Through a beautiful 40km route you will cross Ibiti in a full day of experiences, learning and fun with our regeneration department.
On this tour, our biologists will guide you and your group, with children very welcome, on a regenerative journey to discover our biodiversity and Ibiti's environmental impact over more than 40 years of existence.
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During a full day in a 4×4, you will experience unique moments of connection with nature, get to know endemic species of the region's fauna and flora, collect hidden cameras and see unseen images of our emblematic animals, all amid stunning landscapes and hidden waterfalls.
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure
Visiting points: Lago do Pamonã, Portal da Boa Vista, Cachoeira do Patuá, Fazenda Boa Vista, Recinto das Antas/Projeto ASAS, Areião and Mirante da paz.
Meals: Areião restaurant and snacks included
Duration: A full day's visit - from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Value: R$ 2,500.00 for up to 4 people.
The kitchen of the Engenho restaurant is located inside the lodge itself. The service is provided separately for guests of the lodge and Casa Carlinhos in the case of closed groups. In the case of single rooms, guests of Carlinhos and other Ibiti Projeto accommodation concepts can pre-book meals in the 30-seat lounge of the restaurant. lodge.
Breakfast is served as a buffet with fruit, natural juices and traditional Minas Gerais cuisine.
Lunch is served as a buffet, a varied and typically Minas Gerais menu served on a wood-burning stove or in meals served directly at the table. The options follow the seasonality of the food produced locally and in the region.
Dinner is served in four courses consisting of a starter, first course, main course and dessert, chosen by the guest at the time of presentation. The menu prepared by Chefs Claude Troisgois and Pablo Oazen is presented to the guest daily by the waiters and via whatsapp at a time close to afternoon tea.
*Non-alcoholic drinks are included: still water, seasonal natural juices, natural teas and coffee.
**Rolha de vinhos R$100 e Rolha de destilados R$120 em refeições na sede.
The vegetarian restaurant Yucca, located in Mogol, 9 km from Engenho, is an option for lunch on the day of the tour, which includes a visit to the village. It has an open kitchen for a more intimate dining experience and an arena theater with a beautiful view of the mountains.
The menu is vegetarian, prepared daily according to the seasonality of the food, and brings fresh, creative and varied options to the table, with all the nutrients needed for a healthy life.
It must be booked in advance and is subject to availability.
An authentic country sale houses a cozy café and lounge area.
In addition to delicious local delicacies and Minas Gerais coffees, our guests have access to more than 100 varieties of organic food produced by Gaia Produtos Ecológicos and our partners.
During the week, Gaia Café offers musical programs in the late afternoons, bringing even more musicality and joy to Mogol (check the program with our hosts).
A space dedicated to your relaxation and well-being. Renew yourself through a holistic experience inspired by natural elements.
The spa's opening hours are from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., starting every day with a yoga class at 8 a.m. in the main hall to get the body in the best shape for the day's activities.
Raízes Spa offers a wide variety of body treatments and massages designed to relax and invigorate through the subtlety of touch. There you'll also find a range of essential oils and handmade products with surprising properties.
Find out more about our treatments, check the prices and book your appointment with our hosts.
Our therapies always start with the foot bath technique, which takes up to 10 minutes on average.
If you have any questions, please contact contact our massage therapists.
Quick Massage
Ibitipoca Massage
Ibitipoca Massage
Relax
Relax
Hot stones
Bamboo therapy
Bamboo therapy
Foot reflexology
Sling Desk
Abhyanga
Abhyanga
Revitalize
Spa Day Kids:
Shiatsu
Ayurvedic Stretching
Thai Massage
*Cancellation of a scheduled appointment must be notified at least two hours in advance, shorter term subject to at the show the full cost of the treatment.
Facial procedure with an antioxidant and skin-nourishing clay mask. Then a body massage with detoxifying maneuvers made with honey, which is antibacterial and antifungal.
Exfoliation and nourishment procedure with deeper care. We start with a body scrub using ground coffee, brown sugar and coconut oil, a combination that removes layers of impurities from the skin. Then a bath with star anise and clove, properties that will tone the whole body. We finish with a hot stone massage, an ancient technique that not only brings the energy and strength of nature but also relieves muscle tension.
Subject to adaptation according to individuality, climate and time. If you wish, please make an appointment with our therapist.
Start the day with yoga in the spa, followed by a special breakfast. Afterwards, enjoy a light hike to the Screamer, where you will be introduced to the 5 elements of nature through the vision of Ayurveda. The experience includes a personalized yoga practice, active meditation and moments of contemplation, ending with a sharing of what was experienced before returning to the Pousada or Prainha for lunch.
