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 transportation with GOL: Rio/Petrolina/Rio (Connection in Guarulhos SP)
  • 05 Nights of Accommodation in Petrolina at the Hotel Nobile Suites Del Rio with breakfast
  • 02 Nights of Accommodation in São Raimundo Nonato at the Hotel Serra Da Capivara with breakfast
  • 04 meals
  • City tour in Petrolina and Juazeiro
  • Wine tourism tour "Wine Vapor"
  • Visit with tasting at the Rio Sol winery
  • Visit to the Serra da Capivara National Park
  • Visit to the Serra da Capivara Ceramic Factory
  • Visit to the American Man Museum
  • Visit to the Nature Museum
  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Travel Insurance (valid up to 89 years old)
  • 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 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 hinterland 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 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: 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 centers 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 humans 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 about the evolution of the Earth, the impact of climate change, and the biodiversity of the hinterland over the ages.

Highlights of the Nature Museum:

✅ 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 hinterland 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 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 each 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 Ceramic 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 Handicraft Center, 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 Vapor Tour)

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

Our tour 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: 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 hinterland 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: August 31 (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 withdrawal occurs 30 (thirty) days or more before the date of departure of the trip: 10% (ten percent)
  • When the withdrawal occurs between 29 (twenty-nine) and 21 (twenty-one) days before the date of departure: 15% (fifteen percent)
  • When the withdrawal occurs between 20 (twenty) and 01 (one) days before the date of departure: 30% (thirty percent)
  • If the passenger does not show up at the time and place scheduled for the start of the trip, 35% (thirty-five percent) will be charged.

In addition to the fees and fines described above, the amounts already paid to suppliers to guarantee reservations, duly proven, will be deducted as expenses, since the Contractor is only an intermediary in the contracting of tourist services, being 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 transportation, as well as accommodation, reception, restaurants and other contracted services.

For both road and air tours, it is not permitted to transfer dates or refund unused sections.

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 to the end

We offer a special service, as a courtesy, for our customers living in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro*, Niterói*, Itaipuaçu*, São Gonçalo* and Caxias* (not being high risk areas), in which we pick up the customer from their home to the meeting point where the trip departs(SEE RULES BELOW)

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

Niterói residents

We provide a courtesy home transfer service to the following neighborhoods 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 neighborhoods, the meeting point for the excursion will be at Cine Icaraí.(SEE RULES BELOW)

São Gonçalo residents

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

Caxias residents

We provide a complimentary home pick-up service for the following neighborhoods in Caxias (not high-risk areas): Centro and adjacencies, Jardim 25 de Agosto. For the other neighborhoods, 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 transportation 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 organized.
  • On our road trips, transfers are made both on the outward and return journeys. On air tours, only the outward transfer is made.
  • We inform you of the time and driver of the transfer three days in advance of 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 timetables that have been informed 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, and identify themselves to the ROSANETUR representative who will be present at the time.

Documentation

For national trips using air and/or road transportation, it is necessary to present an original identification document in good condition (any of the following: Identity Card; National Passport; National Driver's License (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 of Minors: To board national flights, minors under the age of 16 (incomplete) (Law No. 13.812/2019) must be accompanied by a parent or grandparent, or guardian, or a sibling or uncle over the age of 18, always providing documentary proof of the degree of kinship (via the minor's Original Birth Certificate or Authenticated Copy). In the event that you are accompanied by an adult without the degree of kinship described above, you will need written authorization, notarized, from the father, mother or guardian. However, if you are unaccompanied, you will need judicial authorization 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 younger) or adolescents (18 years old or younger), they must be accompanied by the person mentioned in the paragraph above, unless they have been expressly AUTHORIZED to stay by their parents or guardian, in writing and with a notarized signature, all in accordance with article 82 of the Statute of the Child and Adolescent - Law No. 8.069/90.

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