What is included?
- Tour bus - toilet on board, fridge, DVD, air conditioning, mineral water and two drivers
- Meals: two coffees, two lunches, one dinner and two snacks
- One overnight stay at Peraltas - Camping in Brotas - natural juice and desserts included in meals
- Boat ticket to Barra Bonita
- Educational activities at CEU
- Travel insurance
What is not included?
- Expenses on the way there and back
- Souvenirs
- Expenses not covered by the insurance or contract
Introduction
Join us on an exciting trip to Barra Bonita and Brotas
Get ready for a unique experience, specially designed for children who want to explore the world around them in an exciting and educational way. Our journey includes visits to incredible sites and activities that will awaken curiosity and joy in every little traveller.
We start the day by exploring the Tietê River lock, learning about its hydraulic engineering and water flow control. Next, we visited the Sagrado Coração de Jesus pottery, where the children met the master potters and took part in a practical workshop.
And with a special educational touch, we will visit the CEU Foundation (Centre for the Study of the Universe), where the children will have the opportunity to explore the world of science and astronomy in a fun and interactive way. With practical and educational activities, our young travellers will be inspired to discover more about the universe that surrounds them.
Barra Bonita, a municipality located in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, is recognised for its quality of life, being listed in 2014 among the 10 best cities to live in the state. Despite its small population, it stands out for the charm and tranquillity it offers its inhabitants. One of its main attractions is the Tietê River lock, which attracts visitors due to the thrilling rides on offer there.
The name"Barra Bonita" was given to the town around 1883 or 1886, due to its privileged location on the banks of the River Tietê, where it meets the waters of a stream, forming a landscape of singular beauty. Since then, Barra Bonita has been an enchanting refuge for those seeking serenity and contact with nature, offering a unique combination of cosy atmosphere and breathtaking scenery.
Brotas is a Brazilian municipality located in the interior of the state of São Paulo. In 2003, the Brotas Municipal Sustainable Tourism Law was enacted, the first in Brazil for adventure and nature tourism, serving as a national benchmark and inspiring the standardisation of adventure and ecotourism tourism in the country. Brotas received recognition from the Green and Blue Municipality Programme in 2008 and in 2014 was designated a Tourist Resort by the State of São Paulo.
The origin of the name"Brotas" remains unknown, although there are four theories about it: the first suggests a relationship with water springs, the second with grass sprouts that appeared after hikers passed through, the third relates to the characteristic cakes made in the region, while the fourth and most plausible hypothesis refers to the origins of Brotas' founder, Dona Francisca Ribeiro dos Reis. A descendant of Portuguese Catholics and a devotee of "Nossa Senhora das Brotas", it is suggested that she named the town in honour of the saint.
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Detailed Itinerary
1st day: 26th August (Monday) - Maringá - PR to Barra Bonita - SP
pick-up at 10.30pm and departure at 11pm.
boarding point : check with the agency.
2nd day: 27th August (Tuesday) - Day in Barra Bonita - SP and Brotas - SP
After breakfast we'll take a trip to the lock on the Tietê River, one of the town's main tourist attractions. Here the ship crosses a 26-metre gap, similar to the Panama Canal.
after the lock tour, we will visit the Sagrado Coração de Jesus ceramics factory, which since 1972 has been carrying out a completely handmade activity that began with the traditional water filter and small vases and today produces all kinds of vases and a wide variety of handicrafts. On this visit we will have the opportunity to see all the work, from the preparation of the clay to the beautiful pieces ready for sale.
after lunch we'll head to Brotas - Camp Peraltas, where we'll be welcomed and accommodated by the team of monitors (www.peraltas.com.br).
after dinner we will have an educational activity at CEU (Centre for the Study of the Universe - www.fundacaoceu.org.br). The planned activity will be a Space Observation Session where the students will be able to observe planets, beautiful star clusters, nebulae and even other galaxies in the night with the help of modern instruments and the accompaniment of astronomy professionals.
then : ballad and good night!
day 3: 28 August (Wednesday) - Day in Brotas - SP
after breakfast we'll have two educational activities at CEU:
1st activity - Digital Celestial Stage: in this session Astronomy topics will be covered in a simple way so as to bring learning closer to the student's everyday life, the following will be presented: constellations and their legends, planets of the solar system, apparent movement of the stars, astronomical events, astronomical and geographical coordinates.
2nd activity - Rock identification: in a scenic cave, students will collect rocks from different regions of Brazil directly from an ornate wall, simulating a real excavation. They will fill in a form with various rock characteristics and find out which rock it is and what type it is: sedimentary, magmatic or metamorphic. The rocks to be analysed will be: sandstone, limestone, varvite, granite, diabase, basalt, quartzite, marble and gneiss. At the end, all the rocks are presented on a big screen with various examples of where they can be used.
this is followed by recreational activities with the team of monitors.
at 4pm we return to Maringá.
day 4: 29 August (Thursday) - Brotas - SP to Maringá - PR
arrival scheduled for 1am.
disembarkation will be at the same place as boarding.
Additional information
At Grandtour, we take care of every detail to make your child's trip a memorable and unforgettable experience. With parents' convenience in mind, we have included a Travel Authorisation in this itinerary, just click HERE and download it. You should fill it in and return it to us to ensure that your children enjoy every moment to the full, while we take care of everything here.
And if you want to access the full package presentation, just click HERE and download.
We're delighted to share our programme of activities for the next few days. We would like to inform you that the detailed programme is the responsibility of the venue and may undergo minor adaptations to provide everyone with an even more incredible experience. We are committed to ensuring that each activity is enjoyed to the full, following all the necessary measures for everyone's safety and enjoyment. The days mentioned serve as a guideline for arrival and departure dates, offering flexibility so that every moment can be fully experienced. Thank you for your confidence in choosing Grandtour as your destination for fun and learning. We look forward to sharing laughter, learning and unforgettable memories throughout your stay.
