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Castelhanos 4x4
R$ 170
Up to 10 passengers
- Poço da Pedra waterfall
- Castelhanos Bay Lookout
- Castelhanos Beach
- Heart Lookout (optional)
Ilhabela, Brazil. Cadastur-certified guide
Castelhanostakes a 4x4.
22 km of dirt road over the mountains, with a swim at Poço da Pedra waterfall and a photo at the Bay Lookout before reaching the island's most beautiful beach. We drive, you enjoy.
30% deposit
Book now and pay the rest on the day, at boarding
Cadastur
Guide certified by Brazil's Ministry of Tourism
Sea & Land
Out by boat along the beaches, back by 4x4 over the ridge
- Castelhanos Beach
- Poço da Pedra waterfall
- Heart Lookout
- Praia da Fome
- Saco do Eustáquio
- Bonete Beach
- Indaiaúba
- Ponta da Sela lighthouse
The road is half the trip
The Castelhanos road crosses the mountains inside Ilhabela State Park. Regular cars can’t make it. This is where a 4x4 matters.
22 kmof dirt, rock and forest
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Departure
We leave between 9:30 and 10 am, heading for the ridge.
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Poço da Pedra waterfall
A freshwater swim in the middle of the forest.
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Bay Lookout
The classic photo of Castelhanos Bay from above.
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Castelhanos Beach
Free beach time. We head back at 3:40 pm from the parking area.
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Heart Lookout
Optional visit to the most famous view on the island.
Back between 5 and 5:30 pm.
Stops may change order depending on the weather and road conditions.
Pick your tour
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Boat out, 4x4 back
Sea & Land
R$ 300
Up to 10 passengers
Boarding: Perequê Beach, opposite the Ipiranga gas station
- Praia da Fome (30 min)
- Saco do Eustáquio (30 min)
- Castelhanos Beach
- Bay Lookout
- Poço da Pedra waterfall (15 min)
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Castelhanos by sea
North Island
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Up to 12 passengers
- Praia da Fome
- Saco do Eustáquio
- Castelhanos Beach
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By boat to the fishing village
South Island: Bonete
R$ 260
Up to 12 passengers
Boarding: Perequê Beach, opposite the Ipiranga gas station
- Channel beaches
- Ponta da Sela lighthouse
- Buraco do Cação
- Indaiaúba Beach (40 min)
- Bonete Beach
Kids: Lap children ride free. Children who take a seat pay full price.
Want the truck just for your group?
We book the whole truck for families and groups, on your schedule. City tour and natural pools on request too.
Book in one minute
Pick the tour, the date and how many people. We open WhatsApp with the message ready, just hit send.
Spots sell out fast in high season. Book ahead.
Who drives you over the ridge
Trip Ilhabela is nature tourism run by people who know every bend of the Castelhanos road. A Cadastur-certified guide, our own 4x4 truck and small groups, so there’s time to stop, take photos and get in the water.
We handle the road: timing, safety, the best stops and the right time to head back. You just bring sunscreen, a towel and some willingness to get a little muddy.
- Cadastur-certified guide
- Our own 4x4 truck
- Small groups
- Direct WhatsApp contact
The island from the truck bed
Real photos from our tours. New ones every day on Instagram.
Why go with us
Safety first
A serviced truck, a driver who knows the road and a route adjusted to the day’s weather.
Certified guide
Registered with Cadastur, Brazil's Ministry of Tourism. A properly licensed tour.
Small groups
A reserved seat on the truck and real time at every stop.
Nature tourism
Respect for the park, no litter, no rush. The forest thanks you.
A local’s route
The lookouts and pools that aren’t on the map, at the hour they’re empty.
Fast replies
Talk straight to the guide on WhatsApp. No call center, no forms.
Cadastur
Certified tour guide
All above board
Tours with a guide registered with Brazil's Ministry of Tourism. You can check the registration on the Cadastur website before booking.
Before you book
How do booking and payment work?
Send the tour, the date and how many people on WhatsApp. A 30% deposit secures your spot and the rest is paid on the day, at boarding.
Do kids pay?
Lap children ride free. Children who take a seat pay full price. Tell us the ages when booking so we can arrange the seats.
Where do we board?
Boat tours (Sea & Land and Bonete) board at Perequê Beach, opposite the Ipiranga gas station. For the Castelhanos 4x4 tour, the meeting point is arranged when you book.
Do I need off-road experience or a 4x4?
No. You ride as a passenger and the driver guide knows every stretch of the Castelhanos road. Just hop on and enjoy.
What should I bring?
Insect repellent, sunscreen and plenty of willingness to fall for Castelhanos. Swimwear, a towel, water and cash or card for lunch on the beach help too.
What if it rains?
Heavy rain can close the road and the sea. In that case we arrange a new date with you.
The road is waiting
Message us on WhatsApp and save your seat on the truck.