Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimarães Tours
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Chapada dos Guimarães, which has dazzling views over the Pantanal. interesting rock formations and nice waterfalls, makes a great complement to the wildlife-rich Pantanal. It also has different species of birds, if you are a birder, and, because of it's altitude, is cooler than the Pantanal. So a lot of people in Cuiaba go there during the weekend and holidays.
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Sample 5 day ItineraryDay 1 - CUIABÁ/ PANTANAL - 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 - PANTANAL - In the morning is a hike through one of the many mound-hills, which attracts a lot of mammals among many birds nests. In the afternoon is a horse ride 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.
Day 3 - PANTANAL/ PANTANAL - 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 4 - PANTANAL - CHAPADA GUIMARÃES - In the morning is a rowing boat trip through a river, with variation of environments and the possibility of seeing many flocks of birds, reptiles and mammals during the sunrise. Lunch and 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 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 at the Rio Hotel.
Day 5 - CHAPADA GUIMARÃES/ CUIABÁ - Visits to the National Park (over 490 bird species here have been listed on ebird), with bath in waterfalls including the largest one - Véu de Noiva with it 86 meter fall entering a majestic canyon. Immediate transfer for another extension or to the Cuiabá airport for embarking at convenient time.
Prices include: transportation, accommodations (standard rooms at Pousada Piuval and Sitio Cambara), guided touring, meals from dinner on day one through lunch on last day or from lunch on day one through breakfast on last day, but not drinks, except for coffee and fruit juices with breakfasts and water on tours
Price per person in US$ for 2024 during high season 0f July-September: (ask for rates for other dates, can add more or delete days)
"We had a fantastic time in South America and I can’t believe all our internal flights worked out, although not overly impressed with Latam. All the lodges in the Pantanal are fine and exactly what we were expecting. Loved the Pantanal experience, for us, better than the Amazon!" Yvonne 
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Packages with Araras and Park Lodges
5 Days 1st day – Arrival: photo-safari down the Transpantaneira Park road and introduction walk Meeting and greeting at Cuiaba airport. After a briefing on your trip, departure at 13h20 or 17h00, depending on your flight schedule. This transfer is divided into two different stages. The first is a journey on a paved road along farms and cattle ranches. After reaching Poconé – we take the Transpantaneira Park Road at km “0” (108 km / 67.1 mi. from Cuiaba). This is a park road at its best, allowing us to drive above the water level, watching the flora and fauna of the Pantanal ecosystem – a photo safari along 146 km of dirt road with several stops along the way for photos and information. Welcome drink on arrival and accommodation. Later, the guide will lead you into an introductory walk through the surroundings of the lodge, explaining our concepts and many conservation projects. Continue to the Great Egret Lookout, a 12 m / 39 ft. high observation tower. After dinner, night walk under the Southern Hemisphere sky. (D) 2nd day – Pantanal: Canoeing and trekking After breakfast, take a photo safari through private dirt roads towards the Clarinho River. Reaching its banks, board a canoe and paddle down the river, exploring the forest that grows by the riverbanks and mangroves. Here lives a colony of “ariranhas” – giant river otters. With some luck, you may spot a family playing with their babies and teaching them how to swim and fish. Chance of fishing the elusive piranha, not an easy task, but fun. Enjoy a barbecue lunch under the shadow of the trees (*). Hammocks available to enjoy a “siesta”. Return to the Lodge in time for the afternoon tea. Later on, trek the Howler Monkey trail to the Howler Monkey Tower, our highest observation point – 25 m high -, for a magnificent view of the sunset. After dinner, join a night drive in search of nocturnal animals. (B, L, D) (*) If the Sentinela Camp is not accessible (depending on the weather and terrain conditions), this canoeing tour will take place on the Corixo River. In that case, we will return to the lodge for lunch. 3rd day – Pantanal: Horseback riding and trekking After breakfast, enjoy a horseback ride, which will allow you to explore the diversity of the Pantanal landscape including some flooded areas of the Pantanal plain. The Pantaneiro horse are docile and has adapted, through the centuries, to eat with its nose underwater. In this region, the horse is the Pantaneiros’ best friend, a daily companion during work and leisure. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, trek the Rondon Trail towards the 13 m high Jabiru Stork Tower, where you can watch a Jabiru Stork nest. Return to Araras Eco Lodge for dinner and overnight. (B, L, D) 4th Day – Departure from Pantanal to the great Savanna Early rising, to witness the awakening of the Pantanal at dawn. Breakfast and departure to Chapada dos Guimarães passing by impressive rocks formation. Outstanding scenario to admire until the end of the trip. 3 hours trip from Araras Eco Lodge. Lunch and Visit to Chapada Town historic centre and to the Geodesic Mark of South America for a breathtaking view over the plain. Check in at the charming Park Eco Lodge. Lunch and in the afternoon, Dinner and overnight. (B, L, D) 5th Day – Trip back to Cuiabá Sunrise walk. Transfer do Cuiaba Airport after breakfast. (B) Note: The order of the activities may be modified according to the local programs at the lodges and weather or terrain conditions. Our team commitment is for a full enjoyment of these two Ecosystems of Mato Grosso, making it an unforgettable experience. 6 Days
1st -3rd day – same as above 4th Day – Departure from Pantanal to the great Savanna Early rising, to witness the awakening of the Pantanal at dawn. Breakfast and departure to Chapada dos Guimarães passing by impressive rocks formation. Outstanding scenario to admire until the end of the trip. 3 hours trip from Araras Eco Lodge. Lunch and Visit to Chapada Town historic centre and to the Geodesic Mark of South America for a breathtaking view over the plain. Check in at the charming Park Eco Lodge. Lunch and in the afternoon, Dinner and overnight. (B, L, D) 5th day – National Park: Waterfalls, trails and sunset Breakfast. Join the Tour of the Waterfalls through the Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park. The wind and rain sculpted intriguing shapes in the sand stone covered with rich vegetation. Birds singing and waterfalls add to the enjoyment of this trail. The walk ends with a visit to the Bridal Veil Waterfall and lunch at a local restaurant. Returning to the Park Eco lodge, enjoy the private trails of the property and a walk to the observation tower. This is the place to be at sunset. It allows you a bird´s eye view over the Sao Jeronimo Peak. Dinner and overnight. (B, L, D) 6th day – Trip back to Cuiabá Sunrise walk. Transfer do Cuiaba Airport after breakfast. (B) Note: The order of the activities may be modified according to the local programs at the lodges and weather or terrain conditions. Our team commitment is for a full enjoyment of these two Ecosystems of Mato Grosso, making it an unforgettable experience. 2022 Prices per person in US$: (please add US$50 per person environmental fee to prices)
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