Trilha Boiadeira
Duration50 mins
Instead of a closed and repetitive circuit, here visitors travel 8 km round trip along a dirt road that once had a real function in cattle-drive movement. There are rocky stretches, a short uphill section, forest and parts where mud takes over when it rains.
The 420 cc ATV works as a tool to cross this route safely. We recommend this tour for those who want a practical and fun adventure close to the city center.
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The Boiadeira Trail is 2.3 km from downtown Bonito, which means about 7 minutes of travel.
This proximity makes it easy to fit the tour into the itinerary without losing half the day on the road. At the same time, the operation is not urban at all: a few minutes after reception, the scenery turns into dirt road, vegetation and passages with loose stones.
The route can take place during the day or at night. What this means for the trip is simple: those who want to fit the activity into a short time window get more flexibility, and those who catch a rainy day find a route with more mud and puddles, an element that is part of the proposal instead of hindering the departure.
The average duration is between 50 minutes and 1 hour, enough time to feel the real change in terrain along the way. On the more uneven stretches, the body stays firm on the handlebars and the instructor observes how each driver reacts.
That is why the test before departure is not a formality: it serves to confirm whether the person is able to drive safely and whether they need to continue as a passenger.
📍 2.3 km from downtown Bonito · ⏱ 10 min · Difficulty: moderate
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Before entering the trail, everyone receives a helmet, guidance and short training on acceleration, braking and posture. Even those who have never driven can participate, because the team follows this first contact and evaluates whether the visitor continues as the driver or whether it is better to go as a passenger with an instructor.
After departure, the route begins to reproduce the layout of the old cattle-drive road. The reading of the terrain changes a few times during the same tour: there are smoother points, rocky sections and parts where the forest narrows the field of view. This variation helps explain why the experience feels longer than the clock indicates.
When it rains, the trail changes behavior. The mud and puddles make driving more physical and make visitors return dirty, which many consider part of the fun. Visitors report that this is the kind of departure where it is worth wearing comfortable clothes and not being attached to staying clean until the end.
On the way back, visitors find restrooms, shower, parking, lockers, Wi-Fi and a souvenir shop. This structure mainly helps those who do the tour between other activities on the same day and need to reorganize before continuing the itinerary.
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8 km round-trip route on the old cattle-drive road
Departures during the day or at night
Driver from 16 years old
Passenger from 6 years old
Maximum weight of 180 kg per equipment
Arrival 15 minutes in advance
Sneakers or closed-toe shoes are mandatory
Transportation and meals are hired separately
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This tour is best suited for those who want to actively participate in the adventure, not just sit and observe the route. The handlebars require strength at some moments, and driving becomes more fun for those who like to respond to the terrain. For first-timers, the positive point is that training comes before the trail and the instructor follows the adaptation from the beginning.
It is important to emphasize that no previous ATV driving experience is required, making this adventure accessible to everyone.
It also works well for those staying in the downtown area who want a short activity, but with a real trail feeling.
We recommend this option when visitors are looking for off-road close to the city and accept returning with dirty clothes if the weather is cloudy or rainy.
Drivers must be 16 years old or older, and passengers can participate from 6 years old. The informed maximum weight is 180 kg, an important detail for equipment operation and route safety.
Transportation to the attraction is not included. If you want to fit this departure between other tours on the same day, a Bonitour consultant can organize the best logistics with transfer, taxi or private car according to your itinerary.
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"Driving the ATV is a little difficult, it requires quite a lot of strength, but if you cannot do it, you can go as a passenger with an instructor. If you are going to do this tour, get ready to get dirty!"
— Julia Marques Gomes
"I had never driven an ATV and it was my first time. The instructors are great and very patient."
— Lorena Fernandes
"The route was just the way trail lovers like it: with lots of mud and puddles of water. There is prior training, safety equipment, an experienced instructor and a photographer."
— Luzi Ferraz
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No. The tour starts with training and a practical test, and the team evaluates whether you continue driving or whether it makes more sense to go as a passenger.
Yes, as passengers the minimum age is 6 years old. To drive, the minimum age is 16 years old.
It can get quite dirty on rainy days, because mud and puddles become part of the route. Therefore, we recommend comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes.
No. Transportation to the attraction is hired separately, and Bonitour can advise on the best logistics for your itinerary.
Yes. The informed operating limit is 180 kg per equipment.
Everyone goes through a test with the instructor before departure.
Arrive 15 minutes in advance for the initial briefing.
Bring sneakers or closed-toe shoes, comfortable clothes, insect repellent and sunscreen.
Cash helps with extra purchases on site.
Sneakers or closed-toe shoes up to the ankle are mandatory.
Helmet use and appropriate clothing for the tour are mandatory.
Do not consume alcoholic beverages before the activity.
The driver must be 16 years old or older on the 420 cc ATV.
Passengers must be 6 years old or older.
The instructor evaluates the physical condition of the person who will drive.
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