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Pantanal Tours

Why Visit The Pantanal?

Step inside a living fairytale with a Pantanal tour, and visit a land of exceptional biodiversity where all colors and sounds compete for attention. Stretching across the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul, the Pantanal is the world’s largest wetland – ten times the scale of Florida’s Everglades – and home to record-breaking gatherings of mammals, birds and reptiles and a huge variety of activities for lovers of nature and the outdoors.

With the highest concentration of crocodilians and jaguars in the world, over 650 bird species (including iconic jabiru, huge hyacinth macaws and the endangered chestnut-bellied guan), and giant otters, anteaters, anaconda, tapir and maned wolves, Pantanal tours offer world-class wildlife and birdwatching. Take the wildlife holiday of a lifetime and explore a shimmering waterworld of superlative species from the comforts of a unique flotel, or remote fazenda (ranch) for a true taste of Pantaneiro culture. Be sure to delve into the nearby crystalline waters of Bonito , a living aquarium that shouldn’t be missed.

Pantanal Tour Packages

Our custom Pantanal tours have been carefully crafted with enriching private excursions and thoughtful routes honed with years of in-destination experience. Browse our best-selling Pantanal vacation packages below and begin an unforgettable journey tailored uniquely to you.

Pantanal Experiences

Luxury Tours

Family Tours

Adventure Tours

Honeymoon Tours

Alternatively base your exploration from the luxurious comforts of a picturesque Pantanal pousada or rustic ranch retreat. Composed exclusively of the finest eco lodges in the Pantanal , our curated accommodation collection has been inspected first-hand by our local destination specialists to satisfy our strict criteria for authenticity, individuality and the highest of hospitality standards.

Southwild Jaguar Suites

Araras Eco Lodge

Travel guide.

Want to know more about how to visit the Pantanal? Our destination specialists have compiled the definitive Pantanal travel guide to help you plan your Pantanal trip. Find out when and where to go, what to see and do, where to eat and sleep, and more below.

Where Is the Pantanal? Location & How To Get There

When Is The Best Time To Visit The Pantanal?

Best Time Of Year To See Jaguars In Pantanal

Pantanal Wildlife: Jaguars To Jabirus

7 Best Things To Do In The Brazilian Pantanal

Where To Stay In The Pantanal

Do i need a visa to travel to the pantanal.

Depending on how you travel to the Pantanal, you may need a visa for the country you are in. Many visitors to the Brazilian Pantanal do not currently need a visa for stays in Brazil of less than 90 days, however starting October 1, 2023 citizens of the US, Canada, Australia and Japan will once again require an entry visa. Paraguay allows tourists to apply for a visitors’ visa upon entry. Most travelers do not need a visa to enter Bolivia; however, US citizens do.

Note all visitors will need to present a valid passport from your home country when entering any of the countries mentioned above, and will need to have at least six months remaining until the expiration.

Do I Need To Get Any Vaccinations Or Malaria Tablets Ahead Of Travel?

Make sure you are vaccinated against hepatitis A and typhoid. Some visitors to the Pantanal may need to be inoculated against rabies, hepatitis B, and yellow fever, though this depends on your wider travel plans. It is recommended to visit your doctor at least a month before your trip to get any recommended or required vaccines and medicines you may need.

Your doctor will also be able to advise if anti-malaria medication is required for your destinations. More detailed information can be found on the CDC website.

What Is One Thing I Shouldn’t Miss In The Pantanal?

Of all the things to do in the Pantanal , local-guided jaguar safaris on the Cuiába River are a must. These give tourists the chance to see jaguars in their natural habitat, often sunning themselves or hunting lizards and caiman. These tours are part of the region’s sustainable tourism efforts and offer unmissable sights.

What Is The Local Cuisine Like?

In the Pantanal, you will be able to experience a mix of Paraguayan, Bolivian, and Brazilian cuisine. However, there are some regional dishes that you should be sure to try. These include many fish dishes, including spicy piranha soup and Pacu fish.

Is The Pantanal Safe?

For most tourists, the Pantanal is a safe destination. Just be aware that you should not swim unless you are with an experienced guide — remember there are piranhas, caiman, and anacondas. Also be sure not to drink the local water and opt for bottled water instead.

When Is The Best Time Of Year To Go To The Pantanal?

The best time of year to visit the Pantanal is between July and October. At this time of year, rainfall is low, drawing animals to the low banks of the river. This offers tourists the chance to experience both pleasant weather and more wildlife.

Is The Pantanal a Good Family Destination?

Depending on your family’s interests, the Pantanal could be an excellent family destination . There are some natural dangers of which you should be aware, but if you practice caution, you can enjoy a safe vacation and see some amazing sights.

Is The Pantanal a Good Honeymoon Destination?

If you and your significant other are adventurers, there is no more perfect honeymoon destination than the Pantanal . This region offers the chance to have unforgettable experiences and spot some of the rarest animals in the world . It is ideal for couples who love unique cultural experiences.

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Packages in pantanal.

The Pantanal is divided into the Northern Pantanal, which is slightly higher, and the Southern Pantanal where the wetland environment is at its most intense. There are excellent wildlife lodges in both areas. To reach the Pantanal from anywhere else in Brazil you need to fly to Cuiabá, for the Northern Pantanal, and Campo Grande for the south.

Pantanal North

Pantanal south.

Jaguar Safari Tour

The Jaguar Safari tour is the guaranteed and affordable way to observe Jaguars and Giant Otters in the wild heart of the fabulous Pantanal

North & South Pantanal ultimate wildlife experience

This unique 10 days program will offer you the best wildlife viewing available in the whole Pantanal area. Combine the observation of the elusive jaguar in the North Pantanal with an unforgettable mammal and bird experience in the South Pantanal.

Jaguar Extreme Tour

Departure from Cuiabá to Pantanal. On the first night you will sleep at the South Wild Pantanal lodge. On the next day early morning the boat departs to Porto Jofre, where you will spend the remaining nights on the South Wild Flotel or Suites

Hotel Pantanal Norte Tours

The Hotel Pantanal Norte (formerly Hotel Porto Jofre), located directly on the Cuiaba River, is one of the best places in Brazil to see jaguar in the wild.

Pousada do Rio Mutum Tours

This pousada or lodge is located right on the banks of the Mutum River. Near the pousada you have access to the lakes of Sia Mariana and the Baia de Chacoraré, all connected by canals where you get to see birds and animals up close and personal.

Jaguar Eco Lodge Tours

The Jaguar Eco Lodge is located within the pristine nature of the north Pantanal. This wonderful and comfortable lodge offers guests an unmatched wildlife experience.

SouthWild Pantanal Lodge Tours

Discover Pantanal’s wilderness! SouthWild is an outstanding ecolodge located only 2.5 hours from Cuiabá and is known as one of the best lodges in the whole Pantanal, offering the comfort you need located near the banks of the wildlife-rich Rio Pixaim.

Araras Eco Lodge Tours

The Araras Eco Lodge, is known as birdwatching paradise. Here you are able to do first-class bird-watching, trekking in pristine forest, canoeing, horseback riding, photo-safaris, night tours, two tree top look outs with 12 and 25 m high and much more.

Mato Grosso 3 Ecosystems

This tour provides you with the opportunity to experience 3 different ecosystems: Amazon Rain Forest (290 km North of Cuiaba), the Savanna Tablelands (76 km towards Northeast) and the Pantanal (100 km South) comprising 1,050 km of true photo-safari.

Pousada Piuval Tours

The name Piuval means plantation of piuvas, which is a tall and robust tree with yellow flowers typical of the region. This lodge is the perfect place to admire the biodiversity of the Pantanal. The lodge also offers a wide variety of activities.

