Serra Gaúcha: Quadricycle Morro Pelado Tour & Exclusive Trails

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Serra Gaúcha quadricycle ride to Morro Pelado viewpoint with local guide

You’ll feel the rush of Serra Gaúcha air as you ride your own quadricycle up to Morro Pelado with a local guide leading the way. Expect hands-on instruction, real conversation (and maybe some laughs), plus stops for photos and stories above wide green valleys. The helmet and goggles are included — all you need is curiosity and maybe a little courage.

45m

Step-by-step itinerary

7km Quadricycle Tour to Morro Pelado

Schedule tour by WhatsApp
Read terms and sign liability
Receive instructions and training
Wear helmet and protective glasses
Start guided quadricycle tour
Stop at Morro Pelado viewpoint
Take photos of landscape
Complete 7km route

The Experience

You know that feeling when you’re not sure if you’re more excited or nervous? That’s how I felt strapping on the helmet at Apoema’s base in Serra Gaúcha. The guide — Paulo, I think, but he said to call him Paulinho — grinned and handed me goggles, then ran through the basics in this mix of Portuguese and gestures. I could smell eucalyptus somewhere nearby, sharp and clean. He made sure I understood every button and brake before we even started the quadricycle. There was a quick moment where I wondered if I’d look ridiculous — but honestly, everyone else seemed just as awkward in their helmets.

The first few meters were bumpy (I definitely jerked the throttle too hard), but after that it got fun fast. We followed Paulinho along these red-dirt tracks that cut through patches of pine forest and open fields. Sometimes it was quiet except for the engine and birds overhead; other times you’d catch laughter from someone behind you when they hit a rut. About halfway up to Morro Pelado, we stopped at this lookout spot — not crowded at all, just us and a couple cows watching from a distance. The view stretched out over rolling hills, misty in the morning light. Paulinho pointed out some old farmhouses down below and told a story about his grandfather working these lands — I only caught half of it, but it stuck with me anyway.

I didn’t expect how much I’d enjoy just standing there with my boots in the mud, breathing in that earthy scent after last night’s rain. It felt like time slowed down for a bit before we climbed back on the quads for the ride back. Honestly, I still think about that view sometimes when things get noisy back home.

What’s included

Your day includes full instruction from an experienced local guide before setting off on your own quadricycle adventure through exclusive trails up to Morro Pelado. Safety gear like helmets and goggles comes standard, plus disposable raincoats if weather turns wet — so you’re covered whether it’s sunny or drizzly out there.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Apoema Turismo de Aventura