BRAZIL: PANTANAL AND ALTA FLORESTA RAINFORESTS TOUR
Mato Grosso, Brazil
This Pantanal and Amazon tour combines two of Brazils most important and impressive natural environments and takes you on a journey through a variety of ecosystems and scenery home to a startling richness and diversity of wildlife. However the part of the Amazon we visit has not yet been opened up to tourism and so remains relatively untouched and pristine in contrast to the well known tourist destinations around Manaus. We will only meet local Indians and fishermen in the circuit we follow through this region exploring the different ecosystems it contains. These vary from areas of high land with stunning vistas to the lowlands spreading out below, seasonally flooded forests, beautiful stands of palm trees, dense rainforest and crystal clear rivers. The remoteness of these regions also mean that our chances of seeing some of the rarer and more elusive Amazon mammals and birds are much greater as we learn about the many important species of flora they support and meet some of the locals tribes that still live in this region. Our second voyage of discovery takes us into the vast wetlands of the Pantanal to experience their diverse and abundant wildlife. Here many of the animals and certainly the birds appear to be almost on display as we travel through the beautiful scenery enjoying the variety, colours and splendour on offer. You can decide how much time you want to divide between these two fascinating regions or let us plan your tour to take you to see all the wonders contained in these two famous wildernesses. However long you spend in each area you will benefit from Mato Grosso states unique feature of containing two of Brazils greatest areas of natural wealth.
DAY 1 – CUIABA – PANTANAL ( Hotel Fazenda Pouso Alegre )
Arrive at Cuiabá/Varzéa Grande airport or pick up at your hotel and transportation to the Pantanal lowlands. First we will travel 100km along a paved road, then enter the Transpantaneira road, and continue for another 37 km on dirt road, we will have good chances to spot a good number of birds and other wildlife, we will stop frequently to see and photograph the animals.
We will arrive at the Pouso Alegre lodge in time for lunch. In the late afternoon we will
go for a walking safari looking for more animals and birds.
After dinner, we will go for a night walking safari to spotlight night creatures, including foxes, raccoons, owls, spiders, snakes, and others.
Overnight at Pousada Pouso Alegre.
DAY 2 – WALKING & HORSEBACK IN THE PANTANL LOWLANDS
Full day dedicated to observing the Pantanal's flora and fauna found on the Pouso Alegre private reserve. Early morning bird watching walk in the open lands, here we can see herons, toucans, hawks, hyacinth macaws, ( in this lodge we can see this incredible specie for sure, they come to sleep in the trees surrounding the lodge), we can also see parrots, kingfishers, storks, 3 species of ibis and other bird species.
Return to the Lodge for Breakfast. After breakfast your guide will lead you on a horseback ride to continue exploring the forest and grasslands to spot animals and birds, including rheas, marsh deer, armadillos, storks, coatis, capybaras, hyacinth macaws, howler monkeys, and a dozen of other animals and birds.
Return to the lodge for Lunch. Time to rest, or just enjoy the scenery, there are a lot
of birds that come around the lodge, including Greater rheas.
In the afternoon we will take a Nature walk through the woods to learn more about the local environment and to see more wildlife.
Return to the lodge for dinner. After diner we will go out again for a night jeep safari with spotlights looking for more animals. Overnight at Pousada Pouso Alegre.
DAY 3- PANTANAL OVERLAND EXPLORATION
Following an early breakfast soon after daybreak, we depart and travel another 80 km into the richest and lowest regions of the Transpantaneira road. Keep your eyes peeled for endangered marsh deer, South American coati, anaconda, giant anteater, toco toucan, hyacinth macaw, and a host of other animals. Arrive at the Pousada Puma Lodge, for lunch.
Mid-afternoon, we set out into the field again, but this time we go for a nature walk,
this region have open lands and forested islands, good places to see wildlife, this area
is less visited by the crowds of tourism.
Return to the lodge for dinner, after dinner we will go for a night safari by jeep with
spotlights, good chances to see jaguar and small cats, we will be traveling along the
Jaguar reserve. Return to Puma lodge and overnight.
DAY 4 – IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE JAGUAR
Following an early breakfast we depart by car and travel another 20 km to visit one of the most beautiful places of this region : Campos do Joffre, a very rich wildlife area, here we have seen jaguars hunting for caimans and capybaras. Then we continue another 10 km into Porto Joffre, here we will embark on our aluminum boat and travel along the Cuiaba river, and explore the Meeting of the waters state park searching for jaguaras. Here we have 90 % chances to see Jaguar, specially from June to August, we can see them hunting or resting along the river banks, some times swimming across the river or hiding in the woods waiting for pray .We will do some fishing for piranhas, we also will be looking for giant river otters, anacondas, caimans,and monkeys.
Return to the lodge , spotlighting along the way looking for jaguars and other wildlife.
Dinner and Overnight at the Puma Lodge.
DAY 5 – PANTANAL / CUIABA/ ALTA FLORESTA
Early morning hike to observe the sunrise, and bird watching. After breakfast, we will take a hike through the wilderness of the Pantanal or if you prefer we can go for
horse back riding tour to explore seldom visited areas to see more wildlife.
