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São Sebastião Whale Watching
São Sebastião offers one of the best spots in Brazil to see humpback whales, making this crossing a must for anyone visiting the region.
4 h
from US$ 102
Getting there
Getting to São Sebastião
Short answer
The reference airport is São José dos Campos Airport (Prof. Urbano Ernesto Stumpf) (SJK), in São José dos Campos, about 110 km (68 mi) from São Sebastião. By car, it is 196 km (122 mi) from São Paulo, a 3h30 drive costing about R$ 107 in fuel, not counting tolls.
Flying to São Sebastião
São Sebastião has no regular commercial airport. The nearest one with flights is São José dos Campos Airport (SJK), about 110 km away.
The final stretch is by road. From São Paulo, São Sebastião is 196 km away (about 3 h 30 min) via the Rodovia dos Tamoios, or via the Rio-Santos (BR-101/SP-055) if you are coming from Santos or Ubatuba. From Ubatuba it is 73 km (about 1 h 35 min) and from Santos, 170 km (about 3 h 10 min).
Routes and airlines change often, so it is safest to check them when you plan your trip.
Nearest airport
SJKSão José dos Campos Airport (Prof. Urbano Ernesto Stumpf)
São José dos Campos · about 110 km (68 mi) from São Sebastião
There is no regular commercial airport in the city itself.
Driving to São Sebastião
These are the driving routes to São Sebastião from the main cities of origin, with distance, travel time and estimated fuel cost for a car that gets 11 km per liter. Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$).
Tours and tickets
Tours and activities in São Sebastião
Where to stay
Hotels in São Sebastião
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