Outings
Farm Experiences
Nature, encounters and lasting moments. Forest walks, boat trips, our native bees and wildlife watching by day and by night, for all ages and interests.
Outings are run exclusively for guests staying at Fazenda Anacã.
Book at least 3 days before check-in so we can plan the schedule and the guide's time.
For your booking group, up to 4 people. The Maria Elena Morning Walk is shared.
01
Boat trip on the Maria Elena Reservoir
A quiet glide among water, buriti palms and wildlife
About 2 km from the lodge, we drive to the floating dock on the Maria Elena Reservoir. From there, your guide rows you gently among century-old buriti palms.
Along the way we may come across macaws, maracanã parakeets and yellow-tufted woodpeckers, as well as animals that live by the water, such as capybaras, caimans and turtles.
- Duration
- About 1h30
- Who it’s for
- Adults and children over 3
- Pets
- Welcome with their owners
- Meeting point
- Lodge entrance veranda
What to bring and wear
We recommend: Cap or hat, insect repellent, sunscreen and water.
Required: Long trousers, closed shoes, and the life jacket provided, worn throughout.
02 · Inside the reserve
RPPN Fazenda Anacã Trail
A walk through the forest and the farm's conservation story
After a short drive to the reserve, we walk along a boardwalk across a palm swamp lined with century-old buriti palms, then continue for about 1 km along a forest trail. On the way we reach one of the highlights: an angelim-pedra tree more than 300 years old.
We may also come across some of the animals that live here, such as the Alta Floresta titi monkey, the symbol of the town.
- Duration
- About 1h30
- Who it’s for
- All ages. Young children need help from a responsible adult.
- Mobility
- Not recommended for people with limited mobility
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Meeting point
- Lodge entrance veranda
What to bring and wear
We recommend: Cap or hat, insect repellent, sunscreen and water.
Required: Long trousers and closed shoes. No food may be taken or eaten on the trail.
03
Stingless Bee Trail
Native bees, honey and a forest walk
It begins at the Fazenda Anacã meliponary, where we keep more than 50 hives of uruçu-boca-de-renda, a native stingless bee endemic to this part of the Amazon.
You can see up close how a colony is organised and learn why these bees matter to the forest. In honey season, you may taste honey straight from the hives. We then continue on a gentle forest walk past two huge century-old fig trees.
- Duration
- About 1h
- Who it’s for
- All ages. Young children need help from a responsible adult.
- Mobility
- Not recommended for people with limited mobility
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Meeting point
- Lodge entrance veranda
What to bring and wear
We recommend: Cap or hat, insect repellent, sunscreen and water.
Required: Long trousers and closed shoes. No food may be taken or eaten on the trail.
04
Night Spotlighting on the Maria Elena
The reservoir after dark
As night falls, we return to the Maria Elena Reservoir to discover a completely different scene. By boat, we look for caimans, which are easier to spot at night with the guide's light.
The darkness, the night sounds and the animals' eyeshine on the water make it a fun, suspenseful outing — especially for anyone who has never seen a caiman in the wild.
- Duration
- About 1h
- Who it’s for
- All ages. Young children need help from a responsible adult.
- Mobility
- Not recommended for people with limited mobility
- Pets
- Allowed
- Meeting point
- Lodge entrance veranda
What to bring and wear
We recommend: Cap or hat, insect repellent, sunscreen and water.
Required: Long trousers, closed shoes, and the life jacket provided, worn throughout.
05
Night Wildlife Walk
When night falls, other lives begin
After dark the sounds change and nocturnal animals take over. With the guide, we walk around the Farm looking for species that become active after sunset.
Possible encounters include several owls — crested owl, spectacled owl, barn owl, striped owl and smaller screech owls — and other night creatures such as the great potoo, famous for its haunting call. More than chasing a single animal, it is a chance to listen to the forest and see the landscape in a new way.
- Duration
- About 1h
- Who it’s for
- All ages. Young children need help from a responsible adult.
- Mobility
- Not recommended for people with limited mobility
- Pets
- Allowed
- Meeting point
- Lodge entrance veranda
What to bring and wear
We recommend: Cap or hat, insect repellent, sunscreen and water.
Required: Long trousers and closed shoes. No food may be taken or eaten on the trail.
06 · Shared walk
Maria Elena Morning Walk
A shared walk to start the day
We leave the lodge early for a guided walk of about 4 km along the farm roads. The route follows wide, easy tracks with no obstacles or difficult sections, passing close to the Maria Elena Reservoir and its protected riparian area.
For two to two and a half hours we walk at an easy pace, enjoying the first hours of the day, listening to birds and watching the landscape wake up. A shared outing, to enjoy with other nature lovers.
- Duration
- 2h to 2h30
- Distance
- About 4 km · very easy
- Usual time
- 5:20 to 7:20/7:50
- Who it’s for
- Group walk, shared with other guests
- Meeting point
- Lodge entrance veranda
What to bring and wear
We recommend: Cap or hat, insect repellent, sunscreen and water.
Required: Long trousers and closed shoes. No food may be taken or eaten on the trail.
Good to know
Important information
Private outings
Outings are private to your booking group, up to 4 people. The Maria Elena Morning Walk is the exception and runs as a shared group walk.
Booking and punctuality
Please book at least 3 days before check-in so we can plan the schedule and the guide's time. Maximum lateness tolerance is 10 minutes.
Cancellations and changes
Cancellations or changes can be made free of charge, subject to availability, up to 1 hour in advance. After that, the full price of the outing or package is charged.
Safety on outings
The required items for each outing must be followed. If they are not, the outing may be cancelled and charged in full.
Private vehicles
Private vehicles may not use the internal roads of Fazenda Anacã — for safety and out of respect for wildlife.
Sightings depend on conditions, season and animal behaviour. No sighting can be guaranteed.
Bring your bike
The farm can also be explored on two wheels
If you enjoy cycling, bring your bike and explore the farm roads at your own pace, taking in the landscape and finding new corners along the way. A simple, healthy and low-impact way to get to know the farm even better.
Looking for specialist itineraries?
The outings on this page are experiences on the property, open to all guests. For tailored birding and primate photography itineraries, see Wildlife.
Put together your outings
Choose any combination of outings and book on WhatsApp at least 3 days before check-in.