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The mythical Amazon can only be described in superlatives. It covers an area of more than 5 million square kilometers, of which 80% is in Brazilian territory and extends over eight states, one of which is the state of Mato Grosso. It is the largest and most preserved rainforest region in the world. Through this large area, runs an extensive drainage system of more than a thousand rivers, which represent 20% of the world's fresh water.
The heart of Brazil covers an area equal to that of Western Europe (2,000,000 km2), and its original vegetation is called the "Cerrado", considered the richest savannah in the world, due to its high plant diversity and endemism. Most of the great rivers of Brazil find their sources here. It is an area of enormous ecological importance, with many areas of spectacular beauty, such as the Chapada dos Guimarães National Park, just 55 km northeast of Cuiabá airport. Its biodiversity is home to 837 species of birds, 161 mammals, 120 reptiles and more than 10,000 vascular plants. 44% of them are endemic.
The Pantanal, one of the last large forests, is the largest continuous wetland on the planet, declared a World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, is the main wildlife sanctuary in South America. With a total area of 240,000 km2 located in the center of the continent, the Pantanal is a biogeographic basin, containing elements of the Amazon Forest and Atlantic Forest, the Brazilian Savannah and the Paraguayan Chaco. This fantastic biodiversity shelter 698 species of birds, 100 mammals, 177 reptiles, 40 amphibians and more than 250 species of fish.
The most incredible is that these biomes inhabit one near the other and respecting their species and spaces, beyond that we have the chance to see a 4 biosystem of trancision where we find springs and tributaries of transparent rivers and ponds with fish where we have the chance to do floating in Bom Jardim - Nobres. Come experience this adventure and surprise yourself with the exuberant nature of our state with the Pantanal Wild Safaris tour operator, we can make your tour an unforgettable experience.
PWSJ7 – 7 NIGHTS (TOUR CODE)
1st Day – Arrival: Cuiabá to Jardim D’Amazônia
2nd Day – Amazon: trails and canoeing
3rd day – Departure: Amazon to Bom Jardim, before meeting the great Savana
4th day – Parque Nacional: Waterfalls, trails and sunset
5th Day – Savanna to an Eco londge Pantanal
6th day – An Eco lodge: Ride boat and trekking
7th day – an Eco Lodge – horseback riding and trekking
8th day – Departure to Cuiabá Airport
We recommend to arrive a day before and stay in a hotel.
DAY 1
Meeting and greeting at Cuiaba airport. At 13h00, departure to the Amazon (290 km on paved federal road– approximately 4.5 hours). Arrival by late afternoon. Welcome drink and check-in at Jardim d’Amazonia Eco Lodge, where the guide will show you the lodge surrounding places. Dinner and overnight.
(D)
DAY 2
After breakfast, follow the trails through this area, getting to know even more than the local flora and fauna but also the history of the rubber extraction industry – a former important part of the local economy. A fish barbecue will follow this trekking and you may even relax on a hammock. Later, canoeing on the Claro River, exploring the Anaconda Lake and enjoying the solitude of the jungle and its different life forms: (muscovy duck, long tailed tyrant, cormorant, Amazon kingfisher, green and rufous kingfisher, swallow tanager, herons...). Dinner and overnight.
(B, L, D)
DAY 3
Breakfast and departure to Bom Jardim Village. Bom Jardim takes place at 162km from Cuiabá Airport and is strategically located in an area of transition between the Savanna and the Amazon rainforest. Bom Jardim is the land of many clear water rivers, lakes and caverns, the habitat of several species of fish and plants. Snorkeling and caving are outstanding.
At your arrival, 1 km trail until we reach Enchanted Aquarium and Salobra River, where our snorkeling activity takes place. About 2 hours at river pace enjoying the beauties of underwater. Lunch and in the afternoon departure to Chapada dos Guimarães, passing by impressive rocks formation, where we will visit next day. Outstanding scenario to admire until the end of the trip. 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. Dinner and overnight.
(B, L, D)
DAY 4
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)
DAY 5
Breakfast. Today we are headed to Pantanal. Arriving in Cuiabá, lunch at local restaurant and departure to a lodge in pantanal. 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 some kilometers of dirt road with several stops along the way for photos and information. Welcome drink on arrival and accommodation. Later, you will be guided on an introductory walk through the surroundings of the lodge to know our concepts and many preservation projects. After dinner, night walk under the Southern Hemisphere sky.
