Departing from Cavalcante
Vivência Vão do Moleque
4 days · 3 nightsModerate
R$2,250 via Pix · or 5x R$356 + down payment
Paraíso Cristalino
4 days and 3 nightsModerate · 16 km in 2 daysDeparting from Cavalcante
On this tour we will visit stunning 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.
Per person, paid in full via PixR$2,780or a down payment of R$890 + 5x R$428
- 4 days and 3 nights
- 16 km in 2 days
- 4x4 transport included
- 3 nights of lodging
Day by day
Four days, one at a time
Day 1:
Arrival in 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.
- Arrival in Cavalcante, check-in at the chosen guesthouse
- Free evening.
Day 2:
Complexo do Canjica and Águas Lindas
9 kmSee day 2- After breakfast, we will drive 75 km on a dirt road to the entrance of Complexo do Canjica and Águas Lindas.
- 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 the rural lodging close to the attraction, which offers a cozy experience and delicious traditional food.
- Dinner (included)
- Free evening
Day 3:
Santa Bárbara and Capivara waterfalls
3.5 km · easy/moderate4 km · moderateSee day 3- After breakfast we will drive 40 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.
- Expected return time to Cavalcante: 17:00
- Check-in at the guesthouse
- Free evening
Day 4:
Return to Brasília
See day 4- After breakfast, check-out from the guesthouse.
- Transfer by vehicle from Cavalcante to Brasília, expected arrival at 13:30
- We recommend booking your return flight after 15:00
- End of our services.
- Come back soon.
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.
- 1 night of lodging close to the attraction (breakfast and late lunch included)
- 2 nights of lodging in Cavalcante (breakfast included)
Pousada Aruana (Cavalcante) · Recanto dos Morros - Comunidade dos Morros (Close to the attraction)
Map of the region
© OpenStreetMapOn 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.
See the region on the mapWhat is included
Includes
- Pick-up in Brasília and transfer to Alto Paraíso
- Ground transport to the attractions in a 4x4 vehicle.
- Experienced guides, accredited by local associations of Chapada dos Veadeiros
- Entrance fees to the attractions
- Trail insurance
- 1 night of lodging close to the attraction (breakfast and late lunch included)
- 2 nights of lodging in Cavalcante (breakfast included)
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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