Hotel/Fazenda Santa Tereza

Transpantaneira km 67, March until November

Located in central-western Brazil, the Pantanal is a UK-sized mosaic of seasonally-flooded savannahs and tropical forests that offers the finest wildlife viewing in Latin America. This area harbors a world-record 82 species of large birds, 3,000-5,000 of which can be seen during a 1 h car ride on the raised Transpantaneira Road, the only all-year route that penetrates the heart of this enormous wildland. This uniquely fauna-rich route starts only 90 min by car from Cuiabá.

The Lodge has 10 double-occupancy rooms with air conditioning and private, hot-shower bathrooms. The largest rooms easily accommodate up to four single beds, which is ideal for families. The large, screened dining room and lounge features a full bar and specializing in caipirinhas, the Brazilian national cocktail. Three meals are included per day. They also have laundry service, and offer drinking water for free. Upon request, guides are available in German, English or Portuguese.

The activities offered by the hotel propose a continuous interaction with Pantanals fauna and flora in different situations and enviroments: trekking, motorboat ride, horse back ride, fishing, bicycle.

Tour example:
(All tours will be individually arranged for according to your desires and constitution. Our guides will always take into consideration your suggestions; therefore the example described in the following is only a rough example).

Day 1: Cuiabá – Pantanal (167 km)

After arrival in Cuiabá, our english speaking guide (with name-board) is welcomes you. You will be assisted with your luggage, followed by direct transfer to Fazenda Santa Tereza (3 h), situated in the Pantanal. On arrival at the pousada you will be welcomed and after check-in you can take a refreshing shower in your room. Rest of the at leisure. Dinner and overnight at Fazenda Santa Tereza.

Day 2: Pantanal

After a delicious Brazilian breakfast an ecological trek throught the surrounding area, to observe local fauna and flora. After lunch a reconnaissance tour in motorized canoes to observe the local fauna and flora. Dinner at the pousada. At night alligator spotting in motorized canoe or car. Overnight at Fazenda Santa Tereza.

Day 3: Pantanal

After breakfast piranha-fishing in motorized canoes followed by lunch. After lunch rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Fazenda Santa Tereza.

Day 4: Pantanal - Cuiabá

After breakfast transfer back to the airport of Cuiabá in time for your domestic flight.

Prices per person:

Room-Category	single-room	double.room	3-bed-room
3 days/2 nights	895,00 €	655,00 €	595,00 €
4 days/3 nights	1055,00 €	745,00 €	705,00 €

_{All prices valid until 22.12.2011.}Extra-days possible. Connecting tour to
Chapada dos Guimarães possible for an extra charge on request. Additional
participants on request.

Performances (including):

Transfer airport Cuiabá - Lodge - airport Cuiabá
24-hour support by by english speaking travel guide
Full-board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) in the individual, double or three bed room.
All rooms with air conditioner and bath/shower.
All tours in the Pantanal by horse, boat or on foot.

Not including:

Drinks, possible tips and personal expenditure.
Sightseeing flight about the Pantanal as of/at Poconé in a Cessna (+ 400,00 euro per hour for up to 3 persons).

Request regarding journey