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Florianópolis: Private Boto Encounter & Lighthouse Tour

By Sape Brazil
Free cancellation available
Price is £375 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Witness the unique cooperative fishing between dolphins and fishermen
  • Enjoy a private tour with a dedicated guide for a personalised experience
  • Visit the Farol de Santa Marta for panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean
  • Explore the colonial centre of Laguna and learn about its rich history
  • Travel in comfort with premium transport from Florianópolis

Activity location

    • Florianópolis
    • Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Florianópolis
    • Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

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Florianópolis: Private Boto Encounter & Lighthouse Tour

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 07:00
Price details
£375.30 x 1 Traveller£375.30
Total
Price is £375.30

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private full-day tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert private guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Laguna and Farol de Santa Marta
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Observation of Boto cooperative fishing phenomenon
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cultural and historical insights
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips

Know before you book

  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Step away from the renowned beaches of Florianópolis and embark on an exclusive, full-day journey into the heart of Santa Catarina’s rich history and truly unique wildlife. Designed for the discerning traveller, this private tour to Laguna promises comfort, deep cultural insight, and an unparalleled natural encounter.

The primary focus of your private expedition is to witness the globally recognised cooperative fishing phenomenon between local artisanal fishermen and the wild Bottlenose Dolphins, known locally as Botos.

This extraordinary interaction, which occurs at the mouth of the Tubarão River, is a masterclass in nature's synergy: the wild dolphins actively herd schools of mullet towards the waiting nets of the fishermen, often signaling the exact moment to cast the net.

Your dedicated private guide, an expert in the region's ecology, will ensure you are positioned at the optimal location for observation. Prioritise respectful, quiet viewing to maximise the chances of witnessing this unscripted natural event.

Complementing your wildlife encounter is a visit to the breathtaking Farol de Santa Marta. Stand atop the dramatic cliffs surrounding this powerful lighthouse, one of the largest on the South American coast. The vistas offer sweeping, panoramic views of rugged, untouched beaches and the vast Atlantic Ocean, providing superb photographic opportunities.

Explore the distinct geological formations and pristine local beaches that define this iconic landmark, providing a stark and beautiful contrast to the urbanised areas of Florianópolis.

Laguna is more than just natural beauty—it is a cornerstone of Brazilian history. Walk through the charming, preserved colonial centre and learn about the revolutionary heroine, Anita Garibaldi, whose spirit of adventure and courage shaped the region's identity.

Appreciate the historic architecture and museums that tell the storey of colonial and imperial Brazil, transforming your nature escape into a cultural immersion.

Location

Activity location

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    • Florianópolis
    • Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Florianópolis
    • Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil