TRIP EXTENSIONS
The State of Mato Grosso offers four fascinating and unique destinations for tourism. Let Floresta Tour Agency arrange your entire tour with an English speaking guide.

• The Meridional Amazon Rainforest in the northern part of the State of Mato Grosso is an example of unflooded, terra firme forest. A transitional area between the flooded forests in the north and the higher savannah region, it is an area containing one of the greatest biodiversities in the entire Amazon Basin. This is where the Cristalino Lodge is situated, and is considered a world-class destination for birders, butterfliers and nature lovers.

• The Chapada dos Guimarães, in the savannah region, combines transitional gallery forests and the higher elevation cerrado biome. It is an ideal destination for trekking, birdwatching and spiritual tours. It is an area of beautiful waterfalls, canyons, small rivers and magnificent vistas.

• The Pantanal, near Cuiabá. This is a unique ecosystem renowned for its spectacular concentrations of birds and mammals. It is popular amongst wildlife lovers and photographers alike. There are a variety of accommodation options and also tours suitable for the clients' different interests: wildlife viewing, adventure tourism, photography and catch-and-release sport fishing.

C		DURATION	CODE	PLACES VISITED
03 BIOMES		07 Days/ 06 Nights	BIO-VII	Amazon,
MATO GROSSO		Pantanal, Chapada.
With a name derived from the Portuguese for 'thick jungle', Mato Grosso,the third largest state in
Brazil, is the divisor between three huge river basins, and the setting for an impressive meeting
of three important biomes – the Amazon, Pantanal and the Cerrado.
The state boasts the Amazon Rain Forest , including seasonally inundated “igapo” forest and dry “terra firme forest”- the best place
to see birds, mammals and innumerable insects including many exquisite butterflies; the Pantanal – the world's largest wetland where the wildlife is easily observed ; and the cerrado tableland around Chapada dos Guimarães. Combining these localities on one tour
gives an opportunity to see completely different landscapes with their assorted animals and plant communities within a small geographical area.
D 01	.../ ALTA FLORESTA/ CRISTALINO JUNGLE LODGE				km 67D + 35R = 2:30h
Reception at the airport in the town of Alta Floresta . Welcome drink, lunch at the Floresta Amazônica Hotel and departure by van and boat to the Cristalino Jungle lodge, via the Cristalino river. The lodge is nestled in a private reserve surrounded by the Cristalino State Park . Wildlife watching at the lodge clearing may include passing piping-guans, araçaris, hummingbirds and monkeys. After dinner, slide show and briefing about the region. Opportunity to browse the library with main titles of fauna and flora.
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. D	. Overnight at Cristalino Jungle lodge.
. Transfer Alta Floresta airport/ Cristalino lodge by van and boat.
D 02	CRISTALINO JUNGLE LODGE
Early start to visit the 50 m tall canopy tower to observe primates, canopy bird, flora and an enchanting misty dawn. After breakfast, motorboat up river and hike the Brazil nut trail, tasting the fresh brazil nuts collected in the wild. Return paddling down in inflatable canoes. Afternoon walking the Ficus Trail where one can observe a giant fig. Activity of ropes and rapel course at the Rocky trail: a 30m rope bridge and a 20 m tall rope ladder that takes you to the top of tall rocks (abseiling- optional).
Cayman spotting at night.
. B/ L/ D	. Overnight at Cristalino
.Hiking and night caiman spotting.
D 03	CRISTALINO JUNGLE LODGE
After breakfast walk to the Tree house – a 6 m high hide overlooking a natural clay lick that is regularly visited by tapirs, peccaries and deer. After lunch, motor boat ride up river to hike the 'Sierra' trail, a great view of the private reserve and the Cristalino Park including a marvelous sunset. Return to the lodge by motorboat turned off observing nocturnal birds and animals by the river.
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. B/ L/ D	.Farewell d inner by candle light at the campfire. Overnight at Cristalino
. Hike , wildlife watching,
D 04	CRISTALINO JUNGLE LODGE/ PIUVAL		km 650 (1:30h flight)+(108A + 05D= 2:00h)
Short hike and river swimming or canoeing before departure. Lunch in the Floresta Amazônica Hotel in Alta Floresta and transfer to the airport for the flight to Cuiabá.
Arrival in the afternoon and immediate transfer to the Pantanal. Accommodation, dinner and night safari
- a chance to observe nocturnal such as crab-eating foxes, raccoons, deer and possibly a cat such as an Ocelot or Jaguar
. B/ L/ D	. Overnight at Piuval lodge;
Hike, transfers lodge/ airport/ lodge, air flight.
D 05	PIUVAL/ ARANCUÃ			km 25D =1:00h
Early morning hike through one of the many mound hills - a refuge for many mammals and
a nesting site of Hyacinth Macaws, Jabiru storks and many other birds. Boat trip on the pretty Baía do Piuval - a large lake. Lunch and departure for a terrestrial safari down the Transpantaneira
as far as the lodge Canto do Arancuã, located in between two river courses. Arrival in time to enjoy a nice
boat trip along the river Claro, especially beautiful at dusk, with flocks of birds. Dinner and night safari.
. B/ L/ D	. Overnight at Canto do Arancuã lodge;
. Hike, terrestrial safari, boat trips
D 06	ARANCUÃ/ CHAPADA DOS GUIMARÃES			km 84 D + 167 A = 4h
Early sunrise walk to hear the sounds of nature as she awakens. Breakfast and departure leaving the
Swamplands for the plateau. At its top is 'Cidade de Pedra' - where the sunset can be seen over
the beautiful vista, overlooking the numerous valleys and rivers of the region. Return to the picturesque
town of Chapada dos Guimarães for dinner and overnight accommodation at a pleasant lodge
installed in a ranch integrated with nature.
. B/ L/ D	. Overnight at Chapada dos Guimarães;
. . Hike and visit to Cidade de Pedra.
D 07	CHAPADA DOS GUIMARÃES/ CUIABÁ			km 67 A + 13D = 2:00h
A visit to the National Park, with bath in waterfalls including the largest one - Véu de Noiva which plunges 86 m to a
majestic canyon. Immediate transfer to Cuiabá airport for embarking at convenient time.
. B/ L
.Hiking on the National Park and transfer to Cuiabá airport.
A = Asphalt. D = Dirt road. O = Off-road.

