Petrolina, Juazeiro and Serra da Capivara

Explore the Enchanted Sertão: Petrolina, Juazeiro and the Mysteries of Serra da Capivara

Origin: Rio de Janeiro

What is included?

  • Air transport with GOL: Rio/ Petrolina/ Rio (Connection in Guarulhos SP)
  • 05 Nights Accommodation in Petrolina at Hotel Nobile Suites Del Rio with breakfast
  • 02 Nights Accommodation in São Raimundo Nonato at Hotel Serra Da Capivara with breakfast
  • 04 meals
  • City tour in Petrolina and Juazeiro
  • Wine tourism tour "Wine Steam"
  • Visit with tasting at Vinícola Rio Sol
  • Visit to Serra da Capivara National Park
  • Visit to the Serra da Capivara Ceramics Factory
  • Visit to the Museum of the American Man
  • Visit to the Museum of Nature
  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Travel Insurance (valid up to 89 years old)
  • Travel Bag
  • Shared transport service from your residence to the boarding location. One way only. * (SEE RULES)

What is not included?

  • Beverages and desserts
  • Optional tours
  • Tips and other extras
  • Any type of beverage or food not described as included in the itinerary

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Introduction

This trip has been carefully planned to offer comfort, culture, and unforgettable experiences, ideal for those who wish to explore the beauties of the northeastern sertão with tranquility and safety.

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Itinerary

Day 1: 24 August (Monday) - Rio de Janeiro/Petrolina (connection in Guarulhos)

Transfer from your residence to Galeão airport in Rio de Janeiro, at the time agreed upon by the Rosanetur team, heading to Petrolina PE. Flight GOL 1377/1354 (GIG X GRU X PNZ - 14:50 /00:30). We will stay at the elegant Hotel Nobile Suites Del Rio. Welcome to Petrolina, one of the most charming cities in the Northeast, on the banks of the majestic São Francisco River!

Day 2: 25 August (Tuesday) - Petrolina/ São Raimundo Nonato - Serra da Capivara

Breakfast. Free morning. After lunch, we will head towards São Raimundo Nonato, the gateway to the incredible Serra da Capivara National Park. We will stay at the brand new Hotel Serra Da Capivara. Dinner at the hotel included.

Day 3: 26 August (Wednesday) - São Raimundo Nonato

After breakfast, our first attraction will be the Museum of the American Man, where we will learn a bit about the historical and natural wealth of the region.

Museum of the American Man – The Past Comes to Life

The renowned Museum of the American Man is one of the most important archaeological research centres in Brazil. Founded by archaeologist Niède Guidon, the museum houses an impressive collection of artifacts and fossils, telling the story of the continent's first inhabitants.

What will we find in the museum?

✅ Replicas of the rock paintings of Serra da Capivara

✅ Prehistoric tools used by ancient peoples

✅ Remains and traces of extinct megafauna animals

✅ Studies and theories about human occupation in America

Here, we will have direct contact with archaeological evidence that challenged traditional theories about the arrival of man in the Americas!

Next, we will visit the Museum of Nature.

Museum of Nature – A Journey Through Evolution

The Museum of Nature is a modern and interactive attraction that takes us on a true journey through time. Recently inaugurated, this innovative museum features immersive exhibitions about the evolution of the Earth, the impact of climate change, and the biodiversity of the sertão throughout the ages.

Highlights of the Museum of Nature:

✅ Rooms with 360º projections about the geological formation of Serra da Capivara

✅ Giant replicas of megafauna animals, such as the giant sloth and the saber-toothed tiger

✅ Interactive panels explaining the Caatinga biome and its current challenges

✅ The "meteor room," which simulates the impact of an asteroid on Earth

This museum is an incredible sensory experience and an opportunity to understand how the sertão has transformed over millions of years!

At the end of the visit, we will return to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel included.

Day 4: 27 August (Thursday) - Serra da Capivara (Archaeological Sites and Pedra Furada)/ Petrolina

After breakfast, a day to dive into Brazil's ancient history! We will visit the archaeological sites of Serra da Capivara, home to the oldest rock paintings in the Americas, with records dating back up to 50,000 years.

In addition to the archaeological richness, the park's scenery is breathtaking. The rock formations sculpted by time create unique landscapes, combining red sandstone cliffs, deep canyons, and typical Caatinga vegetation.

The contrast of the blue sky with the imposing rocks turns every stop into a visual spectacle.

