Natural and cultural heritage are the essence of Food Safaris, elements that Serra Catarinense has in abundance.
Altitude Wines are not the only protagonists of this trip.
We will also bring Frescal, Serrano cheese, Bracatinga Honey, Trout and Apples to the scene. All of this on the edges of the São Joaquim National Park, home to breathtaking landscapes.
Arrival in Florianópolis – schedule a flight to FLN airport arriving by 12pm. Our team will be waiting to gather the group and start the Food Safaris. Board the transport for the trip towards Serra Catarinense. We will stop at the beginning of the trip to learn about the art of an award-winning master cheesemaker and taste her artisanal production at a brunch that launches our research into regional flavors. We will continue our journey along SC 390, a road that winds through the Serra and takes us to our first address on this route: the city of Bom Jardim da Serra. Check-in at the hotel and rest. In the early evening we will gather in the hotel’s show kitchen for the special opening dinner. The menu was created with the aim of presenting different ingredients from Serra.
After breakfast, we go to a viewpoint to observe the landscapes of the Serra Canyons. Next, we will visit a family farm with different species of apples. We will take a walk through the orchard, visiting the apple trees. There we will be welcomed by the owner who shares her learning about planting, pruning, care and harvesting techniques. We will then visit an Agricultural Cooperative that produces around 40 thousand tons of apples and their derivatives. Prepare to be surprised by the production engineering of industries in Santa Catarina at this company, which is also a reference in cooperative management. In time, we will go to a winery and enjoy a meal paired with local wines. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon to rest.
Check-out do hotel e seguiremos então até São Joaquim para visitar uma loja de produtos da colônia e dos vinhos de Altitude da Serra Catarinense.
Depois faremos uma visita guiada pelo vinhedo de outra Vinícola. A sommelier que nos conduz conta os detalhes da produção de um dos espumantes mais premiados do Brasil. A degustação de alguns rótulos será harmonizando os pratos do charmoso restaurante.
Vamos então seguir viagem para Urubici, Check-in no hotel e descanso.
We will leave after breakfast for Morro da Igreja to observe the postcard of the National Park: Pedra Furada. The driver takes us to the viewpoint and, in just a few steps, we will have an incredible view of the landscape. Going down the hill, we will pass through Serra do Corvo, another mountain nestled between the canyon walls. We will travel to the neighboring municipality of Bom Retiro to learn about the work of a warehouse that brings together sustainable artisanal regional products from Serra Catarinense. In particular at Food Safaris, the owners will serve a lunch with selected ingredients such as smoked trout. A Slow Food experience to remember! We will return to Urubici in time to watch the sunset from the top of the canyon. The viewpoint has a glass floor that gives the sensation of floating over the mountain gorge. Return to the hotel to rest. If you have energy, we invite you to have a drink in one of the charming restaurants in the city center.
Breakfast and departure for our last activity in the Serra: learning the details of the production of Bracatinga Honey on a farm that is also known for its organic production of red fruits. Derivative products such as jams and ketchups are also developed there. The return trip to Florianópolis takes around 3h30min. We suggest booking a flight from 4pm or staying a few more days on the island to enjoy the activities the city offers. End of Food Safaris Serra Catarinense
