Pantanal & Amazon Wildlife Spectacular

Pantanal and Amazon Wildlife Spectacular 10 days

Prices From £6,368pp
June to October | 9 nights

Pantanal and Amazon Wildlife Spectacular 10 days

This tour offers the very best of Brazil's scenery and wildlife taking in the expanses of the Pantanal, searching especially for jaguar, and then moving on to the Amazon Basin for a completely different perspective. Animals, birds, reptiles, insects and abundant flora.a truly unforgettable trip. Prices based on two sharing.

Highlights

  • Jaguars in the Pantanal
  • Other amazing birds and wildlife
  • Amazon eco system

What's Included

  • Domestic flights from Sao Paulo - Cuiaba Alta Floresta & return
  • Air-conditioned transfers 
  • Excursions as shown in itinerary
  • Meals per day as per itinerary
  • Services of expert naturalist guides

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Sao Paulo to Pantanal
1Day

Sao Paulo to Pantanal

Fly from Sao Paulo to Cuiba. Met by local guide for drive along the scenic Transpantaneria to Porto Jofre for three nights on full board basis.

Porto Jofre
2-3Days

Porto Jofre

Located at the end of the Transpantaneira at the banks for the Cuiaba river Hotel Porto Jofre is a suberb location to explore the Cuiaba River and the 3 Brothers State Park, one of the best locations in South America to see jaguars. On your river cruises here, you will also be spotting river otters, caiman and beautiful and extensive birdlife.

Araras Eco Lodge
4 - 6Days

Araras Eco Lodge

Day 4 Departure from Porto Jofre and transfer to Araras Eco Lodge. While crossing the area it is possible to observe and appreciate the local flora & fauna. Late afternoon walk through surrounding area to a 12 m observation tower and a spectacular view of sunset. After dinner, night walk to observe the Southern Hemisphere sky, hear and feel the nocturnal environment.

Day 5 Full day dedicated to observing the Pantanal’s flora & fauna at a private reserve of the lodge. After breakfast, the guide will lead you on a 2 to 3 hour horseback ride through the pastures, woods and wetlands. Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, you will go on a walk in a different area of the private reserve, allowing you to observe and learn more of the local environment.

Day 6. After breakfast travel down private unsealed roads to Sentinela Camp on the edge of the Rio Clarinho. Canoe tour to spot aquatic wildlife, birds and flora; possibility of piranha fishing. Brazilian churrasco style picnic lunch along the banks of the river. Return to the lodge. Enjoy sunset from our 25m high outlook.

Pantanal to Amazon Basin
7Day

Pantanal to Amazon Basin

After an early morning sunrise walk and breakfast at the lodge, transfer back to Cuiaba for flight to Alta Floresta. Met and transferred to Cristalino Jungle Lodge for three nights on full board basis.



Amazon Basin
8 - 10Days

Amazon Basin

Day 8. In the morning, walk towards the 50 metre Canopy Tower where you will be able to see the forest from above. Monkeys, macaws and several species of birds can be found here. Then, walk the Ficus Trail, where a giant ficus tree is found. In the afternoon, walk the Taboca Trail in an area with seasonally flooded forest, where many monkeys can be found.

Day 9. In the morning, walk towards the Saleiro House - a rustic tree house located in the middle of the forest reserve. The soil here is naturally rich in minerals, and is often visited by large forest mammals such as the South american tapir, collared peccary, white-lipped peccary, the giant anteater and the southern tamandua. In the afternoon, take a boat trip up river and walk the remarkable Brazil Nut Trail in a region with enormous Brazil nut trees. On the way back it is possible to canoe or boat ride, enjoying the afternoon as you go down river.

Day 10. In the morning, a light walk on the Tapiri Trail, where the white-whiskered-spider-monkeys. Transfer to Alta Floresta. Lunch and departure to Cuiaba, with connecting flight to Sao Paulo.

A view from Above

Accommodation Options

Araras Eco Lodge, Pantanal

On arrival at Araras Eco Lodge you will be greeted by a very warm welcome and an ice cold drink. With a reputation for first-class hospitality and a family atmosphere, this rustic lodge is a firm favourite among travellers to the area.

Located off the Transpantaneira Park Road and surrounded by stunning wetlands, there is plenty to see on the safari transfer to the lodge. This pousada was built to be at harmony with the environment and the beautifully preserved surroundings.

An action-packed itinerary is available throughout the day to ensure you get the best out of the beautiful surroundings. Boardwalks run from the lodge across the wetlands and to canopy towers you can climb to get a closer look at the stunning birdlife and monkeys in the trees.

Cristalino Lodge, Amazon South

Named after the beautiful and pure Amazon River, the award-winning Cristalino Jungle Lodge is an authentic, sustainable, and ethical lodge. This beautiful lodge is located in the southern part of the Brazilian Amazon region surrounded by stunning scenery.

This beautiful Amazon sanctuary will leave you with nothing but breath-taking memorable experiences. Selected as one of the 25 best Ecolodges in the world by National Geographic Traveller in 2013, you can spend your days immersing yourself in the beautiful surroundings, soaking up the wildlife and if you’re feeling adventurous, Cristalino provides guided trips into the forest and along the river, such as boating and canoeing.

Hotel Porto Jofre

Located at the end of the Transpantaneira at the banks for the Cuiaba river Hotel Porto Jofre is a suberb location to explore the Cuiaba River and the 3 Brothers State Park, one of the best location in South America to see jaguars.

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Mike has more than 15 years of experience in the travel industry and continues to be inspired by the people, places and wildlife he discovers. His in-depth personal knowledge of a diverse range of destinations ensures your adventure itinerary will be a holiday like no other.

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