Dynamic Pantanal Tours in Brazil

For those who would like to vary the environments they experience, this tour offers accommodation in Piuval and an additional lodge, with longer boat trips on rivers. Both lodges offer the same standard of comfort, with air conditioning and a swimming pool. These tours are especially recommended in the Dry Season. These tours include two different environments: the High Pantanal, where river boat trips enable us to see a fantastic variety of aquatic birds; and the Low Pantanal, on the flood-plain, where a range of wildlife can be seen from horseback or hikes, including storks and Hyacinth Macaws. With the possibility of staying in two different lodges since the second night, this tour is - like the Pantanal on its cycles - very dynamic.

Day 1 Pick-up at the airport and immediate transfer to the traditional town of Poconé with introduction to the geological formation and flora characteristics, then to the lodge, arriving there after a brief safari along the Transpantaneira park-road with many stops to observe its rich fauna. Dinner and night safari - a night-time drive using a vehicle equipped with a flashlight for highlighting nocturnal fauna, with the chance to observe crab-eating foxes, ocelots, and many caiman's eyes!

Day 2 In the morning is a departure through the fields and forests until the beautiful lake Baía do Piuval, where we do a motorized boat trip, with the possibility of seeing many birds, reptiles and mammals. Return for lunch and departure for a terrestrial safari along the Transpantaneira until another lodge. Arrival for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 In the morning is a rowing boat trip through a river, with variation of environments and the possibility of seeing many birds, reptiles and mammals. Return for lunch and immediate departure to the Cuiabá airport, with drop-off at the convenient time.

1st day: Pick-up at the airport and immediate transfer to the traditional town of Poconé with introduction to the geological formation and flora characteristics, then to the lodge, arriving there after a brief safari along the Transpantaneira park-road with many stops to observe its rich fauna. Dinner and night safari - a night-time drive using a vehicle equipped with a flashlight for highlighting nocturnal fauna, with the chance to observe crab-eating foxes, ocelots, and many caiman's eyes!

2nd day :In the morning is a hiking through one of the many mound-hills, which attracts a lot of mammals among many birds nests. In the afternoon is a horse riding through the flooding fields. The horse is the most versatile means of transportation, allowing both the crossing of the flood plain and access to the distant forests. The 'Pantaneiro' horse is extremely docile. Other animals are so used to it that they don't perceive the rider on the horse.

3rd day: In the morning is a departure through the fields and forests until the beautiful lake Baía do Piuval, where we do a motorized boat trip, with the possibility of seeing many birds, reptiles and mammals. Return for lunch and departure for a terrestrial safari along the Transpantaneira until another lodge. Arrival for dinner and overnight.

4th day: In the morning is a rowing boat trip through a river, with variation of environments and the possibility of seeing many birds, reptiles and mammals. Return for lunch and immediate departure to the Cuiabá airport or hotel, with drop-off at the convenient time.

We come back to Taiwan from Pantanal. I would like to thank you for the arrangement. It was perfect! The local guide, Marcos Felix, speaks English fluently with plenty of knowledge. He is with all his passion to the job. He is the best guide I have ever met. We saw a lot of birds and some animals. Ms Tang Yu-Hua

2nd day: In the morning is a hiking through one of the many mound-hills, which attracts a lot of mammals among many birds nests. In the afternoon is a horse riding through the flooding fields. The horse is the most versatile means of transportation, allowing both the crossing of the flood plain and access to the distant forests. The 'Pantaneiro' horse is extremely docile. Other animals are so used to it that they don't perceive the rider on the horse.

4th day: In the morning is a horse back riding through the savannah and dense forests, where rare species of animals can be seeing. In the afternoon is row boat trip through a river, with variation of environments and the possibility of seeing many flocks of birds, reptiles and mammals during the sunset. Dinner and another night safari, in a different environment.
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5th day: In the morning is a rowing boat trip through a river, with variation of environments and the possibility of seeing many birds, reptiles and mammals. Return for lunch and immediate departure to the Cuiabá airport, with drop-off at the convenient time.

CHAPADA DOS GUIMARÃES EXTENSION
Day 1 Continuation of the tour to the Chapada Tableland. Having left the Pantanal wetland, where the altitude is about 120m of sea level, is climbed 700m in only 200km! Visit to the Cidade de Pedra for observing a gorgeous sunset into a large panorama that includes the water spring of three very important rivers that form the Pantanal. Then, on to the pleasant town of Chapada de Guimarães for dinner and overnight.

