Program:
Day1 CUIABA-ARARAS ECO LODGE
Meeting at airport and depart to Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge. Transfer is divided in two stages: the first, on a paved road for 100 km / 62.13 mi to Poconé, passing by farms and savanna. After a stop in Poconé we start the second stage of the transfer entering at Km 0 theEstrada Parque Transpantaneira (park road) unpaved at built at a higher level than the flood plain. The road has more than 127 wooden bridges fording fields, bays and grazing lands. Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge is at km 32 / 19.88 mi. and transfer is considered a photo-safari for the many species of animals and birds found along its length. Vehicle will make several stops for photos. Arrival at Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge, reception, welcome with fresh fruit juice and accommodation. Late afternoon hike of the lodge surroundings, reaching the Mirante da Garça, a 12m / 39.5 ft. high observation tower for an unequalled view of the sunset. After dinner, a star gazing trek, to hear the sounds of the flood plain. Overnight (D)
Day 2 PANTANAL-Horse ride and Hike
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 grazing fields, woods and food lands. Lunch at the lodge and in the afternoon, we will go on hike to a different area of the reservation, allowing you to observe and learn about this ecosystem. Overnight (B, L, D)
Day 3 PANTANAL (canoeing and photo-safari)
After breakfast, departure to Rio Clarinho (river) riding on the flood plain ways. At Rio Clarinho riverbank, take a canoe and explore its banks, mangroves and forest. With luck, a sight of a family ofariranhas (giant otters) will be nearby (fishing, playing and teaching the babies to swim and fish).Possibility of fishing the elusive Piranha, known for nibbling the bait off the hook without the fisherman noticing. Lambaris, another species of fresh water fish are an easy catch and are delicious when barbecued. A picnic barbecue lunchwill be prepared at the camp site. Return to the lodge at the end of the afternoon. Overnight (B, L, D)
Day 4 PANTANAL -CUIABÁ
The day begins with a very early start to see the sunrise from the top of Mirante da Garça / Heron’s Tower. Hear the sounds of the birds leaving the nests for the day and the rising sun touching the vegetation. Breakfast and departure for a hike. Lunch and transfer to Cuiabá airport enjoying, once again, the beautiful road and the opportunity for last minute photos (B, L)
Important Note:Activities may be changed due to weather conditions, time of the year or guests interest. The Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge staff will endeavor its best to make this trip of the Pantanal Flood Plain an unforgettable experience.
Include:
- Transfers in & out from Cuiaba Airport
- Accommodations including breakfast,lunch&dinner
- All activaties as per program
- English/Portuguese guide
Not included:
- Air fare of any kind
- Gratuites, tips and extras of any kind
- Meals not mentioned in program
Program AL3.1-03Nights Pantanal Araras Eco Lodge
-Rates per person in USD: please contact us for updated prices
What to dress
It is recommended light cotton clothes for the activities, including
Trousers, long sleeved shirts (for the sun and insects), Bermudas, t-shirts, swimwear, hat with a brim (at the lodge there are some available), knee-high socks (the ones for sports), walking shoes (very important)
For the high waters period – November to March – include 2 extra pairs of shoes and a raincoat
For the winter months – June to September – pack a sweater or jacket. At night temperatures can be as low as 4°C.- 39°F
Additional Equipment - Cap with a brim or hat, sunglasses, binoculars, pocket flashlight,
Pocket knife, mosquito repellent, sunscreen lotion, your prescription medicines, batteries and amenities
ARARAS PANTANAL ECO LODGE
Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge is at the heart of a unique place – the Pantanal flood plain, South of Cuiabá - capital of the state of Mato Grosso. Built in harmony with the environment, without skimping on comfort, the lodge is easily reached by car year-round using the Transpantaneira Park Road, 132 km (82 mi). A ride on this scenic road is a delight and transfers using air-conditioned vehicles are always an exciting photo-safari.
Lodge: Accommodation for 42 guests in double, triple and quadruple rooms, with ceiling fan, air-conditioning, hot and cold shower. A comfortable veranda with hammocks, bar, internet access, swimming pool, restaurant and 3 on site observation towers.From the lodge and untouched surroundings, first-class bird-watching, trekking in pristine forest, canoeing, horseback ride, photo-safari on trucks, night tours. There are three fantastic Observation Towers close to the lodge: Mirante da Garça/Heron’s Lookout, 12 m / 39.5 ft. high and 200 m / 656 ft.; Torre dos Macacos / Monkeys’ Tower – 25 m / 82 ft. high and 800 m / 0.497 mi., and Torre dos Tuiuiús / Jabiru Storks’ Tower – 13.5 m / 44 ft. high and 2.5 km / 1.55 mi., from the top of these towers a superb view. All activities are under the assistance of expert bilingual naturalist guides.Meals are prepared with organic produce direct from our orchard or nearby suppliers. Dishes are a sampler of the simple homemade farm cooking and lunch and dinner buffets include salads, vegetables meat and delicious fish.
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