Tubing down Formoso River (Cabanas)
Bonito MS
Formoso River is one of Bonito MS Brazil's most important rivers. It is one of the largest and goes through several attractions and hotels. One of the attractions is EcoPark Porto da Ilha, where Formoso's waters set the stage for the Raft Combo.
The Raft Combo basically brings 3 different activities into one. If you include this in your plans, you will do:
1. Rio Formoso Raft Ride
One of the longest running activities in Bonito. The raft ride takes you down several kilometers on the Formoso, including some of its falls and rapids. Participants, instructors, and rowers make jokes, goof off, throw water around, start water fights and even race the rafts while also looking around at the gorgeous, healthy green that surrounds the river. Click here to see detailed information on this activity.
2. Stand up paddling on the Formoso
Along with the instructor and other participants, you will have a wonderful experience exploring and getting to know Formoso River while stand up paddle boarding. It's a short stretch of river, but it's filled with lots of healthy green and, with luck, you may spot some wildlife.
3. Tubbing on the Formoso
Tubbing down the Formoso River has already become a Bonito tradition. There are several options. The one that is part of the Raft Combo takes place within EcoPark Porto da Ilha and may sometimes allow you to go more than once (subject to availability). Have fun, play, and likely flip your tube over! This is an activity where letting loose and having fun is the key goal!
All 3 activities in the Raft Combo take place with the EcoPark Porto da Ilha instructors and other EcoPark visitors at the time slot booked. They all include the life vests that help ensure safety during the whole operation. People who cannot swim can still do all of these!
- Arrive at EcoPark Porto da Ilha by 9:30 am and turn your voucher in at the front desk.
- Pay attention to the instructions on logistics (time and meeting place) for each activity, as well as meal services.
- At each activity's time, show up at the meeting place to meet your instructor and get the mandatory gear (life vests and possibly helmets).
- Follow instructions during the activity and have fun!
- Lunch, when included, is served at EcoPark's restaurant from 12 noon thru 2 pm.
* The Raft Combo's operation takes over the entire day, because the activities are spread out throughout the day.
** Weather conditions, EcoPark's own logistics, and/or each group's style may affect the activities' duration and operation.
*** The 3 activities happen in the order that makes the most sense for EcoPark the day of, therefore it can only be confirmed upon arriving at the front desk.
- Restrooms
- Restaurant
- Grass area for sunbathing
- River area for swimming
- Other activities' docks
- On sunny days, caps or hats are a great idea!
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Insect repellent
- Sun lotion
- Cash for general expenses
Children under 5 years old cannot do this activity.
* The instructors may keep any person from participating in the activity if they feel the person presents a threat to the group's safety.
Per person
Not included, talk to us about including it
Not included, talk to us about including it
- EcoPark Porto da Ilha has other activities. They all must be scheduled ahead of time and follow the place's plans for the day.
Around 12 km, not paved
