What Is NOT Included – Atlantic Immersion

  • Airfare to and from Brazil’s São Paulo (GRU) International airport (If you need assistance with booking your flights, logistics, we are happy to provide recommendations that suit your needs).
  • Taxi and transfers from and to Bananal Eco Lodge in Ubatuba, São Paulo non-scheduled arrivals.
  • Add-on activities: Surf, Yoga, Individual Healing therapies, board rentals for level 2 surfers.
  • Visa fees, air tickets (domestic or international fares)
  • “ADD ONS – Personalized Activities & Therapies (Optional) – Not included in retreat package and pricing.Guests can practice many activities for additional cost.

    -Surf; (See package options below)*

    -Stand-Up-Paddle SUP;

    -Mountain bike;

    -Ocean Kayaking;

    -Hawaiian canoe;

    -Hikes inside the “Sea Sierra” State Park

    Please Inquire at registration if you are interested in the activities above as there are permits to enter into the state parks, beaches and certified local guides that must be reserved in advance.

    *SURF

    Surf Classes and Packages:

    Level 1 – Surf School & Beginners

    Level 2 – Intermediate surfer – Surf independently with a surf guide and driver to best waves. Bring your own board.

     

    Single Surf class – One (1) Surf lesson for beginners- (level 1);

    or One (1) Guided tour to best waves for intermediate or experienced surfer (level 2) $ 125.00

     

    Surf package 1 –Two (2) Surf lessons for beginners (level 1) or

    (2) Guided tours to the best waves for Surfers (level 2) US$ 200

     

    Description of Two (2) lessons- Level 1 – Surf School & Beginners. Board and equipment provided (2) hr. excursion to the beach with English and Portuguese speaking instructor, (30) minutes’ class (daily knowledge & conditions, basics of safety, surf ride etiquette, do’s and don’ts in the water and ocean rules), and (1 ½) hours of practice in the ocean under supervision.

    -Van transfers from Retreat center to the beach and back.

    -Delicious snacks to take out.

     

    Description of Two (2) lessons Level 2 – Intermediate surfer – Includes:

    Two (2) Guided Half Day Excursions to advanced surf beaches with access by car and trails (depending on daily conditions, trekking to these beaches is moderate to difficult, surfers carry their own board. Some trails may take (30) minutes to (1 +1/2) hours trekking by foot, with supervision of a bilingual local surf guide (English and Portuguese speaking)

    -Van transfers from Retreat center to the closest access beach and return to the Eco-Lodge.

    -Delicious snacks to take out.

     

    Surf Package 2 – “Avid” Surfer (Beginner, Level 1 and Level 2)

    Seven (7) Surf lessons for Beginner or level 1 or (7) guided tours to the best waves for Surfers Level 2 US $500

    Includes:

    – Bilingual local surf guide (English and Portuguese instruction)

    -Van transfers from Retreat center to the closest access beach and return to the Eco-Lodge.

    -Delicious snacks to take out.

     

    Individual Healing Shamanic Therapies:

    90 min – $110

    120 min – $140

    -Finding your ancestral animal,

    -Rescue of your inner child

    -Shamanic Ayurvedic massage.

    -Individual therapy for internal cure

    Important: Our Shaman is an Amazonian born Brazilian, and therapies are ministered in Brazilian Portuguese, the Indigenous language. An English translator will be available during therapy in case assistance of a native interpreter is needed.