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Savanna Tableland – Geologically older than the Andes Mountains, the Chapada dos Guimarães Tableland with its average altitude of 760 m, is the source to almost all main rivers and waters that run into the Pantanal. Its waterfalls, creeks, rock formations covered with cerrado (savannah-like or scrub) vegetation and exotic wildlife give this National Park an unbeaten beauty.

Arrival at Cuiaba airport. Reception and transfer in AIR CONDITIONED VAN, to the tablelands of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park distance 60 km from Cuiabá by paved road.

Accommodation at the PARK ECOLODGE.

Check in and lunch at the “Teta da Loba” Restaurant.

With some luck we may see or at least hear the red & green macaws that nest on those sand walls.

Dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Day devoted to wonderful hikes trough the National Park. The wind and rain sculpted intriguing shapes in the sand stones covered with rich “cerrado” vegetation, its bird’s songs and crystal clear water falls add to the enjoyment of the area.

The hike ends at the 86m high water fall “Veu de Noiva” where we’ll enjoy a traditional meal at the local restaurant, looking down to a huge canyon.

Late afternoon light hike to enjoy sun setting behind the 850m high “São Geronimo” Peak in front of the Lodge. Dinner and night at the Lodge.

Breakfast and morning check-out. Forward a short drive trough the historical town of Chapada, visit the first church of the State of Mato Grosso, possibility for handcraft shopping.

After that, stopping at the Geodesic Center of South America for a splendid view into the Cuiabana plain. Lunch a local Restaurant with enchanting view on the Pantanal plain. Restart our drive to the lowlands of PANTANAL.

First 167 km on paved road until the charming “gold miners” town of Pocone. “Pit-stop” for some snack, toilet and picture taking of it’s central square, colonial buildings and cathedral.

Onward to the ARARAS ECOLODGE for another 25km on the TRANSPANTANEIRA, unpaved Park Road.

Enjoy first meetings with the Pantanal’s plain, its flora and fauna. Welcome drink and check in at Lodge. Presentation tour of the Lodge and surroundings. Chat at sunset. 19h30 Dinner at Lodge. Night walk to enjoy the south hemisphere night sky, sounds and freshness.

Full day dedicated to observing the Pantanal’s flora & fauna at the Araras Eco Lodge private reserve.

After breakfast, the guide will lead you on a 2 to 3 hour horseback ride through the pastures, woods and wetlands.

Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, the guide will lead you on a hike in a different area of the private reserve, allowing you to observe and learn more of the local environment.

Overnight at Araras Eco Lodge. (B, L, D)

After breakfast travel down private dirt roads, to Sentinela Camp on the edge of the Rio Clarinho.

Canoe tour to spot aquatic wildlife, birds and flora; possibility of piranha fishing.

Brazilian churrasco style picnic lunch along the banks of the river.

Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)

After breakfast, photo-safari along the Transpantaneira Park Road and return to Cuiabá. Drop off at airport or city hotel. (B, , )