Day 1: Amazon Departure from Cuiabá airport to Amazon– is approximately 290 kilometers away, accessible via a paved federal highway. The journey is expected to take around 4.5 hours. We will arrive in the afternoon. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a welcome drink and proceed to check-in at Jardim d'Amazonia EcoLodge. Enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation. (D)
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Day 2 - Exploring and DiscoveringAfter 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)
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Day 3– Departure to Chapada dos Guimarães National ParkBreakfast and departure to Chapada dos Guimarães. Passing by impressive rock formation sculpted over a million years by the wind, a stunning scenario for observation. By the end of the day check-in at the charming Park Eco Lodge. Dinner and overnight.
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Day 4– Chapada dos Guimarães National ParkDay 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)
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Day 5 – Cerrado to PantanalBreakfast. Today we are headed to Pantanal, Araras Eco Lodge.
Upon arrival, Meeting and greeting After a briefing on your trip, departure to Araras Eco Lodge. 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 – a small mining town and the gateway to the Northern Pantanal, 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 32 km of dirt road with several stops along the way for photos and information.
Arrival at the Loge, welcome drink and accommodation. Dinner followed by a night walk. (B,L,D)
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Day 6– Canoeing and trekkingAfter 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.
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Day 7– 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 at 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)
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Day 8– Pantanal > Cuiabá airportAnother 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)
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