Our tours and experiences are an invitation to get in touch with nature and the local culture. During your stay, look for
relax and enjoy the scenery, experiencing transformative days.
At Ibiti Projeto we are in the middle of an environmental reserve, a true ecological sanctuary. Try to avoid using
cars and prioritize outdoor alternatives that are more active, such as walking. Count on us to encourage habits
conscious and healthier.
Our rates include:
Guided walking tours (in groups) open to all guests. It is always set according to the weather conditions of the day and departs at 10:30 am from the lodge reception.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Areião is the place where one of our Remote lodging options is located, at the opposite end 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: Intermediate, consider some experience in long-distance cycling, with a total distance of 30 km.
Duration: A full day of sightseeing.
Optional: Lunch at the Areião restaurant - R$ 140 per person
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.
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 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$650 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.
R$490 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 equestrian initiation is carried out with experienced guides and includes:
The price is R$350 per person
For those looking for longer activities, it is also possible to organize special horseback rides. With this option, the prices vary according to the ride
4×4 car (private guide + driver + 8 seats) - R$1,300 (per tour) - Environmental tax included
Electric car (private driver guide + 5 seats) - R$750 (per tour)
Redemption fee - R$600 (per leg)
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.
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.
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.
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.
*Observation can be done in groups of up to 3 people at R$500 per group.
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$700
6 meter screen - R$1000
