Trail to Lagoinha do Leste: Hike Florianópolis' wildest beach

Climb to a beach only the trail reaches

This tour follows a 5.6 km trail from Pântano do Sul to Lagoinha do Leste and back, passing Morro da Coroa, a remote beach inside a conservation unit that has no road access. A live guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese leads the hike, handles safety and shares the island's history. The package includes activity photos, adventure insurance and protective leg guards. Moderate fitness is needed for the challenging climbs and the full day commitment.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hike to Lagoinha do Leste and Morro da Coroa

• Walk 5.6 km trail from Pântano do Sul
• Pass Morro da Coroa viewpoint
• Enjoy views of Lagoinha do Leste beach
• Return to starting point

The experience

The trail itself is the point. Starting from Pântano do Sul, you walk 5.6 km through lush terrain to reach Lagoinha do Leste, a beach that exists only for those who hike or boat to it. Morro da Coroa sits along the route, its distinctive rock formations offering views that frame the lagoon below. The whole loop takes around six hours, and the guide connects you to the landscape as you move through it: the history of the place, the ecology, the details that turn a hard walk into something you remember.

The hike asks for a moderate level of fitness. The climbs are real, and the distance is steady. What you get for that effort is access to one of the wildest stretches of Florianópolis, a place most visitors never see. The guide ensures your safety throughout, and you carry a protective leg guard against venomous animals. Photos from the day come with you, along with individual adventure insurance that covers the activity.

What’s included

• The tour includes a live guide in your choice of English, Spanish or Portuguese.
• activity photos from the hike.
• individual adventure insurance.
• and a protective leg guard against venomous animals.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Meeting point at the start of the trail, on SC 405, as soon as you arrive at Pântano do Sul. Corner with Manoel Pedro Oliveira street.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Família na Trilha

Is this one for you?The hike covers 5.6 km with challenging climbs over six hours, so it suits travelers with moderate fitness who want the physical challenge and the payoff of reaching a place most people never see.

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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 24h before the start.

What is Lagoinha do Leste like when you reach it?

Lagoinha do Leste is a beach accessible only by trail or boat, uninhabited and entirely within a conservation unit. It sits at the end of the 5.6 km walk and is the destination the whole hike builds toward.

How long does the full hike take?

The tour runs about six hours total, covering the 5.6 km trail from Pântano do Sul to Lagoinha do Leste, passing Morro da Coroa, and returning to the starting point.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes the guide, activity photos taken during the hike, individual adventure insurance and a protective leg guard against accidents with venomous animals. You'll need to bring your own food and water.