The Pantanal is the best display of unbounded and undisturbed wildlife in the Americas, a paradise for wildlife watchers and photographers. Furthermore, it may come as a surprise to many that, due to the fact that the view is unobstructed by thick vegetation, it is an even better show than could be expected in the neighboring Amazon jungle. Some authors say that Pantanal has the richest fauna of the New World, even compared to Africa's fauna. Whatever your passion, be it fishing, boating, bird watching, wildlife, horseback riding or hiking - your dreams will be fulfilled in the Pantanal!Lying in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, the city of Bonito and its neighbor Bodoquena with its National Park are the most fascinating natural areas of water leisure in the world. The word bonito means "beautiful" in Portuguese and that could not be more appropriate to describe this exotic area, which has most of the region's rivers spring on top of the Bodoquena mountain range, with extends for 250 km an altitude between 400 to 600 meters.
DAY 01 ARRIVAL IN CAMPO GRANDE / PANTANAL
Meet and greet at the airport in Campo Grande and arrival transfer to the Pousada Aguapé (approximately 3 hours 20 minutes / 190 km). Arrival, welcome drinks, tours presentation and accommodation. Overnight. (D)
DAY 02 PANTANAL
Breakfast. Today you will enjoy 2 tours around Pantanal, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and dinner at the pousada . Overnight. (B,L,D)
Note: Tours in Pantanal include the best of Pantanal's fauna and flora, walking tours, photo safaris, night safaris, horseback riding, canoeing and access to the customs and culture of the local cowboys, known as Pantaneiros. The Pousada Aguapé takes part in the Hyacinth Macaw Project since May, 2000.
DAY 03 PANTANAL
Breakfast. Today you will enjoy 2 tours, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and dinner at the pousada. Overnight. (B,L,D)
DAY 04 PANTANAL/SERRA DA BODOQUENA/BONITO
Breakfast. Tour to Fazenda Boca da Onça in the Serra da Bodoquena Region (approximately 2 hours / 121 km). Serra da Bodoquena is a region where we find crystalline waterfalls, trails of totally preserved forest and the scenic Salobra river, natural swimming pools and the highest waterfall of the State: the Boca da Onça Waterfall, 156 meters high, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Brazil. Complete day use with tours and lunch at Fazenda Boca da Onça. Here you will find totally safe tracks together with great comfort and cozy facilities where delicious typical meals are served. It is also possible to enjoy two natural pools and an energizing natural shower, besides the water massage. In the afternoon, transfer to Bonito (approximately 1 hour 20 minutes / 80 km). Arrival and accommodation. Overnight.
DAY 05 BONITO
Breakfast. Floating at Sucuri river with lunch. The Sucuri river starts on the eastern edge of the Serra da Bodoquena. The tour starts with a visit to the river spring, where you can see the water boiling out of the ground. The visitors are taken to a wooden deck where they will board the support boat. After a 45 minute boat ride along the crystal clear river, the visitors can descend in to the river and start the snorkeling tour. The 750 meter long trip you can observe the rich sub aquatic flora and fauna. An unforgettable experience. For those who do not want to go snorkeling, it is possible to stay in the boat and descend the river by boat and enjoy the flora and fauna at the river margins. Overnight.
DAY 06 -DEPART BONITO/ CAMPO GRANDE
Breakfast. Tour to the Grota do Lago Azul (Blue Lake Cave), the most beautiful grotto of the region. The beauty of the place can already be noticed at the entrance, where pointed stones assume interesting shapes. The descent to the core of the cave is approximately 100 meters and ends at the magnificent turquoise blue lake. For the purpose of preservation, no swimming is allowed, despite the temptation of diving. About midday, check-out and transfer back to the airport in Campo Grande (approximately 4 hours / 320 km). Homebound flight or proceed to your next destination.
3 nights in Pantanal & 2 nights in Bonito
The prices are not valid for special events and holidays, Christmas, New Year, Carnival, Winners parade.
Carnival 2011: From Mar.04th to Mar.09th
Winners parade 2011 (only Rio): From Mar.11th to Mar.13th
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