Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Guimaraes

Arrive at the Cuiabá/Várzea Grande airport and transfer to Chapada dos Guimarães (75km, 1h30min approximately). Check into the charming Park Eco Lodge in the evening and relax. Take in the first sights of the park.

Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Guimaraes

Rise early and depart for a full day of hiking in Chapada dos Guimarães to a beautiful waterfall. The park is known for its intriguing sandstone cliffs formed by the wind and rain. Admire the rich vegetation, listen to the singing birds and the splash of the crystal-clear waterfalls. After the hike, enjoy lunch at a beautiful restaurant in the canyon with the perfect view of the waterfalls. Watch the sunset over at the lodge’s lookout tower, relax, and take in nature's beauty.

Aquario Encantado

Bid farewell to Chapada dos Guimarães and depart to Bom Jardim, driving past impressive rock formations along the way, 165km, 2h30min approximately, until arriving at Recanto Ecológico Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon) before coming to the trailhead to Aquário Encantado/Enchanted Aquarium and Salobra River (1-km trail). Swim in the deep water pool Aquarium with colorful fish and snorkel in the Salobra River. Return to Recanto Ecológico Lagoa Azul for lunch and depart to Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge (280km, 4h00min approximately).

Pantanal

Arrive at Araras Pantanal Eco lodge in the late afternoon. If there is enough time, go on a short walk for the first impression of the amazing nature of the surroundings and sunset. Dinner at the lodge’s restaurant, and after, enjoy a nature walk to admire the Southern Hemisphere sky and listen to the nocturnal animals awake from their slumber or join in a Night Safari, according to the lodge’s program.

Pantanal

Araras Lodge offers comfortable suite rooms with air conditioning and excellent meals made from the tasty meat and fishes of the Pantanal, as well as featuring organic salads, vegetables and seasonal fruits. Full days of tours/safaris in shared basis searching for endemic bird species, tapirs, anteaters and many other wildlife species at Araras Lodge. Tours are well-planned and explore a wide variety of habitats; travelers can expect excellent guidance and lots of action in the field. Available tours are nature walks, horseback riding, canoeing, jeep safari (game drive), and nocturnal spotlighting.

Pantanal

Available tours are nature walks, horseback riding, canoeing, jeep safari (game drive), and nocturnal spotlighting.

Pantanal

Enjoy a beautiful last sunrise in the Pantanal. Return for breakfast and check out. Private transfer to the airport in Cuiabá (130km, 2h00min approximately). End of the trip.