What is included?
- Transport by bus or tourist minibus
- Licensed Tour Guide from the Ministry of Tourism
- Admission for monitored visit
- Van transfer for return
- Breakfast kit
What is not included?
- Personal expenses
- Optional tours and activities
- Everything not described as included in the program
Introduction
PATHS OF THE SEA: 
The Paths of the Sea is located in the Serra do Mar State Park, which is a Conservation Unit created to ensure the full protection of the biological heritage of the Atlantic Forest, while also offering services that encourage environmental education and the integration of people with nature. In addition to its natural wealth, the Park has an important cultural and historical collection with its monuments erected in 1922 in honor of the centenary of Brazil's Independence.
There are three different itineraries for you to enjoy incredible moments alongside the Atlantic Forest.
The Path of the Sea, better known as the Old Road of Santos, cuts through the Serra do Mar and spans 8 kilometers between São Bernardo do Campo and Cubatão. The Lorena Path has 3.5 kilometers of a paved stone path. Along these routes are the 8 Historical Monuments built by the French architect Victor Dubugras: Monument to the Peak, Raiz da Serra Bridge, Circular Belvedere, 500-Year Cross, Lorena Standard, Majoridade Ranch, Ruins, and Paranapiacaba Landing.
The Paths of the Sea provides its visitors with a unique and unforgettable experience amidst the lush nature of the Atlantic Forest and places full of historical significance, spectacular views, and physical, recreational, and educational activities. More than promoting Ecotourism, we place nature as the protagonist and as a resource to be conserved and valued. We aim to awaken the nature within each of us, creating a deep connection with it.
In June 2021, Parquetur took over the management of the Paths of the Sea with the commitment to implement services and improvements such as revitalization of the trails, renovation of parking lots and entrances, implementation of new ecotourism activities, and restoration and maintenance of the historical monuments, which are in the finalization phase – Ruins.
Link: Paths of the Sea - The Park
THE HISTORY OF BRAZIL PASSES THROUGH HERE: 
All the cultural wealth of the Historical Monuments scattered throughout the park
The Path of the Sea was the first paved access road with concrete in Latin America, linking São Paulo to the coast until the inauguration of the Anchieta Highway in 1947, when it became a secondary route and was renamed the Old Road of Santos.
Before it, the only option for transporting goods from the interior to the port of Santos was the Lorena Path, which was paved with rocks in 1792 and where the regent prince D. Pedro I ascended the mountain towards São Paulo to proclaim Brazil's Independence on September 7, 1822.
Today located in the Paths of the Sea, the Old Road of Santos was reopened in 2002 for ecotourism visitation, and its 8 km of walking reveal an open-air collection of Brazil's history.
In 1922, in commemoration of the 100 years of Brazil's Independence, 8 monuments were built along the Old Road of Santos, which can now be traversed on foot within the Paths of the Sea. Each tells a story and provides unforgettable experiences alongside the nature of the Serra do Mar. In the 1970s, they were listed by CONDEPHAAT – Council for the Defense of Historical, Archaeological, Artistic, and Tourist Heritage of the State of São Paulo.
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Itinerary
February 8th/26 (Sunday)
Boarding at the beginning of the morning. Onboard service with breakfast kit.
Upon arrival at the park, presentation of the route to be taken and the permitted boarding points for the van.
Start of the hike with the local guide, presenting the main points of interest along the trail and historical monuments.
Stop at the café, with time for coffee, use of toilets, and enjoy the beautiful view.
Take the opportunity to indulge in the pastel de nata or cod cake.
Free time for Zipline (not included).
At the end of the route, return by van to the visitor center.
Return to São Paulo with a stop for a late lunch at Restaurante Mirante (not included).
Disembark at the same locations as the boarding
Related Terms
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), if the passenger does not show up for boarding within this stipulated period, it 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 journeys and 4 hours in advance for international flights.
documentation
The CONTRACTING PARTY must present themselves for boarding with 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 expiry 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 journeys using air and/or road transport, it is necessary to present an original identification document in good condition. (Any of the following: Identity Card; National Passport; National Driver's Licence (model with photograph); Professional Cards issued by National Councils (models with photograph); Work Permit). If the passenger does not have these documents, or if they are illegible and/or illegible, they will be denied boarding.
For international journeys, the passenger must carry a passport with an expiry 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 expiry date of less than 6 months from the date of return from the trip.
The Operator is not responsible for issuing visas, as the issuing of this document is at the discretion of each country's authorities.
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, 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). If you are accompanied by an adult without the degree of kinship described above, you will need written authorisation, notarised, from the parent or guardian. However, if you are unaccompanied, you will need judicial authorisation 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 under) or adolescents (18 years old or under), they must be accompanied by the person mentioned in the paragraph above, unless they have been expressly AUTHORISED to stay by their parents or guardian, in writing and with a notarised signature, all in accordance with article 82 of the Statute of the Child and Adolescent - 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.
