Petrolina, Juazeiro and Serra da Capivara

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

Petrolina, Juazeiro and 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 Rio Sol winery
  • Visit to Serra da Capivara National Park
  • Visit to the Serra da Capivara Ceramics Factory
  • Visit to the American Man Museum
  • Visit to the Nature Museum
  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Travel Insurance (valid up to 89 complete years)
  • Travel Bag
  • Shared transportation 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 drink 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: August 24 (Monday) - Rio de Janeiro/Petrolina (connection in Guarulhos)

Transfer from your residence to Galeão airport in Rio de Janeiro, at the time arranged 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: August 25 (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: August 26 (Wednesday) - São Raimundo Nonato

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

American Man Museum – The Past Comes to Life

The renowned American Man Museum 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 Nature Museum.

Nature Museum – A Journey Through Evolution

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

Highlights of the Nature Museum:

✅ Rooms with 360º projections on 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: August 27 (Thursday) - Serra da Capivara (Archaeological Sites and Pedra Furada)/ Petrolina

After breakfast, it's time 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 wealth, the park's scenery is breathtaking. The rock formations sculpted by time create unique landscapes, combining reddish 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: August 28 (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 São Francisco River waterfront, the Craft Centre, and the Fire Island.

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

Day 6: August 29 (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 begins in the city of Petrolina and then we will navigate 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: August 30 (Sunday) - Petrolina/ Rio Sol Winery

After breakfast, we will have the pleasure of visiting the Rio Sol Winery, 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, the semi-arid climate here 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: August 31 (Monday) - Petrolina/ Rio de Janeiro

At the arranged 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!

Itinerary created with 🧡 by Thiago dos Santos Souza, Operational Director of Rosanetur

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Important Notes

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

Cancellations, Transfers and Customer Cancellations

The CONTRACTED PARTY will refund the amount due to the Contractor, calculated on the total actually received by the Contracted Party, excluding the amount of the commission retained, which should be dealt with the Travel Agent, as well as administrative fees and amounts already paid to suppliers.

In the event of any of the mentioned hypotheses, the following administrative fees will be deducted from the total amount charged for the tourist package, in the following proportion:

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

In addition to the fees and penalties described above, amounts already paid to suppliers for securing reservations, duly proven, will be deducted as expenses, as the Contracted Party is only an intermediary in the hiring of tourist services, being in temporary possession of the amounts received, as 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 segments will not be allowed.

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

Complimentary Transfer Service*

*Please read the entire text carefully until the end

We offer a differentiated service, as a courtesy, for our clients residing in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro*, Niterói*, Itaipuaçu*, São Gonçalo* and Caxias* (not being high-risk areas), in which we pick up the client at their residence to the meeting point for the start of the trip. (SEE RULES BELOW)

To find out if your address is covered by our Complimentary Transfer, please email us at contato@rosanetur.com or contact us at (21) 96471-3330 (WhatsApp) | (21) 2486-8031

Residents of Niterói

We provide the transfer service at the residence, as a courtesy, for the following neighborhoods in Niterói (not being high-risk areas): Centro and surroundings, 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 other neighborhoods, the meeting point for the excursion will be at Cine Icaraí. (SEE RULES BELOW)

Residents of São Gonçalo

We provide the transfer service at the residence, as a courtesy, for the following neighborhoods in São Gonçalo (not being high-risk areas): Centro and surroundings, Galo Branco, Paraíso and Neves. For other neighborhoods, the meeting point for the excursion will be at Cine Icaraí (in Niterói). (SEE RULES BELOW)

Residents of Caxias

We provide the transfer service at the residence, as a courtesy, for the following neighborhoods in Caxias (not being high-risk areas): Centro and surroundings, Jardim 25 de Agosto. For other neighborhoods, the meeting point for the excursion will be at Gilson Pneus in Irajá. (SEE RULES BELOW)

Other Municipalities

Residents of other municipalities should contact us to find an appropriate meeting point. (SEE RULES BELOW)

IMPORTANT RULES FOR THE TRANSFER SERVICE:

  • The transfer service is a courtesy from Rosanetur. We reserve the right to refuse to execute the service when it poses a risk to our team, such as difficult access locations, areas known to be dominated by drug trafficking or with high risk, among others.
  • The transfer service is shared, meaning other people will share the transport with you.
  • Changes to the passenger's address must be communicated to our team at least 7 days in advance of the excursion date. Sudden changes in address make it impossible to execute the service due to the entire schedule of drivers already being organized.
  • In our road excursions, the transfer is provided both to and from the destination. In air excursions, only the outbound transfer is provided.
  • We inform the time and the driver who will perform the transfer 3 days in advance of the trip.
  • To find out if your address is covered by our Complimentary Transfer, please email us at contato@rosanetur.com or contact us at (21) 96471-3330 (WhatsApp) | (21) 2486-8031

Boarding

The CONTRACTOR/PASSENGER is aware that they must comply with all the schedule indications provided to them, being responsible for any delays and their consequences. They must present themselves for boarding carrying their original personal documents with a photo and identify themselves to the ROSANETUR representative who will be present at the time.

Documentation

For domestic trips using air and/or road transport, it is necessary to present an original identification document in good condition (Any of the following: Identity Card; National Passport; National Driver's License (photo model); Professional Licenses issued by National Councils (photo models); Work Card). The passenger's presentation without the aforementioned documentation, or if it is illegible and/or altered, will result in non-boarding.

Boarding of Minors: For boarding on domestic trips for minors under 16 years old (not completed) (Law No. 13.812/2019), it is necessary that they are accompanied by one of the parents or grandparents, or a guardian, or, also, by an older sibling or uncle over 18 years old, always proving the degree of kinship documentarily (through the Original Birth Certificate or Authenticated Copy of the minor). In the case of being accompanied by an adult without the degree of kinship described above, written authorization, with notarized signature, from the father or mother, or guardian, is required. However, if unaccompanied, judicial authorization from the Childhood and Youth Court will be necessary, all in accordance with articles 83 to 85 of the Child and Adolescent Statute - Law No. 8.069/90. The passenger can obtain more information about the necessary documentation from the Federal Police (www.dpf.gov.br).

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

Accommodation of Minors: For the accommodation of children (under 12 years old) or adolescents (under 18 years old), it is necessary to be accompanied by a person mentioned in the paragraph above, unless expressly AUTHORIZED to stay by the parents or guardian, in writing and with notarized signature, all in accordance with article 82 of the Child and Adolescent Statute - Law No. 8.069/90.

We provide here the link to the Portal of the Court of Justice of Rio de Janeiro containing the model of the Travel Authorization for a Child accompanied by an Adult. We also provide here the model of the Authorization for Accommodation of a Minor.