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Canyons and Waterfalls in Brazil


Itinerary for Canyons and Waterfalls in Brazil




 Sample Itinerary: 7-day toursubject to changes

Day 1: Arrival
Reception at Porto Alegre airport and transfer (approx. 5 hours) to the Ranch near Sao Jose dos Ausentes.
Imagine arriving in southern Brazil, and finding a farm prepared to receive riders with the hospitality and good gastronomy of the gauchos. It is in a place like this that we will spend this night. Dinner and night at Fazenda Potreirinhos, a traditional farm in the municipality of São José dos Ausentes.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at Pousada Fazenda Potreirinhos

Day 2: Cachoeirão
After breakfast we will go on horseback to visit Cachoeirão, which is wide with a series of falls, very impressive. Then we go to the “rivers gap”, an interesting and curious situation in which we are in the middle of 2 rivers that follow at different levels. Then we continue with the landscape of undulating fields, which stretch as far as the eye can see. 
~5 hours on horseback
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Pousada Fazenda Potreirinhos

Day 3: Araucarias Forest
We leave after breakfast for our longest day of riding. We will travel through a region of rare beauty, in typical scenarios of Campos de Cima da Serra, which highlight the grandeur of the Araucarias Forest, until we arrive at the Lopes family farm that produces the most famous mountain cheese in southern Brazil. Produced by the family for 3 generations and nationally recognized. Then we continue the ride until Tio Tonho farm, where are we going to spend the next nights. 
~6 hours on horseback
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Tio Tonho Farm

Day 4: Pico do Monte Negro
After breakfast we start to ride for a special moment, the passage through the Pico do Monte Negro, which at 1,403 ms is the highest point in Rio Grande do Sul. At this height, with a horizon of majestic landscapes, you can't help but be taken by a unique feeling of freedom. Lunch weather permitting, a barbecue in the countryside with a spectacular view.
~4-5 hours on horseback
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Tio Tonho Farm

Day 5: Canyons Ride
We leave after breakfast, traveling through the canyons, fields and forests of the region, suddenly interrupted by impressive rocky walls that are up to 1000 meters deep and form a corridor of rocks from the northeast of the state to Santa Catarina. Our lunch will be at a typical farm in the region. Day with about 4 hours on horseback. 
 ~4 hours on horseback
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Santa Catarina Farm

Day 6: Canyons Ride
Full day ride on rolling hills (coxilhas), reaching some of the impressive canyons of the area.
~5 hours on horseback
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Santa Catarina Farm

Day 7: Departure
Departure after breakfast with the destination of Porto Alegre airport (3 hours transfer)
Meals included: Breakfast



Sample Itinerary: 9-day tour - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival
Transfer from Florianopolis. Imagine arriving in southern Brazil, and finding a farm prepared to receive riders with the hospitality and good gastronomy of the gauchos. It is in a place like this that we will spend this night. Dinner and night at Fazenda Potreirinhos, a traditional farm in the municipality of São José dos Ausentes.
Meals included: Dinner
Overnight at Canoas Lodge in Urubici

Day 2: Ride to Espraiado Canyon
After breakfast, transfer (30 minutes) by car to the corral where horses will already be waiting for the start of the ride towards the edges of the Espraiado canyon. Morning ride with spectacular views. Picnic lunch in the countryside and we continue riding along the edges and altitude fields - between 1600 and 1700 ms of altitude.
After about 5 hours on horseback, we arrive at the mountain refuge which, despite being rustic, offers basic comforts.
~5 hours on horseback
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Mountain Cabin

Day 3: Ride to Campo dos Padres
Wake up very early to be able to see the sunrise on top of a mountain (1700 ms) that is just 15 minutes on horseback from the Refugio. From the top of this mountain, the view of the sunrise is so incredible that it seems impossible to be there at that magical moment. It is quite likely that you will see clouds far below you covering valleys and between some canyons. You will be able to see on the horizon the coast of Santa Catarina, to the south the Serra do Rio do Rastro and to the west the Morro da Boa Vista, the highest point in the state with 1827 ms. Afterwards, you return to the Refugio for breakfast before heading to the famous Campo dos Padres, the last untouched frontier of southern Brazil. An immense mosaic surrounded by mountains, cliffs and canyons where beautiful waterfalls and rivers spring from the Canoas and Itajaí-Açu. It is in this inhospitable and difficult to access location that the highest elevations in the south of the country are located.
The name of the region, Campo dos Padres (priests region) is an allusion to the passage of Jesuit priests who in the 18th century took refuge in the place fleeing the Spanish missions on the occasion of the persecution incited by the Marquis of Pombal. The region holds many legends of treasures that would have been hidden by the Jesuits. After a long and beautiful day of ride, return to the Mountain Refuge where a dinner around the fire awaits. Day with about 6 hours on horseback
~6 hours on horseback
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Mountain Cabin

