Amazon Adventures

Brazil

Regular Pantanal

PANTANAL 3 days / 2 nights
Day 1 You will be met at the airport or hotel and transferred along the Transpantaneira Highway (with stops along the way to view flora and fauna) to the Pousada Piuval - a traditional cattle ranch situated 3 km from the highway with access along a private track -located on the Flooding Field (Low Pantanal). Dinner and night safari, with chances to see night habit animals, such as Ocelots and Foxes in between thousands of brilliant caiman eyes.Return to the lodge and overnight in DBL apartment with private bathrooms and air conditioning and swimming pool.

Day 2 Horse-riding in the morning to mound-hills, which are the habitat for Hyacinth Macaws and Jabiru storks in their nests, as well as other mammals
such as the rodent Agouti or Coatis. 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. Afternoon transfer through the fields and forests for boat sightseeing in the pretty lake ‘Baía do Piuval’, with many flocks of birds coloring the beautiful sunset.

Day 3 Hiking in the morning on a mound-hill with plenty of fruit trees, which attracts many little birds and also monkeys. Transfer to Cuiaba, arriving at about 10:00am.

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

# of people	room	3 day Pantanal		Chapada Extension		Nobres Extension
		Low	High	Low	High	Low	High
1	sgl	984	1080	336	366	336	366
2	sgl	726	804	276	300	276	300
2	dbl	552	606	210	240	210	240
3	sgl	654	726	264	294	264	294
3	dbl	498	546	204	228	204	228
4	sgl	576	636	258	288	258	288
4	dbl	444	486	198	222	198	222

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 15% 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.

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.