ADVT004 |THE CRISTALINO LODGE| 4 DAYS | 3 NIGHTS
ABOUT THE CRISTALINO LODGE
The Cristalino Lodge is an outstanding Amazon destination for nature lovers. Located in a private reserve covering 11,399 acres – six times the size of another world-renowned Brazilian nature reserve, the Fernando de Noronha archipelago – the hotel offers some unique outdoor experiences. The bungalows were specially designed to harmonize with the jungle, while offering a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The lodge won the World Savers Award, presented by Condé Nast Traveler, in 2008, and in 2011 was identified by National Geographic Traveler as one of the best hotels in Brazil, due to the combination of authentic experiences, responsible tourism and comfort that it provides. The Cristalino Lodge was also a winner in the Global Vision Awards, presented by Travel + Leisure, in 2012.
LOCATION
The reserve is divided into geographical areas, each with its own specific function, such as tourism, conservation, research and monitoring, and is managed - through the Cristalino Foundation - by a team whose members have expertise in different areas, including biology, management and education.
The forest reserve where the hotel is located borders on the Cristalino State Park, a very important Amazon conservation area covering 184,900 hectares. That park, in turn, is connected to the Brazilian Air Force Reserve, which covers an area of 2.16 million hectares. Other reserves that also form part of this mosaic are: the Headwaters Biological Reserve, the Xingu Reserve, the Kayabi and Munduruku Indigenous Area, the Juruena National Park, the Rio Novo Park, the Jamanxim National Forest, the Crepori National Forest, the Apuí Mosaic, the Sucunduri Park, the Jatuarana National Forest and the Aripuanã Reserve.
ACTIVITIES
The Lodge offers many experiences to the guests such as: Nature Tours, Birdwatching, Photograpy/ Workshops, Observation Towers, Forest Trail, Sierra Trail, speciality trails, canoeing and guides.
The Cristalino Lodge is an outstanding Amazon destination for nature lovers. Located in a private reserve covering 11,399 acres – six times the size of another world-renowned Brazilian nature reserve, the Fernando de Noronha archipelago – the hotel offers some unique outdoor experiences. The bungalows were specially designed to harmonize with the jungle, while offering a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The lodge won the World Savers Award, presented by Condé Nast Traveler, in 2008, and in 2011 was identified by National Geographic Traveler as one of the best hotels in Brazil, due to the combination of authentic experiences, responsible tourism and comfort that it provides. The Cristalino Lodge was also a winner in the Global Vision Awards, presented by Travel + Leisure, in 2012.
LOCATION
The reserve is divided into geographical areas, each with its own specific function, such as tourism, conservation, research and monitoring, and is managed - through the Cristalino Foundation - by a team whose members have expertise in different areas, including biology, management and education.
The forest reserve where the hotel is located borders on the Cristalino State Park, a very important Amazon conservation area covering 184,900 hectares. That park, in turn, is connected to the Brazilian Air Force Reserve, which covers an area of 2.16 million hectares. Other reserves that also form part of this mosaic are: the Headwaters Biological Reserve, the Xingu Reserve, the Kayabi and Munduruku Indigenous Area, the Juruena National Park, the Rio Novo Park, the Jamanxim National Forest, the Crepori National Forest, the Apuí Mosaic, the Sucunduri Park, the Jatuarana National Forest and the Aripuanã Reserve.
ACTIVITIES
The Lodge offers many experiences to the guests such as: Nature Tours, Birdwatching, Photograpy/ Workshops, Observation Towers, Forest Trail, Sierra Trail, speciality trails, canoeing and guides.
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How to get thereBY AIR
The principal access point to the Cristalino Lodge is the airport of Alta Floresta, in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso (AFL). The Alta Floresta airport has the second longest runway in the mid-west region, at 2,500 meters, enabling it to handle large aircraft. There are daily flights to and from Cuiabá, which take just over an hour in the modern jets of the airline Azul Linhas Aéreas. TRANSFER TO CRISTALINO LODGE We will meet you at the airport upon your arrival in Alta Floresta. The transfer to the Cristalino Lodge takes place the same day and involves only 1 hour drive, followed by a beautiful half hour boat ride. Then it’s “Welcome to the Cristalino Lodge!” – you’ve arrived! ALTITUDE The Cristalino Lodge is situated at 247 meters above sea level. Some trails go up as high as 345 meters and offer splendid views of the undulating countryside. |
Includes
Not Included
Airline tickets, boarding rates, tourism rates, and Tickets to places not specified. Any other item not specifically mentioned here is not included in the value of the packet.
