“This email is intended to let you know that we enjoyed our travels last week to Pantanal very much! The whole arrangement with transport and accommodation was well organized and worked out fine. It is really a nice part of Brazil and we can look back with great satisfaction. Thank you for arranging and taking good care.”
— Christiaan Lavooij, NetherlandsAraras Eco Lodge Tours
Araras Eco Lodge offers a variety of activities that are low on environmental impact but high on adventure and excitement. Wildlife satisfaction guaranteed.
Sample program
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Day 1: Cuiaba – Araras Eco Lodge (132 km/2,5 hrs)
Transfer from Cuiaba Airport to the Araras Eco Lodge. Presentation of the lodge and its surroundings. After dinner short walk to enjoy the starry sky and the sounds of the Pantanal. (D)
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Day 2: Araras Eco Lodge
After breakfast safari drive to the neighboring farm for a canoe trip on the Rio Clarinho. Brazilian churrasco style picnic lunch along the banks of the river (only in dry season). Return to the lodge. Enjoy sunset from our 25m high outlook. (B,L,D)
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Day 3: Araras Eco Lodge
Morning hike the ´Rondon´ trail to reach the 12m high Tuiuiu observation tower. Afternoon horseback ride through the pastures, woods and wetlands. (B,L,D)
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Day 4: Araras Eco Lodge - Cuiaba Airport
Early morning hike for sunrise. After breakfast transfer back to Cuiaba Airport. (B)
Places visited
Package prices per person in US$ for 2024
January - March
| 02-03 persons | 04-05 persons | 06-09 persons | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBL / TRPL | DBL/TRPL | DBL/TRPL | |
| 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS | 723 | 712 | 666 |
| 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS | 1013 | 999 | 925 |
| 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS | 1303 | 1272 | 1187 |
April - June & November-December
| 02-03 persons | 04-05 persons | 06-09 persons | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBL / TRPL | DBL/TRPL | DBL/TRPL | |
| 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS | 784 | 767 | 708 |
| 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS | 1105 | 1064 | 993 |
| 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS | 1425 | 1385 | 1303 |
July - October
| 02-03 persons | 04-05 persons | 06-09 persons | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBL / TRPL | DBL/TRPL | DBL/TRPL | |
| 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS | 976 | 971 | 907 |
| 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS | 1383 | 1373 | 1289 |
| 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS | 1790 | 1763 | 1669 |
What’s included
- Overnight in double/triple rooms;
- Regular (shared) transfers mentioned in itinerary in air-conditioned vehicle with driver*;
- Meals as mentioned in itinerary (B=breakfast / L=lunch / D=diner, excl. drinks);
- Excursions as mentioned in itinerary;
- English speaking guide during excursion mentioned in the itinerary.
What’s not included
- International flights;
- Domestic flights;
- Wildlife Preservation Fee: US$ 40 per person per package (This amount will be added to the package in order to cover the environmental maintenance of the 2.760 hectares Araras Eco Lodge private reserve)
- Airport taxes;
- Travel insurance;
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary;
- Drinks;
- Tips;
- Personal expenses
Observation
*Regular transfer departure times:
Cuiaba Airport/Hotel - Lodge: 13:20 hrs & 17:00 hrs
Lodge - Cuiaba Airport/Hotel: 07:30 hrs & 12:30 hrs
PRIVATE TRANSFERS AND/OR PROGRAMS ON REQUEST!
NOTE: The activities described may be altered due to weather conditions, season or group make-up with the intent of maximizing your experience of the eco-system.
What to bring: Light weight pants, jeans, T-shirts, long sleeved shirts, shorts, bathing suit, extra socks and underwear, sandals, good walking and/or old tennis shoes, windbreaker/light rainjacket, sun hat, flash light, sun screen, insect repellent, binoculars, camera, film, extra batteries.
Sweatshirt or sweater recommended from June to September.
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