Brazil’s Pantanal:  A place of superlatives. Home to the world’s largest fresh-water wetlands, the Pantanal is ten- times the size of the Everglades, draining into a single channel: the Paraguay River. We venture deep into this world-class wildlife hotspot on a long road that bisects the Transpantaneira wilderness, in search of an adventure that can’t be missed.

In this famed region, we discover wildlife thriving in a mix of savanna, forest, and wetland habitats. Even a relaxed day can yield more than 100 species of birds and dozens of mammals — Capybara are everywhere! Brazilian Tapir, Giant Anteater, Giant Otter, and yes, Jaguar (we saw many on our past trips!), are some of many incredible mammals we seek, while Greater Rhea, Hyacinth Macaw, Toco Toucan , Red Legged Seriema, and Helmeted Manakin top the list of impressive bird sightings. Rare Green Anaconda, the world’s largest snake, may be a lucky find, while the small crocodilian Yacaré can be seen by hundreds. For many, it is the sheer number and variety of species that leaves the most lasting impression.

Charming Lodges (and working) cattle ranches serve as our accommodations, each with its own impressive and distinctive wildlife community.

JULY 21: ARRIVAL

Accommodation in Guarulhos Hampton Hotel (-/-/D)

JULY 22, 23: AGUAPE

Early Flight to Campo Grande Airport (CGR) on July 22nd | Explore the South side of the Pantanal at Mato Grosso do Sul. 

Accommodation in Aguapé Lodge- 2 nights (B/L/D) 

JULY 24-25: BURACO DAS ARARAS- BONITO

Accommodation in Bonito July 24th and Campo Grande July 25th (B/L/D) 

JULY 26-27: NORTHERN TRANSPANTANEIRA- AYMARA LODGE

On July 26  Early flight from Campo Grande to Cuiaba . 

Accommodation in Aymara Lodge- 2 nights. (B/L/D) 

JULY 28: BIRDING AND WILDLIFE SPOTTING ON THE TRANSPANTANEIRA- DRIVE TO PORTO JOFFRE

Accommodation in Hotel Panoramico (B/L/D)

JULY 29: ENCONTRO DAS AGUAS STATE PARK

Accommodations in Hotel Panoramico (B/L/D)

JULY 30:  SANTA TEREZA LOWER TRANSPANTANEIRA

Accommodation in Santa Teresa (B/L/D)

JULY 31: SANTA TEREZA PIXAIM RIVER AREA WILIDLIFE AND BIRDING

Accommodation in Santa Teresa (B/L/D)

AUGUST 1:  WILLDIFE VIEWING| RETURN DRIVE TO CUIABA- FLIGHT TO GRU

(B/L/-)

Max group size: 8 + Tour leader 

Length: 12 days 

Starting city: São Paulo (GRU) 

Ending city: São Paulo (GRU) 

Pace: Moderate 

Physical difficulty: Moderate 

Focus: Natural history, birding and photography