Important information
¤Yellow fever vaccine recommended.
WHAT TO BRING: A light raincoat, light cotton clothes,T-shirts, hat, tongue shoes/boots, socks, pants & shorts, sun block, sunglasses, swimsuit, insect repellent. Optional: Binoculars, books, camera & film, personal medicine.For safety measures and personal comfort.¤ Preferable bags without hard shell.
WHAT TO BRING: A light raincoat, light cotton clothes,T-shirts, hat, tongue shoes/boots, socks, pants & shorts, sun block, sunglasses, swimsuit, insect repellent. Optional: Binoculars, books, camera & film, personal medicine.For safety measures and personal comfort.¤ Preferable bags without hard shell.
Day by day
Day 1 – Alta Floresta Arrival at Alta Floresta, pick-up and transfer to Cristalino Jungle Lodge (a 1h30 min drive and a 30 min boat ride). Upon arrival, there will be an introduction to the lodge and to the accommodations. Library and maps are available. Meals: Dinner.
Day 2 – Alta Floresta In the morning, a hike to the 50 meter Canopy Tower where you will be able to see the forest from above the canopy. Monkeys, macaws and several species of birds can be found here. Then, a walk through the Trilha da Figueira ("Ficus Trail"), where there is a giant ficus tree. In the afternoon, walking the Trilha da Taboca (Taboca Trail) in an area with seasonally flooded forest, where many monkeys can be seen. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 3 – Alta Floresta In the morning, a hike to the Casa do Saleiro (Saleiro House) - a rustic treehouse located in the middle of the forest reserve. The soil here is naturally rich in minerals, and is often visited by large forest mammals such as the South American Tapir (Tapirus terrestris), the Collared Peccary (Pecari tajacu), the White-lipped Peccary (Tayassu pecari), the Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactylaand) and the Southern Tamandua (Tamandua tetradactyla). In the afternoon, a boat trip upriver and hiking the remarkable Trilha da Castanheira ("Brazil Nut Trail"), in a region with enormous Brazil Nut Trees. On the way back it is possible to canoe or boat ride, watching the afternoon go by as you go downriver. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4 – Alta Floresta A light hike through the Trilha do Tapiri, where the White-whiskered spider monkey (Atelis marginatus), the symbol of Cristalino State Park, can be seen. Transfer to Alta Floresta. Lunch and departure to Cuiabá. Meals: Breakfast and lunch.End of services.
Day 2 – Alta Floresta In the morning, a hike to the 50 meter Canopy Tower where you will be able to see the forest from above the canopy. Monkeys, macaws and several species of birds can be found here. Then, a walk through the Trilha da Figueira ("Ficus Trail"), where there is a giant ficus tree. In the afternoon, walking the Trilha da Taboca (Taboca Trail) in an area with seasonally flooded forest, where many monkeys can be seen. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 3 – Alta Floresta In the morning, a hike to the Casa do Saleiro (Saleiro House) - a rustic treehouse located in the middle of the forest reserve. The soil here is naturally rich in minerals, and is often visited by large forest mammals such as the South American Tapir (Tapirus terrestris), the Collared Peccary (Pecari tajacu), the White-lipped Peccary (Tayassu pecari), the Giant Anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactylaand) and the Southern Tamandua (Tamandua tetradactyla). In the afternoon, a boat trip upriver and hiking the remarkable Trilha da Castanheira ("Brazil Nut Trail"), in a region with enormous Brazil Nut Trees. On the way back it is possible to canoe or boat ride, watching the afternoon go by as you go downriver. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4 – Alta Floresta A light hike through the Trilha do Tapiri, where the White-whiskered spider monkey (Atelis marginatus), the symbol of Cristalino State Park, can be seen. Transfer to Alta Floresta. Lunch and departure to Cuiabá. Meals: Breakfast and lunch.End of services.