Day 2 Visits to the National Park, with bath in waterfalls including the largest one - Véu de Noiva at 86 m in height, entering a majestic canyon. Immediate transfer for another extension or to the Cuiabá airport for embarking at convenient time.

The Pantanal tour was equally memorable. I'm glad we took the extra day to see the Chapada dos Guimaraes National park and stay in Chapada. With the help of our guides, Marcos and Adrianos, we were able to have a very intimate experience of the town, and even went with them to a local community/church party on Saturday night. - Stephen Layman

NOBRES EXTENSION
Day 1 In the afternoon, transfer to the village of Bom Jardim, crossing the huge Cuiabá river near its beginning, in a national park. Relaxing bath in a water shed of the Estivado, with plenty of colorful fishes and many palm trees.

Day 2 Snorkeling in both Aquarium and Salobra rivers, with all necessary equipment provided, experiencing the amazing feeling of observing rich aquatic flora & fauna in crystalline water. Departure to any other extension or to the Cuiabá airport for embarking at the convenient time.

Children's prices (1 per couple) = 0 to 5 years = free; 6-11 years = 65 % (1 per couple in dbl)
Private Tour price: add 30% in high season, 15% in low season

HIGH SEASON: MAY TO OCTOBER ........ .......LOW SEASON: NOVEMBER TO APRIL

Price includes:
Transportation; accommodation as described; sightseeing as mentioned; all meals (3 a day); entrance fee taxes and accompaniment by a naturalist English speaking guide, equipped with binoculars, books, etc.

Price doesn't include:
Beverages, tips and any other personal expenses.

WE SUGGEST TO TAKE WITH YOU:
A small rucksack, walking boots or anti-skid tennnis shoes, bathing suit, water bottle, rain-coat (anorak), a small towel, insect repelent, shorts, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a camera.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Hotel Fazenda Piuval - Piuval Lodge is located 110 km from Cuiabá and 10 km from Poconé in the state of Mato Grosso. The lodge is situated on a 7000 hectare cattle ranch with one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Pantanal, full of natural beauty. Here tourists can observe an abundance and diversity of Pantanal flora and fauna. There are large open fields mixed with islands of forest, a fantastic combination for observing wildlife and magnificent sunsets. Visitors will appreciate the scenery in either the flooded season (December to April) or the dry season (July to December), when wading birds reproduce and gather together in colonies.
The lodge has 12 guest rooms with air conditioning and ceiling fans, private bathrooms, and screened-in windows providing fresh air. There is also a restaurant that serves typical Pantanal meals, 29-inch television with satelite, swimming pool, volleyball court, and playground equipment.

There are many ways to see the Pantanal at Piuval Lodge. All outings are accompanied by local guides and include:
- Hiking Trails - Where you cas see monkeys, caimans, hyacinth macaws, jabiru storks, toucans, rheas, ibis, coatis, capybaras, anteaters, tapirs, and other animals, in addition to a variety of plant life;
- Horseback riding and cart rides - Providing the same opportunities to see plants and animals as on foot;
- Boat trips and piranha fishing - on the largest natural lake in the area, located on the ranch, with a stop to see monkeys, owls, and other animals that live on the forested bank;
- And pontoon trips for groups of 8-15 people - Providing a comfortable way to see the lake and to fish if desired. Pontoon is equipped with benches, an awning, bathroom and shower.

Pousada Canto do Arancuã - This Lodge is situated on kilometer 38 of the Transpantaneira and opened in June 2005, 138 kilometers from Cuiabá. Located in Pantanal Mato-grossense, it is an ecologic beaty shrine. The biodiversity here includes more than 650 different species of birds, 260 species of fishes, 1,100 species of butterfly, 80 species of mammals, 50 species of reptiles and 1.700 species of plants. The abundance and rare beauty of the fauna and flora are irrestible. Fromthis Lodge you can enter in contact with this nature spectacle and take advantage from the comfort it offers.

22 apartments with air conditioning, TV and hydromassage bath, Restaurant with typical buffet, Swimming pool, Playground, Viewpoint, Fishing-deck.

Outings by Motor boat, Peddle boat, Ecologic fishing, Horseback rides, Cart rides, Hiking trails, Night spotting, Bikes.

Hotel Turismo - 2 blocks from the center of town in Chapada;35 bedrooms all with private toilet, air conditioning, frigobar. Swimming pool; Most traditional hotel in town with friendly service.

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