Environmental Interpretation

Our environmental interpretation tour. While touring the main trails, you will be able to observe numerous species of flora and fauna. Our specialized bilingual tour guide will be willing to share his knowledge with you about the ecosystem for you to learn and enjoy the Natural, Historical, Archaeological and Cultural environment of this astonishing protected area. *NEW* A new early morning schedule is available starting at 7:00 a.m. The park is less crowded, and life is starting to happen in the park

The after dark feeding tour is an experience that is unique to Devils@Cradle. This tour provides an unforgettable experience, and the opportunity to observe these extraordinary animals whilst one of our keepers gives you a greater understanding of them, and details the conservation work being undertaken within the facility. Devils and quolls are primarily nocturnal species, therefore are far more active at night, and the introduction of food generally stimulates some fierce competition between them. We use environmentally sensitive lighting and focus on the social interactions and feeding habits of these unique carnivores, allowing visitors a rare up close opportunity of seeing Tasmanian devils in a group feeding situation – quite a spectacular sight!

Set sail from Port Douglas for a day of snorkeling and adventure on the Outer Barrier Reef. Immersed in the northern frontier of Great Barrier Reef, this is the perfect sailing and snorkelling adventure for a conservation minded visitor. Ideally suited to those who can swim and have a spirit of fun and adventure. The white sands of the coral cay are surrounded by tropical waters filled with fish, turtles and coral. This smaller cruise is limited to just 52 passengers, ensuring good company and helpful assistance from the crew. A buffet lunch is included, along with a reef interpretation talk, a guided snorkel tour and a glass-bottom boat with an expert marine biologist as your guide .Discerning guests can fully enjoy an inspiring full day of adventure using wind power to the absolutely stunning cay on the Great Barrier Reef in the most environmentally way!

Our tours are conducted by local people with more than 30 years of experience in water activities in the Sea of Cortes, our personal and personalized treatment makes a difference. You will experience a different experience from the rest of the tours made in the city of La Paz. You will also learn about the impressive biology and geology of the site from our guides prepared and trained to give the best possible environmental interpretation. Enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our own staff, fresh seafood, fruit and drinks aplenty.

Join your guide for this small-group, half-day tour to Lagoa do Fogo. Explore the natural beauty around Lagoa do Fogo's tranquil shores and the blue hue of the natural reserve. Explore a 4WD trail to a fresh water waterfall. Witness evidence of volcano activity at Ribeira Grande, a small town in Caldeiras. Choose from an morning or afternoon departure time when you book with hotel pickup and drop off included. Visit the Caldeira Velha with its hot waterfall and natural pool for swimming.(optional)

alk & Snorkel in the Natinal Park. Brand new tour ,consisting in taking on one of the few trails which lead you to an amazing virgen beach , loaded with pristine coral reef , where you can enjoy watching gorgeous colorful fish and a huge collage of aquatic creatures. Our walk involves a pretty complete environmental interpretation of the flora and fauna of this region of the country. Tour last a little bit more than 3 hrs and includes snorkeling gear , drinks ( beer and water), transportation and English speaking guide. Highly recommended starting time in the morning. Bring along you towels, comfortable footwear , sunblock ( ecological and biodegradable if posible).

This tour is designed for people who are interested in learning more about wildlife and the natural environment of the Biosphere Reserve, the activity is focused on the segment of nature tourism and environmental interpretation, it is important to highlight that on the tour the biological characteristics of the flora and fauna are explained to them, the tour is operated by a local nature guide. On this tour you will visit the flamingo feeding area, it is worth mentioning that unique, less crowded and scenically beautiful places have been selected to observe the flamingos. Responsible, fair, conscious, supportive tourism is promoted as a strategy for the conservation of the natural environment and biodiversity, the circular and local economy of the place is also promoted

See magnificent island views, learn about volcanoes, bathe at Caldeira Velha hotsprings or Salto do Cabrito cold waterfall – a Full Day!

Located in the heart of São Miguel, the Lagoa do Fogo Volcano adds an exciting highlight to this diverse jeep tour. You’ll venture off the beaten path, exploring rugged dirt trails and hidden spots inaccessible to conventional vehicles. This journey brings you close to the island’s impressive geothermal features and abundant water resources, offering a unique, up-close experience of São Miguel’s natural wonders.

This is the best way to discover all the natural beauty of the western part of São Miguel, especially the Lagoa Azul & Verde on the Sete Cidades volcano. Full of stunning scenery, vibrant colors and feelings of tranquility, this itinerary takes you to the main tourist attractions from the Sete Cidades volcano to Lagoa do Fogo. Discover the region's typical cuisine with a buffet lunch when opting for the Tour with Lunch Included option. Visit one of the pineapple plantations and learn the story behind the commercial exploitation of this very popular fruit in the Azores. From dormant volcanoes to mythical lagoons, you will feel like you are part of an adventure film, where our 100% local guide will have personal attention for you, telling you facts and stories about the island's life and culture.

