Brazil - Amazon, Pantanal & Savannah 11 Days

The perfect stopover on your way to or from your adventures in the Pantanal, this modern hotel is just 15 minutes from the airport. Noted for its attentive customer service and excellent facilities, the Hotel Deville Prime Cuiaba is a popular choice with both business travellers and holiday makers.

This is an ideal base for exploring the city due to its prime location in downtown Cuiaba, in the centre of Mato Grosso.

The bright, airy rooms come with minibar, LCD TV and air conditioning. The en-suite bathrooms come with powerful showers - a must-have after a hot day of travelling or exploring the city. Rooms to the front of the hotel offer a beautiful view across Cuiaba.

Take advantage of the on-site gym, take a dip in the outdoor pool or pay a visit to the spa for some well-earned relaxation!

The hotel’s Ventanas restaurant serves a plentiful breakfast buffet and evening meals of Brazilian and international cuisine. In the lobby you’ll find a well-stocked bar and lounge area decorated with local artwork.

The city attractions are just a short walk away or taxis are available just outside the hotel. With a wide selection of popular bars and restaurants nearby, there is plenty to enjoy late into the evening.

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.

Whether you are wanting to relax on the floating deck on the river and nap in the The Cristalino Lodge is ideal for people who like nature and want to be a part of the local conservation effort.

Facilities include a friendly restaurant and the bar is extremely inviting with a log fire and views of the night sky, a living room which can be used for presentations and meetings and a small library

The bungalows have comfortable beds, ample bathrooms with exclusive amenities and a natural ventilation system – and as part of their passion for sustainability, they all make use of solar water heating and bio-waste treatment.

Situated within an oasis of 33,000 protected hectares in the Cerrado, the richest savannah in the world, Pousada Trijunção offers guests the chance to fully explore the extraordinary biodiversity of the area which is home to Maned Wolf, rare jaguars, Giant Anteaters, over 210 species of birds and much more. The pousada itself offers 7 beautiful rustic-styled bedrooms which have been styled to combine comfort and contemporary luxury with the character of the surrounding area. Standard suites feature a king-size bed, 600-thread cotton linen and stylish en-suite bathrooms, whilst premium suites also have a comfortable living area and balcony. The fantastic master suite features all of the above as well as a luxurious hot tub in the bathroom and two private balconies.

Guests can avail of delicious local cuisine cooked either outside on the barbecue, inside in the cosy restaurant or on a picnic or breakfast in the veredas whilst guitarists strum local music in the background. Various activities and fully guided excursions are provided and have been designed to fully showcase the local area and allow guests to fully immerse themselves in its wonders. These include visits to the Onçafari research project that is dedicated to preserving the endangered Maned Wolf, kayaking on the Rio Formoso including night-time alligator spotting tours, night-time eco-safaris, visits to the Grande Sertão Veredas Park, bike tours and birdwatching excursions. After a long day of exploring guests can enjoy a dip in the swimming pool, a relaxing massage or some chill out time in one of the beautiful communal lounge areas.

The Baiazinha Lodge is located within the famous Caiman Ecological Refuge in the heart of the southern Pantanal and provides beautifully classic accommodation for guests seeking a traditional but supremely comfortable base from which to explore this remarkable region. Set amongst the 53,000-hectare ranch overlooking a bay of crystalline waters, you can enjoy incredible views and wildlife spotting right on your doorstep. With a strong focus on conservation, the lodge offers a wide range of excursions including canoeing, trekking, 4WD safaris, photographic safaris, walking tours, bike tours, birdwatching and access to the conservation programme in place to preserve jaguars, hyacinth macaws and blue-fronted parrots.

Accommodation is provided in six high-end bedrooms built on stilts around the lagoon, each of which has a balcony, an en-suite shower room and large comfortable beds with pure cotton sheets and feather pillows. The main lodge features various relaxation areas with hammocks thoughtfully placed to soak up the tremendous views, a swimming pool with deck chairs and a dining room.