 

Option in higher standard lodges in Chapada dos Guimarães :

•  Pousada da Chapada

•  Solar do Inglês

PRIVATE TOUR		DURATION	CODE	PLACES VISITED
PANTANAL		07 Days/ 06 Nights	PTA-VII	Amazon,
& AMAZON		Pantanal.
With a name derived from the Portuguese for 'thick jungle', Mato Grosso,the third largest state in
Brazil, is the divisor between three huge river basins, and the setting for an impressive meeting
of three important biomes .
The state boasts the Amazon Rain Forest , to the north, including seasonally inundated “igapo” forest and dry “terra firme forest”- the best place
to see birds, mammals and innumerable insects including many exquisite butterflies and the Pantanal – the world's largest wetland where the wildlife is easily observed.
D 01	.../ ALTA FLORESTA/ CRISTALINO JUNGLE LODGE				km 67D + 35R = 2:30h
Reception at the airport in the town of Alta Floresta . Welcome drink, lunch at the Floresta Amazônica Hotel and departure by van and boat to the Cristalino Jungle lodge, via the Cristalino river. The lodge is nestled in a private reserve surrounded by the Cristalino State Park . Wildlife watching at the lodge clearing may include passing piping-guans, araçaris, hummingbirds and monkeys. After dinner, slide show and briefing about the region. Opportunity to browse the library with main titles of fauna and flora.
.
. D	. Overnight at Cristalino Jungle lodge.
. Transfer Alta Floresta airport/ Cristalino lodge by van and boat.
D 02	CRISTALINO JUNGLE LODGE
Early start to visit the 50 m tall canopy tower to observe primates, canopy bird, flora and an enchanting misty dawn. After breakfast, motorboat up river and hike the Brazil nut trail, tasting the fresh brazil nuts collected in the wild. Return paddling down in inflatable canoes. Afternoon walking the Ficus Trail where one can observe a giant fig. Activity of ropes and rapel course at the Rocky trail: a 30m rope bridge and a 20 m tall rope ladder that takes you to the top of tall rocks (abseiling- optional).
Cayman spotting at night.
. B/ L/ D	. Overnight at Cristalino
.Hiking and night caiman spotting.
D 03	CRISTALINO JUNGLE LODGE
After breakfast walk to the Tree house – a 6 m high hide overlooking a natural clay lick that is regularly visited by tapirs, peccaries and deer. After lunch, motor boat ride up river to hike the 'Sierra' trail, a great view of the private reserve and the Cristalino Park including a marvelous sunset. Return to the lodge by motorboat turned off observing nocturnal birds and animals by the river.
. B/ L/ D –Farewell dinner at Cristalino
. Hike ,and at night cayman spotting.
D 04	CRISTALINO JUNGLE LODGE/ CUIABÁ			km 800 = 10h
Morning hike and river swimming or canoeing. After lunch departure to Floresta Amazônica Hotel. Snack and transfer to the bus station.
. B/ L/ D	. Overnight at the bus transfer;
Hike, transfers lodge/ bus station/ lodge.
D 05	CUIABÁ/ PIUVAL			km 105 A + 08D = 2:30h
Arrival in the morning and immediate transfer to the Pantanal. Accommodation, lunch and a boat
trip in the afternoon, to see the sunset at the pretty Baía do Piuval. Dinner and night safári – a chance to observe nocturnal such as crab-eating foxes, racoons, deer and possibly a cat such as an Ocelot or Jaguar
. B/ L/ D	. Overnight at Piuval lodge;
. Reception at the bus station, transfer to Pantanal, boat trip, night safari.
D 06	PIUVAL/ ARANCUÃ			km 25 D = 1h
Early morning hike through one of the many mound hills - a refuge for many mammals and
a nesting site of Hyacinth Macaws, Jabiru storks and many other birds. Boat trip on the pretty Baía do Piuval - a large lake. Lunch and departure for a terrestrial safari down the Transpantaneira
as far as the lodge Canto do Arancuã, located in between two river courses. Arrival in time to enjoy a nice boat trip along the river Claro, especially beautiful at dusk, with flocks of birds.
Dinner and night safari.
. B/ L/ D	. Overnight at Canto do Arancuã lodge;
. . Hike and boat trip on the river Claro.
D 07	ARANCUÃ/ CUIABÁ			km 100 A + 53D = 3:00h
Hiking in the morning. Transfer to the Cuiabá airport for embarking at convenient time.
. B/ L
.Hiking and transfer to Cuiabá airport.
A = Asphalt. D = Dirt road. O = Off-road.

