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| HORSEBACK RIDDING - 4 DAYS /
3 NIGHTS PROGRAM |
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| PROGRAM CODE: HRC 3.1 |
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| SAVANNA – CHAPADA DOS GUIMARAES
– HORSEBACK RIDDING |
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The heartland of Brazil
covers an area equal to Western Europe (2,000,000 sq
km), and its original vegetation is called “CERRADO”,
considered the richest savanna in the world, due to
its high plant diversity and endemism.
Most of Brazil’s big rivers find their sources here.
It’s an area of enormous ecological importance with
many areas of spectacular beauty, as the National Park
of “Chapada dos Guimarães”, only 55km North East from
Cuiabá airport. Its biodiversity includes: 837 birds
spices, 161 mammals, 120 reptiles and over 10.000 vascular
plants from witch 44% are endemic.
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DAY 1 – CUIABÁ - SAVANNA TABLELANDS
 Arrival
at Cuiaba/Várzea Grande airport or pick up and transfer
to Chapada dos Guimaraes, Park EcoLodge. (aprox. 1 hour
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Check in at Park Eco Lodge, 60 Km from Cuiaba airport,
briefing of the next day activity, dinner and Overnight.(..,…,D).
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DAY 2 – MATAO TRAIL
 After
breakfast departure to reach the “ Matao trail”, heading
to the city of Chapada, crossing farms, and enjoying a
wonderful view of the highest point of the region ( 840
m - the Air Force Radar’s Antennas).
Lunch at the city, returning by the “ Vale da Bencao
Trail”, passing by different farms with many natural
attractions.
Return to the lodge, dinner and overnight at PARK ECO
LODGE..(B,L,D).
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DAY 3 – COLÉGIO BURITI TRAIL
 After
breakfast, departure heading the “Collegio Buriti”, for
a visit on it’s installations, and attractions, as the
Monjolin springs.
Lunch at a restaurant in the National Park, with possibility
of waterfall baths. Return to the lodge, dinner and
overnight at PARK ECO LODGE.(B,L,D).
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| DAY 4 – CUIABÁ
After breakfast ,check out and transfer to Cuiaba’s
airport.
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| PARK ECO LODGE |
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The Park Eco Lodge, strategically
located on the borders of Chapada dos Guimarães National
Park (S 15º 26’ 27’’ – W 55º 49’ 34’’) at an altitude
of 750m, houses in its 150 hectares of private reserve
2 water-falls (from Dec. to Jul.), amazing outlook over
the entire Park, caves, and several well prepared trails
for the enjoyment of the most demanding nature lovers.
Its 8 rooms and 1 suite offer comfort with a charming
decoration in full privacy and the “Teta da Loba” Restaurant
& Bar serves delicatessen from the region rich flora.
From this Lodge most of the main attractions of the “Chapada
dos Guimarães” National Park, as the 76m high Véu de Noiva
waterfall, the 850m high “São Gerônimo” peak, the “Casa
de Pedra” cave and the Complexo das Cachoeiras a sequence
of 7 waterfalls, are at walking distance. Not to be forgotten
are the almost daily, glorious sun set, that can be enjoyed
from its large verandas and hammocks. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION |
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| Capacity: |
Minimum 02 pax; Maximum 06 pax. |
| Type / Level: |
Ecotourism Type / Moderate Level Program. |
| Transfers: |
Daily from Cuiabá to lodge 12:30 or 4:30p.m. and
from lodge to Cuiabá 8:30am or 12:30h. |
| Included: |
03 overnights in Chapada dos Guimaraes – (Park
Eco Lodge), full board, activities similar to the
above description and permanent assistance of an
expert bilingual guide. |
| Note: |
The activities described may be altered due to
weather conditions, season or group make-up with
the intent of maximizing your experience of the
eco-system. |
| Guide Languages:
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English (with possibility of Spanish, German,
Italian or French). |
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Air tickets to/from Cuiabá. Beverages. Medical
expenses and hospitalization. Any type of insurance. |
| Recommended
Gear: |
T-shirts, long sleeved shirt, sneakers or hiking
boots, jeans or track suit, hat, sunscreen, mosquito
repellent, binoculars, flashlight, camera and film.
Sweatshirt or sweater recommended from June to September. |
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