Amazon Adventures

Brazil

Pantanal and Bonito

Day 1- After arriving at the Campo Grande airport, you will be met and transferred to Bonito (330km), check in to Hotel Cabanas for overnight. Cabins are distributed over 30 hectares of greenery between 2 rivers of crystal clear waters: Formoso and Formosinho. Lodging includes trekking on trails and free access to the rivers.

Day 2 - Breakfast. Right after breakfast we shall visit one of the most famous places of Bonito, the Lago Azul grotto. Blue Lake Cave is doubtless the most beautiful and imposing cave of the region. It is approximately 400 million years old. The access is by stairway with 292 steps that descends to the level where we see the lake rich in water with calcium carbonate and magnesium that gives its blue color of hypnotic intensity. It’s the largest submerged gallery in the world. Divers have reached depths of 57 meters and found fossils of pre-historic animals, such as the giant sloth, saber-tooth tiger and others. Then visit the Sucuri River. This is some of the clearest river water in the world, with a visibility and transparency of 100%, due to the calcareous composition of the soil. Visit to the headwaters were we see the water come out the sand in a phosphorescent blue and green color. Afterwards, floating snorkeling for 2 km down in the main current to observe flora and fauna of the river. Unforgettable! Included equipment: snorkel, mask, life-vest and back up boat.

Day 3 - Breakfast. Check out for last tour in Bonito: Mimosa Ranch and waterfalls. A walk on an interpretative trail along the river Mimoso bank forest with the observation of orchids and bromeliads; contemplation and bathing in several cascades rich in calcareous tuft formation. After tour, lunch at the ranch restaurant. After having lunch, transfer to Pantanal, with arrival to Xaraes Lodge at the end of the afternoon. Check in and dinner. Overnight.

Xaraés Lodge is situated in the heart of Pantanal in one of most beautiful regions of this ecological paradise. Due to the water retained all year round fauna and flora are amazing in this microregion. Horse rides, boat and canoe trips, walking in the bushes, nocturnal spotlighting of animals among others are our ways of showing you the wonderful nature and culture from Pantanal. The lodge offers you 17 apartments (46 pax), convention room, living and dining rooms, bar, swimming pool, minigymnasium, poli-sport court, all in a familiar environment and quality service.

Day 4 - Breakfast. Tour according to pousada arrangements. Lunch at the pousada restaurant. Afternoon tour. Dinner. Option to do night tour. Overnight.

Day 5 - Breakfast. Morning tour according to pousada arrangements. Lunch. Afternoon tour. Dinner. Overnight.

Day 6 - Breakfast. Morning tour. Check out. Transfer to Campo Grande airport.

Tour Options in Pantanal: horseback riding; photo safari; nocturnal animal spotting; canadian canoeing; hiking; bilingual assistance. Specific options will depend on water levels and what is best for wildlife spotting.

General Information
Included: private transfer in/out Campo grande/Bonito/Pantanal/Campo grande, Tours in Bonito and in Pantanal; Full board in Pantanal and breakfasts in Bonito; accomodation in air conditioned rooms; and all activities above mentioned. Guide Idioms English

Not Included: Air tickets to/from, beverages, any type of insurance.

Personal Gear T-shirts, cap, shorts, hiking shoes, jeans or tracksuit, swimsuit, sunscreen, mosquito repellent.

Transportation among the different places Bonito-Caiman, etc. went off with out a hitch, the tours in bonito were just perfect and we did see an anaconda in the water. So, I can't thank you enough for putting together a great set of activities with terrific staff every step of the way. The part of the trip that you arranged was exceptional. Many many thanks to you!! - Mary Wakefield

2007 Price per person in US$:

	single	double	triple	quadruple
low season	1769	1090	967	841
high season	1977	1163	1036	904

Price with 1 less day in Pantanal (5 days total):

	single	double	triple	quadruple
low season	1626	972	861	746
high season	1779	1031	917	797

High season = July 1-Sept. 1 and Brazilian holidays

We had a great time – Bonito/Pantanal was our favorite part of the trip!! Everyone from the tour guides to the folks running and working at the lodges was top notch! Thanks for all of your help! - Lori Rosman