LOCAL ACCREDITED GUIDE IN YOUR RENTAL CAR : Yes or No ?  

It is compulsory to have a local accredited guide (holder of a professional badge) to acess certain attractions, for example the dunes of Jalapão and the Serra do Espirito Santo, for which a local accredited guide is already included in your package.

But having an accredited local guide during the whole road trip in Jalapão Park can be very useful :

* He/she guides you everywhere, by car or by foot in the attractions, as he/she knows perfectly the activity sites, the best points of view,... You will not lose time or get lost on the dirt roads of Jalapão Park where wifi, 3G and 4G are hardly present except hotels and restaurants.

* He/she is permanently at your disposition, speaks Portuguese and, if necessary, English. He/she takes care of check-in and check-out in hotels, restaurant orders, and pays the entrance fees to the natural sites.

* He/she knows all the service providers in the area and can activate them quickly if necessary (emergency aid,...).

* He/she can drive your car if you want to rest and enjoy the scenery more. 
* Last but not least... He/she will tell you a lot about the Jalapão Park, the fervedouros,...

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GUIDE-COORDINATOR IN AN ASSISTANCE VEHICLE : Yes or No ?

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* The guide-coordinator is in the assistance vehicle, bringing all the advantages mentioned above.

* The assistance vehicle opens the convoy and carries the first aid kit, any excess luggage,... and basic accessories (rope...) in case your car gets stuck in sand or mud.

* In the event of a breakdown or incident on your vehicle, the assistance vehicle can go in search of help or take all or part of the occupants of your vehicle to the next town or stage.

 

BUT... If you prefer adventure in a small closed group (not alone) and you speak the language of the country, you can do without a guide and assistance vehicle. You will have maps and GPS in the car, the same advanced logistics (vehicle rental, hotels,...), and a 24-hour hotline to resolve any unforeseen event.