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Vivência Vão do Moleque

4 days and 3 nightsModerateDeparting from Cavalcante
A man roasts fish skewered on sticks over embers, among stones.

It is a chance to travel with purpose, strengthen traditional cultures and promote fairer, more sustainable tourism. More than a tour, it is an exchange of knowledge and an invitation to see the world through the eyes of those who have cared for the land for generations

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The tour, day by day

  1. Arrival in Cavalcante
  2. Cachoeira do Guardião
  3. Experience with Mauricio
  4. Return to Brasília
Per person, paid in full via PixR$2,250or a down payment of R$675 + 5x R$356
  • 4 days and 3 nights
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Overview

In this model, the residents themselves organize and lead the experiences, making sure the benefits stay in the community.

When staying in the Kalunga Quilombo, especially in the Vão do Moleque community, visitors can take part in agroecological farming, horseback rides and waterfall outings, and see the local crafts while drinking a tea made with vanilla native to the Cerrado. Many possibilities that enrich your experience.

Day by day

Four days, one at a time

  1. 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.
    • Arrival in Cavalcante around 16:30; we will check the time available to see whether we can visit an attraction on this first day.
    • Check-in at the chosen guesthouse.
    • Free evening
  2. Day 2:

    Cachoeira do Guardião

    6 km · moderateSee day 2
    • After breakfast we will drive 80 km in a 4×4 vehicle on a dirt road to the Vão do Moleque community in the Kalunga Quilombo
    • We will set out with a native guide from the Vão do Moleque community on a 6 km trail of moderate level to reach the Guardião waterfall.
    • It will be 4 km along the riverbed, visiting several turquoise-blue pools and a beautiful landscape of preserved cerrado.
    • After the tour we will stay in the homes of the Kalunga people and learn more about the ancestral way of life that has kept the African people in Chapada dos Veadeiros for more than 200 years.
    • Lodging and dinner (included)
    • Free evening
  3. Day 3:

    Experience with Mauricio

    See day 3
    • After breakfast we will head to the Corrente River, where Mauricio will share his knowledge of spearfishing and line fishing; for those who do not want to fish, there will be floating in the Corrente River.
    • After fishing we will grill the fish over embers on the riverbank, the perfect moment for a good chat with Mauricio while enjoying the wonderful pools of the Corrente River.
    • After the experience we will head to Cavalcante, check-in at the guesthouse.
    • Free evening
  4. Day 4:

    Return to Brasília

    See day 4
    • After breakfast, we will go for a swim in the Corrente River.
    • Check-out from the guesthouse.
    • After lunch we will head to Cavalcante and on to Brasília.
    • Transfer in a private vehicle from Cavalcante to Brasília, time to be arranged.
    • We recommend booking your return flight after 18:00
    • End of our services.
    • Come back soon.

Tour photos

Expedition photos

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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 and Vão do Moleque (Kalunga).

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What is included

What to bring

  • 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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