Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlantica) Tours and Tickets

Shinrin-Yoku: The Forest Bath in the Atlantic Forest Nature invites us to an inner search for connection with our essential self. Shinrin-Yoku is a Japanese wellness therapy that invites you to awaken all senses. In the Atlantic Forest, home to more than 20,000 tree species, this experience is enhanced. We are engaged in an alchemy of substances and bioactives that nurture our bioenergetic field, turning the simple walk into a deep healing act. By shifting your gaze to the bottom, listening to the leaves whispering and the birds singing, and practicing deep breathing, you immerse yourself in the happiness of the forest. This active contemplation relieves tensions, calms the mind and provides proven health and well-being. Allow yourself to ascend to the origins of existence and feel the forest healing you.

Explore the Mata Atlântica (Atlantic Forest) during this private 4-hour tour from São Paulo. With a dedicated guide, travel in a comfortable vehicle to Cantareira State Park to discover the sprawling forest, a UNESCO City Green Belt Biosphere Reserve. Trek through the dense foliage on the park's network of trails, admiring views of the urban expanse below. Learn about the native flora and fauna in the area and get an opportunity to see howler monkeys and many species of birds.

This tour is special because it provides an authentic immersion in the Atlantic Forest, just minutes away from one of the world's largest metropolises. It's a unique opportunity to experience nature in its purest form, with trails among century-old trees, the possibility of seeing wild animals and birds, visiting a waterfall, and enjoying an unforgettable panoramic view of the city of São Paulo. Furthermore, the tour is private and fully personalized, adapted to the traveler's pace and interests—whether you are a lover of trails, photography, wildlife and flora observation, or someone simply seeking peace and contact with nature. Accompanied by an experienced bilingual tour guide, you will feel safe and well looked after throughout the entire experience. This combination of accessibility, biodiversity, and freedom of choice makes this tour a unique and memorable experience.

Walk through the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest with a naturalist guide during this 4-hour tour from São Paulo. On foot, follow your guide through the dense tropical forest in search of native animals. Listen to informative commentary about the endemic plants and flowers as you weave through the dense thickets of tropical vegetation. Stop at a nearby waterfall to cool off under its impressive cascade and admire the machinery of a defunct water wheel house. Round-trip transportation from São Paulo hotels or the airport is included.

Escape the crowds and discover a side of Brazil that most travelers miss on a 2-day hike to the Saco Bravo Waterfall. You’ll heighten your chances of spotting rare wildlife such as jaguars, sloths, parrots, and spider monkeys as you follow your guide on rugged trails in the Atlantic Rainforest to Ponta Negra—a fishing village that’s only accessible on foot or by water.