METROPOL - BRAZILIAN D.M.C.

Brazil Four Ecosystems 19 nights - 10 days

Mato Grosso is the only state in Brazil that holds within its borders three Ecosystems almost equidistant from its capital, Cuiabá, and its respective airport. This program provides the visitor with the option of visiting the Pantanal (100 km towards South), the Savanna Tablelands - Chapada dos Guimarães (76 km towards Northeast), and the Amazon Rain Forest (290 km towards Northwest), comprising 900 km of true photo-safari without wasting time with flights and airports.

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS LAND SAFARI - CENTRAL-WEST BRAZIL ECOSYSTEMS

Day 1:

CUIABÁ - PANTANAL LOWLANDS

Reception at the Cuiabá/ Várzea Grande Marechal Rondon Airport. 16:00 hrs. departure for Pantanal. Part of the way will be on paved road, crossing the Savanna region and farms/ranches. Short visit to the town of Poconé, and then get the Transpantaneira Park Road in a true photo-safari for 32 km, with enough stops for flora and fauna observation. Reception and accommodation at Araras Eco Lodge, a welcoming environment, that follows the most traditional Pantanal way. Dinner , overnight.

Day 2:

PANTANAL LOWLANDS

The awakening follows the season's rhythm; breakfast is served at first sunlight. Exploring activities start with trekking, for observation and interpretation of the paths besides the Transpantaneira Park Road, through private embankments (dirt roads) and neighboring ranches. After lunch, horseback riding on the fields in a Pantanal fashion. Dinner followed by a night excursion with the goal of finding nocturnal animals that may be in the vicinities of the Transpantaneira Park Road. Overnight.

Day 3:

PANTANAL LOWLANDS

After breakfast, departure towards Rio Clarinho, where in canoes you will explore its margins, boarding forest and mangroves. With luck, you may find the giant river-otter that inhabit these waters. Have fun with the piranha and dogfish fishing, which will complement your barbecue at the camping site. By the end of the afternoon, return to the lodge where you will be able to enjoy the sunset from our White Egret Treetop Tower. Dinner, overnight.

Day 4:

PANTANAL LOWLANDS - SAVANNAH TABLELANDS

Right after breakfast, departure from the lodge heading towards Chapada dos Guimarães National Park. Upon arrival at the historic town of Chapada, lunch followed by a visit to a breathtaking sightseeing point at the very center of South America, where you'll have a vision range of more than 80 km over the Pantanal plain. After, you'll want to follow the National Park's border to watch the sunset at the Echo Wall, another amazing point for observing the landscape. Finally, accommodation at the Penhasco Lodge, dinner and overnight.

Day 5:

SAVANNAH TABLELANDS - AMAZON RAIN FOREST

Breakfast and departure to explore the Chapada dos Guimarães National Park, with trekking through wonderful paths, full of adventure and invigorating showers on its mineral water waterfalls that are part of the park's water circuit. Lunch at the Cachoeirinha Restaurant, where you'll be able to taste the typical dishes of this region. After lunch we'll leave towards the Amazon Forest. This is South America's divisor of waters. Arrival at the Jardim da Amazonia Lodge at dusk; dinner and overnight.

Day 6:

AMAZON RAIN FOREST

In canoes you will explore the Rio Claro River. Trekking through amazing paths, you'll go deep into the Savannah transition into the Amazon flora. Lunch and afternoon free at a mineral water swimming pool. Dinner and overnight.

Day 7:

AMAZON RAIN FOREST - CUIABÁ

Morning is dedicated either to the fauna observation around the lodge or visit to the calcareous grottos in the region, depending on the season. Lunch, and after a brief rest, return to Cuiabá and accommodation at the Global Garden Hotel. Dinner not included. Enjoy the Cuiabá night (our guides will provide you all the relevant information).

Day 8:

CUIABÁ - AIRPORT

Breakfast and departure to the airport at the proper time for your flight.Arrival in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to hotel. Day at leisure.

Day 9:

Breakfast buffet at hotel. Full day Jeep tour to Corcovado Mountain and through the Tijuca Forest with lunch included. Beverages are not included. Night at leisure.

Day 10:

Breakfast buffet at hotel. Day at leisure. Transfer out to airport.

Package includes in Pantanal :

1 overnight in Cuiabá, 1 overnight in Chapada dos Guimarães, 2 overnights in the Amazon Ecosystem and 3 overnights in the Pantanal, all the activities and meals according to the program, bilingual guide and air-conditioned transportation.