Accompanied by specialized guides, we will get to know the famous Pedra Furada, one of the park's postcards.

After visiting the archaeological sites, we will make a special stop at the Serra da Capivara Ceramics Factory, a social and sustainable project that transforms rock art into unique ceramic pieces.

This factory was born from the initiative of the American Man Museum Foundation (FUMDHAM) and is primarily inspired by the rock paintings of Serra da Capivara.

Here, local residents produce beautiful pieces, such as plates, cups, and decorative panels, using artisanal techniques and local materials.

After lunch, we will continue our journey back to Petrolina with accommodation at the Hotel Nobile Suites Del Rio.

Day 5: 28 August (Friday) - Petrolina and Juazeiro (City tour)

After breakfast, we will depart for a guided city tour of Petrolina and Juazeiro, sister cities separated by the Velho Chico.

We will visit the main tourist attractions, including the Cathedral of Petrolina, the banks of the São Francisco River, the Craft Centre, and the Island of Fire.

In Juazeiro, we will explore the Popular Market and learn a bit more about the culture and traditions of the region. Return to the hotel and free evening.

Day 6: 29 August (Saturday) - Petrolina (Wine Steam Tour)

After breakfast, we will embark on a wine tourism itinerary known as the Wine Steam, a delightful boat trip along the São Francisco River. The name "Wine Steam" was chosen in reference to the old steamers that contributed to the development of Brazilian Northeast, especially the São Francisco Valley.

Our trip starts in the city of Petrolina and then we will sail to the Sobradinho Lake. On the boat, we will have live music, lunch, and a stop for swimming. Additionally, we will make a stop to visit the traditional Miolo winery, with sparkling wine tasting.

Return to the hotel in the late afternoon. Lunch included.

Day 7: 30 August (Sunday) - Petrolina/ Vinícola Rio Sol

After breakfast, we will have the pleasure of visiting the Vinícola Rio Sol, one of the region's highlights, where wine flourishes in the northeastern sertão thanks to the irrigation from the São Francisco River and an innovative production method.

Located on the banks of the Velho Chico, Rio Sol belongs to the Global Wines Group and is a reference in the production of wines and sparkling wines in the Northeast. Unlike traditional wineries in southern Brazil, here the semi-arid climate allows for up to two harvests a year, making this one of the few regions in the world with this phenomenon. Lunch included.

Day 8: 31 August (Monday) - Petrolina/ Rio de Janeiro

At the agreed time, early in the morning, we will leave the hotel and head to Petrolina airport (Senador Nilo Coelho). Flight GOL 1355/1374 (PNZ X GRU X GIG - 05:05/10:25). We hope your trip has been unforgettable! Until next time!

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Important Notes

The information below covers part of what is set out in our General Conditions. It is essential to read the entire document.

Withdrawals, Transfers and Cancellations by the client

The CONTRACTED PARTY shall refund the amount due to the Client, calculated on the total amount actually received by the Contractor, excluding the amount of commission withheld, which must be dealt with by the Travel Agent, as well as administrative fees and amounts already paid to suppliers.

in the event of any of the above occurring, the following administrative fees will be deducted from the total amount charged for the tour package, in the following proportion:

  • When the cancellation occurs 30 (thirty) days or more before the date of departure of the trip: 10% (ten per cent)
  • When the cancellation occurs between 29 (twenty-nine) and 21 (twenty-one) days before the date of departure: 15% (fifteen per cent)
  • When the cancellation occurs between 20 (twenty) and 01 (one) days before the date of departure: 30% (thirty per cent)
  • If the passenger does not show up at the time and place scheduled for the start of the trip, 35% (thirty-five per cent) will be charged.

In addition to the fees and fines described above, the amounts already paid to suppliers to guarantee bookings, duly proven, will be deducted as expenses, since the Contractor is only an intermediary in the contracting of tourist services, and is in temporary possession of the amounts received, because it depends on third parties for the effective execution of these services, such as air, sea and road transport, as well as accommodation, reception, restaurants and other contracted services.

For both road and air excursions, date transfers or refunds for unused sections will not be permitted.

Trip abandonment - Once the excursion has begun, passengers who abandon it for any reason will not be entitled to any refund for services paid for and not used.

