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Cancellation policy
According to Brazilian Law (Deliberação Normativa número 161 de 09/08/1985 – EMBRATUR):
- Up to 30 days prior to reserved services: 10% of the daily rate will be charged
- Between 29 and 21 days prior to reserved services: 20% of the daily rate will be charged
- Between 20 and 10 days prior to reserved services: 50% of the daily rate will be charged
- Between 9 and 3 days prior to reserved services: 80% of the daily rate will be charged
- Between 2 days and the day of arrival or in case of no-show: 100% of the daily rate will be charged
Ilha do Mel Intensive Private
This tour is made for travellers that prefer the comfort of private transfers with a bilingual guide on the way to the island and back.
If you are willing to stay longer on the island, you can book extra nights in the wished Ilha do Mel hotel.
The island is perfect for nature lovers and hikers. On Ilha do Mel, there are no cars and people get from one point to the next by foot or by boat. The piers are located at the beaches Brasília and Encantadas, where most of the Pousadas and restaurants are also established.
On Ilha do Mel, there are around 1,000 inhabitants. There are two wards and police stations, a school that goes up to eighth grade and several shops. More than 90% of the island is under "conservation of nature" and there is no "luxury" that visitors should expect.
A major pampering is the direct contact with nature. There is ample time for impressive hiking.
This place was once a fishing island, but since the 70's, it has turned into a favourite place for sun and nature lovers. During the holiday months (mid-December to mid-February), most visitors are Brazilians and during the other months there are visitors from all over the globe.
The maximum number of visitors per day is around 5000 and during the summer months, there might be a problem reaching the island without an advance reservation (tour or accommodation).
If you do not mind returning by public bus to Curitiba, check out our Ilha do Mel Intensive Economy tour
Day 1: Curitiba - train tour - Morretes - Ilha do Mel
- 7:30 - Your local tour guide will pick you up at your Curitiba hotel. Transfer to the railway station.
- 8:15 - Departure by train to Morretes, in "Turista" category
- 11:30 - 12:00 - Time to visit Morretes and its lovely colonial old town
- 12:00 - 13:00 - Enjoy a typical regional lunch, "barreado" (beef stew served with rice, banana and orange slices, fish and spraws)
- 13:00 - 14:00 - Transfer to Pontal do Sul in a private car
- 14:00 - 14:30 - Regular boat to the island
Your local guide will show you some nice restaurants and will give you some information on the way to your guesthouse (Pousada Enseada das Conchas or similar, depending on the availability). Your guide will make an appointment and will wait for you at the given time in Pontal do Sul.
Overnight stay in Ilha do Mel.
Day 2: Ilha do Mel
Full day is free. Overnight stay in Ilha do Mel.
Day 3: Ilha do Mel - Curitiba
The morning is free. In the given time your local guide will be waiting for you in Pontal do Sul for your transfer back to your Curitiba hotel, airport or bus station.
What the cost includes
- Train ticket in the "touristic" category, private transportation in cars or vans, depending on the number of participants
- A local English speaking guide (Spanish, French or German speaking guides are also available). Participants are requested to indicate their preference at the time of booking.)
- Regular boat to the Island and back
- Two nights in a mid-range pousada to be chosen according to availability (Pousada Enseada das Conchas or similar with breakfast
Participant guidelines
Do not forget your sun protection, bathing suit and mosquito repellent. Everything on the island is very simple - take your simpler clothing with - the best shoes for the island are bathing sandals (such as Havaianas).