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Chapada dos Veadeiros ToursLocated 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. 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 locals.
The region is the world's oldest tropical ecosystem and is considered to be the richest in biodiversity of all the world's savannas, with an estimated 10,000 species of plants. These itineraries have 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.
Also see Pousada Trijunção |
3 Days1st day – Arrive, Vale da Lua.
Arrival at airport in Brasilia (up to 10 am). Transfer from Brasilia to Alto Paraiso (3 hours). Lunch in Alto Paraiso. Guided tour to Vale da Lua, an extraordinary moon-scape of rock sculpted by the force of the São Miguel river. Transfer to São Jorge, 25 miles (38 km) away, and check-in to your chosen pousada. Visit to view the sunset. 2nd day – Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park. Breakfast at your pousada in Alto Paraíso. Day hike of 5 miles (8km) in the Chapada dos VeadeirosNational Park. The circuit follows an old miners’ trail passing by the quartz crystal mines that gave rise to the settlement of São Jorge. Along the way you will see a wide range of vegetation typical of the high altitude cerrado. We will stop for a swim and hydro-massage beneath the Pedreiras waterfall, one of the main attractions of the National Park, set in the rocky valley through which Rio Preto tumbles in a series of cascades and natural swimming pools. After a picnic lunch you will return along a small path shimmering with fragments of quartz crystal. Late Lunch in São Jorge. 3rd day – Almécegas waterfall and return. Breakfast at your pousada in São Jorge. Transfer to visit to the São Bento farm, walking about 1.5 miles (2.5. km) to the lovely Almecegas 1 waterfall with its 150 ft (50 m) drop and then on to the smaller Almecegas 2 waterfall for a refreshing dip in the large natural swimming pool. Lunch in Alto Paraiso. Transfer to Brasilia (3 hours, pm flight) Optional – ( depends on flight time / minimum 6 people ) Zip Line "Vôo do Gavião" (850m and 80m high) impressive National Park mountain range view. We use two parallel iron cable with a tandem pulley. It's an easy and passive activity. 2024 rates per person in US$: (rates will go down if more than 3 people are in your group)
Itinerary of 3 days, 2 nights includes:
4 Days1st day – Arrive, Vale da Lua.
Arrival at airport in Brasilia (up to 10 am). Transfer from Brasilia to Alto Paraiso (3 hours). Lunch in Alto Paraiso. Guided tour to Vale da Lua, an extraordinary moon-scape of rock sculpted by the force of the São Miguel river. Transfer to São Jorge, 25 miles (38 km) away, and check-in to your chosen pousada. Visit to the relaxing hot springs at nearby Agua Quente. 2nd day - Cataratas dos Couros. After breakfast at your pousada in Alto Paraíso, transfer of 57 km, 1:30h drive on off road roads. We'll visit the most impressive Chapada dos Veadeiros waterfalls complex, Couros Falls, Walking approximately 1.5 kilometers bordering the Rio Couros to the top of the canyon, where the river falls into several plates, inside of a huge canyon with approximately 300m down, forming several waterfalls and pools. We'll descend until the middle of the falls, where it is possible see above and below the complex. Lunch prepared especially for te group by Dona Eleuza’s family Return to Alto Paraíso on afternoon. 3rd day - Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park - Rio Preto Falls. Breakfast at your pousada in Sao Jorge. Day hike of 5 miles (8km) in the Chapada dos VeadeirosNational Park. The circuit follows an old miners’ trail passing by the quartz crystal mines that gave rise to the settlement of São Jorge. Along the way you will see a wide range of vegetation typical of the high altitude cerrado. We will stop for a swim and hydro-massage beneath the Pedreiras waterfall, one of the main attractions of the National Park, set in the rocky valley through which Rio Preto tumbles in a series of cascades and natural swimming pools. After a picnic lunch you will return along a small path shimmering with fragments of quartz crystal. Late Lunch in São Jorge. 4th day – São Bento and Almécegas waterfall. Breakfast at your pousada in Alto Paraiso. Visit to the São Bento farm, walking about 1.5 miles (2.5. km) to the lovely Almecegas 1 waterfall with its 150 ft (50 m) drop and then on to the smaller Almecegas 2 waterfall for a refreshing dip in the large natural swimming pool. Lunch in Alto Paraiso. Transfer to Brasilia (3 hours, pm flight) Optional – ( depends on flight time / minimum 4 people ) - Zip Line "Vôo do Gavião" (850m and 80m high) impressive National Park mountain range view. We use two parallel iron cable with a tanden pulley, it's easy and passive activity. 