Complimentary Transfer Service*

*Please read all the text carefully until the end

We offer a special courtesy service for our customers living in the municipalities of Rio de Janeiro*, Niterói*, Itaipuaçu*, São Gonçalo* and Caxias* (which are not high-risk areas), in which we pick up the customer from their home address to the meeting point where the journey will depart

To find out if your address is eligible for our Complimentary Transfer, send us an email at contato@rosanetur.com or call us on (21) 96471-3330 (WhatsApp) | (21) 2486-8031

Niterói residents

We provide a complimentary home transfer service to the following neighbourhoods in Niterói (not high-risk areas): Centro and adjacencies, Icaraí, Boa Viagem, Ingá, Gragoatá, São Domingos, Ponta d'Areia, Fonseca, Ilha da Conceição, Barreto, São Lourenço, Santa Rosa, Vital Brasil, São Francisco, Charitas, Fátima, Cafubá, Santo Antônio, Piratininga, Camboinhas, Itaipu, Itacoatiara and Itaipuaçu. For the other neighbourhoods, the meeting point for the excursion will be at the Cine Icaraí(SEE RULES BELOW)

São Gonçalo residents

We provide a courtesy home pick-up service for the following neighbourhoods in São Gonçalo (not high-risk areas): Centre and adjacencies, Galo Branco, Paraíso and Neves. For the other neighbourhoods, the meeting point for the excursion will be Cine Icaraí (in Niterói)(SEE RULES BELOW)

Caxias residents

We provide a courtesy home pick-up service to the following neighbourhoods in Caxias (not high risk areas): Centro and surrounding areas, Jardim 25 de Agosto. For the other neighbourhoods, the meeting point for the excursion will be Gilson Pneus in Irajá(SEE RULES BELOW)

Other Municipalities

Residents of other municipalities should contact us to find a suitable meeting point(see rules below)

IMPORTANT RULES OF THE TRANSFER SERVICE:

  • The transfer service is a courtesy of Rosanetur. We reserve the right to refuse to carry out the service when it poses a risk to our staff, such as places that are difficult to access, places known to be dominated by drug trafficking or highly dangerous, among others.
  • The transfer service is shared, i.e. other people will share the transport with you.
  • Changes to the passenger's address must be notified to our team at least 7 days before the date of the excursion. Sudden changes of address make it impossible to carry out the service because the entire driver roster has already been organised.
  • On our road trips, transfers are made both to and from the destination. On air excursions, only the outward transfer is carried out.
  • We inform you of the time and driver of the transfer three days before the trip.
  • To find out if your address is eligible for our Complimentary Shuttle, send us an email at contato@rosanetur.com or call us on (21) 96471-3330 (WhatsApp) | (21) 2486-8031

Boarding

The CONTRACTING PARTY/PASSENGER is aware that he/she must comply with all the timetable indications given to him/her, and is responsible for any delays and their consequences. They must present themselves for boarding carrying their original personal documents with photo ID, and identify themselves to the ROSANETUR representative who will be present at the time.

Documentation

For national journeys using air and/or road transport, it is necessary to present original identification in good condition (any of the following: Identity Card; National Passport; National Driver's Licence (model with photograph); Professional Cards issued by National Councils (models with photograph); Work Permit). If the passenger does not present the aforementioned documentation, or if it is illegible and/or erased, they will not be allowed to board.

Boarding for minors: For minors under the age of 16 (incomplete) to board national flights (Law 13.812/2019), they must be accompanied by a parent, grandparent or guardian, or a sibling or uncle over the age of 18, always with documentary proof of the degree of kinship (via the minor's Original Birth Certificate or Authenticated Copy). If you are accompanied by an adult without the degree of kinship described above, you will need written authorisation, notarised, from the parent or guardian. However, if you are unaccompanied, you will need judicial authorisation from the Child and Youth Court, all in accordance with articles 83 to 85 of the Statute of the Child and Adolescent - Law No. 8,069/90. Passengers can obtain more information about the necessary documentation from the Federal Police (www.dpf.gov.br).

Important: Birth certificates for children over 12 will not be accepted. In cases of theft, robbery or loss of the identification document, a police report issued less than 60 days previously is valid.

Accommodation for minors: For accommodation for children (12 years old or under) or adolescents (18 years old or under), they must be accompanied by the person mentioned in the paragraph above, unless they have been expressly AUTHORISED to stay by their parents or guardian, in writing and with a notarised signature, all in accordance with article 82 of the Statute of the Child and Adolescent - Law no. 8.069/90.

Here you will find a link to the Rio de Janeiro Court of Justice website containing a model Travel Authorisation for a Child Accompanied by an Adult. We also provide here the model of the Authorisation for Accommodation of Minors.