Pickup info:

This is a private tour and guests will be picked up from their Curitiba Hotel.


Notes:

Contact us for more information about our Curitiba tours.

If you prefer to return by public bus, see our Ilha do Mel Economy.

Check our wide range on Ilha do Mel accommodation.



Cancellation policy

According to Brazilian Law (Deliberação Normativa número 161 de 09/08/1985 – EMBRATUR):

- Up to 30 days prior to reserved services: 10% of the daily rate will be charged

- Between 29 and 21 days prior to reserved services: 20% of the daily rate will be charged

- Between 20 and 10 days prior to reserved services: 50% of the daily rate will be charged

- Between 9 and 3 days prior to reserved services: 80% of the daily rate will be charged

- Between 2 days and the day of arrival or in case of no-show: 100% of the daily rate will be charged

Children policy

The guesthouse does not allow children under 12 years old. In case you are coming with younger children, please contact us for alternatives. 

Ilha do Mel Intensive Private

Duration: 3 day(s) - Location: Curitiba - Morretes - Ilha do Mel

This tour is made for travellers who prefer the comfort of private transfers with a bilingual guide on the way to the island and back. If you are willing to stay longer on the island, you can book extra nights in your choice Ilha do Mel hotel.

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. The major pampering is direct contact with nature. There is ample time for impressive hiking.

This place was once a fishing island, but since the '70s, 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).

Enjoy 2 nights on Ilha do Mel. The guesthouse Enseada das Conchas is a charming, small place with comfy rooms for the island standards. It is located in a quiet corner just some steps from the beach and from the lighthouse. From here you can walk to restaurants and to all attractions of the island. 


Itinerary

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 (Portuguese speaking guide on board. Depending on the availability, the executive category with English speaking guide on board can be confirmed for an extra charge of R$ 35 per person).

11:30 - 12:00 - Time to visit Morretes and its lovely colonial old town

12:00 - 13:00 - Enjoy a typical regional lunch of 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

  • Train ticket in the "touristic" category (Portuguese-speaking guide on board. Depending on the availability, the executive category with English-speaking guide on board can be confirmed for an extra charge of R$ 35 per person).
  • Private transportation in cars or vans, depending on the number of participants
  • A local bilingual speaking guide (Spanish, French or German speaking guides are also available. Participants are requested to indicate their preference at the time of booking.)
  • Typical lunch in Morretes 
  • Regular boat to the Island and back
  • Two nights in a mid-range pousada to be chosen according to availability (Pousada Enseada das Conchas or similar).

Not included: beverages and desserts during the lunch in Morretes, personal expenses, etc. 

Participant guidelines

Do not forget your sun protection, bathing suit and mosquito repellent. Everything on the island is very simple - take your simpler clothing with you. The best shoes for the island are bathing sandals (such as Havaianas). A flashlight (torch) is also reccommended, as it might be difficult to walk in the evening. 

Other disclosures

There might be delays in the train ride due to technical reasons.

The prices are not valid during national holidays, when there are mininum stay lengths and other prices.