6 Day itinerary in Brazil, South America
North Pantanal - Following the footsteps of the Jaguar
The Pantanal Wetlands are the world’s largest expanse of flooded plains, covering 140,000 km² of countless bird species, endemic plants, Alligators, mammals, marine life and yes, even elusive Jaguars! Stepping in the footsteps of this mystical creature is worthy of its own dedicated tour and experie... Read More
By Pablo, Marilda and Pablo
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Average
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English, Spanish
GUIDANCE
On Some Day Trips
starting point
Cuiabá
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Indigenous culture
Culture & History
Nature & Wildlife
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Cuiabá- Transpantaneira
Porto Jofre
Transpantaneira Nature & Wildlife
Jaguar tour
Cuiabá- Transpantaneira
Porto Jofre
Transpantaneira Nature & Wildlife
Jaguar tour
Itinerary
High-end Accommodation
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Arrival @ Cuiabá- Transpantaneira
Airport arrival to Cuiabá and transfer to the Pantanal region along the Transpantaneira Highway. This zone comprehends the greatest wildlife concentration in Latin America and is the best site in Brazil for visitors to observe it. We will stay in fazendas, typical farms, where we will be in direct contact with nature. Accommodation. Night at the Pousada Rio Claro | Standard Room. Included: driver + guide , regular transport (SIB - Shared) , arrival transfer , full Board (drinks not included unless specified) , local guide , regular tour with guide (SIB - shared service) , room and breakfast
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- High-end Accommodation: Pousada Rio Claro
Day 2
Transpantaneira - Porto Jofre
After breakfast we’ll make an early tour to watch dawn. Then we will enjoy a boat excursion by Claro River in search for birds and other animals. After lunch and checking out we transfer to a fazenda located in the middle of the Transpantaneira in the region of Porto Jofre where we’ll have dinner. Night at the Hotel Pantanal Norte (Porto Jofre) | Standard Room. Included: speedboat , regular tour with guide (SIB - shared service) , dinner (no drinks) , full Board (drinks not included unless specified) , lunch included (no drinks included unless specified) , room and breakfast
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- High-end Accommodation: Hotel Pantanal Norte
Day 3
Porto Jofre - Searching for the Jaguar
These days will be dedicated to the search for Jaguars along the local rivers banks. The Pantanal water basin are where the largest cat in the Americas can be seen. Local wildlife may also be sighted in the waters and in river banks. Alligators, Giant Otters, Capybaras, Iguanas, Jabiru Storks, Gulls and other species that inhabit the rich Pantanal biome. At dawn, after breakfast, we’ll leave by boat to do the Jaguar tour, where we’ll get the best chances to spot the jaguar. Even though it’s difficult animal to see, we are at the best place to find him. After activities we go back to the pousada to spend the night. Night at the Hotel Pantanal Norte (Porto Jofre) | Standard Room. Included: speedboat , regular tour with guide (SIB - shared service) , dinner (no drinks) , full Board (drinks not included unless specified) , lunch included (no drinks included unless specified) , room and breakfast
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- High-end Accommodation: Hotel Pantanal Norte
Day 4
Porto Jofre - Transpantaneira
After breakfast we’ll leave again to start another stage of the Jaguar tour. After lunch and checkout we will transfer to another fazenda located in a different region of the Transpantaneira. Check in at the fazenda and dinner. Night at Pousada Piuval | Suite Luxo Room. Included: speedboat , regular tour with guide (SIB - shared service) , full Board (drinks not included unless specified) , regular tour (SIB - shared service)
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- High-end Accommodation: Pousada Piuval
Day 5
Transpantaneira Nature & Wildlife
We will make the most of this day starting from sunrise until nighttime, participating in different activities. We will follow the daily program of activities, all of them related to the great nature surrounding the fazenda. We will observe wildlife and experience the Pantanal region. Night at Pousada Piuval | Suite Luxo Room. Included: speedboat , regular tour with guide (SIB - shared service) , full Board (drinks not included unless specified) , regular tour (SIB - shared service)
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- High-end Accommodation: Pousada Piuval
Day 6
Transfer out Cuiabá
In the morning, transfer to the airport of Cuiabá for departure to your next destination. Included: only Driver (Portuguese speaking) , regular transport (SIB - Shared) , departure transfer
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Pousada Rio Claro
- Hotel Pantanal Norte
- Pousada Piuval
Meals
- Breakfast (6)
- Lunch (5)
- Dinner (5)
Transport
- Private transfer for all services
Extras
- Pousada Rio Claro or similar x 1 night
- Hotel Pantanal Norte or similar x 2 nights
- Pousada Piuval or similar x 2 nights
- English guide in all services / excursions
- in case of Emergency ONLY
- 24h Emergency contact in English in Spanish.
Not Included
- Flights are not included on this package, but we can provide assistance to book them.
- Optional excursions on request. Please ask us for more details.
- Drinks, tips and personal extras and any concept not mentioned as included
About Pablo
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Hi! I´m Pablo Freddi and I´m 33 years old. I´m lucky enough to say I have been in Signature Tours creating, developing and assisting with tour services in Argentina for 10 years to nearly 150.000 passengers.
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