Rafting Expedition 7 days

Rafting at Jalapão © 4elementos

In the heartland of Brazil, in the middle of the immensity of Serra Geral with its rivers of pure and crystalline water, beaches, arid and primitive nature, there is JALAPÃO.
Located in the west of the recently formed state of Tocantins, with an area of 34.133km2, it is a transition region between the stunted spare vegetation and waste land composed of stunted twisted trees, called "Jalapão desert" - it is really a large oasis, since, in spite of the sandy soil, this region pertaining to the mountain has springs and brooks which in their descent to the Tocantins river valley, besides forming beautiful waterfalls and rapids, allows the survival of a diversified fauna and flora.
The origin of the word Jalapão is related to the Jalapa (plant found in that region)

1st Day – Saturday - Arrival in Palmas (capital of Tocantins) 
Meeting at the airport, Lunch and city tour on Palmas. Trip to Novo Acordo City (about 2:30). Lodging in the Dutchman's Hotel, a very different and exotic place. 
 
2nd Day – Sunday - Trip to Jalapão 
We leave the hotel at 8:00 to Jalapão. The trip lasts about 7 hours, in dirt roads with beautiful landscapes. On the way we pass by the gorgulho hill’s, Sono River, Mandacaru hill, São Felix village and finishing the day in the wonderful waters of the Ant waterfall.  We camp at Vicente's farm. 
 
3rd Day – Monday-  Land Attractions 
We leave at 8:30 for the incredible Fervedouro ( big spring were you can go inside). We follow to the Mumbucas Community where we have a lunch with local food. Then we drive to Mateiros Village an then to the Dunes to appreciate a wonderful sunset. After that we go for the the New river riverbank, where we set up the camp.  

4th Day – Tuesday -  Rafting (class II) 
On this day, the river has just a few rapids, but a fast current. During the run we make some incursions to visit interesting points. We also can float on the limpid waters of the river. The camp is on a white sand beach. 

5th Day – Wednesday - Rafting (class II/III+) 
On this day we have a lot of very nice rapid’s, but with some calm stretch where we can swim and enjoy the beauty of the river.  The camp is on a white sand beach

6th Day – Thursday - Rafting (class II/IV) and trip back 
We start the day with a 40 minutes stretch of rafting and arrive at the beautiful Old Woman Waterfall. After the visit we run the best rapid on the river. We have a  lunch and drive to Taquaruçu a small village close to Palmas.  We stay in a farm hotel

7th Day – Friday
After a nice breakfast we do a trekking trough the many waterfalls on the Charmed Farm. Lunch and transfer back to the Airport. 

General Information

Capacity:	Minimum of 04 and maximum of 18 pax
Level:	Moderate to Difficult Program
Best Season:	May to September
Rafting Level:	II to IV
Included:	All transfer;Transportation to Jalapão;1 night accomodation at Pousada do Holandês with breakfast and dinner;1 night accomodation at Fazenda Encantada with breakfast;All meals during the rafting (breakfast, lunch or snack or picnic, dinner);All equipments for the Rafting (Boat, paddle, life jacket and helmet) ; All equipments for camping excluding the sleeping bag, but including inflate mattress; English guide
Not Included:	Flights;Beverages and meals, which are not specified;Phone calls and personal expenses;Travel insuranceAll other services stated as optional or not explicitly stated as included
Personal Gear:	Take just one baggage not too large and one little backpack, to take towel, your camera, a t-shirt, etc. We will leave the baggage at the truck Carcarodon before we start the rafting.
Suggestions:	For use on the rafting 01 t-shirt;01 short;01 shoe to use during the raftingBath suit;Cap;Sunset;Repellent; Sunglasses;Mask and snorkel (optional); To be taking on the rafting expedition 03 t-shirt (one long t-shirt);01 short;01 sweater;01 pants;01 tennis or sandals for use in the camp;02 socks;Bath suit;01 sheet;Personal Hygiene - shampoo and soap - biodegradable;01 towel;Personal medicines;Torch with extra battery;01 sleeping bag;01 pillow
Note:	All kinds of ecotourism activities depend on adequate weather conditions. So, in order to offer the best for our passengers, some changes in the sequence of the programs might be necessary.