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Expedição Cristalina

5 days and 4 nightsModerate · 30.5 km in 5 daysDeparting from Cavalcante
Half-underwater photo: clear water over pale pebbles and, above, rocks, trees and a person sitting near a small waterfall.

Crystal-clear rivers in turquoise-blue and emerald tones, set in rugged native cerrado vegetation, with lush and preserved flora, and trails along the riverbed that help you understand the importance of the springs for the Brazilian Cerrado and every form of life in the biome.

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Per person, paid in full via PixR$3,100or a down payment of R$930 + 5x R$490
  • 5 days and 4 nights
  • 30.5 km in 5 days
  • Transfer from Brasília and 4x4 included
  • 4 nights of lodging
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Overview

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Day by day

Five days, one at a time

  1. Day 1:

    Transfer from Brasília to Cavalcante

    See day 1
    • Pick-up at the airport (recommended arrival time by 11:00).
    • Transfer from Brasília to Cavalcante in a private car.
    • Stop in Alto Paraíso for lunch or a snack.
    • Check-in at the chosen guesthouse
    • Free evening.
  2. Day 2:

    Santa Bárbara and Capivara

    3.5 km · easy/moderate4 km · moderateSee day 2
    • After breakfast we will drive 30 km on a dirt road to the Engenho 2 community: the largest quilombo in Latin America.
    • In the morning, we will visit Santa Bárbara, with beautiful crystal-clear turquoise-blue pools, an amazing and preserved sanctuary.
    • A total of 3.5 km of trail at an easy/moderate level (an ideal outing for the whole family).
    • In the afternoon, we will head to the Capivara waterfall, which has a beautiful drop and emerald-green heart-shaped pools.
    • A total of 4 km of trail at a moderate level (with some climbs).
    • After the tour, we will have lunch at the Kalunga restaurants: traditional wood-fired cooking, an amazing and unique food experience in Chapada dos Veadeiros.
    • Lodging in the community.
    • Free evening.
  3. Day 3:

    Complexo do Prata (Upper Section)

    7 km · moderateSee day 3
    • After breakfast, we will drive 30 km on a dirt road to the entrance of Complexo do Prata.
    • We will visit 6 attractions among pools and waterfalls of healing waters in many shades of jade and emerald, and several wonderful natural pools, until we reach the Passador waterfall, 3.5 km from the entrance, for a total of 7 km of trail at a moderate level
    • Many impressive cerrado landscapes: lush and biodiverse flora, a stunning viewpoint: an enchanting, paradise-like setting.
    • Expected return to the rural lodging at 17:00.
    • Late lunch (included)
    • Free evening
  4. Day 4:

    Complexo do Canjica and Águas Lindas

    9 kmSee day 4
    • After breakfast, we will drive 10 km on a dirt road to the entrance of Complexo do Canjica.
    • We will visit the enchanting Águas Lindas River: the true paradise oasis of the Cerrado. The whole stream impresses with its mix of blue and green tones, heightened by the sunlight, making the scenery paradise-like. The trail to the famous infinity edge, with a view over the Sertão, is surreal, winding between rock walls and beautiful natural totems.
    • To end the tour on a high note, we head to the monumental Cachoeira do Canjica, 35 m tall. A waterfall covered in moss and rainbows, with a charming cave beside it.
    • The whole circuit of the Complex has 9 km of trail, with strategic stops for snacks.
    • After the tour, we will head to Cavalcante.
    • Free evening
  5. Day 5:

    Transfer from Cavalcante to Brasília

    See day 5
    • After breakfast, check-out from the guesthouse
    • Transfer in a private vehicle from Cavalcante to Brasília, expected arrival at 14:00
    • We recommend booking your return flight after 16:00
    • End of our services.

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Lodging

Where you sleep

Moderate trails through breathtaking scenery: on this EXPEDITION we get to know the local culture better, visiting little-visited waterfalls with experienced local guides and staying in very welcoming and comfortable rural lodgings.

  • Front of a light brick house with a porch and a colorful hammock.
  • A rustic room with two bamboo beds and patterned bedspreads.
  • A breakfast counter with thermos flasks, cakes and jars, against a brick wall.
  • 2 nights in rural lodging (close to the attractions)
  • 2 nights of lodging in Cavalcante

Pousada Aruana (Cavalcante) · Recanto dos Morros - Comunidade dos Morros (Close to the attraction)

Map of the region
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On the map

Departing from Cavalcante

The places on this tour that are on the map: Cavalcante, Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Engenho II (Kalunga), Cachoeira Santa Bárbara, and Cachoeira da Capivara.

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What is included

Includes

  • Transfer Brasília/Cavalcante and Cavalcante/Brasília
  • Ground transport to the attractions in a 4x4 vehicle.
  • 2 nights in rural lodging (close to the attractions)
  • 2 breakfasts and 2 late lunch-dinners (rural lodging)
  • Experienced guides, accredited by local associations of Chapada dos Veadeiros
  • Entrance fees to the attractions
  • Trail insurance
  • 2 nights of lodging in Cavalcante

Not included

  • Food during the tours
  • Extra expenses and drinks
  • Personal hiking gear

What to bring

  • Personal hiking gear
  • We recommend that each participant bring easily digestible extra food for the tours.
  • In the rainy season, from late October to early May (bring a raincoat and dry clothes to leave in the car).
Cancellation policy
  • From the booking confirmation date up to 20 days before the trip, the full amount paid is refunded;
  • From 19 to 15 days before the trip, 50% of the total amount paid will be refunded;
  • From 15 to 10 days before the trip, 20% of the total amount paid will be refunded;
  • From the 9th day before the trip, it is considered a no-show, meaning no amount paid will be refunded.
  • You can cancel or change the date of your trip at least 20 days in advance at no cost, according to the rule above.
  • IMPORTANT! Your place will be reserved, and not showing up on the scheduled date means the company cannot serve another passenger; therefore, it does not entitle you to go on another date.

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