Isla Grande Super Trail: Hiking Tour Highlights

Four beaches and 22 kilometers of Atlantic Forest in one demanding day.

The Super Trail is a full-day hiking circuit on Isla Grande connecting Dois Rios, Caxadaço, Santo Antônio and Lopes Mendes beaches across 22 kilometers of remote Atlantic Forest terrain. The route demands advanced hiking experience and high physical fitness. A live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese leads the way with trekking sticks and adventure insurance provided. You bring your own backpack, water, snacks, swimming clothes and hiking boots. A taxi boat returns you to Abraão at the end for a separate fee.

The experience

Can you hike four of Isla Grande's most remote beaches in a single day? The Super Trail connects them across 22 kilometers of Atlantic Forest, technical descents and isolated stretches that separate serious hikers from casual walkers. The route starts at Abraão before dawn, 6:30am, and doesn't finish until late afternoon, moving through two river valleys, past preserved coves where snorkeling is possible, and across long exposed sections that test both legs and lungs. This is not a loop. It is a one-way crossing that ends at Lopes Mendes, one of Brazil's most photographed beaches, where a taxi boat carries you back to Abraão by water.

What makes this trail "super" is the density of ecosystems and landmarks packed into one push. You start in the lowland forest near Dois Rios, climb into technical terrain around Caxadaço (a wild, snorkel-worthy cove), then descend toward Santo Antônio before the final stretch to Lopes Mendes. The guide handles navigation and pacing. You handle the physical demand. Trekking sticks are provided to absorb impact on the descents. Adventure insurance covers the activity itself. Everything else (water, snacks, a change of clothes for swimming, insect repellent, sunscreen, a waterproof jacket) travels in your own backpack. The trail is steep enough and long enough that poor preparation becomes obvious fast. The operator lists high endurance, strength and previous long-trail experience as non-negotiable.

The day ends not with a walk back but with a taxi boat ride from Lopes Mendes to Abraão, a separate cost of 50 reals per person. That boat is the only way out. There is no road. Guides speak English, Spanish or Portuguese, and the minimum age is 22: a threshold that reflects the physical demand rather than any safety rule. Bring a plastic bag to carry out your own garbage. The remote areas stay that way because hikers leave them that way.

What’s included

• Live guide in your choice of English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• trekking sticks.
• adventure insurance covering the activity.
• support and monitoring throughout the hike.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (22 to 69 years) · Under 22: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Demanding physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE ADVENTURE

Is this one for you?This trail suits experienced hikers who have trained for long distances and steep terrain, and who want to string four remote beaches together in one immersive day rather than visit them separately over multiple trips. The 12-hour commitment and advanced difficulty mean it is built for hikers ready to push, not for those testing their fitness for the first time.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the Super Trail take from start to finish?

The hike runs from 6:30am to 5:30pm. A full 12 hours including the taxi boat return to Abraão. Plan for an early start and a late finish.

What is Caxadaço Beach like, and can you swim there?

Caxadaço is a wild, preserved cove on the route where snorkeling is possible. Bring swimming clothes and a towel if you want to stop and enter the water. The guide can advise on conditions.

What physical fitness do I need for this trail?

The operator rates it Difficult/Advanced and requires high endurance, strength and previous experience on long trails. It is not suitable for travelers with poor cardiovascular health or spinal injuries, and the 22-kilometer distance with intense slopes and technical descents demands serious preparation.

What does the guide provide, and what do I bring myself?

The guide, trekking sticks and adventure insurance are included. You bring a backpack, 1.5 liters of water plus electrolyte drink, light snacks, hiking boots, long trousers or bermuda, a waterproof jacket, insect repellent, sunscreen, swimming clothes and a towel.

How do I get back to Abraão at the end of the day?

A taxi boat picks you up from Lopes Mendes and returns you to Abraão. This boat ride costs 50 reals per person and is not included in the tour price.