Whale Watching – Whale watching from land
- 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
In this adventure, an experienced guide will help you explore the fauna and flora of our beautiful region as we search for the whale sightings that have been occurring along the coast in recent days. You’ll learn about the reasons behind these giants’ journey to our peaceful shores and may have the chance to spot these lovely whales with their adorable giant calves! To make the experience even richer, the guide will share fascinating historical insights about our coastline. Possibly passing by ancient remnants of the Sambaqui peoples, as well as old whale-oil structures and indigenous watercraft, such as the traditional “canoa de um pau só” (dugout canoe).
Inclusions
What's included
- Binoculars for Whale Watching
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Whale Watching Guarantee
Itinerary
On the day of the tour, we’ll know where the whales are and head out to meet them — whether in Imbituba, Garopaba, or Laguna!
During the experience, besides finding the whales, we’ll also explore the history of the old whaling stations and may even spot a traditional Canoa Baleeira — once used for whale hunting and now part of artisanal fishing traditions. This canoe can be found in Garopaba, Laguna, or Imbituba, depending on where the whales are.
We’ll also uncover stories of the Indigenous Peoples of our region, possibly observing ancient Sambaqui burial sites and even the largest Indigenous artifact still in use today — the Canoa de um Pau Só (dugout canoe). These sightings may also occur in Laguna, Imbituba, or Garopaba, depending on where the whales are.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- During the tour, we’ll know where the whales are and head out to meet them — whether in Imbituba, Garopaba, or Laguna!
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Ao Sul Natural
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Florianópolis
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 96 experiences we list in Florianópolis.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 22 of 96.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Florianópolis
Florianópolis, capital of Santa Catarina, sits mostly on a long island of beaches, lagoons, dunes and old Azorean fishing villages.
Most of the city spreads over Santa Catarina Island, joined to the mainland by bridges, among them the Hercílio Luz suspension bridge, the city's emblem. The old centre has a 19th-century public market, a cathedral on the main square and low colonial houses. Portuguese settlers from the Azores arrived in the 18th century, and their descendants shaped the fishing villages and white churches around the island.
Top-ranked sights in Florianópolis: Hercilio Luz Bridge, Joaquina Beach (Praia da Joaquina), Centro Historico de Florianopolis.
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