For international travelers
Discover Ubatuba without the language barrier.
Ubatuba is one of the most beautiful stretches of Brazil's coast — and the forest behind it is where most visitors never go. Here is what you need to know, in plain language, before you plan.
English support
Planning, briefings and guidance available in clear, practical English — focused on what matters: understanding the plan and staying safe.
日本語 / Japanese support
Japanese support from planning to the trail. Ubatuba Wild's roots include many years lived in Japan.
What to expect
Humid forest, uneven ground, roots, stones and sometimes mud or river crossings. Each experience will describe its terrain before you book.
Weather
Ubatuba is warm, humid and often rainy — conditions can change within hours. Weather is assessed before every outing.
Clothing
Closed shoes with good grip, light clothes that dry quickly, a rain layer, water and insect repellent. A full list comes with each booking.
Getting here
Ubatuba is on the northern coast of São Paulo state, reachable by road from São Paulo and from Rio de Janeiro via Paraty. We'll help you plan the last stretch.
Safety
A planned safety system before, during and for emergencies — explained openly on our safety page.
Payment
Payment methods will be confirmed before booking opens. No payment is taken today.
Communication
Channels you already use internationally are planned, including WhatsApp and LINE. They'll be listed here once they're active.
Preparing for the forest
Before your experience you'll receive what to bring, what the day looks like and how to prepare — in your language.
Questions
Questions travelers ask
Do I need to speak Portuguese?
No. Planning, briefings and guidance are designed to be available in English and Japanese, as well as Portuguese.
How difficult are the trails?
It depends on the experience — from easy to advanced. Each one will state its difficulty, duration and requirements clearly before you book. Exact routes are still being mapped.
What happens if the weather changes?
Weather is assessed before every outing. If conditions make a route unsafe, the route changes or the experience is rescheduled. The rescheduling and refund policy will be published before booking opens.
What should I wear?
Closed shoes with good grip, light quick-drying clothes and a rain layer. You'll receive a specific list for your experience.
Are there snakes?
Yes. The Atlantic Forest is home to snakes, including venomous species. Awareness is part of the planned briefing — where to step, what to wear and what to do if you see one — and snakebite is covered in the planned emergency response.
Is phone signal available?
Often not. Coverage inside the forest is irregular and in many places absent. That's why the safety system is designed not to depend on it: offline navigation, a communication plan and a delay protocol.
Can families join?
Yes — the Forest Introduction is being designed with families in mind. Minimum age and requirements will be defined for each experience.
How do I get to Ubatuba?
By road — from São Paulo, or from Rio de Janeiro along the coast via Paraty. Long-distance bus and car are the most common options. We'll help you plan the details once experiences open.
Can I contact you before booking?
That's the idea: ask anything before committing. Contact channels will open together with bookings — until then, you can preview the booking process on our contact page.
Safety
The Ubatuba Wild Safety System
We don't eliminate nature's risks. We prepare for them.
The Atlantic Forest is extraordinary — and real. Weather changes, terrain is uneven, and in many places there is no phone signal. Every experience is designed around a clear process for what happens before you go, while you're in the forest, and if something doesn't go to plan.
Ubatuba Wild has not started operating yet. The system below is the standard every experience is being built on — not a description of services already running. As each part becomes operational, this page will say so.
Before
Decisions made before anyone steps onto the trail.
Planned operational standardWeather assessment
Route assessment
Briefing
Participant list
Clear difficulty information
During
How the group is looked after in the forest.
Planned operational standardContinuous guidance
Communication plan
Offline navigation
First-aid kit
Small groups
Emergency preparedness
What happens if something doesn't go to plan.
Planned operational standardAlternative routes
Planned evacuation points
Delay protocol
Emergency communication
Response plan
The forest is ready. We're getting ready for you.
Experiences are being prepared. Plan ahead, ask anything, and be among the first to explore the Atlantic Forest with Ubatuba Wild.