Top Sao Paulo Outdoor Activities

Marvel at some of Brazil’s most beautiful beaches on a full-day trip from São Paulo. Alongside your guide and small group, follow walking trails replete with flora and fauna and visit secluded beaches considered the area’s most impressive. First, arrive at White Beach—so called because of its pristine sands—before hiking to Black Beach for a refreshing dip in the sea. Proceed to Camburizinho Beach via the impressive Camburi Waterfall before resting on the soft surface of White Beach at the end of your tour.

Walk through the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest with a naturalist guide during this 4-hour tour from São Paulo. On foot, follow your guide through the dense tropical forest in search of native animals. Listen to informative commentary about the endemic plants and flowers as you weave through the dense thickets of tropical vegetation. Stop at a nearby waterfall to cool off under its impressive cascade and admire the machinery of a defunct water wheel house. Round-trip transportation from São Paulo hotels or the airport is included.

São Paulo Aquarium is the largest aquarium in Brazil, home to thousands of animals, including whales, sharks, and rays, as well as iguanas, snakes, polar bears, and rare albino alligators. This admission ticket offers full access to the aquarium, with no need to wait in the ticket line, and as much time as you like inside.

Cantareira Natural Park is one of the largest preserved forest areas in the urban perimeter of the world, and invites you to do the fascinating Macuco Trail and Waterfall Trail, at Engordador Nucleus. In addition to the trails, we also make a visit to the older water supply system of São Paulo city, listed as a historical heritage, encompassing the "Casa da Bomba" and Cantareira Dam complexes. Excellent tour for nature lovers looking for a moment to relax near a big city.

This off-road trip is for travelers who want a day of 4X4 adventure from São Paulo, Brazil. Get off-the-beaten-path and explore waterfalls, rock formations, and the rain forest on your own 4X4 vehicle. Test your skills on dirt roads, inclines, and through holes and washouts and enjoy a well-earned Brazilian lunch (additional cost).

Explore the Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest) during this private 4-hour tour from São Paulo. With a dedicated guide, travel in a comfortable vehicle to Cantareira State Park to discover the sprawling forest, a UNESCO City Green Belt Biosphere Reserve. Trek through the dense foliage on the park's network of trails, admiring views of the urban expanse below. Learn about the native flora and fauna in the area and get an opportunity to see jaguars, howler monkeys and many species of birds.

Outdoor enthusiasts with an interest in Brazil’s natural history, ecology, and wildlife will benefit from this ecotour at Cantareira State Park. Breathe the fresh air while hiking roughly 6 miles (10 km) round-trip to reach Pedra Grande (Big Rock), which boasts splendid views of São Paulo. This UNESCO-listed City Green Belt is equal to 8,000 football fields and offers visitors an easy escape from the bustle of downtown.

This is a great choice for those who are looking for an ecological tour, a mix between the gorgeous beaches and the history of Santos city. If you are looking for history and nature, you will be impressed by this tour. You be delighted by the panoramic sightseeing, see an amazing beach edge garden and much more.

Get away from the rush of São Paulo and immerse yourself in nature taking a full-day private tour visiting a city-protected park in the outlying area of the town.  After the guide picks you up, you are led to this preserved impressive park about 2:30 h towards the very far extreme of São Paulo. On the way, there are viewpoints with scenic sceneries, historic sites, small rural communities, all locations ideal for photo stops and contemplation. Soon enough, you arrive at a peaceful private farm. The property’s owner greets tourists and wishes them good adventure ahead. In the meantime, she prepares a delicious lunch with fresh ingredients produced in the farms nearby. In the middle of nowhere, this untouched ecosystem are dotted with hidden gems and marvelous landscapes such as springs, waterfalls, trails, and small natural lakes. Wildlife is commonly spotted along the trails, it is habitat of more than 500 different species of birds & terrestrial animals.

Love photography? How about practicing photography while enjoying life, making new friends and visually discovering Paulista? Experiencing an environment of freedom, autonomy, and connection \o/ The experience has 3 moments: We start with a chat about photography for 1h in a coffee shop. In it, we will talk about my life story (a big life change) both verbally and through photographs to explore the meanings of photographs. We'll look at printed photos, a book (made by our local photowalk community which printed copies are not publicly available), etc. The conversation sets the mood of the photowalk and connects the group. Afterwards, we will photowalk through Paulista Avenue with some special places included that were discussed during our initial chat (Fri/Sat/Sun: we have special authorization to photograph the Conjunto Nacional building*). We will end our photowalk with a special and personalized surprise for each participant. Just this surprise is worth the ticket value ;). Let's go together! Book now \o/

Outside the skyscraper forest of São Paulo en route to Rio de Janeiro lies a real rainforest Brazil’s indigenous Tupi-Guarani people call home. On this full-day excursion from São Paulo, escape the big city for a day exploring the ecological and native cultural landscape of Brazil. Drive along the coast past forested mountains and pristine beaches, and tour a Tupi-Guarani reservation where you can support the community by purchasing native Brazilian art.

Arranging a visit to the Tenondé Porã indigenous community can be complicated to arrange on your own. With this private tour, a personal guide acts as your interpreter and introduces you to the Mbyá Guaraní people who live at the southern end of São Paulo. Learn about traditional customs as well as current hardships faced by this population within close proximity to Brazil’s largest metropolis. Hotel transport is included.