(B, L, D)
DAY 6
After breakfast, take a photo safari through private dirt roads towards the river. Reaching its banks, board a boat will take you 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 threes (*). Hammocks are slanged to enjoy a “siesta” (these two last activities are realized in two specific lodges subject to availability). Return to the Lodge. Later on, trek the trail to a tower (not in all the lodges), to an observation point, 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 (at Araras lodge) 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.
DAY 7
After breakfast, enjoy a horseback ride, which will allow you to explore the diversity of the Pantanal landscape including some flooded areas. 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 Trail, where you can watch a Jabiru Stork nest. Return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.
(B, L, D)
DAY 8
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)
PWSJ8 – 8 NIGHTS (TOUR CODE)
1st Day – Departure from Cuiabá to Chapada dos Guimarães National Park
2nd Day – Chapada dos Guimarães National Park
3rd Day – Savanna to Amazon
4th Day – Amazon Rainforest
5th Day – Amazon Rainforest
6th Day – Amazon to Pantanal
7th Day – Canoeing and trekking
8th Day – Horseback riding and trekking
9th Day – Photo-safari and trekking
10th day – Pantanal > Cuiabá airport
We recommend to arrive a day before and stay in a hotel.
DAY 1
Early departure to Porto Jofre (lunch included); late afternoon/evening river safari searching for jaguars and other wildlife. (B,L,D)
DAY 2
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)
DAY 3
Departure after breakfast to the Cuiabá Airport, for the check-in to Alta Floresta. TRIP flight at 12:30pm (local time). Upon arrival, welcome drink at Floresta Amazônia Hotel. Transfer to Cristalino Jungle Lodge right after. Check in and accommodation. Dinner followed by local fauna and flora slide shows. Library
and maps available for guests. Overnight.
(B,L,D)
DAY 4
Early wake up to observe the awakening – sunrise of the forest in our 50 m canopy tower. Breakfast. Motor boat up river, hiking at the Brazil Nut Trail. Float down river with boat engines off or canoeing. Wildlife observation. Swimming along the river, by the floating deck or by the rapids, before lunch. Lunch.
Opportunity to choose between walking the “Rocky” trail to the Tree House, or participate in supervised ropes and rapel activities (including a course). Dinner by campfire. Night cayman spotting by the floating deck or in motor boats. Nocturnal life observation of the forest. (B,L,D)
DAY 5
Canopy tower before breakfast. Walk at the Caja Trail. Swimming before Lunch. In the afternoon, motor boat up river, hiking the Serra Trail and watching the sunset. Candlelight farewell dinner by the campfire.
DAY 6
Breakfast. Today we are headed to Pantanal. Departure from Cristalino and lunch at the Floresta Amazonica Hotel. Flight to Cuiabá airport departing at 2h15pm and arriving in Cuiabá at 3h30pm. Upon arrival, Meeting and greeting After a briefing on your trip, departure to n 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 some kilometers 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)
DAY 7
After breakfast, take a photo safari through private dirt roads towards the River. Reaching its banks, board a boat and drive 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 are slanged to enjoy a “siesta” (this activity is allowed in 2 specific lodges).
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 Monkey trail to the 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.
DAY 8
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 Trail towards the Jabiru Stork Tower \9in some lodges), where you can watch a Jabiru Stork nest. Return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.
(B, L, D)
DAY 9
In the morning, breakfast and walk get to know a different area of the Private Natural Reserve, by trekking the trail. After lunch, join a 2 to 3 hour photo safari towards the South of the lodge, on a safari open truck, in search of the fauna along the Transpantaneira Park Road. After dinner, check a list of the wild animals you have seen, with your guide.
(B, L, D)
DAY 10
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)
Jaguar Express extension is available for this program. Consult our reservation.
Contact Us
(65) 9924-39173
(11) 920051085
contato@pantanalwildsafaris.com
Av. Felinto Muller, 1200
Centro Norte - CEP: 78110302
Várzea Grande - MT