Araras Eco Lodge & Chapada dos Guimaraes

The Araras Eco Lodge will allow you to enjoy the majestic flora and fauna of the Pantanal followed by a visit the Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park to do some hiking, birdwatching and enjoy the view from the cliffs.

Pousada Pouso Alegre Tours

The Pousada Pouso Alegre is a great place to experience Pantanal’s wilderness. You will most likely be able to see anteaters, capybaras, marsh deer, armadillos, caymans, storks, toucans, hyacinth macaws, rheas, herons, monkeys, capybaras, among others.

North Pantanal Wildlife Tour

A wildlife tour including the best of north Pantanal, including the Transpantaneira road and the Cuiaba river. A unique and exciting adventure with chances to see the elusive jaguar as well as tapir, anaconda, giant river otter and many exotic birds.

Amazon & Pantanal

An incredible wildlife adventure that will give you an in-depth look at two wonderfully contrasting ecosystems - the virgin Amazonian rainforest and the Pantanal wetlands. Below you can find detailed information of our eco-tourism and vacation packages.

Paraguay River & Taiama Reserve Jaguar Programs

The Baiazinha Lodge is the perfect base for jaguar tracking on the Paraguay river and Taiama Reserve. The Taiama Reserve is a federally protected area; it is not open to the public and no tour operator is permitted to take tourists onto the reserve.

Jaguar Expedition Boat programs

An exciting new expedition boat that has just been launched in the Porto Jofre Region of the Northern Pantanal, with the highest concentration of jaguars in the world

Jaguar Houseboat Programs

Stay on one of the comfortable houseboats anchored in the middle of jaguar country and witness this magnificent feline in his natural habitat besides other amazing wildlife

North Pantanal Wildlife cruise

On this exclusive cruise you will navigate the Paraguay and Cuiaba river and visit the remote Taiamã Reserve, Amolar Mountain Range, Pantanal National Park & the Meeting of the Waters State Park in search for the elusive jaguar and other amazing wildlife.

South Pantanal & Bonito

Explore the best of the Southern Pantanal and Bonito in Mato Grosso do Sul, home to a diverse range of wildlife and natural wonders with caves and crystal clear rivers.

Pousada Aguape Tours

The Aguape Pousada is surrounded by the lush riverside forests of the Aquidauana River, allowing guests to experience up-close the natural beauty of the Pantanal region. Come and explore this stunning area and its abundant wildlife.

Pantanal Splendour

Wildlife trip combining two remote lodges; Baia das Pedras with its open savanna landscapes with the lush wet region of Fazenda Barranco Alto, offering a huge variety of different wildlife and sights. An unforgettable experience!

Fazenda Barranco Alto Tours

A stay at the Fazenda Barranco Alto is the ultimate remote wildlife experience in Brazil, located deep in the Pantanal wilderness on the edge of the Rio Negro this lodge is a mecca for wildlife.

South Pantanal, Bonito & Foz do Iguassu

Short but action-packed, this eight day accommodated tour will take you through the amazing Pantanal, the ecotastic Bonito and the magical Iguacu.

South Pantanal mammal & bird tour

A nature expedition to remote Pantanal lodges for an unique and exciting wildlife adventure allowing you to observe an extraordinary amount of wildlife and a richness of birdlife far greater and easier to see than in any other region in the world.

Pousada Refugio da Ilha Tours

Pousada Refúgio da Ilha is an ecological paradise on the banks of the clean waters of the Salobra River that here, divides itself in two arms forming an island. The ideal place to be in close contact with nature.

Pantanal in Depth

We will take you to the remote and small sized Fazenda Baía das Pedras, a charming lodge positioned on the edge of the Vazante do Castelo, an incredible natural open field area abounding with extraordinary wildlife and nature.

Fazenda San Francisco Tours

Walk the interpretive walks, take boat excursions and enjoy wildlife viewing in open jeeps, with good chance of seeing, marsh deer, capybaras, caimans, anteaters, tapirs and during their night safari your might get face to face with the elusive jaguar.

Caiman Ecological Refuge Tours

At the exclusive Caiman Ecological Refuge wildlife is spectacular incl. over 350 species of bird including the hyacinth macaw, jabiru stork and the king vulture, as well as anteaters, marsh deer, caiman, monkeys and jaguar also a possibility.

Horseback riding expedition

This is an 7 day horseback expedition in the remote Pantanal wilderness, the ultimate trail riding experience with authentic Pantaneiros to guide your way through this wildlife sanctuary of spectacular beauty.

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Pantanal Tours & Trips

Find the right tour package for you through Pantanal. We've got 10 trips going to Pantanal, starting from just 4 days in length, and the longest tour is 15 days. The most popular month to go is September, which has the most tour departures.

10 Pantanal tour packages with 7 reviews

4 Days North Pantanal - Unearthing exotic treasures in the Pantanal wetlands - New***

We were able to observe a large number of animals of different species, we were lucky to see some that are very difficult to find. They have to make this trip and bring a camera to save these incredible moments

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

• Christmas & New Year

Pantanal Adventure 4D/3N

Tour itself is excellent (interesting varied activities), especially for young active people. The wet lodge in itself is great, food was good as well. But the thing is you can book through the lodge directly and pay 30% less.

Pantanal Wildlife Experience

• Coach / Bus

Pantanal, Bonito & Iguazu Adventure 9D/8N (from Campo Grande)

Pantanal, Bonito & Iguazu Adventure 9D/8N (from Foz do Iguacu)

I absolutely loved this tour! It was so fun and extremely eye-opening. My only complaint is that I feel some certain things on the itinerary were a little misleading and the overall price of the trip was high but it was worth it for me! I would recommend learning some Portuguese prior to attending this trip if you do not have any because there are some certain scenarios where it will be very helpful!

Pantanal & Bonito Experience 6D/5N

• Sightseeing

Brazil's natural paradises

• Intl. Flights Included

In the Realm of the Jaguar

• Flights included

• Wildlife & Nature Photography

The Safari Paradise Intensively Experience - Photo Journey with Bernd Nill

Pantanal: Exploring the World's Largest Wetlands

We had an amazing time once we got there- but we were really unprepared for the journey to get to the Pantanal. We were greeted at the airport by our driver who informed us that we had a 4.5 hour ride then we were transferred to a truck to take us another 45 minutes on a bumpy dirt road and then a 45 minute boat ride in the pitch black. Had we been ready for that- no problem- but we were given no warning and we were not dressed for it. We also would have booked flights accordingly so we would have to arrive at midnight. We actually changed our return flights because we didn’t want to go through the river again in the dark. Once we arrived we had the best time and saw amazing wildlife and farm animals. We were well looked after and had delicious home cooked meals and an excellent tour guide.

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WILDLIFE PANTANAL TOURS

Our company is run by Fisher Sousa, a certified naturalist guide for wildlife photographers, birdwatchers, naturalists, jaguar spotters and families. Experienced in Northern Pantanal along Transpantaneira Road for more than 20 years.

Wildlife Pantanal Tours offers a variety of activities and exciting adventures for professional photographers, birdwatchers, nature lovers and more. Don´t hesitate in making your request and we will have the right activity for you.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP

We´re able to help our clients planning a private, customized trip, built on our knowledge, expertise and connections, as we work with you to design your trip of a lifetime.

We´re looking forward to hear from you! Please send us your questions or trip inquiries using the form. Thank you!

3days/2nights PANTANAL WILDLIFE EXPLORER TOUR 

For those who can't stay longer in the Pantanal, this tour is perfect. The boat trip give us an idea of how extraordinary this biome is.

