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Come experience
the best of Região das Hortênsias |
| The charm of flowery
streets, the details of the European architecture, the cozy
hotels, the exquisite gastronomy, the quality of products
and services, the originality of the "colônias",
the hospitality, the smell of Nature; in summary, everything
here seems to conspire towards making you live unique pleasant
moments: you will find all the reasons to feel great and then
want to return soon. |
In
Gramado, Summer offers Veraneio na Serra. In April, the delicious Festa da Colônia.
The Festival de Cinema is the main attraction in Winter. Snow is always in the
forecasts. The Holiday Season begins early: starting November 12, the city turns
itself into Santa's land -- parades, choirs, presentations, shows and Christmas
handicrafts in every corner!
In Nova Petrópolis, Easter celebrations and
orchids exhibition.
In Canela, the Chocofest and Sonho de Natal (a Christmas
Dream) are the main attractions.
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Choose one of our tours and hurry so you don't miss a thing: |
Gramado and Canela
It includes:
Transfer Porto Alegre/Gramado/Porto
Alegre (not private).
Tell us your flight number and we'll be waiting for you at Salgado Filho Airport
in Porto Alegre. Transfer lasts 1:45 h, along a 120 Km (75 miles) trip. A bus,
a van or car will be used, depending on the number of passengers to be carried.
Consult us for private service.
Tour Gramado/Canela
In the morning, visit to Canela, passing by the beautiful
Joćo Correa square, Catedral de Pedra (Stone Cathedral), Castelinho
(Little Castle), Mundo a Vapor (Steam-Engine World) and the
Caracol waterfall. After lunch, we'll go back to Gramado,
visit Lago Joaquina Rita Bier, Lago Negro, Mini-Mundo (Mini-World),
the Bavarian-style constructions, the handicrafts and the
home-made chocolate. Obs.: Lunch and tickets to the parks
are not included.
Tours may be created with or without accommodation; in
case accommodation is needed, standard hotel apts. will be included.
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Optional
Tours
Noite Gaúcha (Gaucho Night)
Traditional churrasco gaúcho (barbecue) served at Churrascaria Garfo e
Bombacha, in Canela. Reception is done by a traditional Gaucho with chimarrão
(traditional tea served as locals drink it) and appetizers of the house. During
dinner, folklore show with typical dances of the region and the fandango.
Tour Uva e Vinho (Grape and Wine) with Maria Fumaça
(typical antique train tour) optional
The first attraction of this tour is Nova Petrópolis,
mark of the German colonization, with Labirinto de Ciprestes
(Cypress Labyrinth) and Praça das Flores (Flowers Square).
In Caxias do Sul, of Italian colonization, visit to the Igreja
de São Pelegrino (church), where we will see frescos
by Locatelli and the replica of Pieta. Following that, wine
tasting in a local winery. After lunch (included), we'll visit
the Georges Aubert winery in Garibaldi and take the train
Maria Fumaça in Carlos Barbosa (optional, R$45,00 per
person). Be prepared to listen to good music, taste delicious
wines and champagnes.
Canela Natural
Parque do Teleférico: ferry cable tour, viewpoints with incredible views
to the Caracol waterfall, throughout an extension of 415 meters (0.26 mile). Alpen
Park: sleigh tour among beautiful views of mountains and waterfalls. Ferradura
Valley: horseshoe-shaped canyon approximately 400 m (0,25 mile) long with three
sight-seeing platforms. Pinheiro Grosso Park: in the middle of a native forest,
a 700-year-old araucária tree, 48 m (157 ft) high and with a diameter of
2,75 m (9 ft). It includes tickets to the parks, except Alpen Park.
Obs.: Values subject to hotel availability.
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