Chapada dos Veadeiros Tours
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Located in the oldest geological part of the continent, formed 1.8 billion years ago, Chapada dos Veadeiros is the most luminous point seen from the Earth's orbit, according to NASA. Being an area of incomparable beauty, it is interesting to visit both in the dry season and the rainy one. Because of the amazing energy present in the region, it attracts people interested in mysticism and ecotourism. This vast savannah , is literally covered by a layer of quartz crystal. It is also famous for its waterfalls, hiking trails and unforgettable landscape. Here, nature remains untouched by civilization, thanks to IBAMA, environmental institutions, and the local community
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The region is the world's oldest tropical ecosystem and is considered to be the richest in biodiversity of all the world's savannas. It was declared a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001, the region is a sanctuary for a precious natural environment (a distinct biome) that is considered to be the richest of all the world's savannas, with an estimated 10,000 species of plants. The Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park is uniquely important in protecting high-altitude cerrado landscape and flora. This is a great land for the active traveler, birdwatcher and botanist. It is kind of a combination of Bonito and Chapada Diamantina. There are waterfalls like at Bonito, but with lots of longer walks inside the national park and some that are less walking ( aprox 2 kms) - but on all of them you also have the opportunity to swim in crystalline waterfalls.
São Jorge is a very rustic city ( still no pavement or roads ) which gives more of a feeling of adventure to the guests. (this is closer to the entrance of the National park). Alto Paraíso has roads and besides the Ecotourism , is very well known for it´s esoteric tourism because they used to extract Crystals there and the locals believe the city has an energetic appeal.
São Jorge is a very rustic city ( still no pavement or roads ) which gives more of a feeling of adventure to the guests. (this is closer to the entrance of the National park). Alto Paraíso has roads and besides the Ecotourism , is very well known for it´s esoteric tourism because they used to extract Crystals there and the locals believe the city has an energetic appeal.
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5 Day Group Itinerary
This itinerary has been designed to take in the key highlights of the Chapada dos Veadeiros at a comfortable level for individual or group visitors. It's a tour for visitors wanting a moderate pace with hikes on steeper and rocky trails to visit the wonderful waterfalls with clear and fresh waters of the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, a World Heritage Site. Lodging in São Jorge or Alto Paraíso – 05D/04N (SUN-THU) 1st day: Sunday - Arrival. • Reception at Brasília airport or place to be arranged - Until 12h (noon). Transfer Brasília - Alto Paraíso (230 km). Lunch in Alto Paraiso. After lunch, we will make a 38-km journey through Estrada-Parque Veadeiros to the Villa de São Jorge, where we will be accommodated in one of the selected inns. • Optional Activity - Flying Hawk Zipline. 2nd day: Monday - Address of the Sun, Valley of the Moon & Raizama. After breakfast, we will continue to visit the São Miguel River. We will visit Morada do Sol, with its beautiful pool and natural whirlpools, on the São Miguel River. Next, at the Espaço Infinito farm, we will hike a trail through the edge of the Raizama canyon. We will walk along the circuit of farm tracks, passing by a small stream that jumps in the canyon of a height of 40 m. Continuing the route, we will continue along the canyon. We continue to get to know one best attractions of the São Miguel River, the Valley of the Moon, a private property near the National Park. We will walk 600m to the bed of the São Miguel river, exuberant by the rocks with their exotic forms sculpted by the waters over thousands of years. • Lunch in the afternoon in São Jorge. • At night - optional: Visit the hot pools 15 km from São Jorge. 3rd day: Tuesday - Cachoeira do Segredo. After breakfast, we will drive 10 km on a dirt road. Then we will walk a total of 6km along a trail meandering through the stream. When we come across the mouth of the Secret and we will see one of the most impressive waterfalls in the region, the Waterfall of the Secret, more than 100 meters high. We'll take a shower and have our snack. The return will be the same way. We will return for lunch in São Jorge at the end of the afternoon. 4th day: Wednesday - National Park – Falls of Rio Preto. After breakfast, we will walk along the trail that leads to the Falls of Rio Preto. The first fall visited is 120m and presents an unforgettable look, which has become a postcard of the Chapada. Then we will visit the Salto of 80m which has a large swimming pool, great for bathing. In the return of the walk, another bath in the natural whirlpools of the Quarries. (approx. 10km). We will have lunch in São Jorge at the end of the afternoon. 5th day: Thursday - Waterfall Almécegas I & Return to Brasilia. After breakfast, check out of the hotel, then we will leave from São Jorge to Alto Paraiso. In the middle of the way we will stop at Fazenda São Bento where we will visit the Almécegas I waterfall, with a 45m drop. We continue to Alto Paraíso to take a shower and have lunch. Transfer to Brasília airport. End of services. Recommended flights after 18h. The package for 05 days and 04 nights, includes: • 04 lodging days in Alto Paraiso or São Jorge (from given options): • 05 Meals on a half board basis (breakfast, lunch or dinner). • 03 snack packs for tracks. • Experienced guides accredited by the local guide associations and ICMBIO (Biodiversity Institute). • Tours described in the itinerary and entrances to the attractions. • Transfers Brasília / Alto Paraíso / Activities / Brasília. 
