3 days in North Pantanal at the Pousada Rio Claro

The Pantanal is an ecosystem with 250 thousand square kilometers of extension, as estimated by scholars, which explains it can hardly be established with an exact calculation of its dimensions, because at various points, it’s very difficult to establish where the Pantanal begins and ends, also the many regions that surround it and at each end of drought and water stations cycle, the Pantanal changes once more.

North Pantanal is situated in the south of Mato Grosso and northwest of Mato Grosso do Sul, both states of Brazil. It also encompasses northern Paraguay and eastern Bolivia (which is called the Bolivian Chaco). A UNESCO World Natural Heritage and Biosphere Reserve. Some prefer to call it Pantanal lowlands or Pantanal Complex, because the region has more than one Pantanal within it. Despite the name, there are a small number of wetlands in the Pantanal region.

This package will make you discover its large Fauna and Flora. The Pantanal is a bird paradise and caimans and Jaguar refuge.

THE PACKAGE

2 NIGHTS / 3 DAYS Package

This is the minimum number of nights to really discover what the region has to offer to us. The Pousada Rio Claro is ideally located, 42 km at the beginning of the Transpantaneira road which facilitate the access. The activities included in this package will provide you the chance to see a large variety of animals from birds to Jaguar.

TOURS INCLUDED:

• Ecological walk
• Night spotting Safari
• Boat tour
• Piranha fishing
• Sunset contemplation in kayak

THE ROOM

Pousada Rio Claro, puts at your disposal 20 apartments, which are divided into single, double, triple and respect both your privacy, as the local ecology. Check-in begins at 14: 00hs and check-out at 12:00, the next day. They also offer 01 apartments adapted for people with special needs, having all of the above, providing more comfort and sleep quality.

ROOM AMENITIES:

• Air conditioning
• Ceiling fan
• Private bathroom
• Planking
• screened windows
• Cabinets, desks and bedside lamps
• Trousseau 100% cotton
• Beds: Single: 2.00 x 1.00 or Double bed: 2.00 x 2.00.

SUSTAINABILITY:

The RIO CLARO LODGE has a special commitment to the Principles and the Sustainable Management System:

• The Environmental Conservation and sociocultural traditions As the Pantanal region, respecting the current legislation;
• The Satisfaction of Guests, The Quality of Services and Products.
• The service expectations of stakeholders as partners, suppliers, employees and local community;
• Continuous improvement of the effectiveness of the Sustainability Management System, observing the current legislation.
• Through Sustainable Practices and their Operations Together with guests, employees, suppliers and local community, the contribute to the sustainable development of Mato Grosso, Pantanal for a better world for future generations.

TRANSFER POLICY:

Transfers from and to Cuiabá airport are included in regular basis with the following departure times:

• Cuiabá (airport or hotel) to lodge, departure scheduled at 12h30 or 17h30
• Lodge to Cuiabá (airport or hotel), departure scheduled at 07h30 or 14h30

Transport duration: About 2 hours for 142kms

CHILD(REN) POLICY:

Infant(s) in FREE if in the same room of the parents: 0 to 5 years old

Child(ren) 6 to 11 years old (Same room of the parents)

PARTICULAR HOTEL CONDITIONS:

• Accommodation in standard room with air-conditioning
• Breakfasts, lunch and dinner included
• Transfers IN & OUT FROM and TO airport included
• Transfers IN & OUT for tours included by boat, trucks or horses 🙂
• Tours listed included
• Bilingual guide for tours (English, ask for other language)
• Hotel and tourism taxes included

CANCELLATION POLICY:

• Up to 30 days before arrival: no charge
• From 29 to 26 days before arrival: penalty of 10% of the total.
• 25 to 16 days before arrival, penalty of 25% of the total.
• 15 to 11 days before arrival: penalty of 50% of the total.
• 10 to 06 days before arrival: penalty of 75% of the total.
• 05 days before or no show: penalty of 100% of the total.