5days/4nights JAGUAR SPOTTING DYNAMIC TOUR 

Jaguar (Panthera Onca), the third largest cat in the world with the most powerful bite.

4days/3nights  PANTANAL WILDLIFE ECOLOGICAL TOUR 

Different types of landscape give us a good chance to see different types of animals. Combine two different areas make our trip much more excited.

6days/5nights JAGUAR SPOTTING EXTREME TOUR 

One more day in the Jaguar Zone makes much difference. Jaguars can give us a show when we least expect.

5days/4nights  PANTANAL WILDLIFE EXTREME TOUR 

Excellent for those who can spend more time in a relaxing way. Is incredible how lanscapes can change from one lodge to another.

7days/6nights JAGUAR SPOTTING HIGHLIGHT TOUR 

Not only Jaguars can surprise us. Giant Otters also can be seen quite often on the area.

VIDEO: JAGUAR ATTACKS CAIMAN

     Watch this powerful feline take its prey by surprise rising from the water. 

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Brazil & Pantanal

Brazil: A land of superlatives. Home to the massive wetlands of the Pantanal, the labyrinth of the Amazon, stunning beaches, bustling cities, and so much more. Search for Jaguar lurking in the shadows, Brazilian Tapir, Maned Wolf, Giant Anteater, and Giant Otter; Harpy Eagle, Greater Rhea, Hyacinth Macaw, Toco Toucan, and Helmeted Manakin. Wow! Naturalist Journeys is proud to offer Brazilian birding tours, Brazilian nature tours, and Brazil wildlife tours. We embark on a Pantanal wildlife safari annually, and also offer extensions to other locations in Brazil like the Atlantic forest and Iguazu Falls, which shares a border with Argentina, on our Northwest Argentina birding tour . Learn more about our other South American birding tours .

Guided Group Tours

Group travel is rewarding and fun! With more eyes you see more species. Travel Planners of Naturalist Journeys and Caligo Ventures have been creating memorable journeys for 40+ years. We offer you small-group birding and nature tours, limited to just 8-10 persons led by expert guides. Learn and explore with like-minded people, enjoy local food and culture, and immerse yourself in birding and nature.

Conservation Corner

We value conservation – it is at the heart of our work. All Naturalist Journeys’ tours support local conservation projects. Browse the links below to learn more about positive local work to save and conserve the wildlife and landscapes we visit.

Brazil's Pantanal About 2% of the vast waterways, varied habitats, and distinctive animals of the Pantanal comprise a World Heritage Site , designated the “Pantanal Conservation Area” by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This vast wetland ecosystem is unique in the world. Additional Conservation Work The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), Institute for Ecological Research (IPE), and Baia das Pedras support the Giant Armadillo Conservation Project , a multi-year study investigating the ecology, biology, and ecosystem services provided by this elusive species, resulting in significant grassroots conservation achievements. Private Reserves Private reserves are key to the region’s future.

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PANTANAL JAGUAR SAFARIS is a Brazilian based company, specialized in Jaguar Safaris, Wildlife Tours, Birdwatching, Photography and Natural History Tours to the finest wildlife destinations of Brazil. Owned and operated by professional wildlife biologists, Leen Gillis & André Moratelli, Pantanal Jaguar Safaris takes you in comfort to the wilderness.​​​​​​

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THE PANTANAL ​​​​​​ is an ever changing celebrating of life! We bring you in COMFORT to this PRISTINE WILDERNESS and offer front row seats the the finest wildlife show on earth! Join us on one of our Private or small group Tours.

Jaguar  tours.

The best place to photograph jaguars in South America

 cuiabá river | state park.

05 TO 07 NIGHTS

Highlights: Jaguar, Giant Otter, Tapir, Hyacinth Macaw, Toco Toucan, Anaconda

June to November

Porto jofre jaguar safari.

The seldom visited Taiamã Reserve

Paraguay river | taiamã​.

Highlights: Jaguar, Giant Otter, Tapir, Armadillo, Toco Toucan, Osprey, Anaconda

TAIAMÃ JAGUAR SAFARI

Pantanal wilderness, the two best locations to photograph jaguars in one tour, transpantaneira | p. jofre | taiamã.

Highlights: Jaguar, Giant Otter, Tapir, Giant Anteater, Hyacinth Macaw, Toco Toucan, Anaconda

PANTANAL WILDERNESS 

Group  tours, small group tours & fixed departures.

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 porto jofre | taiamã | wetlands & savanna s, june to october, puma´s of patagonia.

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Wildlife tours, jaguar safari included, birdwatching and photography in central brazil, pantanal &  savanna, all year round.

BIRDING TOUR

Photographing Jaguars, wildlife and a  fine selection of  neotropical birds

Transpantaneira & porto jofre, pantanal classic tour, overland safaris, boat trips, forest walks, scenery, wildlife photography, pantanal, chapada & nobres.

PANTANAL & SAVANNA

Videos of pantanal jaguar safaris, pantanal & family tours.

Pantanal is the aquatic heart of South America, it is an ever changing celebrating of life! Join us on one of our Private or small group Tours. Our Tours take you in comfort to one of the last trully wilderness in the world.

PJS offers you offer you front row seats to the finest wildlife show on earth.

PANTANAL, the aquatic heart of South America

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Two males fight for supremacy

In July 2018, our guide André alongside his guests managed to capture this dispute between Juru and Scarface at close range from our speedboat. Scarface shows submission to the newcomer as he puts his tail between his legs. The newcomer Juru is quickly climbing his way to supremacy. The Meeting of the Waters State Park (Porto Jofre), located at the Northern Pantanal, in Mato Grosso, Brazil, is one of the hot spots of jaguar safaris in South America.

Jaguar takes down large caiman

This video was shot by our guest John Medlock & wildlife guide Leen Gillis in Porto Jofre in October 2016. We found ourselves marveled at this male jaguar power.

No other big cat is as active as Jaguars at day time. Our Safaris often produce amazing encounters with jaguars in action, which provides photographers great photo opportunities. Since 2013, all of our guests watched and photographed Jaguars on our Safaris (minimum of 03 nights at Porto Jofre or Taiamã Reserve).

Jaguar killing caiman in Pantanal

In the recent years, the Pantanal has emerged as one of the best places in the world, if not the best place in the world, to watch and photograph Jaguars in the wild. Pantanal Jaguar Safaris takes his travelers to the realm of the Jaguars, into the depths of Pantanal, in search of this elusive cat along the rivers.

This video was taken in September 2013 during one of our Jaguar Safaris in the Meeting of the Waters State Park, Northern Pantanal.

Jaguars mating in the wild

Since 2013 all of our guests watched and photographed Jaguars at close range for extended periods (Minimum three nights at Porto Jofre or Taiamã Reserve). We can observe their daily activities from comfortable motorboats making the most of the Pantanal's photographic potential. 

This video footage was taken by André Moratelli in 2013. Our guests watched and photographed these Jaguars mating on the riverbanks of the Piquiri river for two and half hours.

TESTIMONIALS

Steve Brandon, Chattanooga, USA - Pantanal North & South July 2019

"Unbelievable experience!" written on TripAdvisor

We booked our trip through Pantanal Jaguar Safaris. Leen was extremely helpful in designing our tirp and booking all of the details (including sending shampoo and conditioner with the bush plane pilot!) Andre was our guide. He has his own boat at Hotel Pantanal Norte - the only boat with a canopy -- up when needed against the sun and down when you need to be photographing jaguars and birds. Andre is very patient with nature staying with the jaguar to get some amazing shots. If you've been to Africa you know about "sundowners", we were not disappointed sitting on the boat in the middle of the river, sipping cocktails, watching the sun go down. Definitely recommend booking with Pantanal Jaguar Safaris.