Day 4: Ride along Canoas River
Ride to the Fruta Fina farm where the horses live. The ride is along the beautiful road that borders the Canoas River and an immense area of environmental preservation. Upon arrival lunch. After lunch, transfer (3 hours) to Fazenda Potreirinhos in Rio Grande do Sul.
Imagine arriving in southern Brazil, and finding a farm prepared to receive riders with the hospitality and good gastronomy of the gauchos. It is in a place like this that we will spend this night. Dinner and night at Fazenda Potreirinhos, a traditional farm in the municipality of São José dos Ausentes.
~3 hours on horseback
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Fazenda Potreirinhos in Rio Grande do Sul

Day 5: Ride to Cachoeirão
After breakfast we will go on horseback to visit Cachoeirão, which is wide with a series of falls, very impressive. Then we go to the “rivers gap”, an interesting and curious situation in which we are in the middle of 2 rivers that follow at different levels. Then we continue with the landscape of undulating fields, which stretch as far as the eye can see. Dinner and night at Fazenda Potreirinhos.
~5 hours on horseback
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Fazenda Potreirinhos in Rio Grande do Sul

Day 6: Ride to Araucarias Forest
We leave after breakfast for our longest day of riding. We will travel through a region of rare beauty, in typical scenarios of Campos de Cima da Serra, which highlight the grandeur of the Araucarias Forest, until we arrive at the Lopes family farm that produces the most famous mountain cheese in southern Brazil. Produced by the family for 3 generations and nationally recognized. Then we continue the ride until Tio Tonho farm, where are we going to spend the next nights.
~6 hours on horseback
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Tio Tonho Farm

Day 7: Ride through Pico do Monte Negro
After breakfast we start to ride for a special moment, the passage through the Pico do Monte Negro, which at 1,403 ms is the highest point in Rio Grande do Sul. At this height, with a horizon of majestic landscapes, you can't help but be taken by a unique feeling of freedom. Lunch weather permitting, a barbecue in the countryside with a spectacular view.
~4-5 hours on horseback
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Tio Tonho Farm

Day 8: Canyons Ride
We leave after breakfast, traveling through the canyons, fields and forests of the region, suddenly interrupted by impressive rocky walls that are up to 1000 meters deep and form a corridor of rocks from the northeast of the state to Santa Catarina. Our lunch will be at a typical farm in the region.
~4 hours on horseback
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight at Santa Catarina Farm

Day 9: Departure
After breakfast transfer to Porto Alegre
Meals included: Breakfast

Note - The itinerary can be changed due to weather conditions and availability on the ranches.

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Canyons and Waterfalls in Brazil
Tour Code: IT-BRRT10
7 days / 6 nights
Dates : Available all Year

Difficulty : Riding Level
Riding Level Explained
ABeginner
Beginner A rider who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
BNovice
Novice A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
CIntermediate
Intermediate A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
D Strong Intermediate
Strong Intermediate An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
EAdvanced
All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handlinga spirited horse in open country.
Lodging: Standard
Lodging Level Explained
   
= Facilities in lodges, estancias, haciendas, resorts, etc.
   
Basic lodging - some with shared bathroom facilities, usually no AC or room service.
Regular standard room - usually with private bath.
 Accommodations with superior comforts.
   
 = Trips with nights in tent camps. Sometimes the first and last night are in hotels.
   
Basic tent camping - everyone helps out with camp chores.
Regular standard with some camp amenities and camp cook.
Camping facilities with superior comforts like camp shower, bathroom facility..
   
 = Trips that combine nights in hotels and camping.
   
Basic accommodation and basic camping facilities can be expected.
Regular standard with some nicer amenities.
Only assigned to hotel and camping facilities with superior comforts.

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Tack: Gaucho saddle
Horses: Criollos
Pace: Moderate, trots and canters. 5-6 hours...
Walk, Trot, Canter,
Airport: Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) in Porto Alegre
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