Package 4 days, 3 nights - North Pantanal de Barão de Melgaço - Mutum River
Easy / Moderated

* Trips in the Barão de Melgaço - North Pantanal >>  3 days | 4 days | 5 days |

1st Day - Cuiabá>Pousada no Pantanal
{transfer in, photo safari, check-in, walk}

Arrival at Cuiabá, reception at the airport and transfer to Pousada do Rio Mutum Lodge, crossing the village of Mimoso on the way. During the transfer you will be able to observe various kinds of birds, small animals and 'pantaneiro' scenaries. Arrival at Pousada do Rio Mutum is expected in the late afternoon. After check-in, presentation of the area and watch the various forms of life unhabiting the lodge's park. With luck various species of birds and animals may be seen. In the evening a delicious piranhas chowder will be served, followed by dinner consisting of many typical regional dishes. After dinner, organization of the activities that will be conducted, than sleep.

2nd Day - Pantanal
{walk, horseback riding, photo safari by boat}

Early rise at daybreak before breakfast. This is the momento to see and listen to the dawn movements of the Pantanal's awakening, a great spectacle of colours and sounds. Breakfast, followed by a tour on horseback (about an hour and a half) across the ranch and along the shores of Siá Mariana lake. On this outing you will familiarize yourself with diverse characteristics of the Pantanal, such as the cycle of floods and droughts, rivers of the region, history and culture of the 'pantaneiro' people. A lovely ride at the horses trot, meeting and enjoying the beaty of the Pantanal's fauna and flora. Return to the lodge, lunch and a 'pantaneiro siesta' (nap). In the afternoon a boat tour and photo safari up the Mutum River. With luck you will may observe giant Brazillian Otters, Sting Rays, shoals of fish and various birds inhabiting the riverbanks. Return to the lodge at sundown. Dinner and sleep.

3rd Day - Pantanal
{walk, boat, Siá Mariana and Chacororé Bays, night safari}

After breakfast hiking trails passing through 'ridges', which are mounds of earth that serve as a refuge during the flood season. The walk leads you through open fields and pastures in the region to observe the flora and fauna. Possibility to see several birds and mammals in the region. Lunch and a nap at the Pousada Pantanal. At afternoon boat trip through the Rio Mutum and following up the Bay of Sia Mariana, with 8 km of linear extension, and Bay Chacororé, which exceeds the full 15 km in open area. Throughout the year you'll see several species of birds and small animals that border the canal that connects the two bays. In return for stopping appreciation of the setting sun and piranha fishing * (March-October). On the way back to the hostel will be possible to perform nocturnal safari. With luck you can observe nocturnal animals such as tapir, Foxes, among others. Dinner and overnight.

4th Day - Farewell to the Pantanal > Transfer to Cuiabá
{daybreak, rowing boat, check-out and transport to the airport}

We wake up early for the rowing boat ride in the Mutum River, witnessing once more the spectable of colours and sounds of the Pantanal's awakening. Return to the lodge. After breakfast we begin the trip back to Cuiabá, arriving at the airport at the prearranged time. Good bye to the Pantanal.

Do not forget to bring

- small rucksack to daily walks;
- trainers or shoes to walking (very important), lights (optional);
- clothes, flipflops or sandals, bathing suit, jacket, cap or hat;
- light cotton clothes for the activities, long sport sox;
- long pants;
- long sleeved shirt (sun and insects);
- bermudas, t-shirts;
- swimming clothes;
- solar protector, repellent, photo camera, binoculars, pocket fashlight;
- personal hygiene articles and whatever medicines you may be taking (recomended);
- films and batteries (if you need to replace everytime).

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Included in the excursion:

- the company of an accredited tourist guide;
- transport during the excursion;
- the above itinerary, cues;
- lodging with breakfast, lunch and dinner;
- transfer airport/Pantanal/airport

Not included in the excursion:

- personal expenses;
- drinks and extras;

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* Trips in the Barão de Melgaço - North Pantanal >>  3 days | 4 days | 5 days |