The stunning island of Florianopolis has much to offer to its visitors, and understandably many of the exciting things to see & do in Florianopolis involve the water! Take an island tour or spend a day learning to surf in one of the best surf locations in Brazil. For those with a penchant for the quieter side of life, a whale watching tour is just the ticket! Take a look at our Florianopolis tours listed below for an exciting range of day trips, excursions and sightseeing tours in Florianopolis.
This hike along Florianopolis's most famous coast, the Lagoa da Conceição, takes participants to a fishing village that can only be reached by trail or by boat. The participants will get to enjoy mirror-like water, the Atlantic forest and a village that has preserved the Azorean way of life.
[more info]Surfing, yoga, and relaxing- These are perfectly combined to create your ideal island holiday on Florianopolis.
Floripa (as it is locally known) is the locale for your surfing/yoga retreat. It is famous for its surfing competitions that attract participants from around the world.
This Community Project in Florianópolis invites you to experience artisanal fishing practices in a true fishermen village, the Pântano do Sul. You will go on a boat trip with the fishermen for artisan calamari fishing, as well as experience regular daily fishing practices.
[more info]Florianópolis offers fantastic scenery and is home to a variety of birds. Join us early in the morning to see some birds like the Tirivas, Tanagers and other species of songbirds. Fragatas Trinta-réis, Gulls and more seabirds like the Red Head Vulture (Cathartes aura) are frequently seen in this hike.
[more info]Campeche Island is a small island off Campeche beach in Florianopolis. It is a tropical paradise with clear, calm water that invites guests to snorkel, relax on the white sand beaches and walk through the well preserved Atlantic forest.
[more info]The boat trip offers participants the opportunity to relax while discovering the magical beauty of the island on the calm waters of Lagoa da Conceição. Participants can make their own schedule and enjoy the trip with delicious food and good company. Tour guides speak English, Portuguese, German and Dutch.
[more info]This sailing boat is 40" long. It has 2 suites with double beds, a living room, and a fully equipped kitchen. It has a sound system, LCD TV, and DVD.
It is the perfect option to enjoy sunny days exploring Florianopolis from the ocean. Let the captain and the crew member take you to the most beautiful places like the Tinguá, or Ilha de Anhatomirim, or Ilha do Arvoredo, among others.
[more info]Deep in the heart of the State Park of Serra do Tabuleiro, the Waterfall of Rio Vermelho has 3 beautiful falls. The first one is 70 meters high, and other two are 30 meters high each. It is a great place to bath in fresh water.
[more info]This tour offers a spectacular surf experience in a perfect learning environment where gentle swells come together with beautiful scenery, friendly people, exotic culture and personalized attention. With its many beaches, Florianopolis is the perfect place for surf participants to learn to surf or polish their skills.
[more info]Exciting white water rafting in the amazing scenery of Santo Amaro da Imperatriz, an hour drive from Florianopolis. This is a beautiful, clear water river surrounded by green mountains and rafting on Level III or IV rapids.
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