São Joaquim Apple Tour

On this São Joaquim apple tour, participants will delve into the fascinating world of apple cultivation and distribution, with the unique opportunity to harvest your own apples straight from the tree!

Overview of the São Joaquim Apple Tour

Your journey begins with a pickup from your hotel in São Joaquim, scheduled at your convenience. This crop is vital to the locality, contributing to over 80% of the city's economic activity.

The first destination on our itinerary is the Company of Agricultural Research and Rural Extension of Santa Catarina, known as EPAGRI. Here, you'll explore how this area has established itself as a leader in the conservation, preservation, recovery, and sustainable management of natural agricultural resources.

Subsequently, we will proceed to the apple processing facility. This segment will provide insights into the various phases the fruit undergoes, from the harvesting stage to its packaging and distribution, including essential processes like washing and sorting. Additionally, we'll learn about the region’s most renowned apple varieties, notably Gala and Fuji.

Feeling hungry? Our next stop is an apple orchard, where you have the option to pick fresh fruit directly from the trees and savor the taste on-site. It’s an experience you’ll thoroughly enjoy!

After a delightful four-hour experience, we will return you to your hotel in São Joaquim.

Pickup from Your Hotel

This tour provides hotel pickup for guests located in central São Joaquim. Should your accommodation be elsewhere in the city, we will reach out to arrange a nearby meeting point.