Morretes day trip from Curitiba: Van, lunch and train return

Colonial towns and a train through the forest, all in one afternoon

A full-day tour from Curitiba that combines van transport through Estra da Graciosa and Antonina with a stop in Morretes for lunch and free time, then returns by heritage railway through the Atlantic Forest at sunset. Hotel pickup within 7km of the station is included; the guide speaks English or Spanish; the tour runs nine hours total.

Step-by-step itinerary

Van tour, lunch, and train ride

• Van tour through Estra DA Graciosa
• Visit Antonina and Morretes
• Enjoy typical barreado lunch
• Free time to explore Morretes
• Visit Hisgeopar theme park
• Return by train through Atlantic Forest

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a van ride through Estra da Graciosa, where native vegetation frames the route to the coast. You'll stop in Antonina before reaching Morretes, a colonial town built along a river valley with craft shops, quiet streets and low-rise casarios. Lunch is the main event: barreado, a slow-cooked meat stew that is the regional specialty of Paraná, arrives with regional sides and drinks.

After eating, you have free time to walk Morretes on your own: browse the shops, sit by the water, or simply rest before the return journey. The railway departs in the late afternoon and cuts through valleys, tunnels and bridges deep inside the Atlantic Forest. The route reveals the landscape at dusk, when the light shifts across the canopy and the forest floor.

The train itself is the closing act. Heritage carriages wind through terrain that a road cannot reach, and the journey takes the place of a standard transfer back to Curitiba. No rushing. The pace is built into the schedule.

What’s included

• Van pickup from Curitiba hotels within 7km of the station.
• barreado lunch with regional accompaniments.
• free time in Morretes.
• heritage train return through the Atlantic Forest.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday to SundayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Youth (6 to 12 years) · Child (3 to 5 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Serra Verde Express

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in central Curitiba without a rental car and want a full day that handles transport both ways. The van pickup and train return mean you don't arrange separate rides, and the nine-hour span fits a single day without an early start or late finish.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 12 years); Child (3 to 5 years); Infant (under 3).

What is barreado and why is it served on this tour?

Barreado is a traditional Paranaense dish of slow-cooked meat and spices, served with regional accompaniments. It is the signature food of Morretes and the lunch included on this tour represents the local culinary tradition.

How does the train route differ from the van ride out?

The van travels by road through Estra da Graciosa and Antonina to reach Morretes. The return train cuts through the Atlantic Forest via valleys, tunnels and bridges, revealing forest scenery that roads do not access, and the journey happens at sunset.

Is there time to explore Morretes on my own?

Yes. After lunch, you have free time to walk around Morretes, visit craft shops, or rest before the train departure in the late afternoon.

Does the tour include transport from my hotel?

Hotel pickup is included if your accommodation is within 7km of the Rodoferroviária station in Curitiba. The van collects passengers starting at 8am.