Cruise: Asuncion to Chaco and Pantanal

Day 1 – Friday – Asunción

Reception at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Lodging

Day 2 – Saturday – Asunción / Concepcion / Cruise

At dust departure to Concepción. Arrval and transfer to the ship. A welcome drink will be served while meeting our staff and guides. Accommodation. Cruise to Vallemi. Paraguayan Folkloric night during dinner.

Day 3 – Sunday – Vallemi

Breakfast and time to enjoy a scientific conference about the two specific eco-regions of Chaco and Pantanal. Visit Vallemi, a small town known for its cement production. Lunch and time to Explore its natural underground caves forming characteristic shapes. End the day with our gastronomic French style menu.

Day 4 – Monday – Cruise / a Chaco Estancia

Breakfast and during the navigation, a scientific conference will be presented. Enjoy a different way of life in a typical ranch with activities like walking in the nature, taking photos, horse riding and wild life observation or just appreciate the serenity of the

place. Lunch and diner will be served on board.

Day 5 – Tuesday – Cruise / Fuerte Olimpo

The town of Fuerte Olimpo lays in the Pantanal, a simply beautiful landscape to explore and photograph. Breakfast and visit the small community of Fuerte Olimpo, the “Fuerte Borbon”, the native’s museum and the Cathedral. A 535 steps stair is waiting for you to reach and appreciate the majesty of the Rio Paraguay running through Brazilian and Paraguayan hills. Have lunch on board before arriving at a native’s village named Fuerte Olimpo. At the end of the day, experience wild life in expedition boats to observe the crocodiles of the region, called “yacares”. Our chef will prepare a tasty meal using typical ingredients from the region.

Day 6 – Wednesday – Cruise / Puerto Casado

Breakfast and arrival in Puerto Casado , we’ll have the opportunity to visit its early 19th century train and museum, lunch. In the evening attend Captain’s Special Night.

Day 7 – Thursday – Asunción / Cruise / Concepcion

Breakfast. Time to enjoy the landscapes of the Chaco. Arrival at Concepción around 11 AM. Disembark and transfer to Asuncion. Arrival to your hotel and lodging.

Day 8 – Friday – Asunción

Breakfast and at the indicated time,city tour in Asuncion, a combination of modern and colonial architecture, including downtown and residential areas as the “Casa de la Independencia”, the Cathedral, the “Casa de Gobierno”, the “Estación Ferroviaria”

(railway station) where you can admire the oldest South American steam locomotive, the “Panteón de los Heroes”, where lies the most important heroes of our History, the “Avenida Mariscal López”, also known as the Embassies’ Avenue, finishing in the popular handmade market “La Recova”. Back to hotel and overnight