Ilha do Mel Intensive Backpackers

The island is perfect for nature lovers and hikers. On Ilha do Mel, there are no cars and people get from one point to the next by foot or by boat. The piers are located at the beaches Brasília and Encantadas, where most of the Pousadas and restaurants are also established.

On Ilha do Mel, there are around 1,000 inhabitants. There are two wards and police stations, a school that goes up to eighth grade and several shops. More than 90% of the island is under "conservation of nature" and there is no "luxury" that visitors should expect. A major pampering is the direct contact with nature. There is ample time for impressive hiking.

This place was once a fishing island, but since the 70's, it has turned into a favourite place for sun and nature lovers. During the holiday months (mid-December to mid-February), most visitors are Brazilians and during the other months there are visitors from all over the globe.

The maximum number of visitors per day is around 5000 and during the summer months, there might be a problem reaching the island without an advance reservation (tour or accommodation).

Day 1: Train tour in the "Turista" category to Morretes. In Morretes, free time will be given for a typical regional lunch, barreado, cooked meat with Maniok favor and seafood. (The cost of the meal has not been included in the tour cost.)The tour will continue to Pontal do Sul by van (leaving from bus station) and crossing by boat to Encantadas.  (Cost of boat ticket has not been included in the tour cost.) The rest of the day is for the participants to do whatever they wish to pursue. Overnight stay at Hostel Zorro in Ilha do Mel.

Day 2: Free time. Overnight stay in Ilha do Mel.

Day 3: The morning is free for participants to do whatever they wish to do. In the afternoon, they will be taken by boat to Pontal do Sul, from where they will go back by public bus to Curitiba (ticket price included in the tour cost).