* Subject to adaptation according to individuality, climate and weather. If you wish, please make an appointment with our therapist.
* Consult in person which techniques the therapist will be performing that day and which one is best for you.
We have an open sauna and jacuzzi area available to guests of Casa Carlinhos and the Lodge, which is open by appointment every day from 4pm, just by making an appointment with one of our hosts.
In a quiet area in the forest, near Prainha do Engenho, a tent was built for the temazcal ceremony. In this sacred sauna (or sweat lodge), the dark, humid and warm space represents a return to the womb of Mother Earth, "to rebirth and purify the physical, spiritual, mental and energetic body, through contact with the elements of earth, air, water and fire". The activity has an additional cost and must be booked in advance.
Our fitness center is equipped for cardio and hypertrophy training, and has an open concept so that even during your routine workouts you can keep in touch with the surrounding nature.
It is open 24 hours a day for guests, with no need to book in advance.
Carro 4×4 (guia privado motorista) – R$1.300 (por passeio) – Já inclusa a taxa ambiental
Electric car (private driver guide + 5 seats) - R$750 (per tour)
Off-road electric motorcycle - R$700 (per ride)
You can drive your own car on payment of an Environmental Fee of R$250 per day of use, which will go entirely to the MIB project.
Vehicles must be booked in advance, subject to availability.
R$600 per person (guide included for up to 4 people)
*Extra guide for larger groups - R$150 for every 4 extra people
Circuits: Statues and Water Circuit; Statues, Garnet and Isgoné; Black Lake and Sand Ranch; Mogol; Muriqui and Grotto.
The ideal means of transportation for those wishing to do the internal routes or independent activities listed above. For the tours themselves, a guide is required.
E-Bike Sense: R$450 per person (guide not included)
Private bike guide for the group: R$400
*We recommend one guide for every 5 people in the group, especially in the case of different levels of physical fitness and knowledge.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the daily rate and are served in the Areião restaurant, where the kitchen is run by Dona Mariinha, a local hostess who specializes in cooking. At Areião we offer chicken and pork.
Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Lunch: 12pm to 3pm
Dinner: 7pm to 11pm
Sound Healing is an ancient sound massage that uses specific frequencies to harmonize body, mind and spirit. The sound vibrations lead the brain out of its alert state and into slower waves, awakening deep relaxation, mental clarity, creativity and intuition.
Whether in an individual or group experience, at the Spa or in the sacred settings of Ibiti, allow yourself to experience this moment of surrender, silence and reconnection.
Let the sound travel through every cell, dissolve tensions and open up space for the new - a state of peace and presence born from the simple act of listening and feeling.
45 min sessions
Individual R$500,00
Double R$400 per person
Groups from R$250 per person
Cinema Paradiso takes place outdoors on the premises of Engenho Lodge.
The films available are from the IBITIPOCA Film Festival. Other titles can also be chosen in advance.
4 meter screen – R$800
6 meter screen - R$1000
An unmissable tour for wildlife lovers where you can see and photograph various species of birds right at dawn, when they start the day singing. Our expert guide will show you these interesting and beautiful inhabitants of Ibiti in a very special way.
*A observação pode ser feita em grupos de até 3 pessoas sendo o valor R$600 por grupo.
In this program, a “bridge” is created between sky lovers and practical knowledge, in a light and relaxed way, outdoors, close to your accommodation.
The meeting is guided by host Diego Gonçalves, and can be booked directly with the hosts or with the guides during the tour. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance so that equipment can be prepared.
*Observation can be done in groups of up to 10 people at R$200 per person.
The Muriqui House project carried out at Ibiti Projeto in partnership with MIB - Muriqui Institute of Biodiversity aims to promote the survival of isolated northern muriquis and their reproduction, in order to increase the population of individuals in the region and thus save the species from extinction. There are currently fewer than 900 individuals left in the wild.
The last muriquis in Ibitipoca were just two males, who lived alone in a small area of forest with no conditions for reproduction or long-term survival. Now, with the Muriqui House project, they are protected, living together with other females who were in a similar situation and will be able to contribute to the increase and recovery of their species.
Value of the visit R$300 per person (children under 12 do not pay)
*The cost of the visit is fully donated to the species conservation project.
São José dos Lopes is a community 10km from Engenho Lodge, with just over 250 inhabitants, where most of our employees live. It is home to "Linhas de Minas", a social and cultural project that began in 2018. A cooperative of women embroiderers who also make braids and various baskets from banana fiber and cattails.
