PACKAGES

HORSEBACK RIDDING - 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS PROGRAM

PROGRAM CODE: HRF 3.1

PANTANAL LOWLANDS – HORSEBACK RIDDING

Discovering the Pantanal plains on horseback is certainly a gratifying alternative, for, besides the integration between men and horse it allows access to regions with very little human presence. Reviving the times of occupation by the pioneers of Pantanal.


Pantanal Lowlands	Bafo da Onça Camp

DAY 1 - CUIABÁ - PANTANAL LOWLANDS

Passo da Ema Ranch Lodge Arrival at Cuiabá/ Várzea Grande airport or pick up at hotel and transfer to Pantanal lowlands. While crossing the area, it is possible to spot and appreciate the local flora & fauna. Check in at lodge.

Reconnaissance tour of its surrounding: The egret outlook, the caimans creek and many others spots that have given international fame to the Araras Eco Lodge.

After dinner, night walk to observe south hemisphere sky, hear and fell the night sounds and smells. Overnight at Passo da Ema Ranch Lodge. ( , , D)

DAY 2 - PANTANAL LOWLANDS

Horseback Riding Exploring the surroundings of the Bugio reserve on a 3h00 horseback riding trough the immense biodiversity of the Pantanal plain. Lunch at lodge.

Afternoon hike to the 25m “Howler Monkey Tower” for a overview of the surrounding forest, marshes and fields Dinner, and overnight at Passo da Ema Ranch Lodge. (B, L, D)

DAY 3 - PANTANAL LOWLANDS

Horseback Riding Early breakfast. Settle your horse and proceed through 9 Km to the margins of Clarinho river. Cowboy lunch. Deserved “siesta” in hammock, followed by exploration of the river by canoe.

Return to Sentinela Camp, settle your horse and restart the ride for another 3km until the “Bafo da Onça” Camp. Prepare for overnight in this rustic Camp, outside in untamed nature.

Dinner at camp fire. Overnight in hammocks with mosquito netting. (B, L, D)

DAY 4 - PANTANAL LOWLANDS - CUIABÁ

Early morning breakfast. Settle your horse and further exploration of the fields and bays of this area, until Passo da Ema Ranch base. Take your time for a well deserved shower and lunch. Departure transfer to Cuiabá airport for afternoon flight. (B, L,)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Capacity:	Maximum of 10 travelers.
Type / Level:	Ecotourism Type / Moderate Level Program.
Transfers:	Daily from Cuiabá to lodge 12:30 or 3:30p.m. and from lodge to Cuiabá 8:30am or 12:30h.
Included:	In / out photo-safari transfer, 2 overnights at Araras Eco Lodge, 1 overnight at Araras Eco Camp Site with 6 meals and breakfasts. All above mentioned activities.
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:	English (with possibility of Spanish, German, Italian or French).
Not included:	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.

PASSO DA EMA RANCH LODGE

Location:	Along the Transpantaneira Park Road, 132 Km (82 miles) from Cuiabá. (Cuiabá-Poconé: 100 km [62 miles], paved road + Poconé – Passo da Ema Ranch Lodge: 32 Km [20 miles], dirt road).
Lodge:	Total of 04 standard rooms & bathrooms (02 twin + 02 triple), ceiling fan, private bathrooms with hot and cold shower. Large verandas with hammocks. . Bar & restaurant. Electricity power line. Cellular telephone.

PANTANEIRO HORSES

About the Pantaneiros Horses: Those animals have been introduced into the flooded Plains over 200 years ago, and developed abilities to survive the 6 months flood, being able to graze with there nose in the water. There roofs also have suffered adaptation for such long period in wet land.

Due to those special requested the pantaneiros horses are great swimmers, rather small, but active, smart and a real pleasure to ride on.

They are working horses for the cattle breading, and considered the pantaneiros cowboys, best friend. Notice that they are ridden in the western style.