Bonito Budget Tours – 03 nights / 04 days
PRESENTATION

Day 1

Transfer from Campo Grande to Bonito – Day Traveling
Assistance at the airport or bus station of Campo Grande. The transfer from Campo Grande to Bonito can be by Regular Bus/Van or Private Car, you can choose. Arrival in Bonito and check-in at choose Pousada. Depending of your arrival time in Bonito, it is possible to organize an extra tour in the first afternoon.
Overnight in dormitory (shared room) or private room, you can chose the accommodation in Bonito you prefer!

Day 2

Bonito day tour with private transfer to the activities
After breakfast the driver will pick you up in your accommodation and bring you to visit the Blue Lake Cave (Gruta do Lago Azul) – Considered the postcard of Bonito city, the Blue Lake Cave was discovered in 1924. Inside the cave there is a lake of crystalline waters. The light reflecting on the water gives a bluish tone to the lake. The contemplative and historical tour starts with a walk for about 300m until the entrance of the cave, which is stuck in the middle of the forest. From the entrance to the lakefront, we have a rustic steps trail about 100m down. During the way down, there are stopping points for observation of the geological formation of the cave (several types of speleothems) and specially to watch the beautiful blue lake. The reception place offers bar and restaurant, restrooms and a gift shop. Obligatory use tennis shoes. Duration: 1h20min.
After visit the cave your driver will bring you to the Estância Mimosa Water Falls where you will have lunch. The tour begins with a walk by a trail for about 3500m by the gallery forest of Mimoso River among trees and wild animals. There are seven stops for swimming in natural pools with waterfalls and a part of the route is taken in rowboats. Several lookouts with panoramic views of Bodoquena Hills makes Estância Mimosa one of the most fascinating tours of the region. The farm main house, which serves a delicious lunch, maintains its original characteristics from before the tourism starts. Lunch and snack after the tour are included. The reception desk has a bar and restaurant, restrooms, hammocks and a gift shop. Distance: 24 km. Duration: 03 hours and half up to 04 hours. After the tour your driver will bring you to your accommodation.
Overnight in dormitory (shared room) or private room, you can chose the accommodation in Bonito you prefer! (B,L).

Day 3

Bonito day tour with private transfer to the activities
After breakfast the driver will pick you up in your accommodation and bring you to Silver River Snorkeling Tour (Flutuação no Rio da Prata) – To get to the headspring of Olho D`água river, where the tours begin, you take an open car to the PRNP – Private Natural Heritage Reserve. The journey starts with a pleasant walk through the riparian of Prata River, through an interpretive trail, where you will see numerous trees, orchids and bromeliads and several species of mammals, as well as observe the different species of birds that live in the place. Upon reaching the springhead – a huge natural pool of crystal clear water – there is a training that aims to adapt the mask and snorkel to perform the activity. While floating, you will get an underwater world, inhabited by dozens of species of fish and aquatic plants. Shoals of piraputangas, golden curimbatas, piaus, matogrossinhos and other fish of the Pantanal are some of the companions during the way down the river. There is an about 2 km ride to the meeting of Olho D`Água River and Prata River. There you have the chance to choose between snorkeling or taking a place in an electric-motor small boat. The tour lasts about 4 hours. When returning to the farmhouse, a delicious lunch typically from the south of Mato Grosso will be waiting for you. The flotation equipment (wetsuit, neoprene boot, life vest, mask and snorkel) is included in the tour. Duration: 4 hours.
After have lunch and rest a little bit in Rio da Prata, your driver will bring you to Macaws Sinkhole (Buraco das Araras) – In the savanna there is a huge crater in sandstone called doline (depression formed by collapse) which fits 124 meters deep and 160 meters in diameter. During the tour, you will walk through a trail around the hole and stop at two lookouts that give you a panoramic view of the inside hole. In its back, there is a lake and some reptiles. Several bird’s species live over there. The “Red Macaws” adopted it as their natural habitat and make their nest in the sandstone walls holes. The tour is a good option for before or after the snorkeling tour at Rio da Prata once they are close to each other. The reception place has a bar and a gift shop, bathrooms and a lounge. Duration: 1 hour. After the tour your driver will bring you to your accommodation.
Overnight in dormitory (shared room) or private room, you can chose the accommodation in Bonito you prefer! (B,L)

Day 4

Private transfer from Bonito to Campo Grande
Breakfast and free morning. Depending what time you departure from Bonito, it’s possible to organize an extra tour in the last morning.
Check the options of tours in Bonito http://www.ecoadventures.com.br/eng-new/atrativos-e-passeios.asp?cdd=30
The transfer from Bonito to Campo Grande can be by Regular Bus/Van or Private Car, you can choose. (B)