Ararauna Pantanal Tours – 4 days
PRESENTATION

Day 1

Air or ground transfer from Campo Grande to Pantanal
Assistance at Campo Grande airport and transfer to the Pantanal of Aquidauna. In this Pantanal Tours you have the option to go to the Ararauna Ecological Refuge with a 4×4 pickup truck or a charter airplane departing from Campo Grande or Aquidauana city.
The land transport itself is already a beautiful tour and an adventure, where on the way you will pass behind the Serra de Maracaju, for the Pantanal fields and bays of the Pantanal. Depending on the time of the year, the trip will last from 5 hours to 6 hours. At the Peak of the flood season that occurs in the Pantanal the terrestrial access can be interrupted, but most of the time it is possible go by 4 wheels jeep (sometimes is necessary to use a tractor as support).
The air transport is a spectacle, because the flight is panoramic and allows you to contemplate the landscapes of the plateau of Maracajú and the Pantanal plain, for sure an unforgettable experience. It is possible to choose the direct flight from Campo Grande (1h06 of duration) or via Aquidauana (2 hours by car + 36 minutes by plane). Air transportation is available year-round.

Check-in at the Pousada can be for lunch or after lunch; it all depends on the departure time of Campo Grande and the type of transportation used. This factor will also determine whether it will give time to perform some activity of this day or not.

The distribution of day-to-day tours will be made directly on the farm along with your local guide. The schedule we are going through below is just one example of how can get the distribution of the tours.

If the arrival on the Farm is until 2pm, it will be possible to carry out an ecological walk of recognition of the area of the Pousada. This tour can last from 1 hour up to 2 hours depending on how the weather conditions will be and willingness of participants. The hike can be on a trail of 2km up to 3km that passes through the middle of the closed forest and the open field where it will be possible to observe several species of birds / wild animals and have a more intimate contact with nature. During the tour, you can climb the observation tower (25 meters high) to contemplate the beautiful view from the top and experience of staying a little higher than the treetops.
Overnight in private room with minibar, air-conditioning and private bathroom with hot shower. (D)

Day 2

Pantanal Day Tours with local English-speaking guide
Ecological tours usually happens early in the morning or late in the afternoon, as these are the periods with the highest chances of observing nature and wildlife, because the birds and animals are more active on the cooler hours.

After breakfast departure for the Horseback Ride – if you want it is possible to accompany the preparation of horses (catch the horses) for the ride, that is, put the pantaneiro harness very comfortable and that can be used by people of any age. The horses are pantaneiros (raised in the Pantanal), docile and well trained for the realization tours, which favors who does not have or has little experience with horses. The ride lasts 2 to 3 hours in tracks that pass through the mountain ranges (uppermost forest area), open fields, bays and capons, making it possible to observe Pantanal deer, coati, monsoon, peccary, and various species of birds.

Between one activity and another, take time to rest in the hammocks, stay in the pool, read a book or even make a list of what you saw during the tours. Before each activity in the afternoon, a snack is served with juices, breads, cakes and regional fruits.

In the afternoon departure for boat ride on the Correntoso River – this tour is carried out in aluminum boat equipped with seats and outboard motor used to go up the river streaming looking for the fauna that lives in or around the river such as capybaras, Giant otters, alligators, howler monkey and a plethora of birds. Depending of the season it is possible to cool off in the waters of the Correntoso River, a small river that never dries completely and which has no other boats moving around (it is practically exclusive Ararauna River). When the boat tour is done in the afternoon, a stop is made for the contemplation of the sunset. This tour is recommended for people of any age and has an average length of 02 to 03 hours.
Overnight in private room with minibar, air-conditioning and private bathroom with hot shower. (B, L, S, D)

Day 3

Pantanal Day Tours with local English-speaking guide
After breakfast departure for the Kayak or Canadian Canoe ride – a pick-up truck is used to reach the Correntoso River where the activity will be carried out. At the river’s edge you can choose to take the kayak for two or Canadian canoe, which will be used to go down the river stream, which requires almost no effort. Driving the canoe or kayak is easy, requires no previous practice, and can be performed by people of any age. This activity brings you closer to nature through silence and contemplation. In general it is approximately 2 hours contemplating the river to the point where the pickup truck will be waiting to bring you back to the Pousada (another 20 minutes by car).

In the afternoon departure for Safari Photographic and nocturnal animal trip – an adapted 4×4 pickup truck is used for the realization of the safari. If you want, you can also go in the cabin of the pickup truck, but the best to observe nature is to go outside. The tour pass through several environments of the Pantanal wetlands where it is possible to cover a larger area, increasing the chances of observing the animals. It is also possible to make a stop to walk a little bit, stretch your legs, and of course, look for the animals. Usually this tour happens in the afternoon as it extends to the beginning of the night, when a powerful flashlight is connected in a battery and it will be used to search for animals with nocturnal habits (animal focus). Good chances to see deer, wolf, tapir, anteater and as always several species of birds. Ride for 3 to 4 hours and can be done by people of any age.
Overnight in private room with minibar, air-conditioning and private bathroom with hot shower. (B, L, S, D)

Day 4

Air or ground transfer from Pantanal to Campo Grande
After breakfast, you go for an Ecological Walk – usually this walk is longer than the first, varying from 2 to 3 hours, traversing trails from 3km to 5km in other parts of the farm. As always, the purpose of the tour is to look for the wildlife existing in the Pantanal, but the local guide will also explain a little about the vegetation and trees of the place, what they serve, if any has medicinal effect, etc.After lunch transfer from Pantanal to Campo Grande (hotel or airport). (B,L)