Family Ley , Germany –  Pantanal Photography tour, September 2019

"incredible trip of returning guests" written on tripadvisor.

We have been returning guests to the Pantanal with Pantanal Jaguar Safaris for the second year in a row. It was again an overall fantastic trip to say the least. There are many reasons for why; however I would like to highlight a few: 1. Andre, who is one of the managers was our guide and boatman in the Pantanal. He is very experienced, knowledgeable and was able to position us in the perfect spot always. He is a keen photographer himself, which is a huge plus, as he understands light, composition and scenery. This allows for outstanding photographic opportunities. We are into birding as well and were amazed by Andre’s expertise.  

John & Janet Rochester, Great Britain - Wetlands and Savannas 2019. 

"Brilliant Personalised Safari" written on TripAdvisor.

This was an amazing trip. Second time visiting the pantanal, previous holiday with a different company's group tour of 12 which was OK but had significant frustrations. For this trip with Pantanal Jaguar Safaris we wanted to be able to see and do what we wanted but with the benefit of someone who knew how to do this. Our first 10 days in the Pantanal Andre took the time to find out exactly what we wanted, he was friendly, knowledgeable and clearly as passionate about the wildlife and ecosystem as we were. We saw a huge amount of wild life - animals and birds, with the opportunity to stop for photography at any time requested. The second part of our trip was in Chapada with, at our request, more emphasis on birds. Leen was equally as friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable.

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Stretching across the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul (also spilling into Bolivia and Paraguay) the Pantanal is the world's largest inland wetland area. While the Amazon gets more credit, the Pantanal's open spaces offer the best opportunities for spotting animals in their natural habitats in Brazil. Madelaine Triebe has the lowdown on everything you need to know about the country's top wildlife destination.

Which side should I visit: Mato Grosso or Mato Grosso do Sul?

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Both, if possible. Mato Grosso wins hands down on jaguar spotting. Along the Cuiabá River from July to September – when the water levels are low, and the big cats come out to hunt and relax on the river banks – it is not unusual to spot at least three jaguars a day.

Mato Grosso do Sul has good budget options, as well as cattle farms where you can see more of the traditional Pantaneiro culture. Watch the local cowboys ( peãos ) with their big straw hats sip on tereré (a drink prepared with yerba mate and ice-cold water), herd cattle on horseback or muleback or clear trails cutting off palm leaves and branches with the Pantaneiro knife, made from a short wooden handle and a roughly 50 centimetre-long blade.

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For wildlife-spotting, the best time is the dry winter season, roughly from June or July to the end of September. The water has receded, and the animals come out from the deeper and more inaccessible parts of the wetlands and cluster around the waterholes.

The peak of the rainy summer season (November to March) is still a great time to visit as it's quintessentially Pantaneiro in its lush landscape. This is when the rivers overflow and flood the lowlands, making most of Pantanal only accessible by aeroplane or boat.

Top image: Aerial view of the Pantanal © Lucas Leuzinger / Shutterstock

There are three main modes of transport depending on the water levels: aeroplane, boat or car. There is no public transport whatsoever within the area so make sure to get your travel sorted before heading off.

There are two main roads running through the Pantanal, the Transpantaneira in the north (Mato Grosso) and Estrada do Parque in the south (Mato Grosso do Sul). Both are dirt roads with numerous wooden bridges in various conditions, as well as pousadas, lodges and fazendas catering to tourists.

Colourful birds are in abundance here, including the iconic white jabiru stork with its black and red neck, as well as red, blue and hyacinth macaws. There are also plenty of square nosed capybaras and caimans around. For the rest of the wildlife, it's all about being at the right place at the right time.

Most visitors come hoping to see the jaguar and your best chance at glimpsing this elusive animal is either early in the morning or from dusk when they hunt, eat and drink. The same goes for the Brazilian tapir, the marsh deer and the giant anteater. Another popular animal on wildlife wish lists is the giant otter, which can reach 1.7m in length.

Jaguar © Madelaine Triebe

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There are plenty of things to do and it all depends on where you stay. Most pousadas and fazendas (ranches) offer kayaking, boat trips, piranha fishing (using beef bait), horse riding and night safaris.

A jaguar safari on the Cuiába River and its tributaries can entail watching a female jaguar hunting for lizards along the riverbank, a 130kg jaguar male catching a caiman or photographing a young feline resting in a tree as the sun sets over the Pantanal. Pantanal Jaguar Safaris and Biodiverse Brazil Tours, both run by biologists devoted to sustainable tourism, offer jaguar expeditions in the north of the Pantanal.

Try your hand at piranha fishing. Go up the river to find the sharp-toothed fish and moors in front of the pousada with caimans sunbathing on the riverbank a few metres away. Casting your rod, you might spot a cheeky one loitering, waiting for you to pull a piranha out of the river and claim it for himself. After an hour or so you should have enough (unless the caiman got the better of you) to have fried piranha, teeth and head intact, for lunch.

If not fried, the piranha is the main star in the caldo do piranha, a soup popular with locals for its aphrodisiac effect. Together with carreteiro (rice prepared with dried beef) and fried pacu (fish) ribs, it's part of traditional Pantaneiro food.

Caiman © Madelaine Triebe

If you're travelling solo or with just a few other people, your best bet to go sportfishing in the Pantanal is to book yourself into a pousada that offers specialised fishing packages. Populating these waters are catfish species like pintado and cachara that can measure up to one metre in length (the record is a whopping 100kg and 1.6 metres), as well as pacu (with its human looking teeth) and piranha.

At Hotel Barra Mansa you'll be taken out on 16-foot speed boats on Rio Negro fishing for (catching and releasing) dourado, pintado and pacu. There's also the option to go fly fishing if you have the knack for casting the almost weightless artificial fly used as a bait.

Additionally, a major highlight is the seven-day horse expedition with Brazil Nature Tours riding through lagoons getting your legs soaked, sport fishing or watching the white Nelore cows with their long legs graze in the water.

Corúmba, in the south of Pantanal, makes an excellent base for booking a yacht if you want to stay on the river. Along Rua Manoel Cavassa down at the port you find a range of travel agents, like Joice Pesca & Tur Pantanal , offering sportfishing packages on the luxurious houseboats with neat cabins, dining rooms, as well as communal spaces with sofas and TVs. Some even have a pool. To optimise your chances, do like the Brazilians and gather a group – most yachts require a minimum number of people, mostly ranging from 10-20 people. Then spend up to a week cruising the Pantanal sleeping in wooden cabins with crisp sheets and going out on smaller motorboats to fish during the day.

Bridge in the Pantanal © Hakat / Shutterstock

Light-coloured clothes, sunscreen, hat, a rain jacket, binoculars and lots of insect repellent. Locals and guides alike might tell you during the dry season that there are no mosquitos around – and by Pantanal standards there might not be – but the ones that are love visitors.

There are plenty of good options and it boils down to how much you want to spend.

The best way to explore Pantanal is to book a stay in Cuiabá. If you choose to go with us, we will pick you up and get you to Pantanal. Over the next two days, indulge in exciting daily activities, ranging from boat trips to horseback riding and hikes

Refúgio Ecológico Caiman – a 53,000 hectare working cattle ranch a 36km drive from Miranda in Mato Grosso Do Sul – offers eco-tourism at its finest. You stay in beautifully decorated rooms, (opt for Baiazinha Lodge where each room has a lake view and a private balcony with hammock) and you can spend a whole day tracking down jaguars together with Projecto Onçafari, a conservation project developed to protect the big cats in Pantanal.

