
Intervales State Park
Caves and aquatrekking in a single day, from São Paulo
The park has 45 caves and altitudes from 80 m to 1,100 m, with quilombola, caiçara and riverside communities nearby. This route is for those who love adventure: Fendão Cave is an underground canyon with a river, and the way out is up a small waterfall.
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
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?
- 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
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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