Atlantic Rainforest Ecological Reserve 5 days

Waterfall at the Atlantic Rainforest © Zig Koch

The Ecological Reserve of Sebuí is located in the small continental side of a bay called Baia dos Pinheiros, between the regions of Guaraqueçaba and Superagui National Park. This region is one of the UNESCO Wolrd Heritages Sites in Brazil: Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves. Access to the Reserve is usually done by boat, leaving from the town of Guaraqueçaba (50 minutes).The majority of the forest presents an altered primary stage and occupies an approximate area of 310.4 hectares, or 75% of the 400.78 hectares of the reserve. Currently, the Reserve already counts on its Plan of Handling and has elaborated Projects for the proper sustainability.

Works carried in the Reserve resulted in a preliminary listing of 91 species of birds, 26 of them endemic of the Atlantic Forest biome, 5 included in the list of endangered species from the state region, 2 national and 2 globally threatened birds. Among these, the endemic and endangered Red Tailed Amazon Parrot - Papagaio-da-cara-roxa (Amazona brasiliensis).  Withdrawals made in the Conservation Area of Guaraqueçaba mention of the occurrence of about 70 species of mammals in the region.  Among these mammals, the most important is the Black-faced Lion Tamarin - “mico-leão-da-cara-preta”  (Leontopithecus caissara), already registered in areas adjacent to the Reserve.

Note: Visitors of the Sebuí Lodge are invited to reforest some native species at the lodge area and contribute to the local conservation.

Program Summary

Day 1 - Arrive in Curitiba and transfer to the Comfort Hotel.

Day 2 - Early transfer to the railway station for the train journey from Curitiba to Paranagua on the coast. Serra Verde Express train (three hours) - the most scenic stretch of railway in Brazil, disembarking at Morretes, a small colonial town enroute. We stop for a seafood lunch on the way and arrive at the lodge late afternoon. The area of 400 ha is part of the Environmental protection area of Guaraqueçaba and is located in an estuary behind the Superagui National Park. Rest of the day free. Overnight at Sebuí Lodge.

Day 3 - Guided walks and kayaking through the Atlantic Rainforest, mangroves and creeks. Excursions to Pinheiro island, refuge of the endemic and endangered Red Tailed Amazon Parrot, as well as nearby fishing villages and beaches. Overnight at Sebuí Lodge.

Day 4 - In the afternoon we return to Guaraqueçaba, where will overnight. Guaraqueçaba, located on a gorgeous bay with the peaks of Serra do Mar dominating the background, is the oldest town in Paraná. Overnight at Bambuza Pousada.

Day 5 -  Leave by boat from Guaraqueçaba to Paranaguá. From there private transfer to Curitiba (airport or hotel).

General Information

Capacity:	Minimum of 2 and maximum of 12 travelers
Level:	Easy to Moderate Program
Guide Language:	English. Other language upon request
Included:	Bilingual Guide; 03 nights lodging (one night in Guaraqueçaba, two nights in a basic forest lodge (dormitory-style and shared facilities); all services mentioned in the package description: train ticket, all transfers, boats and activities described;  all meals except dinner on the first and last night.
Not Included:	Air ticket to/from Rio de Janeiro. Beverages. Medical expenses, hospitalization, insurance
Personal Gear:	Walking shoes or high rubber boots, Long pants (jeans), Long sleeve shirts, Insect repellent, Nocturnal Lantern, Raincoat, 01 pair of comfortable shoes for the tracks and another to stay dry; Bath towel, Swimsuit, Sunblock.
Optional Gear:	Camera, Slippers (flip-flops), Food Supplement (snacks, cookies, chocolate, etc.), Cap, Clothing for light hiking.