2-day Jalapão tour from Palmas: Ecotourism and adventure

Jalapão's landscape shifts between golden dunes, freshwater springs and river canyons in a single afternoon.

A 2-day ecotourism and adventure tour from Palmas into Jalapão with a live guide in Portuguese and air-conditioned vehicle. Canton Expeditions runs small groups into the region's natural attractions, built around moderate physical activity and the energy that comes from time in remote terrain. Children from age 2 can join. Travelers should have at least moderate cardiovascular fitness.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Jalapão Expedition 4 days

• Experience nature's energy recharge

Day 2: Jalapão Expedition 4 days

• Continue nature's energy recharge experience

The experience

The tour leaves Palmas and moves into Jalapão over two days, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle with a guide who speaks Portuguese. The itinerary centers on what the landscape itself offers (the dunes, springs and canyons that define the region) rather than a fixed list of named stops. Canton Expeditions describes its approach as respecting the space of each traveler and nature equally, which shapes how the days unfold: the pace and the moments matter more than hitting a schedule.

Moderate physical fitness is the baseline here. The terrain and the activities demand it. The company notes that travelers with poor cardiovascular health should reconsider, so this is not a passive observation tour. What you do (walk, explore, move through the landscape) is what makes the experience work. An air-conditioned vehicle handles the transport between sites, which matters in the heat of central Brazil.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• live guide in Portuguese.
• children from age 2 welcome with specialized infant seats available.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 to 48 years) · Senior (50 to 70 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 11 years): free · Infant (2 to 5 years): free

GroupUp to 6

Live guidePortuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Cantão Expedições

Is this one for you?Book this 2-day tour if you have moderate to good fitness and want to move through Jalapão's dunes, springs and canyons with a guide rather than on your own. The Portuguese-language guide and the moderate physical demands shape the experience, so travelers who need English interpretation or prefer a slower pace should check whether a different option suits them better.

Traveler reviews

4.94★★★★★★★★★★

135 verified traveler reviews

5 ★133

4 ★0

3 ★0

2 ★0

1 ★2

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (6 to 11 years): free; Infant (2 to 5 years): free.

What is Jalapão and what will I actually see on a 2-day tour there?

Jalapão is a region in central Brazil known for golden sand dunes, natural freshwater springs and river canyons. A 2-day tour moves through these landscapes with a guide, combining the dunes and water features that draw travelers to the area.

Do I need to speak Portuguese to join this tour?

The guide speaks Portuguese, so if you do not speak the language, you will need to arrange translation or travel with someone who can interpret. Canton Expeditions does not list English-language guides as an option.

How physically demanding is a 2-day Jalapão tour?

The tour requires at least moderate physical fitness. Travelers will walk and explore the terrain, and the company does not recommend it for anyone with poor cardiovascular health, so assess your fitness level before booking.

What is included in the 2-day tour price?

The tour includes transport in an air-conditioned vehicle and a live guide. Meals, accommodation and entrance fees to any attractions are not listed in the standard inclusions, so confirm what else you need to arrange separately.