Complete Tour to Ilha do Mel

Overview

Discover Ilha do Mel on a very complete tour leaving from Curitiba. Our guide will take you to Pontal do Sul and from there you will go on a private fast boat to quickly reach the Island and visit both sides of this paradise on the Paraná Coast. No more waiting to make the most of your day! Travel time from Curitiba to departure for Ilha do Mel is approx. 2:30 am on normal days. This time may be longer on busier days, such as holidays. Boat time is 10 minutes. Ilha do Mel is a magical place: sandy trails lead from one side to the other and there are no cars or motorbikes there! You will visit the Gruta de Encantadas, the Farol das Conchas and have free time to have lunch, enjoy the beach or take a walk to the Fortaleza (optional by bike or boat). Our guide will give you tips on places to have lunch and you can choose what you prefer. Have a different day to get out of your routine and enjoy the nature of Ilha do Mel.

Itinerary

1. Gruta das Encantadas

   Gruta de Encantadas is a natural formation accessible via a quiet trail and an access deck with rocks at the end. At low tide it is possible to access the interior of the Cave to see it. It is a place of legends and fantastic stories.

   · 30 min

2. Farol das Conchas

   From the disembarkation point to the base of Farol hill it is approx. 40 minutes walking along the trails of Ilha do Mel. From there there are 144 steps to the top. Go at your own pace and enjoy the scenery. From up there you can see Praia do Farol, Praia de Fora and further down, Praia Grande.

   · 30 min

3. Ilha do Mel

   Vila do Farol on Ilha do Mel has several restaurants of varying prices and our guide will give you tips on where to have lunch. Lunch is optional and you can choose what you prefer.

   · 1 h

4. Farol Beach

   Praia do Farol is a peaceful place for swimming on Ilha do Mel. Stay away from the base of the lighthouse due to the current and rocks and make the most of the beach. Here on some days the sea looks like a swimming pool, with few waves and crystal clear water.

   · 1 h 30 min

5. Fora Beach

   The small Praia de Fora is one of the favorites of surfers who live and visit Ilha do Mel. Take the opportunity to explore and enter the sea if you prefer a beach with more waves.

   · 30 min

6. Fortaleza N. S Dos Prazeres

   This is an optional location on the tour! If you want, you can rent a bike, walk or take a boat there. It is 5 km along the practically deserted beach to the Fortress, which was built in the 18th century to protect the bay of Paranaguá. The interior has cannons and the well-preserved structure harks back to Brazil's colonial era, when pirates and enemy attacks were a constant threat.

   · 1 h

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

We search at hotels and central addresses in the neighborhoods: Centro, Centro Cívico and Batel.

How to use your ticket

It is not necessary to present a ticket, just the identification document used when booking for insurance.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The total tour time includes travel time from Curitiba to Pontal do Sul (round trip) and also boat travel.
• Minimum 2 people to confirm the date.
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 10 travelers.
• Confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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Activity offered by Special Paraná via Viator.