Rio Preto Falls
2018 Prices per person in US$, valid till Dec. 13, but not on holidays
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Lodgings:
Pousada Trilha da Violeta Lodge – São Jorge. www.trilhavioleta.com.br Located in the center of São Jorge, there is a great decoration. It’s a simple accommodation, but comfortable. There are 8 apartments with fan and veranda with hammock. There is refrigerator in some apartments. There is a great breakfast, TV room and therapy room. Pousada Casa das Flores – www.pousadacasadasflores.com.br This guest house offers a pool, hot tub and spa with massage sessions. The property offers air-conditioned rooms and an outdoor seating area with bonfire. Free Wi-Fi is available. The rooms have attractive candle-lit décor and a balcony overlooking the garden. All rooms have a minibar, sofa bed and private bathroom. There is also a large screen TV in the living area. |
4 Day Group Itinerary
This itinerary has been designed to take in the key highlights of the Chapada dos Veadeiros at a comfortable level for individual or group visitors. It's a tour for visitors wanting a moderate pace with hikes on steeper and rocky trails to visit the wonderfull waterfalls with clear and fresh waters of the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, World Heritage Site - UNESCO. It includes overnights only in Alto Paraíso
Lodging in Alto Paraíso – 4 DAYS – (THU-SUN)
1st day: Thursday - Arrival. • Reception at Brasília airport at night - Around 7:00 p.m. • Transfer from Brasília to Alto Paraíso. (230 km) • Accommodation at the chosen hotel, overnight. 2nd day: Friday - Santa Bárbara Waterfall & Capivara Waterfall. • After breakfast, transfer to the neighboring municipality of Cavalcante. We will visit the Engenho, 25 km from Cavalcante, part of the historical site Kalunga, a former quilombo of Salvadoran slaves who were discovered in the 70's. We will visit the main natural attraction of the Kalunga community - Santa Barbara, 30m high, a beautiful emerald green river with large swimming pools. After Santa Barbara, we will meet another attraction of the Kalunga community. The waterfall formed by the Capivara River, when it descends through the incredible canyon of Capivara, at the beginning of the Almas Valley, the main region of the Kalunga community. We will take a short hike along a trail with steep stretches. We will visit a beautiful pool of emerald green water, where falls the waterfall of Capivara on one side and the waterfall of stream Tiririca. At the end of the tour we will have lunch prepared by the Kalungas in the Engenho village. We will return to Alto Paraíso in the late afternoon. 3rd day: Saturday - Leather Falls. After breakfast, we will travel 57 km west. We will visit this day one of the most impressive complexes of the Chapada, the Leather Falls. After 1: 30h off road, we will walk approximately 1.5km along the Rio dos Couros until the beginning of the falls, where the river plunges in several stages in a large canyon with approximately 300m of unevenness forming a festival of waterfalls and pools. We will go down one of the banks of the river to a part of the gap, where it is possible to see the falls above and below, we will return to Alto Paraíso at the end of the day, we will have lunch in Alto Paraíso. 4th day: Sunday - Cachoeira das Loquinhas / Return to Brasília. After breakfast, 8 km to the waterfalls of Loquinhas. There is a suspended wooden walkway of 1.5km in the gallery. We will visit 07 crystalline wells colored turquoise blue. Return to the hostel at 11:30 am - check-out. Farewell lunch in Alto Paraiso. Transfer to Brasília airport. - Select flights after 18h00. Package of 04 days and 03 nights, includes: • Accommodation in Alto Paraíso in the inns: • 03 Meals on a half board basis (breakfast, lunch or dinner). • 02 snack packs for tracks. • Experienced guides; • Tours as per the itinerary and entrances to the attractions. • Transfers: Brasília / Alto Paraíso / Local / Brasília. 2018 price per person in US$, valid till Dec. 13, except for holidays
"It was fantastic. The local tour company ran it very well. Picked us up on time, provided a very nice guide…Informal, but well-organised, which is what you want. Chapada itself is beautiful and the weather was great. In an ideal world, there would have been a little more wildlife - but the scenery and swimming are still spectacular. Also really liked Pousada Bagua. Breakfast on the terrace overlooking the park was a highlight.So thanks very much and I'd be happy to book with you again." Gideon "Everything went well, we had a wonderful time in the Chapada, the Pousada was very nice as well and our private guide very friendly and skillful. Amazing experience. Best regards," Alexandre "excuse me for the late news. the trip was really nice and the guide was wonderful. kind regards" Jean luc "I have had a great time so far, Chapada dos Veadeiros is an incredible & unique place that’s for sure! Thanks for all the service and help. Best Regards" Daniél "Happy to report all went smoothly – thanks heaps for organising it all for us in such a short time frame! We really enjoyed Brasilia and the Chapada (it looks a lot like the savanna across the top of Australia - Kakadu etc, but with more water and quite different flora and fauna). Sao Jorge was a nice contrast to the congress in Rio (close to 4000 participants, if you believe the hype!) Our guide, Oleg in Alto Paraiso took us on a lot of great walks, including to a couple of his favourite places outside the park on the Monday when the park is closed. I think we covered about 35km over the time we were there – all at a nice leisurely pace with plenty of time to admire the scenery (and, ok, get our breath back after some stiff climbs!) and swim in various pools. Carlos in Brasilia was excellent too – gave us a good insight into what it’s really like to live in Brasilia. Anyway thanks for your help! Hope your business in Brazil continues to thrive." Lisa |
