Are you looking for a unique and unforgettable travel destination in Brazil? Do you love nature, adventure and culture? Then you should visit Chapada dos Guimarães, a stunning national park in the state of Mato Grosso.
Chapada dos Guimarães is a place where you can enjoy the beauty and diversity of the cerrado, the Brazilian savannah.
You can explore dozens of waterfalls, viewpoints and trails that will take your breath away. You can also learn about the history and traditions of the local people, who have lived in harmony with the environment for centuries.
Chapada dos Guimarães is easy to reach from the city of Cuiabá, the capital of Mato Grosso. It is only 50 km away, and you can drive along a scenic highway that offers amazing views of the rock formations and the landscape.
If you are ready to discover this natural paradise, check out our tour package below.
We have prepared a special itinerary for you, with the best attractions and activities that Chapada dos Guimarães has to offer.
TOUR PACKAGE DETAILS
Legend: C=breakfast; A=lunch
Day 1 – CUIABÁ // CHAPADA DOS GUIMARÃES
- Arrival at Marechal Rondon airport.
- Reception, welcome and 75 km drive to Chapada dos Guimarães.
- Enjoy the scenery along the MT-251 highway, with the impressive walls and rocks of the park.
- Arrival in the town and check-in at the inn.
- Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2 – CHAPADA DOS GUIMARÃES – Águas do Cerrado Waterfall Circuit
- Breakfast at the inn.
- Departure for Buriti Farm, 60 km from the town.
- See the agricultural region of the municipality, with fields of soybeans, corn, cotton and other crops.
- Arrive at the farm and admire the preserved cerrado forests and fields, home to many animals and plants.
- Enjoy a full day of hiking and swimming in the waterfalls of the farm, such as Cachoeira do Pulo, Cachoeira da Prainha, Cachoeira do Degrau and Cachoeira do Buriti.
- Lunch at the farm.
- Return to the inn.
Day 3 – CHAPADA DOS GUIMARÃES – Aroe Jari Cave Circuit
- Breakfast at the inn.
- Departure for Água Fria farm, where the Aroe Jari circuit is located.
- Start a hike through the savannah and forest, admiring the rock formations, plant species, footprints and scenery.
- Enter the Aroe Jari cave, the largest sandstone cave in Brazil, and explore its tunnels and chambers.
- See a waterfall falling from the roof of the cave, and learn about the ancient rock layers that formed the cave.
- Exit the cave and continue the hike, observing the cerrado plants and animals, especially the Cascudo, a fruit that is only found in Chapada dos Guimarães.
- Reach the other end of the cave, Boca do Buritizal, and enjoy the vereda, a wetland area with buriti palms and a clear spring.
- Pass by Pedra das Três Pontas or Pedra do Equilíbrio, a huge balanced rock, and arrive at Lagoa Azul, a beautiful blue lagoon.
- Relax and admire the geological marks and the clear blue water of the lagoon.
- Visit two more caves, Pobe-Jari and Kiogo Brado, that have different features and shapes than the Aroe Jari cave.
- Return to the farm by transportation and have a late lunch.
- Visit and swim in the Relógio waterfall, a refreshing and scenic spot.
- Return to the inn in the late afternoon.
- Free night.
Total walk: 07 km – moderate level
Day 4 – CHAPADA DOS GUIMARÃES – Cidade de Pedras, Véu de Noiva, Vale do Rio Claro and Crista de Galo
- Breakfast at the inn.
- Departure for the national park and visit the Cidade de Pedras, a spectacular viewpoint in Chapada dos Guimarães.
- See the amazing view from the top of the walls of the national park, and walk for up to 2 km (round trip) to see the curious rock formations and the huge walls.
- See the cerrado landscape, the river springs, the footpaths and the hills, and also the Rio Claro Valley, your next destination.
- Say goodbye to the Cidade de Pedras and continue the tour.
- Stop at Véu de Noiva, one of the most famous waterfalls in Chapada dos Guimarães, and walk for just over 1 km (round trip) to see it.
- See the waterfall that is more than 80 meters high, and admire the beautiful valley with the savannah and forest.
- If you are lucky, you might see some Scarlet Macaws flying in the sky.
- Continue the journey along the sandstone walls (MT 251) and reach the Rio Claro Valley.
- See the larger cerrado vegetation, with taller trees, along the way.
- Drive along a sandy road, crossing a stream, and taking steep sections, a real 4×4 adventure.
- Arrive at Crista de Galo, a high rock formation, from where you can see the whole length of the walls, a panoramic view, that shows you what Chapada is all about.
- See the Crista de Galo itself, an attraction with its peculiar shape.
- After seeing the Crista de Galo, head for a refreshing swim and floatation (mask, snorkel, vest) in the Rio Claro, a river that is very close to where it starts.
- Enjoy this very special moment, as you swim in a river of pure, clear water that comes from the walls of the park.
- Choose from the main bathing and floating spots, such as Poço da Anta, Poço Verde and Poço Azul.
- Float with a mask and snorkel (optional) and see fish of different kinds and sizes.
- Have fun with the short floating routes, passing under branches and trunks, and following the flow of the river. A unique and special experience!
- Return to the town in the late afternoon.
Day 5 – CHAPADA DOS GUIMARÃES // CUIABÁ
- Breakfast at the inn.
- Return to Cuiabá and transfer to the airport.
- End of the tour.
PRICES
- For double or triple room: USD 1,601.00 per person.
- For single room: USD 2,288.00 per person.
These prices are only for reference. The final prices will depend on the suppliers and the exchange rates.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Transfer from and to Cuiabá airport.
- Accommodation for 4 nights with breakfast at the inn.
- Transportation during the tours.
- Tours as mentioned in the itinerary with tickets and equipment.
- 02 lunches on the Aroe Jari Cave and Águas do Cerrado tours.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- Airfare.
- Drinks.
- Trail snacks.
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses.
Chapada dos Guimarães is waiting for you! Explore the stunning waterfalls, caves, and trails of this amazing national park.