Hotel Pantanal Norte in Mato Grosso is your best option if you want to spend your days on Cuiabá River looking for jaguars. The hotel is at the end of the Transpantaneira, just by the natural harbour in Porto Jofre. It offers – in true Brazilian style – air-conditioned rooms with a minibar, as well as a restaurant, swimming pool and games room.

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Jacaré Barco Hotel is adventurous without making any concessions on comfort. Situated around 20 minutes by boat from Porto Jofre, the houseboat has air-conditioned cabins with private bathrooms that are available to book from July to November. Staying on the river, you have an advantage on other visitors; with less travel time you can leave before the other speed boats depart from Porto Jofre, increasing your chances to have a jaguar sighting all to yourself.

Sunset over the water © FCG / Shutterstock

If you have the money make sure to fly over the wetland; the view from a private plane over the floodplains is striking. Staying at remote ranches like Hotel Barra Mansa entail a chartered flight most of the year and landing on grass on a private air strip squeezed in between cattle fences is a part of the Pantanal experience.

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Pantanal Tours – The Best Eco Holiday Option in Brazil

While the Amazon rainforest is the most famous eco holiday destination in Brazil, that’s not where you’ll see the most wildlife.

Your best chance of spotting Brazil wildlife is actually on one of the many Pantanal tours offered at the other end of the country.

What is the Pantanal and Where Can it be Found?

The Pantanal is the world's largest wetlands.

The Pantanal is the world’s largest wetlands area and is home to many species of animals native to South America, including capybaras, caimans and jaguars. It’s 10 times larger than the Florida Everglades!

If you want to immerse yourself in nature, this is the place. You'll feel like you're a million miles away from Brazil's heaving metropolises like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro .

While most of the Pantanal sits in the southwest corner of Brazil, it also spills over into two neighboring countries, Bolivia and Paraguay. Brazil is a big country, so it's pretty far from all other major attractions there. The closest popular destination is the Iguazu waterfalls , which are about a 12-hours' drive away.

There’s no real tourism infrastructure in the Pantanal in those countries, though. So, if you want to see a Pantanal jaguar or some of the many other animals who call the Pantanal home, you need to go to the Brazilian Pantanal.

Whereas in the Amazon the animals often stay hidden in the jungle, the Pantanal has more wide-open spaces. This makes it much better for wildlife spotting.

What Will You See on a Pantanal Tour?

You will see lots of animals in the Pantanal! Including capybaras like this one.

The number and species of animals you see can vary a lot depending on when you go. We were there in the first week of November, which is not the ideal time to visit. There’s more on this in the section below titled “When is the Best Time to Visit the Pantanal Brazil?”.

Despite our flawed timing, we still managed to see quite a lot of animals. This was due partially to luck and partially to the spotting skills of our guide Pedro. As with any wildlife encounter, sightings are never guaranteed.

Also, there’s one animal that I CAN guarantee you will see lots of … the mosquito! As soon as we arrived at the Buraco das Piranhas, where we were met by a driver who would take us to our lodge, we were mercilessly attacked by bloodthirsty mosquitoes.

It wasn’t quite as bad at the lodge itself, but we still got bitten plenty of times throughout the four days we were there. Bring repellent!

Now, what other Pantanal animals can you expect to see?

The Pantanal is a birdwatcher’s paradise. We saw lots of macaws around the lodge, including the bright blue hyacinth macaw. And there was a toucan nesting in a tree just behind the lodge, who we were able to see up close a few times. It was by far the best toucan sighting we’ve ever had in the wild!

We saw dozens of other bird species on the Pantanal boat tours we took. These included terns, cardinals, herons, kingfishers, cormorants, egrets, hawks, and many others whose names I can’t remember.

We also saw a rhea (similar to an ostrich) on one of our hikes, and a jabiru stork on our jeep safari. The jabiru has become an iconic symbol of the Pantanal. You won’t see them on boat trips, though, because the water is too deep for them. They prefer to stand in shallow ponds to catch fish.

The jabiru stork has become an iconic emblem of the Pantanal Brazil.

As for reptiles, we saw a few iguanas and lots and lots of caimans on the boat trips. A caiman is similar to an alligator, but smaller. It can be a bit unnerving to pass right next to them in the boat, but they rarely attack humans.

While we didn’t see any snakes, we did see the outline in the sand that one had left as he slithered by. Anacondas do live in the Pantanal, so you may see one if you’re lucky.

I was really hoping to see some mammals in the Pantanal, and in the end, we saw quite a few. These included giant otters, an agouti, a coati, a bush deer, an armadillo, howler monkeys, several families of capybaras and a family of peccaries (wild pigs).

The two that I had hoped to see but didn’t were the anteater and the jaguar. Overall, though, I was quite happy with our animal sightings. I found out afterwards that jaguars are more common in the Northern Pantanal, so maybe I’ll try my luck there one day.

For a quick peek at some of the animals we got to see in the Pantanal, watch the video below!

How Can You Visit the Pantanal in Brazil?

Most people stay on a fazenda (farm) when visiting the Pantanal.

You should organize your Pantanal tour in advance, before you arrive in the area. We learned this the hard way.

We had read that the most reputable tour operators offering Pantanal holidays were located in the town of Miranda in Mato Grosso do Sul. We didn’t have many more details, so we decided to go to Miranda and arrange our Pantanal wetlands tour from there.

This was a waste of time and money, because the Pantanal tour company that we met with in Miranda sent us to an eco lodge that was back in the direction we had just come from. Had we known this, we would have booked with the eco lodge directly and gone straight there.

Tour Companies and Accommodation in the Southern Pantanal

If you are coming from Bolivia, as we did, then the Southern Pantanal in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul is the most convenient part of the Pantanal for you to visit.

The main towns in this underpopulated area are Corumbá, on the border with Bolivia, and Miranda and Campo Grande, both further east on the BR 262 highway.

We had been warned to avoid irresponsible tour operators in Corumbá and Campo Grande. These budget tour companies are able to offer low prices because they cut corners and don’t pay their staff a living wage.

The Pantanal faces many threats, including hunting, the illegal pet trade, land clearance and pollution from agrochemicals. It’s therefore important to choose a tour operator that acts responsibly and sustainably.

Pantanal Tour Companies

Pantanal wilderness.

We had read good things about this Pantanal tour operator in Miranda, so we headed there first. It’s owned by a British/Brazilian couple, Ekta and Marcelo, so they speak English fluently. They offer private tours to off-the-beaten track indigenous areas in the Pantanal, which sounded wonderful.

Marcelo is actually from a local indigenous tribe, so I’m sure it would have been a very special experience to see the Pantanal through his eyes. Unfortunately, these tours were well beyond our budget.

So instead, Ekta arranged for us to stay at a Pantanal lodge in the area, called Santa Clara, and she also arranged onward transport from Santa Clara to Campo Grande at the end of our stay.

It was a lodge that had already been recommended to us and was listed in our guidebook. In hindsight, it would have been cheaper for us to arrange this ourselves directly with Santa Clara.

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly lodge stay with activities included, then I suggest booking with Santa Clara (see below).

For those with larger budgets, Pantanal Wilderness offers several types of bespoke Pantanal tours, such as tours focusing on photography or birdwatching. These are best booked in advance.

Pantanal Accommodation

One thing to be aware of is that almost all of the accommodation in the Pantanal is on working cattle farms. There aren’t really any hotels as such in the Pantanal. Some of them may use the words “hotel” or “ pousada ” (guesthouse) in their name, but what they really are is a fazenda (farm).

There are no towns and very few people in the Pantanal, but there are lots of cows. It’s a difficult place to live year-round, with all the flooding and the mosquitoes. The flooding also makes it impossible to grow crops there.