Early morning breakfast, Pack up and depart for Cuiaba, along the way we Will stop to see birds and wildlife, arrive in Cuiaba in time for the flight to Alta Floresta. Arrive in Alta Floresta, lunch at a local restaurant, transfer by car into the Lodge RIO AZUL, 3 to 4 hours drive. Check in at the lodge, time to rest, dinner and overnight.
DAYS 6 & 7 – AMAZON EXPLORATIONS – POUSADA RIO AZUL
Spend two full days exploring the lodge area by boat, on foot, at Day and night times, in search for Amazonian birds and animals in this secluded region. There is a small Amazon tributary to explore by boat, and several walking trails.
DAY 8 – POUSADA RIO AZUL – CRISTALINO LODGE
Morning excursions, after lunch Pack up and depart for our next destination, the Cirstalino lodge. Arrive to the lodge late afternoon, dinner and overnight.
DAYS 9 – AMAZON EXPLORATION – CRISTALINO LODGE
Spend full day exploring the lodge área by boat, on foot, at Day and night times, in search for amazonian birds and animals in this secluded region. There are several walking trails for exploring, and also includes a boat trip along the Teles Pires river.
DAY 10 – AMAZON – ALTA FLORESTA – CUIABA
After breakfast, morning excursion, depart for Alta Floresta, lunch in the city, flight to Cuiaba, arrive in Cuiaba at around 4 pm in the afternoon, end of our services.
Please note: This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road conditions, weather, group decisions & desires, and circumstances beyond our control.
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HOTEL FAZENDA POUSO ALEGRE
This simple lodge focuses on the nature around it with hyacinth macaws and toucans as well as many mammals regularly visiting its grounds. Here the wildlife of the Pantanal comes right up to your window allowing you to appreciate its riches at first hand. This simple lodge focuses on the nature around it with hyacinth macaws and toucans as well as many mammals regularly visiting its grounds. Here the wildlife of the Pantanal comes right up to your window allowing you to appreciate its riches at first hand. The lodge is a traditional cattle ranch of 10.000 hectares located 140 km from Cuiaba, and 7 km off the transpantaneira road. The Rooms are spacious and have private toilet, ceiling fan and Air-conditioning.
PUMA LODGE
This small and quiet lodge located deep at Km 130 of the transpantaneira road, in the vicinity of the Jaguar Ecological Reserve. It has 7 guest rooms air-conditioning and with ceiling fans, private bathrooms, and screened-in windows providing fresh air. There is also satellite TV, telephone, and a restaurant with excellent typical food of the region, where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. Between the activities and meals, you can enjoy the swimming-pool to refresh. The lodge and the Reserve is the key place for spotting smaller cats that live in the Pantanal, and with luck and patience, you can look into the eyes of the biggest cat of the Americas: the jaguar.
POUSADA RIO AZUL ( JUNGLE LODGE )
A seclude place in the middle of the rain Forest, rooms with air-conditioning, private bath, hot showers. Restaurant and bar.
CRITALINO LODGE ( AMAZON LODGE )
A very Nice and comfortable lodge with all the comforts, rooms with private bath, hot showers. Restaurante and bar.
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Pantanal Ecoexplorer offers a selection of vehicles and equipment, including several all-terrain air conditioned vehicles and small river boats, allowing us to provide high-quality specialized service that is both reliable and flexible.
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>> What's Included
Pick up from airport or bus terminal, 9 nights accommodations at lodges, full board in the Pantanal (breakfast, lunch and dinner), transfers in air-conditioned vehicles, guided excursions with bilingual guides with knowledge of local fauna and flora ( activities as mentioned in the program ).
>> What's not Included
Laundry, phone calls, person expenses, soft drinks/beverages, meals during transfers, airport taxes, drinks with the meals, optional night in Cuiabá, tours not described in the itinerary, medical expenses and hospitalization.
>> What to Bring
We recommend trekking or tennis shoes as well as a pair of sandals, lightweight clothes for warm weather with some long sleeved tops and trousers for mosquito protection. In addition lightweight raingear, swimsuit, hat or cap, film, mosquito repellent, binoculars, sunglasses, raincoat, flashlight, a woolen jacket and sweaters (from April to October), Vitamin B pills to be taken 3 days prior to arrival and during stay. Vitamin B acts as mosquito repellent. |
For visitors to the Pantanal, we recommend the following items:
• hiking boots, trekking shoes or tennis shoes
• a pair of sandals
• a pair of flip flops (thongs)
• light clothes for warm weather
• a swimsuit
• a hat or cap (for protection from the sun)
• a pair of sunglasses
• long-sleeved tops and long pants (for mosquito protection)
• lightweight rain gear/raincoat (October through May)
• a wool jacket, sweatshirt, and/or sweater ( April to October)
• mosquito repellent (Vitamin B acts a mosquito repellent and should be taken 3 days prior to arrival and throughout the length of you stay)
• sunscreen
• toiletries
• binoculars
• a flashlight
• camera/film equipment
Campers will also need the following:
• a sleeping bag (Pantanal Ecoexplorer will provide a tent, mosquito net, and roll mat)
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