Pantanal Jaguar Tour: Mato Grosso Best Spot

We will meet at the hotel in Cuiabá at 8 am (overnight stay included). From there, we will take the road straight to northern Pantanal and our first lodge. Along the way, we may stop several times to observe the fauna, especially birds that fly along the road. Upon arrival at the lodge, we will have lunch. In the afternoon, we will hike in the forest to look for Tufted-capuchin monkeys and coatis. In the evening, we will go on a night safari to search for the Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) and the tapir (Tapirus terrestris). Dinner will be served at the lodge.

Before breakfast, we will take a walk to observe nature at dawn and try to spot toucans and Hyacinth macaws. After breakfast, we will embark on a photo safari or hike in the woods to look for mammals and the Blue-crowned trogon (Trogon curucui). We will have lunch at the lodge, followed by an afternoon hike in the forest to search for Black-howler monkeys (Alouatta caraya) and Black-tailed marmosets (Mico melanurus). After returning for dinner, we will engage in a nocturnal spotlighting activity to look for the Tapir (Tapirus terrestris).

Before breakfast, we will take a walk around the lodge to observe toucans and aracaris at the feeders. After breakfast, we will depart for Porto Jofre, arriving late in the morning as we will often stop along the road to photograph the astonishing landscapes and wildlife. We will have lunch upon arrival. In the afternoon, we will spend the entire time on a boat searching for jaguars. Dinner will be at the hotel.

After breakfast, we will spend the entire morning on a boat in search of jaguars. Following a lunch break, we will continue our search for the big cat in the afternoon and also try to find Giant otters (Pteronura brasiliensis). Dinner will be at the hotel.

After breakfast, we will depart for our next lodge, making several stops along the road to observe and photograph the abundant wildlife. Upon arrival, we will have lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, we will go hiking in the forest to observe tufted capuchin monkeys, black howler monkeys, coatis, the Hyacinth macaw (the largest parrot in the world), and the crimson-crested woodpecker. Dinner will be at the lodge, followed by a night safari to search for nocturnal fauna such as Anteaters (Tamandua tetradactyla), Tapirs (Tapirus terrestris), and nocturnal birds like owls.

Before breakfast, we will go for a walk to observe nature at dawn. The more we search for the fauna, the more chances we have for surprising encounters. After breakfast, we will go horseback riding, which is an excellent way to view the vast Pantaneira plain. If you prefer not to horseback ride, we can substitute it with another observation activity. Lunch will be at the pousada. In the afternoon, we will hike in another part of the pousada to reach an observation tower, exploring the lodge’s expansive 7,000 hectares. Dinner will be served at the lodge.

Before breakfast, we will ride along the Transpantaneira road to look for the Giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla). After breakfast, we will visit “Corixo Verde,” where we can observe numerous caimans (Caiman yacare) gathered around the last water ponds. We will return to the lodge for lunch. After lunch at our last lodge in the Pantanal, we will travel toward the city of Chapada dos Guimarães. On the road, we will have opportunities to stop and photograph the landscape, including the marvelous red-colored high rocky plateau. We will arrive at the lodge in the late afternoon. Dinner will be in the village of Chapada dos Guimarães or at the lodge.

After breakfast, we will depart for the “7 Waterfall Path” to hike seven kilometers, with opportunities to swim in three waterfalls—a perfect way to relax after a long walk. We will then have a lunch break at a restaurant inside the national park. After lunch, we will visit the Bride’s Veil Waterfall, where, if we’re lucky, we might see Red-and-green macaws (Ara chloropterus) flying by. Dinner will follow this excursion.

After breakfast, we will depart for Nobres. Upon arrival at the lodge, we will have lunch. In the afternoon, we will go snorkeling in the crystal clear waters of the Rio Salobra, which is right next to the lodge. Later, we will visit “Lagoa das Araras” to enjoy the sight of blue and yellow macaws (Ara ararauna) and palm macaws (Orthopsittaca manilata) returning to their nests at the end of the day. Dinner will be at the lodge.

After breakfast, we will visit the magnificent Serra Azul Falls. Following an 800-meter walk and a 470-step climb, you will be rewarded with a stunning view of the 45-meter-high Serra Azul waterfall, which cascades into a natural pool where you can swim and snorkel to observe the local fish. Afterward, instead of descending the stairs, you can ride a thrilling 700-meter zip line (if you prefer not to use the zip line, you can descend via the stairs). Lunch will be served at the lodge. Following lunch, we will depart for the airport in Cuiabá or a hotel of your choice (overnight stay in Cuiabá is not included). This marks the end of our services.