Day 1: Departure from Cuiabá to Chapada dos Guimarães
Arrival at Cuiaba airport. Reception and transfer to the tablelands of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park distance 60 km from Cuiabá by paved road. Accommodation at the Park Ecolodge. Check in and lunch at the “Teta da Loba” Restaurant. After short rest we drive along the Chapada dos Guimarães cliff to the to the Geodesical Center of the South American Continent. With some luck we may see or at least hear the red & green macaws that nest on those sand walls. On the way back a stop at the History centre of Chapada dos Guimarães city with its charming Barroca architecture and first MT church. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge. (L,D)

Day 2 Departure from the Chapada dos Guimarães to Araras Eco Lodge
After breakfast, visit Chapada National Park, hiking along wonderful trails, full of adventure and invigorating showers in mineral waterfalls that are part of the park’s water circuit. For lunch, enjoy typical dishes of this region while seated in front of a breathtaking view of the canyon surrounding “Veu de Noiva” Waterfall. After lunch departure to Pantanal Lowlands. While crossing the area, it is possible to spot and appreciate the local flora & fauna. Late afternoon hike along 900m trail to a 25m high observation tower for a “bird eye” view over surrounding forest, marsh and fields. After dinner, night tour to observe nocturnal environment. Overnight at Araras Eco Lodge. (B,L,D,)

Spend day 3 at the Araras Eco Lodge
Full day dedicated to observing the Pantanal’s flora & fauna at a private reserve of the lodge. 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, you will go on a hike in a different area of the private reserve, allowing you to observe and learn more of the local environment. Dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)

Dpend day 4 at the Araras Eco-Lodge
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. Enjoy sunset from our 25m high outlook. Dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 5 Departure from the Araras Eco Lodge to Cuiabá 
After breakfast, photo-safari along the Transpantaneira Park Road and return to Cuiabá. Drop off at airport or city hotel. (B)

Day 1 Departure from Cuiabá to Chapada dos Guimarães
Arrival at Cuiaba airport. Reception and transfer to the tablelands of Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park distance 60 km from Cuiabá by paved road. Accommodation at the Park Ecolodge. Check in and lunch at the “Teta da Loba” Restaurant. After short rest we drive along the Chapada dos Guimarães cliff to the to the Geodesical Center of the South American Continent. With some luck we may see or at least hear the red & green macaws that nest on those sand walls. On the way back a stop at the History centre of Chapada dos Guimarães city with its charming Barroca architecture and first MT church. Dinner and overnight at the Lodge. (L,D)

Spend day 2 at Chapada dos Guimarães
Day devoted to wonderful hikes trough the National Park. The wind and rain sculpted intriguing shapes in the sand stones covered with rich “cerrado” vegetation, its bird’s songs and crystal clear water falls add to the enjoyment of the area. The hike ends at the 86m high water fall “Veu de Noiva” where we’ll enjoy a traditional meal at the local restaurant, looking down to a huge canyon. Late afternoon light hike to enjoy sun setting behind the 850m high “São Geronimo” Peak in front of the Lodge. Dinner and night at the Lodge. (B,L,D)

Day 3 Departure from the Chapada dos Guimarães to Araras Eco Lodge
Breakfast and morning check-out. Forward a short drive trough the historical town of Chapada, visit the first church of the State of Mato Grosso, possibility for handcraft shopping. After that, stopping at the Geodesic Center of South America for a splendid view into the Cuiabana plain. Lunch a local Restaurant with enchanting view on the Pantanal plain. Restart our drive to the lowlands of the Pantanal. First 167 km on paved road until the charming “gold miners” town of Pocone. “Pit-stop” for some snack, toilet and picture taking of it’s central square, colonial buildings and cathedral. Onward to the Araras Eco Lodge for another 25km on the unpaved Transpantaneira road. Enjoy first meetings with the Pantanal’s plain, its flora and fauna. Welcome drink and check in at Lodge. Presentation tour of the Lodge and surroundings. Chat at sunset. 19h30 Dinner at Lodge. Night walk to enjoy the south hemisphere night sky, sounds and freshness. (B,L,D,)

Spend day 4 at the Araras Eco Lodge
Full day dedicated to observing the Pantanal’s flora & fauna at a private reserve of the lodge. 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, you will go on a hike in a different area of the private reserve, allowing you to observe and learn more of the local environment. Dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)

Spend day 5 at the Araras Eco Lodge 
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. Enjoy sunset from our 25m high outlook. Dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 6 Departure from the Araras Eco Lodge to Cuiabá 
After breakfast, photo-safari along the Transpantaneira Park Road and return to Cuiabá. Drop off at airport or city hotel. (B)