Ibiti Travessia: Six days of e-bike, nature and inner reconnection
It's in the middle of the road that life happens. When your feet feel tired and your soul begins to expand. Ibiti Travessia is not just an electric bike ride. It's a plunge into the immensity of time, nature and self-knowledge. Six days and five nights of adventure, contemplation and passage. As with the great routes of humanity - from the Camino de Santiago to the trails of the Andes - here too you cross more than a landscape: you cross inwards. A journey in three stages With a total length of approximately 100km, the Ibiti Travessia takes travelers through three different forms of hospitality, connecting them to different rhythms. It begins at Engenho Lodge, where sophistication meets the memory of an ancient time. There, on the farm that has become a refuge, comfort is an invitation to rest and adventure. The Raízes Spa, the trails through the Statues, the Water Circuit and the climb to Isgoné - Ibiti's highest point - prepare body and spirit for what's to come. On the third day, the road beckons. On two wheels, travelers set off for Areião, where simplicity imposes itself like an unexpected luxury. It's 25 km between waterfalls, mountains and the historic Boa Vista Farm, with a stop at the Asas project, dedicated to rescuing wild animals. At Areião, time slows down. The late afternoon light gilds the quartzite sands, and silence becomes a dwelling place. Here, everything is reduced to what is essential - and, because of this, everything expands. The last destination on the journey is Ibiti Village, where the spirit of the Mogol village pulses. Two days of a different kind of immersion: the simplicity of a village, life taking its course without haste. The Waterfalls Circuit, the bike trails, the Chapadão viewpoint. At the Yucca restaurant and Gaia Café, the cuisine reflects the care and respect for the earth's ingredients. On the sixth day, a final dip in the calm waters of Lago Negro, a visit to Muriqui House - a project to preserve the northern muriquis - and the certainty that every step taken in Ibiti was also a step inwards. Beyond the trails: the essence of Ibiti Travessia Bruno Reis, a guide in Ibiti for five years, grew up in the midst of these trails and never tires of walking them. "Each crossing is different, because each person arrives here with a story. And everyone leaves with something new." Among the points that most impress travelers, he mentions the Big Family - seven giant sculptures made from scrap metal by artist Karen Cusolito. "There are more than 40 tons of iron and steel at the top of Pedra do Tatu. The 4km hike up there is already worth it, but when you arrive and see those giant statues looking down at you... it's a remarkable experience." And it's not even the "toughest" trail, according to Bruno. Of all the hikes, the one that leads to Isgoné, Ibiti's highest point, is the one that demands the most from tourists. "It's about 7.5km uphill, and then another 7.5km downhill, passing the Statues and the Water Circuit, where people enjoy the waterfalls," he says. But the physical demands don't scare those who face the adventures inside Ibiti, Bruno guarantees. "Those who do it really enjoy it and usually come back." "The idea is to combine the useful with the pleasant: the comfort of Ibiti's hospitality and outdoor activities. All of this in constant connection with nature," says entrepreneur Claudia Baumgratz, Travessia's creator and a born adventurer. "Travessia is an opportunity to experience each of these three lodging concepts, their respective accommodations and different styles of cuisine, as well as the main attractions throughout Ibiti. More than a tourist experience, the Travessia is an invitation to get lost and find yourself in the middle of the road. To leave behind what weighs you down and take only the essentials with you. What the Ibiti Travessia includes Ibiti Travessia day by day Book: (32) 98449-2200 - (32) 99984-7626 Find out more: Ibiti.com