The few people who do live in the Pantanal make their living from cattle ranching, and some of them supplement their income by opening up their farms to tourists.

If the thought of staying on a cattle farm is upsetting to you, then you might want to consider the jungle camping Pantanal trip or the houseboat adventure trip organized by Pantanal Wilderness (see above).

Santa Clara Pousada & Camping

The swimming pool at the Santa Clara Pousada in the Pantanal.

I had hoped that since Santa Clara was called a pousada and not a fazenda it would not be a farm, but when we arrived, I saw that they do raise cows, sheep and pigs there.

The animals were free to roam and appeared to be happy, but it was upsetting to know that they were going to be killed. This interaction between animal agriculture and tourism is just one of the ethical issues that came up during our Pantanal stay.

There are also other aspects of the operations at Santa Clara that I’m not fully comfortable with from an ethical standpoint. I will discuss these in the Responsible Tourism section below.

Nevertheless, Santa Clara does seem to be more responsible than many other tour operators in the Pantanal, and I appreciated the fact that they let us adapt the itinerary so that we could avoid the activities we were uncomfortable with.

There are three different types of accommodation at Santa Clara: private room, dormitory and camping.

Unsurprisingly, the most expensive option is the private room. A four-day, three-night stay cost us about 1300 reais per person in a double room, or 325 reais per person per day. This includes all meals and activities, but doesn’t include drinks other than water.

The cheapest option is the campsite, and a stay there is about half the price of a stay in a private room. It’s not really camping, though. It’s actually a dormitory, with beds and pillows and everything.

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The campsite at Santa Clara is really a large wooden bunk house.

The only difference between the camping facilities and the rooms that are called dormitories is that the camping facilities don’t have air-conditioning. Also, when staying there you don’t have access to amenities such as the swimming pool or games room.

I think they try to make the camping option sound worse than it really is, in the hopes that people will shell out for one of the more expensive rooms.

The campsite is near the river, so there are probably more mosquitoes there than at the pousada. But, on the plus side, you get to hear the sounds of the animals at night. And unless there’s a group staying there, you’ll likely have the place all to yourself.

Keep in mind that the campsite closes in the height of the wet season, roughly December to March, due to flooding.

Tour Companies and Accommodation in the Northern Pantanal

If you’re arriving from northern or central Brazil, you might prefer to arrange your visit from Cuiabá, the largest city in the state of Mato Grosso. The prices tend to be a bit higher here than in the Southern Pantanal, but the standard of accommodation is also more comfortable.

Araras Eco Lodge , for example, has a reputation as a low-impact, responsible lodge and is run by a company called Pantanal Explorer .

Pantanal Jaguar Camp has eco-friendly credentials, as they use solar-powered electricity and four-stroke outboard boat motors. Their specialty is jaguar safaris.

Porto Jofre , the area where Pantanal Jaguar Camp is located, is a hot spot for Pantanal jaguar safaris. It has the highest concentration of jaguars in the world, so you’re chances of spotting one here are better than anywhere else.

If you want to see a Pantanal jaguar, the Porto Jofre area may be your best bet.

And while you’re in the area, you could also visit the Chapada dos Guimarães National Park, just 62 kilometers from Cuiabá. The park is full of forested table mountains and is known for its dramatic cliffs and waterfalls.

Keep in mind that some guesthouses, such as the Pousada Rio Mutum, specialize in sport fishing, so vegans will want to avoid those.

Want to hear me and Nick talk about the animals we saw in the Pantanal? 

Click the image below to listen to  the Pantanal episode of our podcast !

Responsible Tourism: Exploitation of Pantanal Animals

During my visit to the Pantanal, I witnessed several activities that are harmful to the Pantanal ecosystem and the animals who live there, but that seem to be routine practice. If you care about protecting this fragile environment and the animals who call it home, please avoid these activities.

Cattle Farming

There were sheep as well as cows grazing on the farm where we stayed.

As I mentioned before, the whole Pantanal is covered with cattle farms, and more and more forest is being chopped down to create pasture for cows. This lush, green region is being altered, and fast-growing patches of yellow, arid land have started to appear .

Some cattle farms also have facilities for tourists and make money from a combination of animal agriculture and tourism. Most visitors to the Pantanal end up staying on one of these farms, as I did.

Cattle farming is bad for the wetlands and for Pantanal wildlife, and of course, it’s also bad for the cows. If you are vegan or vegetarian, you may have ethical objections to giving money to an organization that is actively involved in killing animals.

On the other hand, maybe it’s not that different from buying vegetables from a grocery store that also sells meat. And maybe if the farmers see that they can make money from tourism they will focus on that and move away from raising and killing animals.

These kinds of ethical questions are never clear-cut, but it’s something to consider when planning when your trip and deciding where you want to stay in the Pantanal.

Feeding Wild Animals

These adorable wild peccaries were being fed by the staff on the farm.

The staff at our pousada left bird seed and native fruits for the macaws and other birds, who come there regularly to feed.

I also saw a staff member feeding a family of peccaries (wild pigs), who also appeared to be regular visitors. The staff had even named the matriarch, and they shouted greetings to her and her family as they arrived.

The peccaries seemed very used to humans, and they even allowed tourists to pet them. As tempting as it may be, there are a number of reasons why feeding wild animals is a bad idea .

Horseback Riding

It’s pretty widely understood nowadays that riding elephants is NOT OK. And yet, many people still think that riding a horse is a harmless activity. It’s also a very common activity that’s included in most Pantanal trips.

Horses who are ridden by humans frequently suffer from spinal damage caused by the extra body weight alone. This physical damage is exacerbated by the use of saddles, bits and whips.

Check out the video below for more information about how riding horses is harmful.

Piranha Fishing

In addition to the specialized fishing trips to the Pantanal that some tour operators organize, even the standard trip usually includes a half-day of piranha fishing.

I probably don’t have to explain why having a hook forced through his mouth and then suffocating to death is bad for the fish. But in case you weren’t sure, yes, fish do feel pain . Scientists agree on this.

If you're heading to the Amazon, note that piranha fishing is also a common inclusion on tours there. Horseback riding and piranha fishing were both included in our Pantanal package, so we thought we would just skip those activities and stay at the pousada.

However, our guide Pedro was very flexible, and he arranged for us to do other activities instead.

We met other tourists who had also declined to participate in one or both of these, so it seems it’s a common request. In the end, we replaced these activities with extra hikes and boat trips, and we were able to see lots more wildlife this way.

Plant-Based Food in the Pantanal

A typical plant-based meal on a Pantanal fazenda. Rice, beans, salads and vegetables are easy to find in Brazil.

If you care about protecting animals, then you probably don’t want to eat them. Luckily, plant-based food is quite easy to find in Brazil, and the Santa Clara Pousada was no exception.

The meals are all served buffet style, and at most meals there were plenty of vegan options. Dinner the first night was fantastic, with rice, beans, fried mandioca, eggplant and peppers in tomato sauce, and salad.

The only meal where we had an issue was Saturday lunch, when they served feijoada (a meat and bean stew), as is the tradition on Saturdays in Brazil. Apart from the salad and some plain pasta, all the other dishes served that day contained meat.

But when I asked, the kitchen staff found some beans and heated them up for me. You’re never far away from a plate of rice and beans in Brazil!

It’s a good idea to let the staff know when you book if you are vegan or vegetarian, and remind them again when you arrive. You shouldn’t have any problems, though. For breakfast there is fruit, toast, and granola, which I mixed with hot water. If you want milk instead, bring your own plant-based milk.

When is the Best Time to Visit the Pantanal Brazil?

Sunsets in the Pantanal are beautiful at any time of year.

