South America
9 Day Brazilian Wildlife Extravaganza- Bonito and Pantanal - From: $7,235
Trip Summary
Brazil's natural beauty is showcased in this private journey. Begin at the Recanto Ecologico Rio de Prata followed by the Pantanal Wildlife Center, home to giant otters and tapirs. Climb a mobile canopy tower to view birdlife and monkeys. Watch for jaguars, anteaters, birds and other wildlife as you explore the wild rivers of the "Meeting of the Waters" State Park.
Highlights
- Explore the world's largest freshwater wetland, the Pantanal
- See the incredible "Hole of the Parrots" in Bonito
- Get up close to wild giant otters
- Look for jaguars in the jaguar-dense area around the Jaguar Research Center
Trip Details
Price:
| Per Person, double occupancy | From: $7,235 |
Based on low season rates with two guests traveling.
Departure Dates:
- Daily
Itinerary
9 days / 8 nights
Day 1
Sao Paulo
Arrive in Sao Paulo, Brazil off your international flight and transfer to L'Hotel.
Lodging: L'Hotel
Days 2 - 3
Jardim
Take a flight to Campo Grande. Drive to Bonito. Visit the Buraco dos Araras - the Hole of the Parrots, a 124-meter deep "doline" (a cave whose roof caved in) with a circumference of 500 meters. You will have the opportunity to watch and photograph Greenwing macaws, and watch the bats as they take flight over the cave or sink hole. Begin your second day with a visit to Recanto Ecologico Rio da Prata. Begin with a 1.6-mile walk along the interpretative trail in the Da Prata river. At the end of the trail enter the lake, which is formed by the many fresh water springs of the Prata River for an extraordinary lake float/snorkel experience. Discover a fascinating world in one of the most transparent fresh-water rivers in the world, rich in aquatic fauna and flora.
Lodging: Olho D'Agua
Days 4 - 5
Pantanal Wildlife Center
Fly to Cuiaba then drive to the Pantanal, the world's largest freshwater wetland. Pantanal Wildlife Center is an excellent location for bird watching. It is also one of the best sites for viewing wild giant otters from a distance of only 3 to 16 feet away. You'll be amazed at the size of these otters at 6 feet long and 70 pounds. Hear them interact through high-pitched hums and squeals. Often they will come close to the boat, craning their necks, and snorting loudly. Spend time viewing wildlife from the mobile canopy towers near fruiting trees.
Lodging: Pantanal Wildlife Center
Days 6 - 7
Jaguar Research Center
Drive and boat to the Jaguar Research Center located in the Jaguar-rich 270,000-acre Meeting of the Waters State Park. The park's name refers to the three navigable rivers that join inside this unique park, and it contains some of the most pristine protected areas in the Pantanal. The Jaguar Research Center is in a location that has the highest density of jaguars and jaguar sightings in the entire Pantanal. The habitat along this river allows for numerous jaguars to roam the area hunting their favorite dry-season prey: the abundant 4-7 foot caimans and plump capybaras.
Lodging: Jaguar Research Center
Day 8
Pantanal Wildlife Center
Return by road and boat to the Pantanal Wildlife Center for another overnight.
Lodging: Pantanal Wildlife Center
Day 9
Depart Brazil
Take a commercial flight from Cuiaba to Sao Paulo and connect with your international departing flight.
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