3 Ecosystems: Amazônia, Cerrado and Pantanal

After breakfast, we will follow the trails through this area, which is a transition from the savannah to the Amazon rainforest. You will not only get to know the local flora and fauna but also learn about the history of the rubber extraction industry, which played a significant role in the local economy. This trekking experience will be followed by a fish barbecue, and you can even relax in a hammock. Later on, we will go canoeing on the Claro River, exploring Anaconda Lake and enjoying the solitude of the jungle and its diverse forms of life, such as the royal duck, long-tailed tyrant, cormorant, Amazon kingfisher, green and rufous kingfisher, tangara swallow, herons, and more. Enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation. (B, L, D)

Day devoted to wonderful hikes through the National Park. The wind and rain sculpted intriguing shapes in the sand stones covered with rich “Cerrado” vegetation, its birds’ songs and crystal clear waterfalls makes your experience a rare peace of joy. The hike ends at the 86m high water fall “Véu de Noiva” where we’ll savor a traditional meal at the local restaurant, looking down to a huge canyon. Late afternoon light hike to sun setting above the 850m high “São Geronimo” Peak in front of the Lodge. Dinner and night at the Lodge. (B,L,D)

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 bush lunch under the shadow of the trees (*). Hammocks are slanged to enjoy a “siesta”. Return to the Lodge in time for an introductory walk through the surroundings of the lodge to know our concepts and our many preservation projects. Returning 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 truck safari 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.

Another sunrise walk to witness the dawn of this amazing ecosystem. Return to the Lodge for breakfast. Departure to Cuiabá by 7:00 or 12:30, depending on your flight time. (B)