The Cajas National Park, has a lake system of more than 160 lagoons, with a unique landscape. In our visit we characterize the high Andean forest where we have a large number of birds and a unique flora; We also characterize the moorland ecosystem where we will visit the polylepis forest and perform an environmental interpretation of these sites while our tourists enjoy the landscapes offered by the national park

We started in Salento Quindío meeting point with the guide to board the transport that would take us to the Cocora Valley. Where our adventure will start walking through the artificial attractions with time for photos: The chieftain hand, butterfly, jeep, net, nest, Cocora signs, condor wings among others. But hiking with guide to the mountain viewpoint with breaks to see and know through explanations and environmental interpretation the entire Cocora Valley and its lush forests of wax palms to descend to transport. Finally, we make the route with the transport through the different coffee farms seeing the coffee plants and cultural landscapes until we arrive at the Buenos Aires farm, where we will be welcomed with a delicious peasant lunch and then dress up in typical costume and start with the collection, explanation of grinding, catchment among other stages of the tour to return new mind to Salento where the Pasadía ends.

Estância Mimosa offers its visitors an interpretive trail amidst the forest stopping by eight waterfalls of all sizes and shapes, where you can swim in natural pools. The trail is done in small groups guided by a local specialist guide. Along the way, there are small caves, a diving platform and viewpoints with privileged view to the mountains of the Bodoquena Mountain Range. Adventure of ecotourism with respect to the environment and regional culture! The trail is done on a Private Reserve Area. The ranch has a certified Safety Management System for Ecotourism Activities and has won several national prizes for its environmental actions and quality of services.

If you like to contact nature, this is the opportunity to do it. Imagine walking in a magical place full of hanging gardens in the trees, with a great variety of organisms. That place is my green office, which is very large, and an environmental interpretation walk in the cloud forest is a unique experience to understand the specific interactions of flora and fauna in a complex and exuberant ecosystem such as the neotropical cloud forest. The forest is like a book that is waiting to be read and interpreted, let's go! And join me to read each page of that beautiful book called the Monteverde cloud forest.

Amazing hike in the central part of the island at the bottom of the volcano of Lagoa do Fogo, where you will hike among lush vegetation, water streams and a beautiful natural waterfall that you can even swim in. In the end of the hike, you will also have the opportunity to relax on the hotsprings that are naturally heated by Lagoa do Fogo volcano. Also included in this tour is one of the most important views of the Island – the viewpoint to the caldera of Lagoa do Fogo – one of the seven wonders of Portugal! This hike takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete and it is 8.5 km (5.2miles) long with a medium difficulty level.

Be picked up from the comfort of your accommodation Ponta Delgada and start by visiting a local pottery factory. View a colorful assortment of pots, cups, tiles, and plates at the Cerâmica Vieira pottery factory. Travel to the Fogo Lake and take in its verdant shores and turquoise waters. Head to the hot springs of Caldeira Velha for an hour of free time where you can purchase a ticket to soak in the waters of the hot springs. Stop for a quick lunch break in the center of Ribeira Grande, for some traditional dishes. After lunch make a stop at Gorreana, the only tea plantation in Europe. Admire the lush green layered crops before continuing to 4 viewpoints where you can take pictures of the highlands and the coast. NOTE: If you wish to bathe in the hot springs, please message us upon booking, to reserve the tickets. All passengers must be ready at the designated pickup location at 8:45 a.m. Delays may be expected, due to traffic, high number of passengers or other reasons.

On this excursion you will be able to enjoy the second largest lagoon on the island of São Miguel, the Lagoa do Fogo, visit the Liqueur Factory "Mulher de Capote", as well as the opportunity to see some of the island's landscapes during the stop at the Belvedere da Serra da Barrosa!

The Paracas National Reserve is part of the National System of Natural Areas Protected by the State, the Reserve was created in order to conserve a portion of the sea, the desert and the various species of wild flora and fauna that live there. It conserves a representative sample of the marine ecosystems of the cold sea of the Peruvian Current or considered by specialists as the most productive on Earth, in addition to maintaining the environments used by a wide variety of migratory species for their food and shelter during their long journeys. yearly. During the tour of the Paracas National Reserve, you will be able to take short walks, see animals such as Flamingos and visualize the beautiful contrast between the sea and the desert. Among the places visited are: La Catedral, Playa Yumaque, Playa Roja and Playa Lagunillas. Private transportation, entrance fee and guide included in the total price.

This is definitely the best way to see as much as possible of São Miguel in a day. The way to go on your short stay, or if you want a throughout introduction to the island before exploring it on your own. To make the experience comfortable and minimize spending hours driving, you can choose to cover the West (Sete Cidades, Mosteiros, Ferraria hot springs) and Center of the Island (Lagoa do Fogo, Vila Franca, Ribeira Grande, Tea and Pineapple plantations; etc.); or the East (all of Furnas area, Ribeira dos Caldeirões waterfalls) and the Center. You will cover a lot of beautiful roads and views along the way – lush green fields, cows, flowers, ocean and cliffs, and plenty of stops to enjoy them. Bathing on hot springs or stopping for lunch is possible although expenses are not included, and please note these activities take about 1h30 of the itinerary. We can take up to 4 participants but please note we drive a 5 seat vehicle.

You didn´t have the time to read your guidebook and want to see as much as possible of the island in a day? If you don´t want to rent a car, or just want to sit back and relax, just let a local expert do this for you. This is a great way for you to get to know the ways around the island where the best of its highlights are located: the Center (Lagoa do Fogo volcano); and the West (Sete Cidades, Mosteiros and Ferraria hot springs), That´s why this is a great choice for your short stay in the island, but also a great way of soaking in your guide´s wisdom ant tips about the island, which will help you better plan your next days if you are staying longer. Therefore we suggest you to book this tour early on your trip!