The dry season is undoubtedly the best time to visit the Pantanal. For birds, this is the nesting and breeding season, and you will see hundreds of them squawking loudly in the trees.

Mammals congregate at the rivers, since these are the only sources of water for them to drink. Once the rivers burst their banks and the Pantanal fills up with small ponds and lakes, your chances of seeing animals will be much lower.

The trouble is, it’s hard to know exactly when the dry season will begin and end. In the past, it started in July and ended in October, and this is what the guidebooks still say. However, the Pantanal has been affected by climate change, and for the past couple of years the rains have started much earlier.

In 2018, the rains started in September and persisted throughout all of October. We arrived at the very start of November hoping to catch the tail end of the dry season, only to find that the wet season had already started weeks earlier. I was told that the same had happened the previous year.

Had I known that, I might have rearranged my trip so that I could visit the Pantanal earlier.

While July is the start of the dry season, it’s also when Brazilians come en masse to visit the Pantanal. They tend to be loud, so being in a boatload of Brazilian tourists will also decrease your chance of spotting animals.

When I asked our guide Pedro, he said that September was the best month to visit the Pantanal. September is spring in Brazil, so there are lots of wild flowers in bloom, and the birds are nesting at this time.

But what if you can’t make it during the dry season? Is it worth it to visit the Pantanal during the wet season?

Birdwatching is great year round! To see mammals, you're best off coming in the dry season.

I’d say it depends on what you are coming for. The birdlife is excellent year-round, so if birdwatching is your main interest then yes, a trip during the wet season is definitely worth it. Or if you just want to see this unique landscape and experience life in the Pantanal, you can also do that at any time of year.

And if you visit during the low season (which is the wet season), from December to March, you will avoid the crowds. You should also be able to get a discount on your hotel or adventure tour bookings at this time of year.

If you’re hoping to see mammals, though, you should probably lower your expectations when coming in the wet season. While you may get lucky, as we did, animal sightings are definitely less likely than in the dry season.

One guide did tell me that, at the height of the wet season, in February or March, animals can actually be spotted more easily on walking safaris. This is because they all head to the high ground, while everywhere else is flooded, so they end up stranded on small islands.

While this may be true, keep in mind that you will likely be doing your wildlife spotting in the rain if you come at this time of year. And you will also have to contend with the huge swarms of mosquitoes that breed in the wet season. Transport also gets tricky, as roads can get washed out and become impassable.

Personally, I would avoid December to March in the Pantanal if at all possible, and try to come in September, or close to it, if you can.

What to Bring and What to Wear in the Pantanal

Quick-Dry, Breathable Long Sleeve Shirts and Pants

Sandals for Walking through Water (in the rainy season)

Poncho (in the rainy season)

Sunscreen - Here’s an eco-friendly vegan one

Camera - Nick, who is an avid travel photographer, swears by this one

A Good Book or other Form of Entertainment

Snacks - Here are some ideas for vegan travel snacks

Bathing suit

Insect repellant - This should ideally be purchased abroad, as the mosquitoes in the Pantanal have started to become immune to local brands. Here’s a vegan and eco-friendly one .

Where to Go Next

The Iguazu falls are an obvious next destination after a Pantanal tour.

While the Pantanal was definitely the place where we saw the most wildlife in Brazil, we also spotted quite a few animals at Iguazu falls! The falls are the most spectacular waterfalls in the world and should not be missed.

If you’re heading south, this would be an obvious next destination after visiting the Pantanal. Check out my complete guide to the Iguazu waterfalls here .

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Pantanal tour.

• Silva Tour Pantanal is a Tour Agency in Cuiabá, Brazil. Basically, we operate Pantanal tour in nature, specifically, focused in jaguar tour, in the Brazilian swamps of The Pantanal. All in all, our agency offers our services with specialists. In order, to reach excellence. Furthermore, our tem chooses the best lodges and the best naturalistic tour guides. Consequently, we have gained lots of experience during the years, because, we have been working in the Pantanal since 1998.  Our team is very flexible, because, each of our tours are exclusive and they are developed to each client needs. We operate tours for birdwatchers, photographers, similarly, for naturalistic travellers. They can be families, couples, friends, and solo travellers.

Pantanal safari 2 nights/3 days

Most economic Pantanal safari including; 01 paddle boat ride, 01 horse back ride, 01 night safari, hike in the forest.

Pantanal safari 3 nights/4 days

Basic Pantanal tour including 01 paddle boat ride, 01 horse back ride, 01 night safari, 01 photo safari, hike in the forest.

Pantanal Tour 4 nights/5 days

Intermidiate Pantanal tour in two different lodges. different areas and habitats. Including different activities.

Pantanal Safaris 5 nights/6 days

Intermidiate Pantanal safaris, in two different lodges. different areas and habitats. Moreover, different activities. Plus!

Pantanal Safaris 6 nights/7 days

Intermidiate Pantanal safaris, in three different lodges. different areas and habitats. Moreover, different activities.

Pantanal Tour 7 nights/8 days

Intermidiate Pantanal trip, in three different lodges. different areas and habitats. Moreover, different activities. Plus!

JAGUAR TOUR

Jaguar tour 4 nights / 5 days

It includes one night Pantanal trip in a lodge in the Transpantaneira plus three nights in Porto Jofre. 20 hours jaguar safari.

Jaguar safari 6 nights / 7 days

It includes two nights Pantanal trip in a lodge in the Transpantaneira plus four nights in Porto Jofre. 30 hours jaguar safari.

Jaguar tour 7 nights / 8 days

It includes two nights Pantanal trip in a lodge in the Transpantaneira plus five nights in Porto Jofre. 40 hours jaguar safari.

Pantanal Tour

Firstly, all our Pantanal tour begins from Cuiabá airport or hotel. In fact, in the tour pantanal, we arrange transfers, guides, accommodations, and meals. Furthermore, the activities are, sunrise walks, boat drives, hiking, paddle boat, horseback riding, as well as, photo safaris. Secondly, the guides are able to show you many kinds of birds, reptiles and mammals. Obviously, the highlight animals in this ecosystem are the Jaguars, Brazilian Tapirs,  Giant Anteaters, Anacondas and the Giant Otters. 

Pantanal safari and Jaguar safari flexibility.

Thirdly, we arrange you exclusive private Pantanal safari. For the purpose of, being flexible to the clients. As I have said, we make the activities with flexibility. furthermore, there will be no one else joining the tour. Eventually, we can look for an specific animal and spend more time to registrate it. Most important, we are very pleased to organize a tour for our customers in the Pantanal.

Jaguar tour photography.

Not only wildlife tours, but also, the jaguar tour begin in Cuiabá. Meanwhile, our guides will be waiting for you.  However, you can spend a night in a hotel in the city. then, our guides will pick you up on the next day. The way to Pocone takes an hour, after that, you reach the Transpantaneira. Poconé is the end of the civilization, consequently, it is the begin of the Transpantaneira. Undoubtedly, jaguar tours are the most exciting trips, visitors can make in Brazil. With the hope that, this activity saves this creatures, from the rage of the beef farmers. In the meantime, we invite you to do the tour Pantanal. As a matter of fact, tourism is the only hope for locals to maintain a sustainable activity. In light of, keeping a healthy relationship between humans and nature, we contribute to tourism with resposability.

Indeed, the drive will be a hundread and fifty kilometers on the Transpantaneira dirt road until Porto Jofre. Generally, it lasts 3 hours. Certaninly, it is very interesting. In other words, a simple drive turns into a lovely photo safari. Certainly, you will see big part of the wildlife. As soon as, you drive in the road the animals start showing off. Further, you will pass over bridges, where you may see many birds. For exemple, like, Woodstorks, Cormorants, Wood Rails, Herons and Ibis. Also, some Caimans and many others. Moreover, all this excitement happens right at the beginning of your trip.

