SERTÃO DO RIBEIRÃO À CACHOEIRA DA GURITA

Price applies to a private activity for up to 4 people.

The trail starts on Estrada Francisco Thomaz dos Santos and ends on Rua Alberto Cavalheiro in historic Ribeirão da Ilha. Covering 4.3 km with 195 meters of elevation gain/loss, the hike takes about 3h30 to reach Gurita Waterfall through Atlantic Forest and countryside terrain.

En route, visit a local artisanal alambique (distillery) to learn traditional cachaça making, followed by an included regional lunch.

After the hike, take a walking tour through historic streets, colonial manors, and Azorean architecture in Ribeirão da Ilha.

Sertão do Ribeirão occupies an inland valley surrounded by forested hills where Gurita Waterfall flows over mountain rocks. It presents a rural, quiet contrast to coastal beaches.

Ribeirão da Ilha is one of Florianópolis's oldest Azorean settlements, preserving traditional culture, architecture, and artisanal cachaça crafting.

Meeting at Sertão do Ribeirão — Gather at Estrada Francisco Thomaz dos Santos. Your guide introduces the day's plan combining hiking, gastronomy, and culture.

Hike to Gurita Waterfall — Walk 4.3 km through forest and rural landscapes, learning about local flora, fauna, and traditional land use before reaching the waterfall.

Distillery, Lunch, and Historic Center — Tour the cachaça distillery, enjoy lunch on-site, then stroll through historic Ribeirão da Ilha before ending on Rua Alberto Cavalheiro.

Quick Summary:

• Duration: \~3h30 trail time (4.3 km), plus lunch and village tour

• Difficulty: Moderate, obstacle-free path

• Minimum Age: 7 years

• Includes: Lunch, artisanal cachaça distillery visit, trail insurance, CADASTUR certified guide, gear loans, photos, ISO 3021/21101 safety compliance

• Excludes: Ground transport, extra drinks

Client cancellations 7+ days prior: 100% refund.

Cancellations between 7 days and 24 hours prior: 25% fee retained.

Cancellations under 24 hours or no-shows: Non-refundable.

Vendor cancellation due to severe weather/safety: Full refund or free rescheduling.

Ideal for:

• Travelers wanting to explore the inland countryside of South Island.

• Foodies interested in traditional cachaça production and regional meals.

• Couples or groups seeking a blend of outdoor nature and Azorean culture.

• Hikers looking for something beyond coastal beach trails.

Why it's worth it: Gurita stands out by blending multiple highlights into one itinerary: forest hiking to a waterfall, distillery tour with lunch, and an architectural walking tour in Ribeirão da Ilha.