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Choose to stay at the family-run Estancia Vitoria just outside of the Pantanal, just perfect to visit the Chapada dos Guimarães. From the Estancia it also is an easy ride to Nobres for the best snorkeling in and around the Pantanal.
Note: This is a tour extension, combine this tour with one of our full package tours.
Transfer from Cuiabá to the Estancia Vitoria - possible day & night.
Departure to Poconé, well known for its goldmining since Jesuit times. You can notice the topographic and vegetation change from the Cuiabá plain to the Pantanal plain. Continuation on the Transpantaneira (earth road) to pousada Piuval, your accommodation tonight. After some rest: horseriding, also for beginners (tame horses) towards some woodland to observe existing fauna, with good luck we can see some animals and birds like Capuchin monkey, hyacinth macaw and agouti, amongst others which live in this area. For those who are still in good condition there is a possibility of a night-walk through the Pantanal.
In the morning boat tour on lake Piuval with piranha fishing and short walks in Piuval area. Return for lunch. With recovered energies our next destination is another distance on the Transpantaneira in the direction of Porto Jofre. Jacarés (cayman), Tuiuiús (Jaburús), egrets, amongst other animals and many birds is what we shall be able to observe. Return to Estancia Vitoria.
After breakfast, depart to the town of Nobres. Close by you will visit Lagoa Azul - a clear-blue lake fulfilling a caldera cave. Your next destination is a stalactite cave. Enjoy the unique submontane world! After lunch at the Pousada Recanto Ecologico da Lagoa Azul, receive your snorkling equipment (lifejacket, diving goggles, snorkle, diving shoes). Explore the caldera lake inside and take a swimm with the native fishes such as Pintado or Dourado! Last but not least snorkling in the river which is flowing into Lagoa Azul. Return to the estancia.
After breakfast, depart to the airport to continue your journey!
Prices vary according to several factors including: season, number of people traveling, shared vs private excursions, when you book and rooming arrangements. These are from prices based on low season.
We can customize anything for any time of year! Contact us for an exact quote for your trip.
*Budget generally includes excursions in group, Superior & Deluxe private excursions, & Basic is a best mix (varies by itinerary & excurion)
Note: ALL itineraries are 100% customizable to create your perfect trip!
*Budget generally includes excursions in group, Superior & Deluxe private excursions, & Basic is a best mix (varies by itinerary & excurion)
Note: ALL itineraries are 100% customizable to create your perfect trip!
*Budget generally includes excursions in group, Superior & Deluxe private excursions, & Basic is a best mix (varies by itinerary & excurion)
Note: ALL itineraries are 100% customizable to create your perfect trip!