Departing from Alto Paraíso
Arnica
4 days · 3 nightsModerate
R$1,900 via Pix · or 5x R$300 + down payment
Quartzo
5 days and 4 nightsModerate · 25 km in 4 daysDeparting from Alto Paraíso
An ideal tour for those with only a few days in the Chapada who want to enjoy the main attractions; it will take you to the most beautiful landscapes of native Cerrado.
Per person, paid in full via PixR$2,786or a down payment of R$836 + 5x R$437
- 5 days and 4 nights
- 25 km in 4 days
- Transfer from Brasília and 4x4 included
Overview
We will visit the Santa Bárbara waterfall, in the Engenho 2 community of the Kalunga quilombo, the largest quilombo in Latin America: a fantastic and unique experience.
Day by day
Five days, one at a time
Day 1:
Arrival in Alto Paraíso
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.
Day 2:
Santa Bárbara and Capivara
3.5 km · easy/moderate4 km · moderateSee day 2- After breakfast we will drive 90 km on paved road to Cavalcante and another 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.
- Expected return to Alto Paraíso: 17:30
- Free evening.
Day 3:
Vale da Lua and Cachoeira do Segredo
600 m · easySee day 3- After breakfast, we will drive 28 km on paved road along the GO 239 towards the village of São Jorge.
- In the morning, we will go to Vale da Lua, a trail of only 600 m to reach the natural pools of the São Miguel River. (Easy trail) A lush place with a unique geology in Chapada dos Veadeiros: rocks that look like lunar craters, and swimming holes with circular patterns, true natural bathtubs.
- In the afternoon, we will head to Cachoeira do Segredo and visit 3 swimming spots: 2 pools of clear greenish water and the 120 m tall waterfall, a true natural monument.
- We recommend bringing snacks for the day; after the tour, we will head to the village of São Jorge for lunch at a local restaurant.
- Expected return time to Alto Paraíso: 17:00.
- Free evening.
Day 4:
Catarata dos Couros
5 km · moderateSee day 4- After breakfast, we will drive 15 km on paved road and 30 km on a dirt road to the entrance of the attraction.
- We will visit the Couros River: wonderful and spacious, with many swimming spots and breathtaking landscapes.
- We will stop at 6 swimming spots among waterfalls and pools. A total of 5 km of trail at a moderate level, with some steeper climbs and descents.
- It is possible to visit the beautiful Couros viewpoint. This adds 2 km of trail at an advanced level.
- After the tour, we will have lunch at the restaurant near the attraction: a delicious traditional Goiás lunch (included)
- Expected return time to Alto Paraíso: 16:30
- Free evening
Day 5:
Loquinhas and return to Brasília
3 km · easySee day 5- After breakfast, we will drive 8 km on a dirt road to the entrance of the attraction.
- Loquinhas is an easy attraction with a wooden walkway along the whole route, a total of 3 km of trail visiting many pools of crystal-clear blue and green water
- Transfer in a private vehicle from Alto Paraíso to Brasília, expected arrival at 16:00
- We recommend booking your return flight after 18:00
- End of our services.
- Come back soon.
Tour photos
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Map of the region
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Departing from Alto Paraíso
The places on this tour that are on the map: Cavalcante, Alto Paraíso de Goiás, São Jorge, Engenho II (Kalunga), Cachoeira Santa Bárbara, Cachoeira da Capivara, Vale da Lua, Catarata dos Couros, and Cachoeira do Segredo.
See the region on the mapWhat is included
Includes
- Transfer Brasília/Alto Paraíso and Alto Paraíso/Brasília
- Ground transport to the attractions in a 4x4 vehicle.
- Experienced guides, accredited by local associations of Chapada dos Veadeiros
- Entrance fees to the attractions
Not included
- Food during the tours
- Extra expenses and drinks
- Personal hiking gear
What to bring
- Personal hiking gear
- We recommend bringing snacks for the day; after the tour, we will head to the village of São Jorge for lunch at a local restaurant.
- We recommend that each participant bring easily digestible extra food for the tours.
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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