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BRAZIL: HORSE RIDING SAFARI IN THE PANTANAL
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In the heart of South America, the Pantanal is a fabulous ecological treasure, a fragile ecosystem based on the seasonal floods which allow the development of unique vegetation and animal wildlife : all kind of parrots, particularly the very rare blue Ara and the Tuyuyu, symbol of Pantanal, but also mammals as the Jaguar, the Tapir, the Armadillo or the Anteater... Humans get daily into close contact with wild animals in this inextricable water jigsaw.
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ITINERARY
Day 1
Welcome at Campo Grande airport and transfer to the Pantanal by car (approx. 3 hours drive to the fazenda "Sao José", a cattle ranch). After check-in we have time to relax or inspect the property and meet the horses. Before having dinner we go on a jeep to a nocturnal spotlighting safari - opportunity to observe nocturnal animals and especially catch sight of the big red eyes of caimains, blended by the light.
Dinner and overnight at the fazenda.
Day 2
After breakfast we start our ride through the endless fields of the fazenda. On this first day we get straight into the habits of the Pantaneiros (Pantalnal cowboys) and will have the opportunity to drive cattle while working along with the cowboys and establishing a closer contact with the regional way of cattle work. We return to the fazenda for lunch and in late afternoon we leave for another exploring ride of the area, getting more chances to the see the amazing deversity of wildlife that lives in the surroundings. The land is home to many birds and wild animals, living together with the cattle.
Day 3
A new day on horseback in the never ending surroundings of the fazenda with numerous possibilities to watch the wildlife. To reach the place where we will have our lunch break, we will swim with the horses across a river. Lunch will be one of the most typical dishes of Pantanal, used as main meal during the long cattle drives: “ arroz carreteiro” which is made of rice and sun dried beef. After lunch you can try to fish piranha (in the same river you crossed with your horse!) or rest on the hammocks under the trees.
Near the ranch is the Lasso competition area where before dinner we will see the Pantaneiros practicing their ability with lasso (it is their hobby on weekends) and for those interested, an opportunity to learn how to do it!
Dinner and night at the fazenda.
Day 4
Today we leave "Sao Jose" fazenda towards "Pequi" fazenda. Our ride will take us through century-old trees, palm groves and again we will have the opportunity to see many fascinating birds and animals. Tonight dinner is at fazenda "Pequi" where a good steak will be prepared on a typical pantaneiro barbecue. But before we go for a nocturnal spotlighting boat safari on the Aquidauana River.
Day 5
This morning we mingle with the cowboys to help work the cattle. Lunch break at the fazenda and in the afternoon we go for a photo safari on a jeep to hunt wild animals and water fowl that we are sure to meet on our way.
Dinner and night at the fazenda.
Day 6
After breakfast we leave fazenda "Pequi" in the direction of the Olhos D'Água Ranch. Open country changes and we ride for over an hour through ancient forests and palm groves before arriving at the fazenda which is located on the banks of the Aquidauana River. Here we enjoy a wonderful typical lunch with some of the main cuisine menus of the Pantanal, fresh water fish roasted, cooked or fried and other typical dishes accompanied by farofa (yucca or manioc flour toasted in butter or oil with banana), besides, of course, their famous deserts with local fruits.
In the afternoon we return by boat on the Aquidauana River to Fazenda Pequi (another good opportunity to see the environment around this famous river), where a typical Pantaneiro barbecue will be served for this last evening of our horse riding adventure.
Day 7
Departure for the airport after breakfast.
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HORSES AND REQUIRED RIDING LEVEL
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Horses Tack Saddles are australian type, very well fitted for trail riding.
Intermediate or experienced riders having already participated in trail rides but above all open-minded to a different way of riding: due to the cowboys' culture who follow the pace of the cattle, most of the riding is walk, leaving lots of time to watch nature and wild animals, with a very much appreciated canter from time to time. |
YOUR GUIDES
Our English speaking guide will make you discover this fabulous region with all its natural treasures and the cowboys will teach you how to work the cattle.
Lunch is brought by a support vehicle when not taken at the fazenda.
ACCOMMODATION
The 6 nights of this ride will be spent in two different, very comfortable fazendas, double room basis.
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Meals are one of the highlights of this ride. All through the week you will enjoy typical, homemade local food.
DATES AND RATES
| Pantanal - 2010 rates | ||
| September 11 to 17 - 1 rider booked | 1370 € |
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| November 07 to 13 | 1370 € |
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Single supplement: 210 €
This supplement applies to any single booking person. If you are willing to share your room and there is another rider of the same gender willing to to so, the supplement will be refunded to you.
Small group supplement - 1 rider: 800 €
Small group supplement - 2 riders: 80 €
This supplement will be charged at the moment of booking and refunded on the day of departure depending on the final number of participants (including the discount if more than 4 riders)
Discount 5 or 6 riders: -120 €
Discount 7 or more riders: -200 €
Flights to Campo Grande Airport.
Please contact us to check the best available rate from your country.
RATE INCLUDING
- the riding trail as described on double occupation basis,
- full board without beverages
- transfers from and to Campo Grande airport
- the financial guarantee of the deposits you send to Randocheval
RATE NOT INCLUDING
- flights to the starting and finishing point of the ride
- meals in Campo Grande
- beverages
- tips
- personal expenses
- optionnal insurances : more information...
BOOKING - INFORMATION
Contact Anne for any enquiry !
PRATICAL INFORMATIONS
COUNTRY
Brazil - Pantanal
LENGTH
- 7 days / 6 nights / 5 riding days
LANGUAGE
English
GROUP SIZE
Minimum 2 - Maximum 12 riders.
ACCESS
CLIMATE
The Pantanal has two very sharply defined seasons, a rainy and a dry season. Both seasons are good for travel to this region and the activities are tailored to the weather and the flooding cycle. The rainy season occurs roughly from October to March (average temperature 26,1°C or 79F) with the wettest months being February and March. Dry season is from April to September with an average temperature of 23,7°C or 75F). The months of least rainfall are July and August. The rainy season roughly corresponds to the flooded season. In the months of December through April water rushes over the banks of the many rivers in the Pantanal and much of the savanna is covered with a shallow sheet of water. The highest water months are generally January and February. These great environmental fluctuations are one of the reasons that the wildlife is so concentrated.
Formalities
Please check with your local ambassy.
Vaccination - health
No specific vaccinations. Don't forget your repatriation insurance.
We recommand to be update of usual vaccination, and especially tetanus..
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