What to do and see in Vale do Paraiba, State of Sao Paulo (SP): The Best Sightseeing Tours

Aparecida do Norte is located about 2.5-hour drive from the city of São Paulo. The national Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida (Nossa Senhora da Aparecida) receives annually seven million pilgrims and is considered the world´s biggest “Mariano” sanctuary. In this tour, visitors will visit the "Faith Footbridge" (Passarela da Fé), the Old Basilica from 1888 and the New Basilica from 1980, consecrated by Pope John Paul II. There, they will be able to see the image of the Patron Saint of Brazil, the Chapel of Candles and the Room of Miracles.  Includes private transportation in air-conditioned car with tour guide.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (only for hotels located in the city of São Paulo), Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

* The most complete tour of the city * Scheduling is completely flexible * Possibility to add or skip any view * Transport From the hotels and airports of greater são paulo

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Driver / Guide, Live commentary on board, Round-trip transfer from hotel or airports, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drink, Expenses if you change the schedule, Entrance ticket

4WD One Day Tour Book your calendar and circle as an incredible day. We pick up you at 9 am and drive back at 5:30 pm ( including the period on/off road and lunch). With over 300 tours made since 2016, we offer an innovation for the off road tourism market, whether for Brazilian residents or foreign tourists. This modality has the distinction boarding and return of adventurers from their place of origin, residence or hotel in São Paulo, Guarulhos and Campinas (to other local check). Embark on one of the traditional routes of the World Off Road of our region. Stone Heart and Big Stone, with a stop at Barrocão Waterfall bath. It'll be 4:30 hours in a nature and off road experience. If you are looking for convenience and a good dose of adventure, welcome to ONE DAY TRIP OFF ROAD 4x4 ADVENTURE

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide

Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch, Food and drinks, unless specified

Campos do Jordão, known as the “Brazilian Switzerland”, is an amazing town located on the top of the hills. Approximately 3 hours away from São Paulo, it’s one of the highest cities in Brazil: approximately 1.628 meters high. With German architecture style and cool climate, Campos do Jordão attracts many tourists in the winter season. Enjoy the Itapeva Peak, situated about 2000 meters high, where you can have a fantastic view of the Paraiba Valley, the Botanic Gardens and the Pedra do Bau the cultural scene is important and vibrating. The famous winter festival takes place there in July. In this offer it´s included a Professional Bilingual Guide in a Private executive Car,  mini-van or Van only for you or your group. The tour is a Daily tour and takes about 8hours to 10hours.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Take a São Paulo day trip to Campos do Jordao, a city located about 3 hours from São Paulo in the foothills of one of the highest mountain ranges in Brazil, The Serra da Mantiqueira. This is the highest city in Brazil, with an altitudes that reaches over 2000 meters on the outskirts of the city, an area with a huge number of historical and natural attractions!

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

The city of "Aparecida" is where the image of Nossa Senhora da Conceição Aparecida, the patron saint of Brazil, was found back in the XVIII century. Located 170 km from the city of São Paulo, this destination receives around 9 million travelers annually, who visit the Sanctuary to demonstrate their devotion to the Saint. This is a place that attracts people of all religions and creeds and should be included in the list of all those who visit São Paulo!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages

Don’t miss the chance to explore the largest Catholic temple in Brazil and the largest cathedral in the world, the Cathedral Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida. Millions of pilgrims from all parts of Brazil visit the shrine every year to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and admire the monumental temple. The shrine is located in the countryside about 3:00 h from the city of Rio de Janeiro accessible by car. In order to welcome approximately 12 million pilgrims every year, the Sanctuary provides its devotees with an area of more than 1.3 million square meters, with about 143 thousand square meters of built-up area filled with a myriad of attractions. The main reason for the visits are religious. Accompanied by a guide, visit the National Shrine, pass by the image of Our Lady Aparecida and exchange glances with her, participate in a Holy Mass, make requests, thank graces received, pay promises, appreciate craftsmanship, majestic forms and stained-glass windows.

Inclusions: Entrance fees., Any address pick-up & drop-off are included like hotel or airport., VAT, all taxes, tolls, handling charges, parking fees during stops., Private driver for groups bigger than five (5) people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle., Transport by fully-equipped vehicles.

Exclusions: Gratuities. (optional)., Meals & drinks.

Join this day-trip tour going to the charming mountainous town of Campos do Jordão located 2:30h from the city of São Paulo. This tour can combine sightseeing, shopping, history, art and culture, good gastronomy and incredible viewpoints visiting some of the most breathtaking regions in Brazil. Nicknamed as the "Brazilian Switzerland", the town lives up to the glamorous title mostly when winter arrives in the Southern Hemisphere. At 1,628 meters of altitude (the highest urban town in Brazil), surrounded by a mountain range and colorful forests, the city captures the typical European architecture and gastronomy that combines all types of flavors. Accompanied by a guide, tourists can spend the entire day touring around on walks, hikes, train rides or driving sightseeings visiting attractions such as view points seeing all the vastness of the area, cable car, wool & chocolate factories, handcrafts, Boa Vista palace, shopping, Capivari village, gardens, museums and many other sights.

Inclusions: Transport by fully-equipped vehicles., Any address pick-up & drop-off are included like hotel or airport, Private driver for groups bigger than 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle, VAT, all taxes, tolls, handling charges, parking fees during stops, airport Greet & Meet service., Professional / licensed / bilingual private tour guide.

Exclusions: Meals & drinks., Gratuities & tips. (optional)., Entrance fees.

Don’t miss the chance to explore the largest Catholic temple in Brazil and the largest cathedral in the world, the Cathedral Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida. Millions of pilgrims from all parts of Brazil visit the shrine every year to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and admire the monumental temple. The shrine is located in the countryside about 3:00 h from the city of Rio de Janeiro accessible by car. In order to welcome approximately 12 million pilgrims every year, the Sanctuary provides its devotees with an area of more than 1.3 million square meters, with about 143 thousand square meters of built-up area filled with a myriad of attractions. The main reason for the visits are religious. Accompanied by a guide, visit the National Shrine, pass by the image of Our Lady Aparecida and exchange glances with her, participate in a Holy Mass, make requests, thank graces received, pay promises, appreciate craftsmanship, majestic forms and stained-glass windows.

Inclusions: Transport by fully-equipped vehicles., Any address pick-up & drop-off are included like hotel or airport., Private driver for groups bigger than five (5) people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle., VAT, all taxes, tolls, handling charges, parking fees during stops., Entrance fees.

Exclusions: Meals & drinks., Gratuities. (optional).