Tropical savanna in the central plains of Brazil

Itinerary

Day 1 On arrival at airport in Brasilia, you will be met and transferred a to Alto Paraiso (3 hours) where you will have lunch. Afterwards, there is a guided tour to Vale da Lua, an extraordinary moon-scape of rock sculpted by the force of the São Miguel river. Transfer to São Jorge, 25 miles away, and to your pousada, or guesthouse. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2 After breakfast, there is half-day hike of 7.5 miles (12km) in the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park through pristine cerrado to visit the amazing Saltos do Rio Preto, a series of waterfalls cascading up to 360ft (120m) into lush green gallery forest and forming natural swimming pools. On the way back you will be able to enjoy the natural hydro-massage of the Pedreiras waterfall. Return for a late lunch. Dinner and overnight.
Day 3 Breakfast, followed by a day hike in the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, visiting the spectacular rock gorges, and the lovely Cariocas waterfalls on the Rio Preto river, and covering a distance of just over 6 miles (10 km) crossing through a range of high-altitude cerrado landscapes with their distinct flora and fauna. Return to Sao Jorge for a late lunch. In the afternoon, thee is a visit to the relaxing hot springs at nearby Agua Quente. Dinner and overnight.
Day 4 Breakfast at your pousada before visiting the lovely waterfalls at Portal do Chapada, Rio Almecegas I & II . Lunch in Alto Paraiso. Transfer back to Brasilia.