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- Destination: Brazil
- Duration: 5 Days
- Tour Type: Join-in
- Tour Style: Wildlife
About This Trip
The Pantanal, the largest tropical wetland on the planet, boasts the richest wildlife density in South America. Over five unforgettable days, explore Brazil’s Southern Pantanal through professionally guided experiences such as jeep safaris, canoe outings, nature walks, and nighttime spotlight tours. With some luck, you may encounter emblematic species including hyacinth macaws and giant anteaters. In addition, a selection of optional activities is available, such as excursions focused on tracking jaguars.
Summary
DAY
PLACE
HIGHLIGHTS
1
South Pantanal
Arrival
2 - 4
South Pantanal
Nature Walk, Jeep safari, Nocturnal Spotlight, Canadian Canoe Tour
5
South Pantanal
Departure
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in the Southern Pantanal
Welcome to Brazil’s Southern Pantanal, a remarkable wildlife haven located within the world’s largest tropical wetland. After arriving at Campo Grande Airport, you will be greeted by your local driver and begin a scenic drive of approximately 3.5 hours to your lodge. The final stretch follows a dirt road, giving you an early glimpse of the remote wilderness that awaits. Upon arrival and check-in, the remainder of the day is free for you to relax and enjoy the peaceful natural surroundings.
As the sun begins to set over the wetlands, this remarkable wilderness reveal its first magical display — flocks of birds returning to roost, caimans gliding silently through the water, and the sky transforming into a canvas of deep oranges and purples. This gentle introduction to the wilderness sets the perfect tone for the extraordinary days of exploration ahead.
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- Day 2: Exploring the Southern Pantanal
Awaken to the sound of birds and get ready to discover this expansive landscape of forests, savannas, and winding waterways. From today onward, you will join the lodge’s shared activities alongside other guests, including guided nature walks, jeep safaris, nighttime spotlight tours, and Canadian canoe excursions, all conducted by knowledgeable guides. Between outings, enjoy leisure time by the swimming pool, sip a refreshing drink at the bar, or relax in a hammock beneath gently swaying palm trees.
The Pantanal is home to one of the most diverse concentrations of wildlife on the planet, and every outing brings new surprises. Your expert guides will help you spot and identify the remarkable creatures that call this wetland home — from the brilliantly colored hyacinth macaw to the stealthy ocelot — ensuring each excursion is as informative as it is thrilling.
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- Day 3: Southern Pantanal Discovery
Carry on your exploration of the Pantanal’s remarkable ecosystem, moving through a variety of habitats in search of wildlife such as hyacinth macaws, giant anteaters, capybaras, ocelots, and ever-present caimans. As evening sets in, come together at the lodge’s fire pit to share stories of the day’s encounters, listen to the nighttime sounds of the wilderness, and admire the brilliant, star-filled sky above.
The Southern Pantanal offers a truly immersive experience unlike anywhere else on Earth. Away from city lights and urban noise, the night sky here is breathtaking — an endless expanse of stars that serves as a humbling reminder of the vastness and beauty of the natural world surrounding you.
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- Day 4: Southern Pantanal Immersion
Enjoy your last full day exploring the natural wonders of this remarkable ecosystem. Optional activities such as horseback riding and birdwatching offer fresh perspectives on this vibrant ecosystem. You may also choose to enhance your experience by accompanying the lodge’s conservation team, taking part in hyacinth macaw tracking or field monitoring of jaguars.
Take time today to simply pause and absorb the extraordinary environment around you. Whether you are drifting silently along a waterway in a canoe, watching a giant anteater forage at dusk, or listening to the chorus of frogs after rainfall, these are the quiet, unhurried moments that make the Southern Pantanal a truly once-in-a-lifetime destination.
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- Day 5: Campo Grande – Departure
Say goodbye to the Pantanal as your journey comes to an end. At the scheduled time, you will be transferred back to Campo Grande Airport for your onward flight, whether returning home or continuing to your next destination.
As you make your way back to the city, take a moment to reflect on the incredible wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable memories gathered over the past few days. The Southern Pantanal has a way of staying with you long after you leave — a wild, untamed paradise that calls you back time and again.
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