Meet the wonderful and fascinating world of bees 1) THE PARK IS ECOLOGICAL: Preservation of forests and springs. 2) IT IS CULTURAL: All about the life of bees for all ages. 3) LEISURE: Attractions for children from 2 to 10 years. Our mission is to introduce children and their families to BEES 'LIFE and the importance of this insect to all animal and plant life. We began activities in 1980, with the aim of raising bees, we set up an apiary and our major focus became the development and dissemination of Beekeeping. Over time we specialize in communication for children and their families, with a special focus on attending schools and children from 2 to 10 years. After a few years we created the attractions such as giant bees, observatory, ecological trail, giant hive, bridges ("arbelhismo") and more trails.

Departing from your place of origin in Sao Paulo, we will take you to visit Atibaia city of Flowers, Strawberries its attractions, rural properties, natural beauties and welcoming people are in this itinerary for those who want a contact with the Rural Tourism of the State of Sao Paulo. With a duration of one day, we are sure that we will provide a remarkable experience. This itinerary is a roadmap designed to meet all groups, from one to four people, of all ages, with the possibility of customization according to your interest, such as: • local history • rural • natural • religious 

To see one of the biggest cities in the world requires time or someone that really knows the place very well, so you can optimize your time and see the best places of Sao Paulo in a short time. We can help you to do that in a quite short time. In 6 hours it's possible to do a general tour in this huge city, visiting the most important attractions with a comfortable vehicle and someone that really knows the place. We will be able to get out of the car many times to see inside of some of the attractions like the food Market, the cathedral, the foundation building, the Soccer Stadium, and etc. This tour is flexible and we can manage it according to your interests.

We start the tour with destination to the largest urban forest in the world: Cantareira Park. In the Fatty Nucleus, we will follow a trail of approximately 3 km, passing through 3 waterfalls and finishing in the old Bomb House of São Paulo.

We will depart for Ubatuba, where we will make a trail of approximately 10 km and 7 beaches: Lagoinha, the West, Peres, Bonete, Desert, Cedar and Fortaleza. It has medium level and lasts around 6 hours, not only can enjoy the look, but also bathe in the sea, sunbathe and rest in some shade on the beach.

We will depart for Ubatuba, where we will make a trail of approximately 10 km and 7 beaches: Lagoinha, the West, Peres, Bonete, Desert, Cedar and Fortaleza. It has medium level and lasts around 6 hours, not only can enjoy the look, but also bathe in the sea, sunbathe and rest in some shade on the beach.

We will depart for Ubatuba, where we will make a trail of approximately 10 km and 7 beaches: Lagoinha, the West, Peres, Bonete, Desert, Cedar and Fortaleza. It has medium level and lasts around 6 hours, not only can enjoy the look, but also bathe in the sea, sunbathe and rest in some shade on the beach.

We will take you to discover the most beautiful coast towns of the Sao Paulo State, with our tour: SANTOS & GUARUJA DAY TRIP We will visit the city of Santos, famous for having the biggest seaport in Latin America, we will explore its pristine beaches as well as places of great cultural importance, ending with a panoramic view of the city from the Serrat Mount. The we will go to Guaruja, known as the "Pearl of the Atlantic" where we have a sightseeing tour of its beautiful beaches, to then enjoy an afternoon of shopping.

This is a unique tour, we will experience in a paradise two hours from Sao Paulo in a Guarani Village. Let's get to know the culture, the children's dance, the typical Guarani food, and admire the Guarani art. The place has rivers, waterfalls and a beautiful beach near the place.

Are you going to visit the city of São Paulo or the same in the city and want to have a historical, architectural and cultural enrichment in your luggage? What is downtown São Paulo? It houses in its very rich. About the coffee period, its influence on culture, including an influence on architecture! In addition, you can subscribe to the photos that improve your eyes could capture!

Football (Soccer) is one of the greatest passions of Brazilians. This tour contemplates 2 main football stadiums in São Paulo and the beautiful Museum of Football (Soccer). Visit the stadium of your choice with an amazing tour inside the stadium according to the schedule , traffic conditions, and, of course, your preferences: Pacaembu Stadium, Arena Corinthians or Morumbi Stadium a where several FIFA Soccer World Cup matches took place in. We can arrange for you see a match with requested in advance. Places to visit: ☑ The Pacaembu Stadium; ☑ Football Museum; ☑ Morumbi Stadium or Corinthians Arena.

Prepare-se para escalar com um dos mais experientes escaladores do Brasil. Felipe Guimarães já abriu mais de 300 vias na Serra da Mantiqueira, grande parte delas no Parque Nacional de Itatiaia. Um dia inteiro de escalada nos melhores picos de Itamonte é o que propomos, mas não antes de um bom café da manhã e uma boa conversa com o Felipe, lá no Hostel Picus, para ele saber mais sobre o seu nível e juntos decidirem os picos que serão visitados e as vias que serão escaladas. Quanto ao equipamento e o transporte não se preocupe, nós cuidaremos de tudo. Você só precisa chegar ao Hostel Picus.