Whale Watching - Imbituba 4 days

Watching the Right Whale © Vidasolemar

In 1981, unconfirmed reports from fishermen that a large black whale was still being sighted in Southern Brazil caught the attention of whale activities and researchers. It was then created the Projeto Baleia Franca / Right Whale Project with a dual mission: to undertake research and monitoring of the remaining Right Whale (Eubalaena australis) population in one hand, and to promote legal improvements, law enforcement, public education and community awareness on the plight of this endangered species and on the need to protect these harmless but threatened creatures.

Program Summary

Day 1 Florianópolis - Imbituba
Reception on the airport with guide on the languages English/French/or German, and transportation from a unit of the Life, Sun and Sea to the guest house;
Lunch with the presence of biologists from the "Right Whale Institute";
Afternoon Free;
Happy hour: Caipirinha to welcome the guests with a speech on the Convention's room of the Guest house with videos and pictures of the Whale Watching;
Dinner on the OnoKaii Restaurant of the Life, Sun and Sea Guest House.

Day 2 Imbituba - Garopaba
Breakfast with the biologist that goes to the whale watching;
Departure at 8 a.m. to go watch the whales on the beach, where they are found, on the boat;
Lunch on Garopaba Beach;
Watch the whale in case they are on Garopaba's beach. In this afternoon it is possible to go visit the Historical Center of the city, with panoramic view and go shopping;
Return to the Guest House;
Talk with the biologist on the event's room, ideas, curiosities, facts that happened during the day;
Dinner on the OnoKaii Restaurant from the Life, Sun and Sea Guest House.

Day 3 Imbituba
Breakfast (during the breakfast a biologist will talk about what happened the day before);
At 9 a.m., transportation on a microbus from the Guest House to Imbituba, where the guests can visit the "Whale Ranch", from the last Fishing Station used to catch whales. After, going to Laguna, to visit the Historical Center, Anita Garibald's Museum, Santa Marta Light House and dolphins watching with the possibility to see the whales from the beach;
Luau (traditional Hawaiian dinner around the swimming pool).

Day 4 Imbituba - Florianópolis
Breakfast at 7 a.m.;
Certificates hand over;
Transportation from Florianopolis to go on the boat to visit the Anhatomirim Fort (built on the 17 century by the Portuguese to protect the island from the constant attacks, being recently recognized as a historical and cultural patrimonial becoming a biological reserve and dolphins park);
Lunch and ride on the Florianópolis Public Market;
Transportation to the Airport.
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Breakfast at 7 a.m;
Certificates hand over;
Tour by the Siriú and Gamboa beaches (with the possibility of watching the whales);
Lunch;
Visit to the Tabuleiro Mountain State Park and visit the Tigela Waterfall on the Paulo Lopes City;
Transportation to the airport .

Note: Route and timetable subject to change according to weather conditions. The whale watching season is between August and September.

Important: A percentage of visitors' fees will be handed to the Right Whale Project

General Information

Capacity:	Minimum of 2 and maximum of 20 travelers
Level:	Easy Level Program
Guide Language:	English. Other language upon request
Included:	All activities mentioned above, transfer in/out , hotel accommodation, local transportation, English speaking guide assistance, full board except drinks
Not Included:	Air tickets to/from Florianópolis. Beverages. Any kind of insurance
Personal Gear:	Swimming suit, T-shirts, long sleeved shirt, shorts, sneakers, sunscreen.