It's in the middle of the road that life happens. When your feet feel tired and your soul begins to expand. Ibiti Travessia is not just an electric bike ride. It's a plunge into the immensity of time, nature and self-knowledge. Six days and five nights of adventure, contemplation and passage. As with the great routes of humanity - from the Way of St. James to the Andean trails - here too you cross more than a landscape: you cross inwards.
A journey in three stages
With a total route of approximately 100km, the Ibiti Travessia takes travelers through three distinct forms of hospitality, connecting them to different rhythms. It starts at Engenho Lodgewhere sophistication meets the memory of an ancient time. There, on the farm that has become a refuge, comfort is an invitation to rest and adventure. The Raízes Spa, the trails through the Statues, the Water Circuit and the climb to Isgoné - Ibiti's highest point - prepare body and spirit for what's to come.
On the third day, the road beckons. On two wheels, the travelers set off towards the Areiãowhere simplicity imposes itself as an unexpected luxury. It's 25 km between waterfalls, mountains and the historic Boa Vista Farm, with a stop at the Asas project, dedicated to rescuing wild animals. At Areião, time slows down. The late afternoon light gilds the quartzite sands, and silence becomes a dwelling place. Here, everything is reduced to what is essential - and, because of this, everything expands.
The last destination of the crossing is Ibiti Villagewhere the spirit of the village of Mogol pulses. Two days of a different kind of immersion: the simplicity of a village, life taking its course without haste. The Waterfalls Circuit, the bike trails, the Chapadão viewpoint. At the Yucca restaurant and Gaia Café, the cuisine reflects the care and respect for the earth's ingredients. On the sixth day, a final dip in the calm waters of Lago Negro, a visit to Muriqui House - a project to preserve the northern muriquis - and the certainty that every step taken in Ibiti was also a step inwards.
Beyond the paths: the essence of Ibiti Travessia
A native of the region, Bruno Reis, a guide at Ibiti for five years, grew up in the middle of these trails and never tires of walking them. "Each crossing is different, because each person arrives here with a story. And everyone leaves with something new."
Among the things that most impress travelers, he mentions the Big Family - seven giant sculptures made from scrap metal by artist Karen Cusolito. "There are more than 40 tons of iron and steel at the top of Pedra do Tatu. The 4km hike up there is already worth it, but when you arrive and see those giant statues looking down at you... it's a remarkable experience." And it's not even the "toughest" trail, according to Bruno.
Among the hikes, the one that leads to Isgoné, Ibiti's highest point, is the one that requires the most willingness from tourists. "It's about 7.5km uphill, and then another 7.5km downhill, passing the statues and the Water Circuit, where people enjoy the waterfalls," he says. But the physical demands don't scare those who face the adventures inside Ibiti, Bruno guarantees. "Those who do it really enjoy it and usually come back."
"The idea is to combine the useful with the pleasant: the comfort of Ibiti's hospitality and outdoor activities. All this in constant connection with nature," says entrepreneur Claudia Baumgratz, Travessia's creator and a born adventurer. "Travessia is an opportunity to experience each of these three lodging concepts, their respective accommodations and different styles of cuisine, as well as the main attractions throughout Ibiti.
More than a tourist experience, the Travessia is an invitation to get lost and find yourself in the middle of the road. To leave behind what weighs you down and take only the essentials with you.
What Ibiti Travessia includes
- Six days and five nights' accommodation
- Private guide and personalized support
- Premium electric bikes for each participant
- Luggage transportation and assistance
- All meals included (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Daily yoga sessions at dawn
Ibiti Travessia day by day
- Day 1: Arrival at Engenho Lodge.You can relax in the Raízes Spa and take a 6km walk to enjoy the sunset
- Day 2: Waterfalls Circuit and Granite Trails. After a yoga session, the adventure includes visits to the "Big Family" and Isgoné, passing through the Engenho Waterfall Circuit
- Day 3: Crossing from Engenho to Areião Remote Lodge. 25km of rustic trails to Areião, the furthest point of Ibiti
- Day 4: From Areião to Vila Mogol. After a typical coffee in Minas Gerais, we left for Vila Mogol, to try the farm-to-table meals at the vegetarian restaurant Yucca and the routine of a typical village in the Brazilian countryside.
- Day 5: Mogol and Chapadão waterfalls circuit. stop at viewpoints and a piano concert at the Gaia Café, with organic delicacies, at the end of the day
- Day 6: Final exploration and departure. Light farewell bike ride to Lago Negro and visit to Muriqui House
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