City Zone:

Cuiaba

Property Style

Lodge

Rooms:

19

Includes: Accommodation with full board pension, bilingual guide for tours, transfers.

From this lodge, with its enviably preserved surroundings, it is possible to do first-class bird-watching, trekking in pristine forest, canoeing, horseback riding, truck photo-safaris, night tours, two exciting tree top look outs with 12 and 25 meters high and much more, all under the assistance of expert bilingual naturalist guides.

Day 1 - Reception at the airport in Cuiabá / Várzea Grande or the hotel and transfer to the Pantanal's lowlands. The trip covers 108 km on a paved road and another 32 km on a dirt road to Pousada Araras. Transpantaneira starts in Poconé (108 km from Cuiabá). Passing through Transpantaneira - called the park road - is, in fact, a true photographic safari with stops to observe the fauna and flora. Arrival at Pousada Araras, reception and accommodation. Late afternoon hike through a surrounding area to a 12 m observation tower and a spectacular view of the sunset. After dinner, night walk to observe the South Hemisphere sky, hear and feel the nocturnal environment and watch some nocturnal animals. Overnight at Araras Eco Lodge.

Day 2 - After breakfast, there are two options: a canoe tour to spot aquatic wildlife,birds, and flora and the possibility of piranha fishing; or Horseback Riding, which is the most traditional way of becoming acquainted with Pantanal and gives the chance to explore areas of difficult access, where it is common to witness the harmonious convivial between cattle and the wild fauna. Lunch at Araras Lodge. After lunch, hike to 25m /82 ft high Howler Monkey Tower for sunset. Dinner and overnight.

Day 3 - Early morning hike for sunrise - The daybreak in the Pantanal occurs amidthe symphony of night and daytime birds celebrating the arrival of a new day. It precedes the sunrise and presents an important appeal because it happens only at this moment of the day. It cannot be missed. Breakfast at the poolside, before your photo safari transfer to Cuiabá. Drop off at the airport or city hotel.

TRANSFER DETAILS:

From Cuiabá to Lodge: pick up at the hotels starts at 12:30 pm.

pick up at the airport at 01:20 pm and 05:00 pm

From Lodge to Cuiabá: 07:30 am and 12:30 pm

* Maximum baggage allowed: One small bag per passenger. The lodge offers space for luggage storage at the office in Cuiabá.