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Serra Gaúcha: Gramado & Canela: 5-Day Plan You Can Actually Drive
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The 5-day version for June: every day fits real transit, opening hours and daylight. Prefer more or fewer days? 3-day plan · 4-day plan · 5-day plan · best time to go.
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5
days
160 km
distance
6.4 h
driving
28
curated stops
💡 Good to know for this plan
- ~10.1 hours of daylight in June — the plan keeps days inside a realistic window.
- Cool-season clarity opens the canyon rims — Itaimbezinho's 700-metre walls fog-free by mid-morning — while Gramado plays alpine resort with fondue and occasional frost.
- Light day: day 4 has one stop and time left over. Local tours and day trips are the way to fill it — each day links to what is bookable in its own town.
Day 1 Porto Alegre
- Transit
- 1h06
- Finish
- ~16:20
- Temperature
- 9.9°C–19.0°C
- Rainy days
- ~16
- Daylight
- 10.1h
09:00
Marvel at the grand dome and intricate mosaics in this historic granite church.
50 min · Porto Alegre · Free
open: M 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00; Tu-F 09:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-11:30 and 15:00-19:00; Su 09:00-12:00 and 16:00-19:30
10:00
11:00
12:10
13:25
Take in panoramic views from the hilltop modern church with serene landscapes.
50 min · Porto Alegre · Free
open: Th-M 09:00-17:00
14:30
Monument to the Azoreans read more
Stand beneath the towering monument honoring the pioneering Azoreans.
50 min · Porto Alegre · Free
15:20
Day 2 Around Porto Alegre
- Transit
- 0h55
- Finish
- ~16:10
- Temperature
- 9.9°C–19.0°C
- Rainy days
- ~16
- Daylight
- 10.1h
09:00
10:20
MARGS margs.rs.gov.br map ↗
Explore diverse art in the city's main museum, with ever-changing exhibits.
50 min · Porto Alegre · Free
open: Tu-Su 10:00-19:00
11:20
12:20
13:20
14:20
15:10
Day 3 Gramado
- Transit
- 3h10
- Finish
- ~17:25
- Temperature
- 8.8°C–17.1°C
- Rainy days
- ~16
- Daylight
- 10.1h
11:10
Festivals Palace search
Catch the famous Gramado Cinema Festival or year-round screenings.
50 min · Gramado
open: F-M from 20:30
12:15
Wax Museum museudeceradreamland.com.br
Here, you'll see lifelike wax figures of famous people from history and modern times, dressed in real clothes.
50 min · Gramado
13:20
Covered Street search
Shop under a beautiful acrylic roof adorned with Christmas lights.
50 min · Gramado · Free
open: 24h
14:25
15:30
Miniworld minimundo.com.br
Explore miniature world monuments in this outdoor collection.
50 min · Gramado
16:35
Overnight here
e.g. Hotel Recanto da Serra · Hotel Cabanas Tio Chico
Day 4 Around Gramado
- Transit
- none
- Finish
- ~09:50
- Temperature
- 8.8°C–17.1°C
- Rainy days
- ~16
- Daylight
- 10.1h
09:00
Culture Center search
Discover city halls, theaters, archives, and museums in one place.
50 min · Gramado
Time to spare on this day
One stop and a free afternoon. We don't book activities, but these partners do.
Day 5 Canela
- Transit
- 1h12
- Finish
- ~17:50
- Temperature
- 8.8°C–17.1°C
- Rainy days
- ~16
- Daylight
- 10.1h
09:15
Hike and enjoy nature, though the waterfall stairs are under renovation.
90 min · Canela · 22 BRL
11:00
12:05
Castelinho Caracol search
Explore a wooden castle-turned-museum and savor apfelstrudel.
50 min · Canela
13:10
14:15
Jolimont Vineyard search
Wander through a historic vineyard founded by French pioneers.
50 min · Canela
15:20
Parque da Ferradura search
Enjoy rockclimbing, trekking, and scenic views in this vibrant park.
90 min · Canela
16:50
Flor do Vale Distillery alambiqueflordovale.com.br
Savor smooth Cachaça and delightful dishes at this charming distillery.
60 min · Canela
🔍 Check before you book
Every stop is a real, sourced place, but opening hours change, roads close and businesses move. Check anything you're paying for before you book.