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Duration

8 Days

Cancellation

Up to 14 days

Group Size

12 people

Languages

English, Espanol, Portugues

About this activity

Travelling to Jalapão is an opportunity for impactful experiences. One of the most remote destinations in Brazil, it offers possibilities like few places on the planet.

The Jalapão State Park and the Serras Gerais form the largest preserved area of Cerrado in the country, rich in biodiversity, traditional communities, and springs that seem like jewels. Explore the grandeur and untouched beauty of Jalapão and the Serras Gerais.

Over 8 days, experience unforgettable adventures, from the vastness of the Jalapão dunes to the stunning trails of the Serras Gerais. Discover historic towns, swim in crystal-clear rivers, and interact with traditional communities that preserve the culture and ancestry of Tocantins.

This exclusive itinerary provides a complete immersion in the largest preserved Cerrado area in Brazil, where the lush nature and fascinating landscapes promise a transformative experience.

Book now and embark on an extraordinary adventure through the Jalapão State Park and Serras Gerais, discovering the natural and cultural wonders of this remote and preserved region of Brazil!

Highlights

  • Largest preserved area of Cerrado in Brazil.
  • One of the most remote places in the country.
  • Rich biodiversity, with landscapes ranging from beaches to mountains and waterfalls.
  • Opportunity to dive in some of the cleanest rivers on the planet.
  • Float in the fervedouros, springs where you don’t sink.
  • Interaction with traditional communities.
  • Meeting point of the Cerrado, Caatinga, and Amazon biomes.
  • Diverse landscapes: canyons, bathing resorts, lagoons, and fortresses.
  • Stunning beaches with pleasant temperatures, with rivers ranging from turquoise to emerald green.
  • Historic towns that preserve the culture and ancestry of Tocantins.
  • A still little-explored region, offering an exclusive experience.

Included/Excluded

  • Specialised guide accompanying the tour.
  • 4x4 vehicle.
  • Accommodation in the best local lodgings.
  • Access to attractions.
  • Meals: breakfast and lunch.
  • Onboard snacks: water, fruits, and snacks.
  • Accident insurance.
  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Dinners.
  • Accommodation and meals in Palmas.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Items not mentioned.

Itinerary

  • 08h00: Departure from Palmas.
  • Peixinho River Spring or Enchanted Well: Swimming.
  • Cathedral Mountain Range: Photos and contemplation.
  • Jatobá Spring: Swimming or floating in the Soninho River cove.
  • Optional activity: Climb to the top of  Cathedral Mountain Range via Guardian Trail.

Option 1:

  • Trail between Alecrim Spring and Bela Vista Spring.
    • If the group is interested, the trail can be replaced by vehicle access to the fervedouros.
  • Araras Waterfall: Swimming or Jalapão's Heart Spring.

Option 2:

  • Boa Esperança Community, ending at Jalapão's Heart Spring: Interaction with the community and swimming.
  • Jalapão's Heart Spring: Free afternoon (optional kayaking and floating in the Soninho River).
  • Optional activity 1: Rafting in the Soninho River: 2h30 of navigation through class II and III rapids (activity not included in this booking).
  • Optional activity 2: Crossing Velha Waterfall. Challenging 13 km trail + 10 km of rafting in class III and IV rapids (activity not included in this booking).
    • Minimum of two people. If booked, it will replace the other activities of the day.
    • Available from April to November.

  • Trail between Capão Grande Spring or Beija-flor Spring: Swimming.
  • Formiga Waterfall: Swimming.
  • Buritis Waterfall or Ceiça Spring: Swimming.
  • Quilombola Community of Carrapato or Mumbuca: Golden grass handicrafts.
  • Jacurutu Hill: Sunset.

  • Dunes of Jalapão: Contemplation of the golden sand formations.
  • Quilombola Community of Rio Novo: Interaction with local culture.
  • Rio Novo Beach: Swimming.
  • Optional activity: Sunrise from the top of Espírito Santo Mountain Range.

  • Ecotourism Complex of Birds Valley, in Almas.
    • King Vulture Waterfall: Swimming.
    • Curtain Waterfall: Swimming.
    • Visit to the property of Mr. Davi and Mrs. Antônia (subject to availability on the day).
    • Sun Arch: Photos and contemplation.

  • Ecotourism Complex of Enchanted Canyon, in Almas.
    • Trail of Enchanted Canyon and Elias Beach: Photos and swimming.
    • Canyon viewpoint (panoramic view).
    • Stone City and Pelados Waterfall: Swimming, or Portal and Capivara Waterfalls: Swimming.

