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| SOFT EXTENSION - CRAZY FOR NATURE
- 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT LAND |
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| PROGRAM CODE: LPN 01 |
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| SAVANNA – CHAPADA DOS GUIMARAES
– SOFT EXTENSION CRAZY FOR NATURE |
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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.
For those who like hiking longer into the savanna, we
propose this soft adventure, sleeping under palm tree
roof, in hammocks.
Hiking of medium level, although long. Around 20 Km
per day, great variety of natural environment, with
altitudes that vary from 830 to 200 mts. From the top
of the Table land to low areas of the savanna, crossing
forests, climbing hills, and bathing in crystal clear
waterfalls . Rich in cultural and historical aspects.
Overnight at the Sao Jeronimo community, in a rustic
shelter, in hammocks.
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| DAY 1 – PARK ECO LODGE - SAO JERONIMO
AND MAGESSI TRAIL
Departure from the ECO PARK LODGE, to climb the Sao
Jeronimo hill, about 3 to 4 hours. Lunch on the way.
Taking the Magessi Trail to go down to the low areas,
passing by the Aricazinho waterfall, to arrive at the
community for dinner at camp site. and overnight in
hammocks.
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| DAY 2 – HISTORICAL RURAL COMMUNITY
– TOPE DE FITA TRAIL
Be awaked by the morning jungle sounds. Have breakfast
with typical “Guaraná Powder” drink. Departure heading
the “ Community Urubamba” , rich in cultural aspects
of the golden cycle of XVII century, having the opportunity
to know some typical wooden made handicrafts.Forward
to start the ascended trough the Tope de Fita Trail,
to arrive at the ECO PARK LODGE End of the program.
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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 08 pax. |
| Type / Level: |
Ecotourism Type / Moderate Level Program. |
| Included: |
1 overnight IN HAMMOCK at “ Comunidade Sao Jeronimo”
with dinner and breakfast. All above mentioned activities.
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| 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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