A mecca of biodiversity
The Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, covers over 70,000 square miles. You’ll visit both the northern and southern Pantanal to search for a bevy of stunning birds as well as caiman, capybara, howler monkey, tapir, giant river otter, and our ultimate goal, the elusive jaguar.
Three moments you’ll never forget
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Day 1
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Arrive in Sao Paulo and transfer to L’Hotel Portobay. Explore on your won before meeting your fellow travelers for a briefing and welcome dinner.
Day 2
Sao Paulo / Bonito
Board our flight to Bonito and spend the afternoon admiring the crystal clear waters of the Lago Azul Grotto.
Day 3
Rio da Prata
Hike along forested trails in search of monkeys and toucans. Then snorkel downstream in gorgeous, clear waters.
Day 4
Southern Pantanal
Depart overland for Pousada Refugio da Ilha Eco Lodge, an ecologically sustainable resort in the middle of a river delta ecosystem.
Day 5 & 6
Southern Pantanal
Explore by boat, jeep and on-foot during morning and afternoon wildlife viewing excursions. Be on the lookout for capybaras, coatis, deer, peccaries, armadillos, and anteaters.
Day 7
Northern Pantanal
After breakfast, get your camera ready for stunning views as we fly over the Pantanal. Check in at Recanto do Jaguar Camp, our home for the next four nights.
Day 8–10
Cuiabá River
Spend three days exploring the habitats along the Cuiabá River, both by boat and on land. The area is teaming with fauna including giant otters, monkeys, anacondas and caimans.
Day 11
Chapada dos Guimarães National Park
Travel overland to Chapada dos Guimarães National Park. Check in to Pousada do Parque, set on a hillside within the borders of the park. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
Day 12
Chapada dos Guimarães National Park
Spend a full day exploring the canyons, caves and waterfalls of the park. Hike to view the impressive Véu de Noiva, a nearly 300-foot free-falling waterfall.
Day 13
Cuiabá / Depart
After breakfast, transfer to the airport in Cuiabá to board your independent homeward flight. Or, choose to extend your adventure with an optional post-extension to the Brazilian Amazon.
Optional Post-Extension: The Brazilian Amazon
Day 14
Alta Floresta
Fly from Cuiabá to Alta Floresta, perched on the edge of immense old-growth rainforest that makes up Brazil’s southern Amazon. Check into Cristalino Lodge, your home for three nights.
Day 15 & 16
Amazon Jungle
During two full days of exploration, venture out into the forest and experience all this unique ecosystem has to offer. This region lies between 950 and 1,400 feet, and the rivers do not generally flood the forests. This area is favored by large forest mammals such as the South American tapir, collared peccary, white-lipped peccary, and the southern tamandua.
Day 17
Cuiabá / Depart
After breakfast, transfer to Alta Floresta, board our flight to Cuiabá, and connect with your independent homeward flight.
Departure
The trip starts in Sao Paulo and ends in Cuiabá
“Years ago, Rich and I spent several months in a tent in the Amazon, conducting bird research. With no running water or electricity, we awoke to the cries of monkeys, and learned to tell time by the sounds and shades of the forest. I’m thrilled to immerse myself, once again, in the Amazon rainforest!”
— kristin wornson
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Pricing
Per Person: $9,920
Single Supplement: $2,690
Post-Extension Per Person: $2,990
Single Supplement: $490
What’s Included
13 nights accommodation (16 nights with post-extension)
All meals and non-alcoholic beverages
All excursions, transportation and local guides
Park fees, taxes, gratuities and tips
Internal Airfare and airport transfers
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