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Garapuá natural pools with snorkelling

Morro de São Paulo
Excursion
Garapuá natural pools with snorkelling — photo 1

Private boat departure to the natural pools of Garapuá, on Ilha de Tinharé, leaving from the Morro de São Paulo pier with hotel pick-up on foot, as the island has no vehicle traffic. The route follows the coast to the village of Garapuá, where the main stop is made to swim with mask and snorkel among the pools left by the low tide. The service runs on a fibreglass boat; the formation of the natural pools depends on the day's tide schedule, which sets the departure time. Snorkel-gear rental and consumption in the village are not included.

What's included

Included: Departure by fibreglass boat to the natural pools of Garapuá
Included: Swimming and snorkelling time in the low-tide pools
Included: Private service, with boat and skipper

What's not included

Not included: Meals not specified in the programme
Not included: Tips for driver and guide
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Services not mentioned in this programme
Not included: Mask and snorkel rental
Not included: Consumption in the village of Garapuá

Service information

The natural pools form only at low tide; the departure time is set to the day's tide schedule. Morro de São Paulo is a car-free island: hotel pick-up is made on foot to the pier.

Booking & policies

Are the prices shown net or retail?

Rates are net (wholesale) and reserved for travel agencies and tour operators, who sign in to see them and add their own margin. Public visitors see an indicative retail “from” price; the net rate is never shown outside the agency portal.

How is a booking confirmed?

Most bookings are confirmed immediately and the voucher is emailed within minutes. When a service shows “In process”, RUMBO LIBRE is confirming final availability with the receptive operator at destination — usually within 24 to 48 business hours.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations follow Clause 7 of the Terms: more than 30 days before the service, no penalty and a full refund; 15 to 30 days, 25%; 8 to 14 days, 50%; 3 to 7 days, 75%; less than 72 hours before commencement or a no-show, 100%. Certain destinations — Patagonia, the Amazon region and high-demand dates in peak season — apply stricter terms, stated in the quotation. The schedule above is indicative: the conditions that apply to each booking are those confirmed in the quotation, and may be stricter in high season, on public holidays or where a supplier applies its own policy.

Can dates or passenger names be changed after confirmation?

Amendment requests must reach RUMBO LIBRE at least 72 business hours before the service begins. Changes are managed with the receptive operator subject to availability, and any resulting rate difference applies. For private services, a name change may require re-issuing the booking at the current rate.