PRIVATE TOUR ANY DATE | WHERE: STATE OF MINAS GERAIS – BRAZILIAN CERRADO | 7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Itinerary with 7 days and 6 nights in the Serra da Canastra, departing from the city of São Paulo. The focus of the expedition is wildlife observation, and for this we will drive around the mountain range, passing through the main cities, villages and tourist attractions of the region.
Much of the vegetation in the Serra da Canastra consists of natural fields, which favors the observation of animals. Our strategy to photograph and observe animals in their natural habitat is to drive slowly along the park roads, observing the surrounding fields, looking for large animals such as the Pampas Deer, Rhea, Giant Anteater and Maned Wolf, birds and interesting landscapes that we find along the way. Every time we find something interesting we stop the car and get out to photograph it.
On the first expedition to the area, this strategy worked very well; we saw many Pampas Deer, birds and 5 Giant Anteaters. I believe that the Serra da Canastra National Park is the best place on the planet to photograph this species.
The park is a true Brazilian natural paradise, protecting rare vegetation of high-altitude natural grasslands, boasting iconic landscapes and a diverse fauna that finds its ideal habitat in these fields. It is home to the largest concentration of maned wolves on the planet, with an estimated population of 140 individuals.
The expedition is organized by photographer and wildlife filmmaker Rafael Guadeluppe, founder of the video production company Latin Wild Films and author of the documentary about the Atlantic Forest “The Pulse of the Atlantic Forest”.
In short, it’s an expedition for those who enjoy nature trails, have the stamina, and are interested in wildlife observation. Many people ask if you need to be a photographer or biologist to participate in our expeditions, and the answer is a resounding no. Many people who participate in our expeditions don’t even carry cameras; they come simply for the pleasure of observing animals in their natural habitat. Of course, when we get a good shot, we can spend a good amount of time photographing the animals, so I emphasize that it’s a trip for those who truly enjoy wildlife observation. And also emphasizing that we cannot guarantee the sighting of any species, what we can guarantee is that we will be in the right places with the best team to find as many species as possible. The date is ideal, so we expect to encounter a large number of species during our expedition.
MAPA DO ROTEIRO
DAY BY DAY
Day 1 – Trip to Delfinópolis
- 6:00 AM – Group meeting in São Paulo at the Pão de Açúcar parking lot near the Jabaquara Metro station;
- 6:00 AM to 12:30 PM – Trip by air-conditioned vehicle from São Paulo to Delfinópolis;
- 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM – Lunch in the city of Delfinópolis;
- 1:30 PM – Reception at the Claro Casa de Pedra Inn and Camping;
- 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM – Visit to the Caminho do Céu (Path to Heaven) in an air-conditioned vehicle, making several stops along the way, looking for wildlife and enjoying the viewpoints;
- 7:00 PM – Dinner.
Day 2 – Delfinópolis
- 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM – We leave before sunrise in an air-conditioned vehicle in search of wild animals on the roads near our lodge;
- 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM – Breakfast;
- 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Visit to Zé Carlinhos Waterfall;
- 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM – Lunch;
- 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Hike in the upper part of Zé Carlinhos Waterfall, a little-visited location and great for wildlife observation;
- 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM – Dinner.
Day 3 – Trip to São João Batista da Canastra
- 05:00 to 06:00 am – Breakfast;
- 06:00 to 11:00 am – Trip in an air-conditioned vehicle to the district of São João Batista da Canastra. The normal journey takes around 2:30 hours, but we will stop along the way to observe the animals that cross our path;
- 11:00 am – Reception at Pousada da Quinquinha;
- 12:00 to 14:00 – Lunch;
- 14:00 to 18:30 pm – Visit to Cachoeira do Fundão in an air-conditioned vehicle. The journey takes around 40 minutes and is done in the high-altitude fields of the Serra da Canastra National Park. We will search for animals during the trip there and back, without rushing, stopping whenever we observe an animal or interesting landscape;
- 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM – Dinner;
- 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM – Night hike for wildlife observation, focusing mainly on anuran amphibians, snakes, insects, and arachnids.
Day 4 – São João Batista da Canastra
- 5:00 to 7:00 AM – We leave before sunrise in search of wild animals on the roads near our lodge;
- 7:00 to 8:00 AM – Breakfast;
- 8:00 to 11:00 AM – Exploration in an air-conditioned vehicle in search of wild animals in the high-altitude fields of the Serra da Canastra National Park;
- 12:00 to 2:00 PM – Lunch;
- 2:00 to 7:00 PM – Exploration in an air-conditioned vehicle in search of wild animals in the high-altitude fields of the Serra da Canastra National Park;
- 7:00 to 8:00 PM – Dinner.
Day 5 – Trip to São Roque de Minas
- 7:00 to 8:00 AM – Breakfast;
- 8:00 to 11:00 AM – Trip in an air-conditioned vehicle to São Roque de Minas. The normal journey takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes, but we will stop along the way to observe the animals we encounter;
- 11:00 AM – Reception at Pousada Casca d’Anta;
- 12:00 to 1:30 PM – Lunch;
- 2:00 to 6:00 PM – Visit to the upper part of the Casca d’Anta Waterfall, in a 4×4 vehicle in the high-altitude fields of the Serra da Canastra National Park;
- 6:00 to 7:00 PM – Dinner;
- 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM – Night hike for wildlife observation, focusing mainly on anuran amphibians, snakes, insects, and arachnids.
Day 6 – Casca d’Anta Waterfall
- 5:00 to 6:00 AM – Breakfast;
- 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM – Visit to Casca d’Anta Waterfall;
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM – Lunch;
- 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM – We enter the valley passing by several waterfalls, ending at Brás Waterfall;
- 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM – Dinner.
Day 7 – Return to São Paulo and End of Expedition
- 7:00 to 8:00 AM – Breakfast;
- 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM – Return to São Paulo and end of the expedition.
SERVICES INCLUDED
Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle throughout the expedition
Accommodation with all meals
Park entrance fees
Specialized guides
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED
Travel insurance
Alcoholic beverages
FOR ALL LEVELS:
You don’t have to be a photographer to take part in this tour, as nature should be enjoyed by everyone.
PRICE FOR PRIVATE TOUR
1 PERSON: US$ Price upon request
2 PEOPLE: US$ Price upon request
3 PEOPLE: US$ Price upon request
BOOKING CONDITIONS:
30% – UPON CONFIRMATION OF RESERVATION
70% – UP TO 15 DAYS BEFORE THE START OF THE TRIP
OR
PAYMENT OF THE TOTAL TRIP PRICE UPON BOOKING WITH A 15% DISCOUNT
PAYMENT METHODS:
CREDIT CARD
OR
INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER VIA SWIFT CODE
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:
GROUPS OF MAXIMUM 3 PEOPLE
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