  • Serra Lagoon (Conceição River) or Bonita Lagoon (Dianópolis): Swimming and contemplation.
  • Tour in Natividade: Ruins of Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos Church and visit to the factory and store of the traditional Amor Perfeito biscuits.

  • Japanese Lagoon: Swimming and contemplation.
  • 18h00: End of tour, return to Palmas.

Learn more

  • The park's infrastructure is limited, the facilities are simple, and family-run
  • Accommodation is in private suites with hot showers and air conditioning
  • São Félix do Tocantins: Guesthouse São Félix, Bela Vista, or similar, or glamping option
  • Mateiros: Guesthouse Cristal Dourado or similar
  • Ponte Alta: Guesthouse Águas do Jalapão or similar
  • Almas: Community-based accommodation - Guesthouse Birds Valley
  • Dianópolis: Hotel Rio Verde or similar
  • Aurora do Tocantins: Guesthouse Agenda 21 or similar
  • The overnight stay on the last day in Palmas is not included

  • 4x4 vehicle with air conditioning, adapted for the terrain.
  • The roads are unpaved, with rough terrain. Even though we plan a strategic route to minimise time spent in the 4x4 vehicle, the travel can be intense.

  • Meals highlighting regional cuisine: breakfast and lunch.
  • Onboard snacks (drinking water, fruits, and snacks).
  • Meals in Palmas are not included.
  • Dinners are not included.

  • Cash (R$)
  • Long trousers for hiking
  • Long-sleeved shirt (if you want more protection from mosquitoes and the sun)
  • Light shirts/T-shirts
  • Shorts (bring at least 2)
  • Socks and hiking shoes
  • Sandals/Flip-flops
  • Cap/Hat
  • A jacket
  • Swimwear
  • Snorkelling mask or swimming goggles are welcome
  • Raincoat or waterproof jacket
  • Insect repellent
  • Sunglasses
  • Thermos bottle for water
  • Backpack/Bag/Waist bag
  • Camera/Mobile phone
  • Towel/Sarong
  • Raincoat or waterproof jacket (December to April)
  • Shampoo/conditioner/cosmetics, preferably biodegradable
  • Medicines (each traveller is responsible for their own medication)

  • Possibility to add an extra day of experience in Taquaruçu
    • Accommodation: Casa das Flores, Café na Mata or similar. Optional upgrade at Guesthouse Aldeia da Serra
    • Taquaruçu is located in the mountainous region of Palmas, in an Environmental Protection Area, and is full of valleys and waterfalls
    • Viewpoint Trail (easy 8 km trail along the top of the mountain range)
    • Roncadeira and Escorrega Macaco Waterfalls (easy 3 km trail) or Valley of Vai Quem Quer: swimming (depending on group interest)
    • Optional activities: abseiling at Roncadeira Waterfall, with a height of 70 metres, and zip-lining in the Taquaruçu valley, the largest in the North region
    • This extension has flexible end times, and it is possible to finish earlier due to flight schedules. Taquaruçu is 40 minutes from the airport
  • Optional concierge service: overnight stay on the eve or last day of the expedition in Taquaruçu (Palmas mountains) + transfer to Palmas
  • Accommodations with pool, sauna, bar, and extra services are subject to availability
  • Complimentary: transfer in/out (airport-hotel-airport) in Palmas. Available up to two days before and up to two days after the expedition
  • Climb to the top of Cathedral Mountain Range, via Guardian Trail
    • Watch the sunset from one of the most spectacular views of the park (difficulty: moderate 1.4 km scrambling)
    • Subject to availability during the period
  • Sunrise from the top of Espírito Santo Mountain Range
    • Watch the sunrise with a privileged view of the Dunes region (difficulty: steep climb on a moderate trail of approximately 2 km)

  • Trails:
    • Day 2: Trail to fervedouros: 4.5 km. Level: moderate
    • Day 2: Jalapão's Heart Spring: 9.5 km. Level: moderate
    • Day 5: Curtain Waterfall: 4.5 km. Level: easy
    • Day 6: Trail to Enchanted Canyon: 5.2 km. Level: moderate
    • Day 6: Stone City: 4.5 km. Level: moderate
    • Day 6: Portal Waterfalls: 5.5 km. Level: moderate

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Tocantins, Brazil

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