Birdwatching Excursion écologique en bateau dans la mangrove - Faune et flore

A great way to spend a day outside. We have seen many bird species up close with the mangroves in the background. And Adi was very friendly and helpful.

The excursion was all that we hoped for. We saw many species of birds in a tranquil setting with the backdrop of the mangrove forest. The guide was friendly and helpful all along. A perfect day out from Sau Paulo.

Adi picked us up at the hotel and drove 1.5 hours to a local charming marina. The boat tour took 2.5-3 hours. We saw so many birds, different species and different sizes. The star of the day was definitely Guarara (scarlet ibis), which is a brilliantly red long beak bird we’ve never seen anywhere else. The scenery was gorgeous, the mountains in the background, the mangroves, and the colorful birds flying everywhere. It’s definitely worth the journey and time. On the way back we saw men selling crabs they caught in the mangroves. We wish we could stop and get some. The road trip took and from the river was also beautiful. Highly recommended. ❤️

The day of our tour, the weather was poor (cold and rainy). Obviously this is outside the control of the tour operator, but possibly they could have been better prepared, maybe with some cheap disposable rain ponchos on-hand just in case, and more than just a small rag to keep all of the seats dry. The boat has a cover on top, which helped, but with the rain and the speed of the boat, we still ended up completely soaked by the end of the tour. Regarding the tour itself, our guide was extremely knowledgeable about both the birds and the history of the area. The tour includes locations around the mangrove as well as views of the favelas with their palefitas (houses on stilts above the mangrove), the cargo port, and the oil refineries and pipelines. Our hotel pickup and drop-off were a breeze, and we very much appreciated that they allowed us to turn up the heat on the way back to the city to help dry us off. I would be willing to try this tour again someday when the weather is better.

Whether you're solo or with a group, I can't recommend this experience enough!! Easy pickup and drive straight from my hotel in Sao Paulo, we spent over two hours out on the water. Adi (my guide) was incredibly knowledgable, and for those who this matters to, his english was perfect. Seeing the birds was obviously the highlight (some colorful, others huge, none of which I've ever seen before), but even had we not seen any it would've still been a lovely trip out on the water. I also got to catch a few glimpses of Caiman, as well as seeing some birds eating fish right out of the water!! If you're interested in nature and birds and you hate hikes, this is the trip for you.

Santos is a historic city near São Paulo. It is famous for its harbour, nice beachfront, and historical landmarks such as the Coffee Exchange or the Pelé museum. Despite the busy harbour (the largest in Latin America), Santos is an island among rivers, an estuary and the ocean, maintaining a rich mangrove full of birds. Now, imagine arriving at a small port, taking a boat just for you, the captain and the Sampa guide, and navigating for three hours in the calm waters of the river, discovering the flora and fauna of the region in a quiet sunrise, with fishermen here and there catching crags and fish. And, suddenly, dozens of wonderful bright scarlet birds, the famous Guará vermelho, catch crabs and schrimps, fly from the water to the trees where they have the nest, and train the chicks. Unforgettable! A must-do if you have one free day in São Paulo, and Sampa Trip is the option!

Amazing tour with our very knowledgeable and helpful guide Adi. We learnt so much and saw so many beautiful birds on our trip. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Sao Paulo region.

We had a great time on this half-day tour. Our guide, Kali, was warm and welcoming and full of good information. The scenery was beautiful and the boat driver went out of his way to make sure we got to see as many birds as possible. It was a great escape from the city, but we were still back in plenty of time to do things later in the day, which is just what we wanted. Highly recommended! One note: be sure to bring a jacket - the boat will travel at high speed to get to and from the mangrove forest where the birds are, so you'll want an extra layer even on a hot day.

Unbelievable! I was quite hesitant to take a tour alone for the first time and my guide, Kalanit (Kalie) was tremendous!!! I left Brazil feeling like I made a life long friend! The tour of the Mangrove was absolutely unique and beautiful! To see the Scarlet Ibis and so much more in their natural habitat was a true wonder. For bird lovers and those who appreciate nature, do not miss this tour if you visit Sao Paulo!

Our guide Adi, before the start of the trip, welcomed us to a popular coffee bakery in the city for breakfast. This is the first highlight of the trip for us. It is a fun experience to stay close to and observe the daily life of the local people. Our captain has lived in the area for 30 years, speaking fluent English. The people in the store also love to protect our very friendly and comfortable environment. After the meal, he drove to Santos. There are many large and small yachts parked on the boat, the toilet is also quite clean.