Pantanal and Bonito Budget Tour (SC) – 05 nights / 06 days
PRESENTATION

Day 1

Transfer from Campo Grande to Pantanal – Traveling day.
Assistance at the airport / bus station in Campo Grande. Transfer by regular transfer bus/van to Buraco das Piranhas (police station where the bus stop) or by private transfer directly to the Pousada. If you choose the regular transfer, the Santa Clara’s car will be waiting for you at Buraco das Piranhas and will bring you to the Farm. The local transfer to the Farm is done in open car and you already have the opportunity to spot some wildlife on the Pantanal Park Road. Arrival in Santa Clara and check-in. Rest of the day free, you can walk around and visit the camping to spot the Abobral River.
In this farm you can choose where to sleep: Camping (hammocks/tends) or shared dormitory with AC, WC or Private room with AC, WC. (D)

Day 2

Pantanal day tour with local guide
After breakfast Boat Trip – on this activity you will spend about 2 – 3 hours riding on motor boats equipped with life jacket and comfortable swivel seats. The boat trip is done in the Abobral River and you have chance to see and learn about the local flora and fauna. It tour is recommended for people of all ages. Lunch on the Pousada and rest.
After lunch you will go to Piranha Fishing – on this activity you will spend about 2 – 3 hours and you have the opportunity to get very close of the feared piranhas of the Pantanal. It tour is done in lakes, bays and rivers using simple fishing rods.
Overnight in Camping (hammocks/tends) or shared room with AC, WC or Private room with AC, WC. (B, L, D)

Day 3

Pantanal day tour with local guide
After Breakfast Horseback Ride on typical pantaneiro horses (from Pantanal). It is a 2 – 3 hours tour through diverse habitats such as grasslands and higher areas with dense wood vegetation that serve as refuge to animals and birds during the wet season. You may see marsh deer, feral pigs, blue macaws, toucans and many other bird species. Lunch and rest.
After lunch you will go to a Photografic Safari – It tour happens on the Pantanal Park Road where you ride for about 1h30min looking for the animals. The jeep 4×4 makes a stop and you go for a Nature Trekking – on this activity you will spend about 1h30min walking through diverse habitats such as grasslands and higher areas with dense wood vegetation that serve as refuge to animals and birds during the wet season. The walk finishes at the jeep. On the way back to the Farm the guide will use a big spotlight to look for nocturnal animals and birds. During all tour you have chance to spot marsh deers, toucans, capybaras, armadillo and other animal species.
Overnight Camping (hammocks/tends) or shared room with AC, WC or Private room with AC, WC. (B, L, D)

Day 4

Transfer from Pantanal to Bonito with local driver
After Breakfast Nature Trekking – on this activity you will spend about 2 hours walking through diverse habitats such as grasslands and higher areas with dense wood vegetation that serve as refuge to animals and birds during the wet season. When the Pantanal is flooded you walk in wet places turning an unforgettable tour. In the morning you have time to pack you staff.
After lunch transfer by jeep from Santa Clara Farm to Buraco das Piranhas where you’ll take the Regular Transfer bus/van to Bonito. If you use a private transfer, the car will pick you up directly in the pousada and bring you to Bonito. Check-in on the chosen Pousada. In Bonito you can chose between several accommodation options.
Overnight in shared dormitory or private room, you can chose the accommodation in Bonito. (B,L)

Day 5

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 farm where you will have lunch and go for snorkeling at Anaconda River (Nascente Rio Sucuri) – Situated on Saint Geraldo Farm, Sucuri River snorkeling tour is considered one of the clearest waters rivers in the world. The tour starts with a walk of approximately 500m in the gallery forest taking you up to the headwaters of the river. During the trail, you can enjoy the local flora and fauna and make stops at lookouts to observe the springs. The 1800m snorkeling on the crystalline waters of Sucuri River allows you to enjoy the underwater flora beauty and to interact with many schools of fish, such as piraputangas, pacus and corimbas. During the snorkeling, there is a rowboat that serves to support and monitor the way down. The farm has a pretty reception point with swimming pool, hammocks, bar and restaurant (adjusted to wheelchairs), cabinet lockers and a gift shop. The flotation equipment (wetsuit, neoprene boot, life vest, mask and snorkel) and a typical lunch are included in the tour. Distance: 19 km. Duration: 3 hours and half.
After the tour your driver will bring you to your accommodation. Overnight in shared dormitory or private room, you can chose the accommodation in Bonito. (B,L)

Day 6

Private transfer from Bonito to Campo Grande
Breakfast. Depending of your departure time, it´s possible to do one extra activity on the last morning.
Check the options of Bonito tours http://www.ecoadventures.com.br/eng-new/atrativos-e-passeios.asp?cdd=30
Check-out until midday and transfer from Bonito to Campo Grande in Private Car with local driver. (B)