Prata Expedition
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The Prata Expedition consists of camping and hiking at Brazil´s Central Plateau in Chapada dos Veadeiros. You get a fantastic view of the wild Cerrado (Brazilian Savannah) landscape. The tour also gives you an opportunity to savour the local culture.
- Duration: 2 day(s)
- Location: Cavalcante
- Day 1: Prata (Silver) River - Transfer to the Prata River and enjoy the unique landscape and glimpses of the Cerrado (Brazilian Savannah). After setting up the camp, hike to the Prata Waterfalls (1.5km - easy to medium level - 20 min trip - 3 km total). Snacks and sandwiches are included in the trail. At night, a special lunch-dinner made by Chef Rodrigo Lobo is served. Sometimes, you can savour the local fare (home-raised chicken, beans, rice, cassava). Other attractions: Bonfire; identifying the stars and constellations using a star chart.
- Day 2: Rei do Prata Waterfall (King of Silver River) - Have breakfast with the sunrise! During the morning, hike 7 km to the amazing King of Silver Waterfalls at the end of the central plateau of Brazil (7 km - hard-medium level - 1:30 hr trip- 14 km total). Bathing and free diving are allowed. Soon after, hike to the Urubu-Rei Waterfall and belvedere. Snacks and sandwiches are included. Return to the base and dismount the camp. After lunch-dinner, return to your pousada.
Get to know Cleyton Ogura from Sussuarana and his local partners, your local connection in Chapada dos Veadeiros. Sussuarana is a local incoming tour operator specialise in ecological and adventure tours formed by people who are passionate for the Nature. It will be a pleasure to show you the wonders of brazilian savannah: the unique biodiversity and the local experience with the community history and culture. Our operation is based on sustainability of our destination.
