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Dynamic Pantanal
PANTANAL 4 days / 3 nights
1st
day: Pick-up at the airport and immediate transfer to Poconé, then
through a terrestrial safari along the Transpantaneira park-road, and
after many stops for observing the variety of fauna & flora, arrival
to Pousada Canto do Arancuã. 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: Silent rowing boat trip in the morning,
to see and hear the nature on its wakening, appreciating diverse habitats
(flooded fields, rivers, lakes, 'corixos', etc.) and seeing aquatic birds,
monkeys and capybaras. Hiking and horse riding through the dense forest.
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. Overnight.
3rd
day: Another boat trip in the morning. Transfer
to the Pousada Piuval, located on the flooding fields. Transfer through
the fields and forests for a boat sightseeing in the pretty lake 'Baía
do Piuval', with many flocks of birds coloring the beautiful sunset.
4th day: Hiking on
one of the mound-hills (an 'island of vegetation') that concentrates many
mammals and nests of Hyacinth Macaws and Jabiru storks. Departure to Cuiabá
due to embark at the convenient time.
(itinerary may be reversed)

PANTANAL 5 days / 4 nights
1st day: Pick up at the airport in Cuiabá and transfer to Pantanal.
After traveling 100 km until Poconé then 10 km along the Transpantaneira
highway with several stops for observation of the flora and fauna. Arrival
to the Pousada Piuval, located, 3 km far from the road, in the middle
of the Flooding Fields (Low Pantanal). Hiking in the afternoon, to admire
the spectacle of the Swampland at the dusk, with flocks of birds. After
dinner, a night safari would be the chance to see, in between the hundreds
of caiman eyes, other night habit animals, such as Owls, Foxes, Ocelots
and, with luck, a Jaguar!. Overnight in SGL/ DBL apartments with private
facilities and air conditioning in the Pousada Piuval, with swimming pool
and verandah
2nd
day: The day starts in the darkness - still with stars - for a sunrise
hike to see and hear the nature at its wakening. Visit to a mound-hill
where there are many nests of varied birds, including the endemic Hyacinth
Macaw and the symbol of the Pantanal: the silent and large Jabiru stork
with its huge nest in cooperation with the noisy and small parakeets.
After breakfast, a horse ride through the Flooding Fields and onto other
mound-hills. The horse is the most versatile way of exploring the Pantanal,
as the animals are so used to living with them that they don't perceive
the rider. Lunch at the lodge and, in the afternoon, is an expedition
of 3 km to the huge 'Baía do Piuval' where we can see a gorgeous
sunset having as scenery many birds sleeping on the trees in the surrounding
of the lake. Optional return on the darkness, with other chance to see
nocturnal habit animals.
. B/ L/ D. Overnight like night before;
3rd
day: Hiking in the morning and departure for a terrestrial safari along
the Transpantaneira park-road that, built on an artificial way, crosses
many diversified environments, which justifies the many stops to observe
many examples of the local fauna & flora. Arrival at the Canto do
Arancuã lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, the experience of doing
a boat trip would be different, on a river, with a continuous journey
and diversified sceneries. Possibility of doing a piranha fishing while,
in silence, is possible to see many aquatic birds among other animals
such as the giant-otters or some deer or tapir drinking water in the river.
After dinner is another night safari, now in a forest. B/ L/ D. Overnight
in SGL/ DBL apartments with private facilities and air conditioning in
the Canto do Arancuã lodge, with swimming pool and verandah;
4th
day: PANTANAL - In the morning is a silent pedaling boat trip, to hear
the sounds of nature. In the afternoon is a horse riding through a dense
forest. B/ L/ D. Overnight like night before;
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5th day: After breakfast, departure to Cuiabá
for embarking at the convenient time. Transfer to the airport. B.
CHAPADA
DOS GUIMARÃES EXTENSION
Day 1 In the afternoon, transfer to the ChapadaTableland. At its top is
'Cidade de Pedra' - where the sunset can be seen over the beautiful vista,
overlooking the numerous valleys and rivers of the region. Return to the
picturesque town of Chapada dos Guimarães for dinner and overnight
accommodation in the pleasant town.
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.
Price per person in US$ from Nov. 1, 2007
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# of people
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room
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4 day Pantanal
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5 day Pantanal
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Chapada Extension
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Nobres
Extension
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Low
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High
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Low
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High
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Low
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High
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Low
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High
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1
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sgl
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1188
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1308
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336
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366
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336
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366
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2
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sgl
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882
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972
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276
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300
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276
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300
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dbl
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690
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756
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210
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240
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210
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240
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3
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sgl
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804
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882
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264
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294
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264
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294
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dbl
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636
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696
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204
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228
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204
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228
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4
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sgl
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720
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792
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258
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288
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258
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288
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dbl
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576
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636
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198
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222
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198
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222
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Low Season = Nov. 1 - April 30. High
Season = May 1 - Oct. 31
Children's prices (1 per couple) = 0 to 5 years = free;
6-11 years = 65 %
Private Tour price: add 10% in low season, 30% in high season
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.
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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.
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