What is included?
- Transportation by executive minibus;
- Accompanying guide;
- 4 nights in a hostel with breakfast;
- 4 meals;
- Tours described in the program with local guide and transport;
- Travel insurance (cover up to 85 years old, for older ages please ask for a quote).
What is not included?
personal expenses;
❌ Anything not described as "included" in the program.
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Itinerary
day 1: February 14 (Saturday)
Boarding early in the morning in SBC and SP (places and times confirmed the week of the trip). Start of the trip to the town of Silveiras, in the Paraíba Valley.
Our first visit will be to the Santa Cabeça Sanctuary, accompanied by a local guide. Tropeiro lunch(included). City tour with a walk through the historic center and time to buy handicrafts. At the end of the tour, we'll head to São José do Barreiro for accommodation at the inn and the rest of the day at leisure.
day 2: February 15 (Sunday)
After breakfast, we'll get to know the small town that welcomes us. São José do Barreiro is known as the gateway to the Serra da Bocaina National Park and offers its visitors a bucolic atmosphere and the opportunity to integrate with nature.
Visits: Cine Theatro with cultural presentation, tasting of artisanal sausages, Matriz São José, Casa de Câmara e cadeia, Biscoitos Mavic with coffee and cookie tasting.
Free time to enjoy the lively street carnival, a traditional family event in the region. Dinner(included).
day 3: February 16 (Monday)
After breakfast, set off to visit the city's famous historic farms (São Francisco and Catadupa).
*Fazenda São Francisco: founded in 1813, it is the oldest in the city and was of great importance during the Coffee Cycle. *Fazenda Catadupa: this is a farm left over from the empire and had its peak of development during the coffee-growing period. This century-old farm is being revitalized with a view to preserving local memory and encouraging new visitors and researchers.
Lunch(included) during the visit to Fazenda São Francisco. Return to the inn and the rest of the day at leisure.
day 4: February 17 (Tuesday)
After breakfast, departure to visit the city of Queluz.
This charming town of just under 10,000 inhabitants has 19th century buildings and the tranquillity of a typical country town. We will walk through the historic center and craft stores, enjoy lunch(included) in a local restaurant and visit the Santa Vitória cheese factory, where we will taste some of the products.
In the late afternoon, return to the hostel and the rest of the day at leisure.
day 5: February 18 (Wednesday)
Check-out and departure from the inn after breakfast.
Visit to the town of Areias with a local guide, getting to know its main tourist attractions. After the tour, start the return trip to São Paulo. Arrival scheduled for the evening. Disembarkation at the same locations as boarding.
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Important Notes
the information below covers part of what is set out in our General Conditions. It is essential to read the entire document.
embarkation
The CONTRACTING PARTY agrees that he/she must comply with all the timetables previously informed by the reservations department, taking responsibility for any delays and their consequences.
The CONTRACTING PARTY must present themselves for boarding carrying their personal documents original and with photo , and identify themselves to the VIVÊNCIAS OPERADORA DE TURISMO representative who will be present at the time.
The Tour Operator will grant a 15-minute grace period after the confirmed boarding time (Road Packages), and if the passenger fails to board within this stipulated period, they will be considered a No Show.
In the case of boarding for air packages, the PASSENGER is aware and agrees that they must arrive at the airport mentioned on their ticket 3 hours in advance for domestic trips and 4 hours in advance for international flights.
documentation
The CONTRACTING PARTY must present themselves for boarding carrying their personal documents original and with photo , and identify themselves to the VIVÊNCIAS OPERADORA DE TURISMO representative who will be present at the time. Pay attention to the expiration date of your documents, as the following will not be accepted expired documents. In the case of ID cards, for international trips and sea cruises (MERCOSUR), documents with an issue date older than 10 years will not be accepted.
For domestic trips using air and/or road transport, an original ID document in good condition must be presented (any of the following): Identity Card; National Passport; National Driver's License (model with photograph); Professional Cards issued by National Councils (models with photograph); Work Permit). If the passenger does not have the aforementioned documentation, or if it is illegible and/or has been erased, they will not be allowed to board.
For international trips, passengers must carry a passport with an expiration date of less than 6 months from the date of return.
The CONTRACTING PARTY must present the Operator with the visas required for each country, with an expiration date of less than 6 months from the return of the trip.
The Operator is not responsible for issuing visas, since the issuing of this document is at the discretion of the authority in each country.
Embarkation of Minors: In order to embark on national trips with minors under the age of 16 (Law No. 13.812/2019), they must be accompanied by a parent or grandparent, or guardian, or a sibling or uncle over the age of 18, always providing documentary proof of the degree of kinship (via the minor's Original Birth Certificate or Authenticated Copy). In the event that you are accompanied by an adult without the degree of kinship described above, you will need written authorization, notarized, from the father, mother or guardian. However, if you are unaccompanied, you will need judicial authorization from the Child and Youth Court, all in accordance with articles 83 to 85 of the Statute of the Child and Adolescent - Law No. 8,069/90. Passengers can obtain more information on the necessary documentation from the Federal Police (www.dpf.gov.br).
Accommodation for Minors: For accommodation for children (12 years old or younger) or adolescents (18 years old or younger), they must be accompanied by the person mentioned in the paragraph above, unless they have been expressly AUTHORIZED to stay by their parents or guardian, in writing and with a notarized signature, all in accordance with article 82 of the Child and Adolescent Statute - Law No. 8.069/90.
importantbirth certificates for children over 12 will not be accepted . In cases of theft, robbery or loss of the identification document, a police report issued less than 60 days previously is valid.