AMAZON ECOTOURISM ROUTE

 

Municipalities of Alta Floresta /Novo Mundo/ Paranaíta

5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS

3 nights in Floresta Amazônica Eco Lodge, with gorgeous gardens, surrounded by 650.000 m2 of native amazon forest, including a resident pair of Harpy Eagles. Outings in the municipality, 01 full day visiting “Pedra Preta” archeological site and one night at Cristalino Jungle Lodge, nestled in a private reserve by Cristalino river.

DAY 1 – Arrival in the city of Alta Floresta and transfer to Floresta Amazônica Eco Lodge . Welcome drink and accommodation. Afternoon walk the Primates' Trail at the hotel private reserve with a good chance to watch some of the five species of monkeys that live in this reserve , including red howlers, brown capuchins and black spider monkeys.

Evening: slide show and film exhibition about the region.

DAY 2 – After breakfast a half day visit to a Fishing farm “Chácara Esteio” where one can see the breeding of commercially important Amazonian fish, a fish laboratory & honey production. Lunch at the farm and departure for a visit to the Orchid Farm , where wild Amazon species can be admired. Return to the eco lodge in time to take part in the canopy walkway adventure admiring the lush forest by the eco lodge's lake. Possibility of sliding on a “zip-line” into the lake (last activity optional). Birdwatching by the lake late afternoon observing a great variety of araçaris, parakeets and macaws.

Overnight at the eco lodge.

DAY 3 – Early breakfast and departure to the city of Paranaíta, distance 60 km (vans or off road vehicle 4x4 w/air cond.) for a visit to Archeological Site of Pedra Preta a set of rupestrian engraving, one of the most extensive open door pannels of the Brazilian territory, with pictographic inscriptions. On the way back, a visit to a Cocoa Farm , where family of German descent grow cocoa and produces home made chocolate. Return and overnight at the eco lodge.

DAY 4 – An early breakfast then departure (vans or off road 4x4 air cond) to the Cristalino Jungle Lodge. Arrival, accommodation and walk the Ficus trail followed by river swim before lunch. After lunch a walk on the Rocky trail up to the tree house where one can see wild animals. Slide show about the Cristalino region fauna & flora.

Dinner by candlelight by the campfire, with grilled matrinchã , the “salmon of the Amazon”.

DAY 5 : Early wake up to go up the 50m canopy tower of the jungle lodge, a breathtaking opportunity to observe the mist that covers the forest at dawn and the explosion of canopy wildlife including birds, such as the spangled cotinga, macaws and the white whiskered spider monkey endemic to the region.

Return for breakfast and departure to Alta Floresta, on time to visit the “Crafts House” . Departure by plane or coaches to Cuiabá.

INCLUDED : 4 overnights at the Floresta Amazônica Eco Lodge; transfer from/to Airport or Bus Station; all outings in Alta Floresta and Paranaíta; transfer to the Cristalino Jungle Lodge, one overnight and outings described in the program; 5 meals ; 5 breakfasts; naturalist guide and local guides.