Ilha do Mel Intensive Private
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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).
- Duration: 3 day(s)
- Location: Curitiba - Morretes - Ilha do Mel
Day 1:
7:30 - Your local tour guide will pick you up at your Curitiba hotel. Transfer to the railway station.
8:15 - Departure by train to Morretes, in "Turista" category
11:30 - 12:00 - Time to visit Morretes and its lovely colonial old town
12:00 - 13:00 - Enjoy a typical regional lunch, "barreado" (beef stew served with rice, banana and orange slices, fish and spraws)
13:00 - 14:00 - Transfer to Pontal do Sul in a private car
14:00 - 14:30 - Regular boat to the island
Your local guide will show you some nice restaurants and will give you some information on the way to your guesthouse (Pousada Enseada das Conchas or similar, depending on the availability).
Your guide will make an appointment and will wait for you at the given time in Pontal do Sul.
Overnight stay in Ilha do Mel.
Day 2: Full day is free. Overnight stay in Ilha do Mel.
Day 3: The morning is free. In the given time your local guide will be waiting for you in Pontal do Sul for your transfer back to your Curitiba hotel, airport or bus station.
What the cost includes
