Brazil Tours and Travel Packages

3 Biome Tour - Amazon, Pantanal & Savannah - 7 Days

With its name deriving from the Portuguese for 'thick jungle', Mato Grosso, the third largest state in Brazil, is the water divisor between three huge river Basins, and the setting for an impressive meeting of three important Biomes. The state boasts crystalline water with rich aquatic flora between sandstone and limestone rock formations, the Amazon Rain Forest, at its point of transition to the largest savannah in the world, and the Pantanal swampland, which together make up this mosaic of scenery and landscapes, and are home to the large variety of animals and plants seen on this tour.

7 Days

Day 1 Reception at the airport in the town of Alta Floresta. Welcome drink, lunch and departure by van and boat to theCristalino lodge, via river. The lodge is nestled in a private reserve surrounded by the Cristalino State Park. After dinner, slide show and briefing about the region. Opportunity to browse the library with main titles of fauna and flora.

Day 2 Early start to visit the 50 m tall canopy tower to observe primates, canopy bird, flora and an enchanting misty dawn. Motorboat up river and hike the Brazil nut trail, tasting the fresh brazil nuts collected in the wild. Return paddling down in inflatable canoes. Walking the Ficus Trail where one can observe a giant fig. Ropes and abseiling (optional) course at the Rocky trail takes you to the top of tall rocks. Night caiman spotting.

Day 3 Walk to the Tree house - a 6 m high hide overlooking a natural clay lick that is regularly visited by tapirs, peccaries and deer. Motor boat ride up river to hike the 'Sierra' trail, a great view of the private reserve and the Cristalino Park including a marvelous sunset. Return to odge by motorboat turned off observing nocturnal birds and animals by river.

Day 4 Short hike and river swimming or canoeing before departure. Lunch in Alta Floresta and transfer to the airport for the flight to Cuiabá. Then, continuation to the Pantanal. Accommodation and night safari - a chance to observe nocturnal such as crab-eating foxes, raccoons, deer and possibly a cat such as an Ocelot or Jaguar .

Day 5 Early in the morning is a hike through one of the many mound hills - a refuge for many mammals and nesting site of Hyacinth Macaws, Jabiru storks and many other birds. In the afternoon, departure to a typical Pantanal water course, for doing a nice boat trip, especially beautiful at the dusk, with the flocks of birds. Dinner & overnight.

Day 6 After the last sunrise in the wetlands, transfer to the Chapad Tableland, doing a journey of only 200km where is climbed about 700m of altitude. Visit to the gorgeous view of Cidade de Pedra, where is admired a dazzling view of the main water springs that form the Pantanal. Dinner and accommodation in the pleasant town.

Day 7 Visits to the National Park, with bath in waterfalls including the largest one - Véu de Noiva with it 86 m entering a majestic canyon. Immediate transfer for another extension or to the Cuiabá airport for embarking at convenient time.

2010 Prices per person in US$

May-October
2 people		3 people		4 people
sgl	dbl	sgl	dbl	sgl	dbl
$2081	$1794	$1944	$1656	$1771	$1484
rest of the year
$1967	$1679	$1829	$1541	$1656	$1369

.Privacy fee Low Season = +15% High Season = +30%
.HIGH SEASON: MAY TO OCTOBER .. .... ... ...LOW SEASON: NOVEMBER TO APRIL

PRICES INCLUDE:
SIGHTSEEING Boat trips; horse riding; hiking; terrestrial and night safari; visit to Chapada National Parks; swimming in waterfalls.
TRANSPORTATION Fiat Uno 2-3 pax. Kombi 4-7 pax; Sprinter or Ducato 8-11 pax; Truck or 4x4 for off-road journeys.
MEALS 18 (Eighteen), from Dinner on 1st day to lunch on 7th day.
ACCOMMODATION 06N SGL/ DBL/ TPL or QDP apartments with private facilities:
3N Cristalino Jungle lodge, standard room;
2N Pousada Piuval = air co., swimming pool
1N Turismo = air con., swimming pool
GUIDE English, German or French speaking guide, with a good knowledge of the Pantanal´s nature, and equipped with binoculars, books and check-lists.

Not included Beverage, flights (Cuiaba- Alta Floresta - Cuiaba), tips and any other personal expenses.

Children policy 0-5 year olds = free. 6-12 = 65% of full price. (01 per couple in a DBL room)

Phone: 800-232-5658 or 1-512-443-5393 email

Brazil Tours and Travel Packages

3 Biome Tour - Amazon, Pantanal & Savannah - 7 Days

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