The lodge recommends two programs:
5 days at the lodge, or a
Mato
Grosso overland trip of 8 days which covers three
different ecosystems - Pantanal wetlands, savanna tablelands
and Amazonian rainforest - all three easily reachable
by car from Cuiaba airport.
ARARAS ECO
LODGE - 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS PROGRAM
Day
1 . Cuiabá » Pantanal » Pousada das
Araras
Arrival at Cuiabá/Várzea
Grande airport or pick up at hotel and transfer to Pantanal
lowlands. While crossing the area, it is possible to
spot and appreciate the local flora & fauna. Late
afternoon hike through surrounding area to a 12 m observation
tower and a spectacular view of sunset. After dinner,
night tour to observe nocturnal environment. Overnight
at Araras Eco Lodge (D).
Day
2 . PANTANAL LOWLANDS (HORSEBACK RIDING & HIKING)
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).
Day
3 . PANTANAL LOWLANDS (CANOE AND DRIVE)
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)
Day 4
. PANTANAL LOWLANDS (VISIT TO THE NEIGHBORS)
Early morning hike for sunrise. Breakfast. After breakfast
hike or bike ride to visit to the neighbour farm. A
cattle ranch with over 12.000 hectares, traditionally
rasing cattle over the last three generation in a balanced
and sustainable manner. Lunch at the lodge. Guided walk
through the “Ronco do Bugiu” private reserve
with a visit to the main house and a “guaraná
“ drink following local tradition. Dinner and
overnight at the Araras Eco Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 5 .
PANTANAL LOWLANDS » CUIABÁ
After breakfast, photo-safari along the Transpantaneira
Park Road and return to Cuiabá. Drop off at airport
or city hotel (B).
ARARAS ECO LODGE
- 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS PROGRAM
Day 1 .
Cuiabá » Pantanal » Pousada das Araras
Arrival at Cuiabá/ Várzea Grande airport
or pick up at hotel and transfer to Pantanal lowlands.
While crossing the area, it is possible to spot and
appreciate the local flora & fauna. Sunset observation
trekking through the surrounding area. After dinner,
night tour to observe the nocturnal environment. Overnight
at Araras Eco Lodge (D)
Day 2 .
Pantanal » Pousada das Araras (HORSEBACK RIDING
& TREKKING)
Full day to observe Pantanal’s flora & fauna.
After breakfast, the guide will lead you by car, trekking
and horseback ride, through this particular ecosystem,
allowing you to learn and understand the local environment.
Overnight at Araras Eco Lodge (B, L, D).
Day 3 .
Pantanal » Pousada das Araras » (canoe and
photo-safari)
Exploration trip on the Pantanal raised dirt roads,
including the Transpantaneira Park Road. Canoe tour
to spot aquatic wildlife, birds and flora; possibility
to arrange piranha fishing. Picnic lunch en route. Return
to the Lodge for dinner and overnight (B, L, D).
Day 4 .
Pantanal » Cuiabá » Airport
After breakfast, photo-safari along the Transpantaneira
Park Road and return to Cuiabá. Drop off at airport
or city hotel (B).
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Capacity: Maximum of 42 or 38 travelers.
Transfers: daily from Cuiabá
at 12:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Included:
In / out photo-safari transfer, 4 or 3 overnights
at Araras Eco Lodge with full board. All above mentioned
activities. (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).
Not included:
Air tickets to/from Cuiabá. Beverages. Medical
expenses and hospitalization. Any type of insurance.
Guide Languages: English and Portuguese
(with possibility of Spanish, German, Italian, French,
or Dutch).
Type / Level: Eco-tourism
Type/Moderate Level Program.
Extra
nights: For those who wish to enjoy a longer
staying, we offer an extension possibility including
overnight plus all the meals (B, L, D). If any specific
activity is required, it may be added on spot.
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. |
