Published on Oct, 2023
If you planning to spend some time in Florianopolis (1 day or more) and would like to explore Santa Catarina island, AventuraZen should be your first choice. Our 6-day hikes were expertly organized. Augusto Nogueira is amazing. He emanates warmth, intelligence and skill. He reached out in advance, gave precise directions, and was prompt. He was very informative about the island, plants, animals, and even asked in advance if we wanted any specific information about our hike. He was specific about safety for the day. We were not rushed and hiked at a pace we were comfortable. Augusto provided snacks during the hike and lunch options when we finished. Augusto helped us through it all with a smile and great advice. We learned a lot about geology, animals, native peoples, and hiking. There's driving involved, but Augusto handled it all while telling stories about the area keeping us entertained. I highly recommend these excursions for all levels of hikers. Simply perfect! Five stars!