To get to the headspring of Olho D`água river, where the tours begins, you take an open jeep to the PRNP – Private Natural Heritage Reserve. The journey starts with a pleasant walk through the riparian forest of Prata River, through an interpretive trail, where you will see numerous trees, orchids and bromeliads and some 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 fishy, curimbatas, piaus, matogrossinhos and other fish of the Pantanal are some of the companions during the way down the river. There is 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.
These natural attraction is located in Jardim city, close by Bonito city, Brazil. The Rio da Prata Snorkeling tour it is located 55km from Bonito town and 35 from Jardim town.
You can get in this attraction with your own car or use a local driver to bring you. The road used to get in the tour have some parts of dirt road (no asphalt). Most of our tour packages include private transfer with local driver to the Rio da Prata.
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