Value: R$100 per person (cost of additional transportation)
Distance: approximately 10 km (20 minutes by 4×4 car)
Land features: Access by car via the main road linking the lodge to Lima Duarte
The descent of the Andorinhas Canyon is a fun adventure, following the course of the waters. Neoprene suits are provided for adventurers who venture down, sometimes contemplating, sometimes sliding down the waters and rocks of the Rio do Salto. The river flows out of the park and into the beautiful Andorinhas Waterfall, where we end our tour. Surprises await along the way, but adventure is always certain!
Value: R$ 350 per person (including safety equipment and guide).
*Availability on request.
Areião is the place where one of our Remote lodging options is located, in the northern part of Ibiti, with houses immersed in nature and surrounded by araucaria trees and white sands.
For a day trip, it's best to go by E-bike or 4X4 (additional cost). Along the way, you can visit the Boa Vista Farm, the oldest in the region, and the ASAS Project Nursery, where seized birds have been recovered for reintroduction into the wild. An invitation to take a dip in the waterfall always accompanies the journey.
Combine it with a delicious wood-fired lunch, organized by Areião's hosts: Mr. Carlinhos and Mariinha.
Visiting points: Boa Vista Farm, Patuá Waterfall, Boa Vista Portal.
Level of difficulty: Intermediário, considerar alguma experiência em longas distâncias de bike, sendo o percurso total de 60Km.
Duration: A full day of sightseeing.
Optional: Lunch at the Areião restaurant - R$ 140 per person
Obs: Pode ser feita de bicicleta, moto elétrica ou 4×4 com custo adicional
Adventure in the middle of the forest, on stone trails, steep climbs, crossing streams and through closed forests. The tour leads to the top of Pedra do Gavião, which is about 1,500 meters above sea level. From the lookout point, you have a privileged view of the Ibitipoca State Park and the whole region!
Visiting points: Limeira, Paineira, Trevo da onça, Árvore dos 7 Cavaleiros, Jardim das Bromélias, Garnet, Isgoné, Pico do Gavião and Statuas.
Level of difficulty: high.
Duration: approximately 4 hours - 16km
Land features: steep climb with altitude gain and singletrack sections.
* Can be done by bike, horse or 4×4 at an additional cost.
It's a walk through a small, traditional village in the region, which still retains its original characteristics. It has a beautiful route marked by views of valleys and mountains, beautiful waterfalls formed by the meeting of waters and constant contact with the local culture of the people who still live in their houses amidst the mountains. A new lodging concept was inaugurated in 2018, and it is now possible to stay in old residents' houses that have been renovated and transformed into charming lofts, which seek to offer contact with their essence and with the community.
Visiting points: Lago Negro, Pamonã, Cachoeira do Palmito, Cachoeira da Serrinha, Cachoeira do Cipó, Praia do Mogol, Oca, Cinema, Venda and Gaia Café.
Duration: Approximately 5 hours - 21km
Level of difficulty: Bass
Land features: Dirt road, but no big climbs.
Optional: lunch at Yucca Vegetarian Restaurant - R$ 200 per person (Book in advance, subject to availability.
Obs: Pode ser feita de bicicleta, cavalo ou 4×4 com custo adicional
After 4.5km from Engenho Lodge, Lago Negro (Black Lake) opens up with its inviting beauty, whether you're diving or doing more energetic activities with the stand-up paddles or canoes available to guests. It is also possible to combine this with a visit to Muriqui House, our project to study and preserve the northern muriqui, the largest primate in the Americas, which is critically endangered.
Visiting points: Horta, Baia, Gaia, Roda D'água, Lago Negro, Gruta do Andorinhão, Tumba, Rancho das Areias (optional Muriqui)
Level of difficulty: Bass.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours - 10km
Land features: Predominantly sandy.
* Activity on foot with a guide, included in the daily rate.
Some of the main attractions at Engenho Lodge are the waterfalls and natural pools. During the tour we will pass by a circuit of waterfalls and "The Big Family" statues, located on Pedra do Tatu Sentado.
Visiting points: Limeira, Statues (Big Family), Natural Pools, Laje, Gritador, Park Border and Prainha;
Level of difficulty: Medium, steep path, wide open.
Duration: approximately 2 hours - 9km
* Activity on foot with a guide, included in the daily rate.
Dinner in the Jabuticabeiras (2 people)
Dinner at Prainha (2 people)
Dinner at Rancho das Areias (2 people)
*Wine stopper R$100 and spirits stopper R$120 for meals away from home.
Picnics are organized in different areas of the Engenho Lodge, consult our team of hosts for more information.
Lunch in the Jabuticabeiras (2 people)
Breakfast in the Jabuticabeiras
Lunch at the Statues
Fire in the Statues
Lunch at the Gritador waterfall
Lunch at Rancho do Garnet (2 people)
