Heading outKayak and hiking adventure expeditions
Castelhanos beachHow about embarking on a different adventure, going where few people have the privilege of visiting? Hike up Mt. Baepi or to waterfalls in the jungles or paddle the untamed side of the island?
Rain at sea
Kayaking
The open ocean side of the island of Ilhabela is still quite wild, hardly visited with 92% of its jungles untouched! There are beautiful beaches, some deserted, and plenty of wild life. The boats we use are stable doubles, safe, easy to handle, great loading capacity and fast. Spectacular in big seas! For over 20 years guiding excursions around islands and camping on deserted beaches; pristine places with a great deal of biodiversity -flora and fauna. Ilhabela is my playground since I live here.
CampsiteWe provide all the safety and camping equipment: life jackets, spray skirts, towline, water removal pump; camping equipment: cooking utensils, tents, Queen size inflatable mattresses, hammocks (even sleeping bags can be provided).
For 2 years kayak guide and instructor in Canada and coordinator of “Paddlefest”, the largest paddling event of the USA and Canada. I offer personalized excursions with 1, 2, or 3 overnight stays, maximum of 5 persons as well as half-day and daylong excursions along the beaches, either south to Curral, or north to Jabaquara.
Paddling theory and orientation is provided to all for the Excursions at Perequê Beach from where the trips commence. First notions, paddle strokes, care upon embarking or landing and general knowledge of equipment is given. For reasons of safety and coherence, in all cases, prior to departure I shall always consult Internet for the weather & wind conditions to help define the right moment and the course to be taken.
Jatobá falls
Bonete beach
Hiking mountain & waterfall trails - US$35 per person and a total of 6 to 8 hours
Mt. Baepi, a pleasant hiking 6-hour option for those who are fit and the view from the top is awesome! Or a day long trip - hike 4 hours to famous Bonete Beach stopping at 2 waterfalls at different points along the way for a dip, juice and snack with the option of returning in large motor powered canoes. Cost for canoe return is R$30 (±US$20).
There are over 300 waterfalls on the island and some easy jungle trails to access some of them. Go for a swim and discover the exuberant beauty of nature at its best by visiting the Bananal or “Três Tombos” Falls which can be done in half a day. US$25
Baepi peak
Hikes - min 3 persons - snack included:
Baepi Peak and Bonete Beach trail - total of 6 to 8 hours - Minimum US$90 or US$35 for 3 or more persons
Other trails to waterfalls etc. to be arranged with clients
Contact Guido - g_botto@terra.com.br
Tel: 12-3896-4295 and 12-8143-1436
View from top of Baepi
From the top of Mt. Baepi on a clear day the view is breathtaking!
Kayak excursions - couple or 2 persons:
- half day - route defined w/ clients - US$75;
- full day - route defined w/ clients - US$150;
- 2 days + 1 overnight at Caveira Beach + food etc - US$430
- 3 days + 2 overnights at Caveira Beach + food etc. US$580
All these prices include food, juice, etc for 2 people
For expeditions in ocean kayaks (see this site with our pics) http://www.originalkayaks.com.br/ describes the boats in detail.
