Reiseinspiration 9433 - Sechstägiges Abenteuer in der Pantanal und Bonito

Das kleine Dorf Bonito ist die Hauptstadt des Ökotourismus in Brasilien. Die wunderschöne Umgebung mit seinen Kalksteinplateaus und Tälern mit seinen weit ausgestreckten Wiesen bietet eine Vielzahl an Möglichkeiten für den Abenteuer liebenden Reisenden: Trecking- und Fahrradtouren, Ausritte zu Pferd, Ausflüge mit dem Kajak, schnorcheln im klaren Fluss oder tauchen in den unmessbar tiefen Grotten mit kristallklarem Wasser.

Das Wasser in den Flüssen ist kristallklar, da der Regen durch den kalkreichen Boden versickert, damit gleichzeitig gefiltert wird und in den Fluss mündet. So können Sie während Sie im "Sucuri" oder "Prata" Fluss schnorcheln, zahllose Fischarten aus direkter Nähe bewundern.

Eine Exkursion zum ""Gruta do Lago Azul" (die Grotte des Blauen Meeres) ist auch sehr zu empfehlen. Während dieser Exkursion gelangen Sie über eine steinerne Treppe in die Tiefe und kommen zum mysteriösen und kristallklaren, blauen Meer. Diese Exkursion wird nur morgens angeboten. Alle Exkursionen in Bonito müssen vorab reserviert werden und sind nur in Begleitung von lokalen Guides möglich. Die verfügbaren Plätze sind eingeschränkt, deshalb raten wir zur rechtzeitigen Reservierung.

Bonito selber ist ein kleines Dorf mit einer Hauptstraße und einem schönen Angebot an Bars, Restaurants und kleinen Geschäften. Falls Sie eine Reise nach Bonito planen, kombinieren Sie diese Reise sicherlich mit einem Besuch zum nahegelegen Pantanal, das weltgrößte Feuchtgebiet mit seiner einzigartigen Flora und Fauna.

6 km von Bonito entfernt am Ufer der Flüsse Formoso und Formosinho gelegen, bietet dieses von 40 ha natürlichem Waldgebiet umgebene Hotel unzählige Freizeitaktivitäten (von abenteuerlichen Fluss- und Canopy-Touren bis hin zu entspannten Schnorchelausflügen im Rio Formoso) auf eigenem Grund und Boden, an denen sowohl Einheimische als auch Besucher teilnehmen können. Die Bungalows und auf Stelzen gebauten Hütten fügen sich harmonisch in die umliegende Naturlandschaft ein. Besuchern stehen insgesamt 1.500 m Gehwege zur Verfügung, die dazu einladen, die Anlage zu Fuß zu erkunden.

Die Pousada Aguape liegt inmitten des wunderschönen Naturgebietes Pantanal. Das Arrangement ist auf Basis von Vollpension und inklusive der täglich statt findenden Exkursionen. Diese werden gemeinsam mit den Gästen besprochen und bei Ankunft in der Lodge geplant.

Englische Beschreibung:

• Boat tour in the aquidauana river

This is the best way to get to know the Aquidauana River and the beauty and exuberance of its gallery forest. It is the natural habitat of birds, mammals and reptiles that lie out on river banks or simply hear the songs of the birds.

On this tour, which lasts about 2 hours to 2:30 am, is mandatory to wear a life jacket (provided by the lodge). The tour is conducted in a motor boat, with a capacity for 06 people.

• Trekking

Trekking is done in dense bush, open fields and gallery forest. It's in this tour that you will have a better contact with the flora and fauna of the region learning about their function and importance in Pantanal ecosystem.

It is a good opportunity to see the animals more closely. There are different routes that you can go on that take between 1h30 to 04h00.

In some seasons, the tracks can go through places with water. Clothing and footwear may get wet.

• Pantanal Photo Safari

The photo safari is done in a 4x4 open vehicle. This tour gives you the opportunity to cover more territory of the farm going through different landscapes like cerrado (patches of stunted vegetation), open grasslands, "vazantes" (low-lying areas that are often seasonally flooded), "brejos" (swamps) and bays which are permanently flooded areas.

It is also a perfect tour to see and observe the wild life of the Pantanal.

This tour lasts approximately 2:30 a.m. to 3 hours and may or may not be combined with the nocturnal, depending on the time of the sunset.

• Nocturnal wildlife spotting

This is an activity that is done at night in a 4X4 vehicle or in a boat, to observe the night animals like anteaters, foxes, capybaras and caimans. Also to hear the sounds of frogs and insects at night and to see the beautiful sky of the Pantanal.

The duration of this tour is about one hour.

• Piranha fishing

The piranha´s fishing is made in a bay of Aquidauana River, that it is located near the lodge.

The piranha is mainly used to prepare a typical dish of the region, piranha soup. It is also good way to see the caimans who watch the fishers to steal their piranhas.

Is important follow the guide's instructions, because even after fishing, the piranha can bite anyway. So all fish shall be withdrawn by the guide.

Duration of this activity depends on the tourist, if is enjoying or not the activity.

• Horse riding tour

All tours are conducted by the unique landscapes, but the horse is one of the main attractions of the Aguapé Lodge, it is the best way to explore the swamp.

Riding through its open fields, marshes, caápões, ridges, streams and bays, we encounter a rich variety of lush flora and fauna, typical of a region well preserved. The horses are quiet, which means that even those who have never ridden a horse can do this ride. There are several tracks with shorter or longer routes, which can be made in both the floods and dry seasons, always with experienced local guides.

Horseback riding activity, is being implemented a safety management system that meets the requirements of ABNT NBR-15331 - Safety Management System Requirements. As provided in this system, it should be noted the following:

• Before the horseback ride, an explanation will be made. The monitor will explain the basic rules of horse riding: how to assemble, use the bridle and stirrup.
• After all hosts are placed on the horse, it gives beginning to ride, which may last 1h30 to 03 hours, depending on the track used, and start and finish at the lodge. There will be a stop along the way to rest and hydration.
• In horseback riding, it´s only allowed going by step, you may not trot or gallop. Horses should always walk in line behind the monitor.
  The horseback riding is allowed only for children above 06 years of age. It is not allowed to bring children on the horse's rump. Children 06-11 years must always be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The equipment used for this tour, which are the saddles, has a weight limit, with 120kg maximum weight. For those who cannot ride a horse, we have the option of carriage, which can follow the same path.
• In some seasons, the horseback ride goes through pathways with water. Clothing and footwear may get wet.
• Horse Carriage

A pleasant tour through the fields of the farm and also a good option for those who don't like or cannot ride on horseback.

With the horse carriage it's possible to do the same route of the horseback tour giving the access to different trails even during the rainy season. In addition to the comfort of the horse carriage, the silence is an advantage of this kind of tour.

Duration of the tour is around 1h30 to 3 hours, depending on the track used.

• Cattle Handling

During the morning or afternoon, you can accompany the cowboys in their work routine with the cattle. Move the cattle to other parts of the farm (cattle drive), take care of the calves or see the cowboys working at the corral.

It is also a good opportunity to learn a little bit more about the culture and habits of the people from Pantanal.

This tour is subject to availability and type of service that will be done by the cowboys.