Rio Preto Falls
2024 rates per person in US$: (rates will go down if more than 3 people are in your group)
Itinerary of 4 days, 3 nights includes:
Pousada dos Guias
Located 200 m from Alto do Paraíso town cente, this hotel offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and free parking. For your convenience, the property provides breakfast and 24-hour reception. The rooms have a fan, TV, minibar and bed linen. They all have a private bathroom with a shower. Pousada Recanto da Grande Paz : Located 500 meters from the center of Alto Paraiso de Goiás, Pousada Recanto da Grande Paz offers massages, holistic therapies and an outdoor pool. For your convenience, free WiFi and free parking are available. The rooms are practical and include a ceiling fan, minibar, flat-screen TV and balcony with garden views. In addition, Recanto da Grande Paz serves a daily buffet breakfast with homemade products and regional delicacies. The hotel is located in a beautiful green area, 4 km from the Loquinhas waterfall. Casa da Lua Surrounded by greenery in Alto Paraíso, Casa da Lua features indoor and outdoor seating areas and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant serves a variety of meals. The rooms offer contemporary and rustic décor, a TV, fan and 200-thread-count bed linen. The bathroom includes a shower with chromotherapy. The daily rate includes breakfast, afternoon tea and a welcome drink for all guests. Casa da Lua is 3 km from Loquinhas Waterfall. |
5 Days 1st day – Arrive, Vale da Lua.
Arrival at airport in Brasilia (up to 10 am). Transfer from Brasilia to Alto Paraiso (3 hours). Lunch in Alto Paraiso. Guided tour to Vale da Lua, an extraordinary moon-scape of rock sculpted by the force of the São Miguel river. Transfer to São Jorge, 25 miles (38 km) away, and check-in to your chosen pousada. 2nd day – São Bento and Almécegas waterfall. Breakfast at your pousada in Alto Paraiso. Visit to the São Bento farm, walking about 1.5 miles (2.5. km) to the lovely Almecegas 1 waterfall with its 150 ft (50 m) drop and then on to the smaller Almecegas 2 waterfall for a refreshing dip in the large natural swimming pool. Lunch in Alto Paraiso. Optional – (minimum 6 people) - Zip Line "Vôo do Gavião" (850m and 80m high) impressive National Park mountain range view. We use two parallel iron cable with a tandem pulley, it's an easy and passive activity. 3rd day - Cataratas dos Couros. After breakfast at your pousada in Alto Paraíso, transfer of 57 km, 1:30h drive on off road roads. We'll visit the most impressive Chapada dos Veadeiros waterfalls complex, Couros Falls, Walking approximately 1.5 kilometers bordering the Rio Couros to the top of the canyon, where the river falls into several plates, inside of a huge canyon with approximately 300m down, forming several waterfalls and pools. We'll descend until the middle of the falls, where it is possible see above and below the complex. Lunch prepared especially for te group by Dona Eleuza’s family Return to Alto Paraíso on afternoon. 4th day – Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park - Rio Preto Falls. Breakfast at your pousada in Sao Jorge. Day hike of 5 miles (8km) in the Chapada dos VeadeirosNational Park. The circuit follows an old miners’ trail passing by the quartz crystal mines that gave rise to the settlement of São Jorge. Along the way you will see a wide range of vegetation typical of the high altitude cerrado. We will stop for a swim and hydro-massage beneath the Pedreiras waterfall, one of the main attractions of the National Park, set in the rocky valley through which Rio Preto tumbles in a series of cascades and natural swimming pools. After a picnic lunch you will return along a small path shimmering with fragments of quartz crystal. Late Lunch in São Jorge. 5th day – Loquinhas waterfall and return to Brasília. Breakfast at your pousada in Alto Paraiso. Visit to the Loquinhas waterfall, walking about 1.5 miles (2.5. km) to the lovely elevated trail inside the forest. Walking through the 07 natural swimming pool on the trail, where we can dip for a refreshings dip. Return to Alto Paraíso at 11 am and check-out at the pousada, Lunch in Alto Paraiso. Transfer to Brasilia’s airport (3 hours, pm flight). End of our services – book flights after 6 pm. 2024 rates per person in US$: (rates will go down if more than 3 people are in your group)
Itinerary of 5 days, 4 nights includes:
Notes
"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 |
