European Valley

The region encompasses cities that mix the charm of European architecture, settled by Germans and Italians.
Geography is favorable to ecotourism and cycling.
The place keeps amazing itineraries, preserved forest covered mountains and many waterfalls.
The region that this large number of craft breweries, which to this day maintains the culture of their ancestors, which became a full plate for the tourist. Cities of Blumenau, Indaial, Timbo and Rio do Sul.

2015 dates

May 10-16 / July 15-20 / October 14-19 / November 19-24

Price

R$2699,00
Hotel 4 star style

Duration

6 days | 5 nights
Start | End of Florianopolis
Group size: minimum of 12 people

includes:

Lodging: 5 nights in hotel (double)
Meals (breakfast and lunch)
Local English-speaking guides and Portuguese
Support vehicle
Bike (MTB hard tail)

excludes:

International flights & taxes
Domestic flights and including taxes
Passport and/or visa travel
Single room surcharge for being informed
Travel insurance
Drinks and personal expenses

Day 1 arrival in Florianopolis

A representative of Floripa bike tour will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to a comfortable hotel in the Centre of Lagoa da Conceição. The remainder of the day is leisure to enjoy the beauty of Lagoa da Conceição.

Day 2 Timbo – Pomerode

On this first day of pedaling gives a good reference of how the circuit will be, both in terms of beauty and difficulty: The dirt road that leaves Timbo crosses the city of Rio dos Cedros, crosses a hill, past the town of Rio Ada finally arriving to Pomerode.A climb this hill, before reaching the River Ada, is the biggest physical challenge of the day, but the look that is achieved from above and the rainforest that covers the route far outweigh the effort.
Total distance: 45KM
Total ascent: 510 m
Physical Difficulty: medium high
Technical Difficulty: medium

Day 3 Pomerode – Indaial

On this day the way escapes the asphalt winding through the neighborhoods of Wunderwald (in the municipality Pomerode) and Mulde (in Timbó). The route is well populated, with many houses of beautiful and well maintained Gardens. As the road climbs the hill, stay behind the houses appear and streams, birds and many Trees. It two long climbs on the day, but interspersed with excerpts plans.
Total distance: 41KM
Total ascent: 500 m
Physical Difficulty: medium high
Technical Difficulty: medium

Day 4 Indaial – Rodeo

Essentially flat stretch. The road follows bordering Itajaí Acu, a quite different from the rest of the circuit landscape. The highlight of this stretch are the bridges, starting with the charming arched bridge, still in Indaial.Uma time on the road, crosses a bridge covered by roof, a common practice with the first immigrants brought to protect the woodwork. it is quite fun to do a bike and the river view is very beautiful. Total distance: 26,9KM
Total ascent: 170 m
Physical Difficulty: Easy
Technical difficulty: Medium

5 day South Island

On this day we will visit the most beautiful beaches of Florianopolis, that are located in the South of the island, a region where nature predominates, with small urbanized beaches, many of them former fishermen who still preserve the history and culture of the island’s native. Many of these beaches.
Framework of cold waters, the Armação Beach has excerpts from rough seas. Matadeiro Ideal for surfers. Morro das Pedras has a priests retreat, where you can view the entire edge.

Total distance: 28.9 KM
Total ascent: 170 m
Physical Difficulty: Easy
Technical Difficulty: Easy