirão on the way back makes it a perfect day trip.

Package includes:
Transfers to/from airport on private basis with English-speaking guide; 4 nights accommodation on half-board basis in Pousada Sítio dos Tucanos (German spoken), 3 activities in Pantano do Sul.

Package does not include:
Flights, travel insurance, additional meals