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Intervales State Park

Caves and aquatrekking in a single day, from São Paulo

Ribeirão Grande, São Paulo1 dayModerate to hard

Cavernas do Parque estadual Intervales (2 dias) O Parque Estadual Intervales se destaca pela sua importância na conversação da biodiversidade e valor sócio cultural. Ao redor do parque há comunidades quilombolas, caiçaras e ribeirinhas que mantém vivas as ricas tradições culturais na região. Possui altitudes que variam de 1.100m até 80m nos afluentes do rio Ribeira do Iguape, essa variação em conjunto com o relevo montanhoso de diferentes rochas e solos proporcionam a formação de diversas florestas e cavernas, só o Parque Intervales possui 45 cavernas.

45caves in the park
8 kmwalked in the day
7+years: minimum age at Fendão

Why go

A canyon underground

Fendão Cave holds a river, and much of the route follows this gallery.

Aquatrekking

A wet walk with knee-deep water, in a small group.

Home the same weekend

Leave Saturday night, back Sunday night.

Photos of the place

Itinerary

Fendão and Paiva caves

  • Fendão Cave, an underground canyon with a river and a small waterfall as the exit
  • Paiva Cave
8 km total · moderate · ankle-deep water

What’s included

  • Helmet
  • Ground transport
  • Park monitors
  • Adventure insurance
  • Certified adventure tourism guide
  • Attraction tickets

Not included

  • Breakfast, lunch and snacks

Is it for me?

Level: Moderate to hard
  • Moderate level, possibly hard for some people: there are climbs, descents and tight passages.
  • Not recommended if you have claustrophobia or limited mobility.
  • The river can flood: rain conditions are assessed on site.

Where it is

Destination: Ribeirão Grande, SPMeeting point: Estação Vila Sônia, São PauloApproximate map.

What to bring

  • Hiking boots or closed non-slip shoes
  • Long pants and a sleeved T-shirt
  • Lunch and snacks, not included
  • Dry clothes for the way back

FAQ

Why do we leave the night before?

So we arrive early and enjoy the whole day. The trip date is the activity day; boarding is the night before, as shown under "Meeting point".

How do I book?

Choose the date, option and number of travelers and check out. Your booking is confirmed once payment is approved and the confirmation email is sent. Read purchase and cancellation

What if it rains or the weather changes?

For safety, the route may be adjusted or rescheduled if there’s a risk. See Purchase and cancellation (in Portuguese). Read purchase and cancellation

Can I cancel?

Yes. The amount retained depends on how far in advance you cancel. Full rules are in Purchase and cancellation (in Portuguese). Read purchase and cancellation

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