Outdoor experiences 4WD near Sao Paulo Brazil - We speak english

It was a very entertaining tour, the guide was very attentive and made the whole tour very enjoyable.

Hi, my tour was led by Ricardo, who is the owner of the company. He displayed a great deal of knowledge and made the trip very enjoyable. Throughout the tour, he was consistently courteous and ensured my comfort. The hotel pickup went smoothly and punctually, and the journey to Ariabata was pleasant. Upon arriving, we were given an introduction to this charming town, which boasts lovely parks and ponds. We made a stop at a park, housing a natural history museum. Although small in size, it was packed with local and exotic animals, including displays of dinosaur items. There were also intriguing specimens in jars that would likely captivate children. Afterwards, we switched vehicles to Ricardo's 4x4, and embarked on our visit to the waterfall. The roads leading to both locations were rugged due to water runoff, but the 4x4 handled the conditions with ease. It was a fun experience bouncing around and being jiggled inside the vehicle. The waterfall itself was a unique and beautiful sight, with a one-of-a-kind design. We then encountered big stone, which is a massive stone, which looks like it's perched on top a mountain, which offers breathtaking views. We were even treated to the sight of wildlife and birds of prey diving down on us. Additionally, we had the opportunity to visit cracked rock, this gives you a better view of big stone from above, further enhancing the experience. Finally, we enjoyed a Brazilian buffet for lunch, which was my first introduction to this type of cuisine. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Overall, I highly recommend this tour as an introduction to Brazil's nature and culture.

I did this tour on November 2023. Pros: The driver was very knowledgeable about the areas. The areas were very beautiful. Pickup and dropoff were as expected. Knows English well. Cons: When I booked the tour in Nov 23, the tour description said.. "Get off-the-beaten-path... on your own 4X4 vehicle. Test your skills on dirt roads..." As such, I was very excited to drive a 4x4, as it is one of my favorite things to do. Based on the description, I was fully expecting I would get to DRIVE the vehicle myself. The driver picked me up from SP city and he drove off onto rural areas. Once we were in dirt roads, I asked if I could switch to driver's side of the vehicle. To my surprise (after we were about 2 hours into the trip) the driver explained to me that I was not allowed to drive. After telling him I expected to drive based on the description of the activity, he said the description was wrong and that he needed to update it. (still hasn't been updated as of 1/9/24) . This would be a 5 star review if I had been allowed to drive the vehicle, as the description says. Alternatively, if the description was clear enough to state that the customer is not allowed to drive, I would have not booked this tour. In conclusion, I was misled into buying a tour that was not accurate. If you're looking to actually drive, look somewhere else.