Jaguar tour.

The Jaguar is one of the most elusive and difficult of South American mammals to find, but on these highly successful tours we narrow the odds by taking boat excursions deep into their riverbank forest territories in this unique section of the Brazilian Pantanal that boasts habituated Jaguars and Giant Otters.

Pantanal Tour.

On our Pantanal safari we do a variety of activities. For instance, hiking, boat drives, horseback riding, paddle boat, and  photo safaris. The tours begins always early morning after breakfast, moreover, some days we start it before breakfast and it ends with a night safari. On the Jaguar tour. We do two outings per day, each outing likewise, lasts four hours. After breakfast, from 07:00 to 11:00 am, subsequently, after Siesta, from 02:00 to 06:00 pm. However, If the clients preffer to make a full day on the river, spotting jaguars, we make a picknick on the river. Starting at 07:00 am and consequently, finishing at 15:00 pm.In short, you can be sure you will enjoy it. The jaguar tour leads to the most exciting experience visitors can make in Brazil, in other words, it´s just awesome!

Pantanal tour. What to bring?

In general, you should bring to the tour pantanal, light quick dry clothes, hats, hiking boots, sun cream. it´s importantant to realize, that it is very hot and sunny here. Most important, you should bring Insect repellent. We are in a tropical area, for this reason, there are mosquitoes in the jungle.  Despite the humidity, don´t forget to drink lots of water, during, your adventure. Above all, your health is important, only feeling good, you can take the most of this experience. Surelly, you will have a wonderful time Pantanal.

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SOUTH AMERICA

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Experience the amazing guided tour of parks and natural attractions in the heart of Brazil

Extraordinary landscapes and breathtaking adventures for true nature lovers

Natural mystic tours, we prepare for tours to south america and jaguar safaris through brazilian pantanal.

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DEEP PANTANAL 5 DAYS

THE ROUTE OF THE JAGUAR 6 DAYS

QUICK PANTANAL 3 DAYS

THROUGH THE JAGUARD LAND 7 DAYS

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The Natural Mystic Tours has got two guides, an Italian and Brazilian ones. They are highly qualified and will guide you in different routes. In particular, the Brazilian guide, Edson Mamedes da Silva, has been working as a tourist guide in Pantanal since 1992 and, as he was born in Poconé, he knows a lot about this area.

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Moscow Vibes – Three Day City Escape

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This short Moscow tour will give you a true taste of the history, culture and incomparable urban vibe that define one of the world’s largest metropolises. In just three days, this Moscow itinerary takes in all the most iconic sights of this attraction-packed destination. After two and half days getting acquainted with the city, we’ve set time aside for you to explore Moscow your way and discover your own favourite hang-outs in a city overflowing with hidden treasures

3-Day Moscow Tour Highlights:

• Panoramic Tour of Moscow: See Moscow beyond the postcard images on a private excursion by car through the city streets including a drive along the banks of the Moskva River. Visit the famous Bolshoi Theatre, pass by Gorky Park and the Novodevichy Convent, and admire the city from on high at the Sparrow Hill observation platform.
• Moscow Historical City Centre Guided Walking Tour : Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of one of the world’s biggest metropolises and discover local haunts on foot, including the Red Square, the Kremlin and the multi-coloured domes of St Basil’s Cathedral.
• Armory Chamber tour: Explore the endless treasures of this unique museum, displaying the wealth accumulated by Russian rulers from the 12th century until the October Revolution of 1917. Walking through the exhibition halls is a journey through the centuries.
• Moscow Metro Tour : Go deep underground on a subway tour of the famous Moscow metro. The world’s deepest metro system is renowned for its palatial, art-adorned stations, complete with marble columns and chandeliers.

On your first day, you’ll be treated to a panoramic, drive-by tour of Moscow to get a feel for the immense scale of one of the world’s most rapidly developing urban centres. The city’s history unfolds in real-time as you pass lavish imperial mansions, solemn Soviet structures and luxurious modern shopping centres.

Day two kicks off exploring Moscow’s historic centre on foot, followed by a tour of the Kremlin, the seat of Russian power and political intrigue for centuries. Stand in the Red Square, surrounded by the stunning architecture as you hear stories of the people and events behind many of Moscow’s most iconic landmarks.

On your final day, we’ll head beneath the city for a tour of the Moscow Metro and its famously ornate underground stations. Art lovers should hit up one of Moscow’s many world-class galleries such as the Tretyakov State Gallery, the Pushkin Museum or Garage, Moscow’s cutting-edge contemporary art museum. History fans can follow a Soviet trail through the city including Stalin’s Bunker, while those seeking a more indulgent experience can browse trendy neighbourhoods like Kitay Gorod or shop for everything from fashion to kitsch souvenirs at the enchanting Izmaylovo Flea Market. Foodies can head to one of the countless speciality stores sampling vodka, caviar and chocolate.

If you only have a few days to spend in Moscow, this tour will ensure you make the most of your time in the city. Let the experts navigate you through this complex and occasionally overwhelming capital, giving you plenty of time to soak up the city’s most unmissable attractions.

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Day 1 Panoramic city tour

Welcome to the glorious capital of Russia, Moscow! You’ll be met by your driver at the airport and taken to your centrally located hotel.

After check-in and rest, meet your private guide at the hotel lobby for a comprehensive tour of Moscow by car. Visit the starkly contrasting Theatre Square to see the stunning Bolshoi Theatre, pass Tverskaya Street, the city’s main boulevard and home to the landmark Yeleseyevskiy Grocery Store.

You’ll enjoy a panoramic drive along the Moskva River, where a huge, controversial state of Peter the Great was erected. Pass by the legendary Gorky Park and the White House before a stop at the architecturally stunning Novodevichy Convent, and the observation platform at Sparrow Hills, for a bird’s eye view over this staggering megalopolis.

Day 2 Red Square and Kremlin

After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will take you on a walking tour of the historical city centre. Stroll through the Red Square, the hub of cultural life in Moscow, with its elaborate ‘stone flower’ fountain and fantasy-like St Basil’s Cathedral – a postcard-perfect symbol of the nation. Admire the grandiose façade of GUM, the city’s most luxurious shopping centre, and visit Alexander’s Garden, with its eternal flame and the chance to watch a changing of the guards.

Break for lunch before continuing on a tour of the Kremlin and Armoury Chamber, famous of its collection of tsarist fashion, with regalia such as jewel-encrusted crowns, orbs and sceptres as well as arms and armour, exotic gifts from the leaders of faraway lands, and an illustrious case of Imperial Faberge eggs.

As an option* spend an evening on a sumptuous dinner cruise, taking in the stunning sights and city lights of this mesmerising metropolis by night.

Day 3 Metro and Arbat Street

Start a day with a tour of Metro, stopping on the way to marvel at some of the most elaborately decorated stations of the world-famous Moscow subway system. Take a stroll along Old Arbat street - the most famous street in Moscow. Through the centuries Arbat used to be one of the most bohemian places in Moscow. Today Arbat is a promenade full of small cozy cafes and street life.

The afternoon is free for you to either enjoy the rest of the day on your own or choose among optional excursions to explore more of Moscow. Visit the Tretyakov Gallery or Pushkin State Museum to admire Russian art. Join locals for a stroll at the Gorky or VDNH park.

Visit beautiful Kolomeskoye Estate or Izmailovo Kremlin, or spend a day exploring the beautiful city of the Golden Ring (Russian province) - Sergiev Posad. In the evening you will be transferred to the airport for your departure to your next destination.

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4* hotel accommodation in the historical city center (twin/double)

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