Discover a different world: “The underground world of Lund“
Take a close look at the speleothems (formations inside caves and caves) that so enchanted the Danish researcher Peter Lund (Father of Paleontology, Speleology and Archeology), in the 19th century. XIX. He studied and investigated approximately 200 caves in the region of Lagoa Santa, where he resided until his death in 1880. He found approximately 12,000 bones among prehistoric animals, animals of our era and human beings dating back 10,000 years, the vast majority of which are in the Natural History Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark.
In this itinerary we will travel the Sumidouro Trail (1:30 in duration), inside a Park, in a preservati...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in Portuguese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in Portuguese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour guide
Entrance ticket to Sumidouro Park, Peter Lund Museum and Gruta da Lapinha.
Trail snack.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Travel insurance for Brazilians
Drinks during lunch.
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
MM Gerdau – Museum Of Mines And Metal
Easy accessibility, well located, very safe and quiet. You can get there on foot, by bicycle, by taxi, by city bus, by car by application.
Return
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Discover a different world: “The underground world of Lund“
Take a close look at the speleothems (formations inside caves and caves) that so enchanted the Danish researcher Peter Lund (Father of Paleontology, Speleology and Archeology), in the 19th century. XIX. He studied and investigated approximately 200 caves in the region of Lagoa Santa, where he resided until his death in 1880. He found approximately 12,000 bones among prehistoric animals, animals of our era and human beings dating back 10,000 years, the vast majority of which are in the Natural History Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark.
In this itinerary we will travel the Sumidouro Trail (1:30 in duration), inside a Park, in a preservati...
Highlights
7 hours
Offered in Portuguese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
7 hours
Offered in Portuguese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour guide
Entrance ticket to Sumidouro Park, Peter Lund Museum and Gruta da Lapinha.
Trail snack.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Travel insurance for Brazilians
Drinks during lunch.
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
MM Gerdau – Museum Of Mines And Metal
Easy accessibility, well located, very safe and quiet. You can get there on foot, by bicycle, by taxi, by city bus, by car by application.
Return
Itinerary
1
Parque Estadual do Sumidouro
We will visit Casa Fernão Dias, a period house that is our starting point for the trail accompanied by a Park Guide, showing the local flora, viewpoints to enjoy the view and the lagoon. Rock paintings, external speleothems, many places for beautiful photos. We will also taste the trail snack that is included in the experience.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Museu Peter Lund
Let's experience and get to know a little more about this incredible man, his courage, his history, his findings, his expedition partners.
15 minutes
3
Lapinha Cave
Beautiful Grotto, with many speleothems, incredible formations that take place in caves and caves. Several rooms to visit, enjoy, take photos, film, all accompanied by a local driver, further enriching our experience. It is considered one of the 7 wonders of Estrada Real. A visit not to be missed. Pure enchantment.
