4.45/5 Very Good
City Zone:
Cuiaba
Address:
Cuiaba - Mato Grosso
Property Style
Rooms:
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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.
The lodge, built in regional rustic style, offers 19 comfortable rooms with air conditioning with screened windows, ceiling fans, private bathrooms (cold and hot shower).
Day 1 - Reception at the airport of Cuiabá / Várzea Grande or the hotel and transfer to the Pantanal's lowlands.There are 2 SIB transfer departures daily: at 1:20 pm or 5:00 pm, depending on the arrival flight. 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 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 tours: or canoe tour to spot aquatic wildlife, birds, flora and possibility of piranha fishing; or Horseback Riding that is the most traditional way of becoming acquainted with Pantanal. It’s given the chance to explore areas of difficult access, where it is common to witness the harmonious convivial between cattle and the wild fauna. Time to 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 amid the 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 in this moment of the day. It can not be missed.. Breakfast at pool side, before your photo safari transfer to Cuiabá. Drop off at airport or city hotel.
Transfer details
Pick up at the airport at: 13:20pm and 05:00pm. From Lodge to Cuiaba: 07:30am and 12:00pm
Araras Lodge is closed for staff vacation every year, from November 27th to December 27th
Maximum baggage allowed: One bag per passenger. The lodge offers space for luggage storage at the office in Cuiabá.
Environmental Tax is charged per room and per package up to 5 nights
