Day 1- Pantanal –Tamanduá lodge. ( 270 mk )
Arrival at the airport and transport to the Tamandua lodge, travel 70 km along paved road, then continue 200 km along an off the beaten track trail, crossing forests, grasslands and open fields, stops along the way to seeand photograph wildlife. Picnic lunch on the way . Stay overnight at Tamandua lodge.

Day 2- full day exploration of the Pantanal.
Horse riding, paddling boat and night jeep safaris are the main activities today.
Morning exploration by motor boat of the rio Sao Lorenço. This region has large concentrations of birds and mammals such as tapir, giant river otters, capybaras, and black howler monkeys.We will also see and photograph the Vitoria Regia aquatic plant.
Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon we go horse riding in search for more wildlife. After dinner jeep safari to see the nocturnal creatures of the pantanal.
Stay overnight at Tamandua Lodge.

Day 3- Early in the morning, we depart by truck for about 5 hours to the remote Pousada das ArarasLodge. You can see many parrots, blue and yellow macaws, ocelots, and giant anteaters, which live in this area. After lunch, we will explore the surrounding by foot. After dinner we go for a spotlighting tour by boat to see night creatures along the river. Overnight at Pousada das Araras Lodge.

Day 4 – Explore all day by boat the rio Correntes and Rio Piquiri. Piranha fishing, wildlife observation, and a Brazilian barbeque-style lunch along the banks of the Piquiri River. Return to the lodge for dinner, night safari by truck. Stay overnight at the Pousada das Araras lodge.

Day 5 - After breakfast, one last look at the Pantanal by horseback. Depart from Pousada das Araras lodge. Arrive in Cuiabá late afternoon. Transfer to the airport or drop off at the hotel.

POUSADA TAMANDUA
This hidden lodge is truly off the beaten track situated in the very heart of the Pantanal. The journey to this lodge is an adventure in itself and once you are there you will really feel that you are in the wilderness of the Pantanal far from the outside world. Here you will genuinely feel part of the region and be able to soak up the stunning views, colours, sights and sounds that make the Pantanal such a rich natural area. Our lodge has been passed though generations of the same family for the past 125 years but has only recently opened its doors to tourism. As such it is a charming old style family house whilst catering to all our needs and exclusive to our tours when visiting. Originally a fishing lodge and set on the banks of the Rio São Lourenço its main feature is its isolated untouched section of river with its many bays and inlets to be explored. Along the river banks there are huge numbers of caiman as well as capybara and monkeys whilst every turn in the river opens up a sandbank hosting a variety of colourful birds. The isolation of this part of the river means that wildlife is relatively undisturbed and feels unthreatened by our presence allowing us to get relatively close. We also explore many of the smaller bays and inlets where we can see the amazing Victoria Regis giant water lilies and float down narrow tributaries listening to the sounds of nature and keeping our eyes peeled for wildlife in the trees and on the river banks. There are also expeditions out across the lodges land by horse and foot as well as nocturnal trips on land and river in search of nighttime activity. If you are also after a bit of relaxation and making the most of the tranquility of the region then you will be in the right place. The view from the lodge is truly spectacular and if you want to get a feel for the wide expanse of the Pantanal then this is the right place. Whether you are watching the early morning mists rise whilst keeping an eye out for visiting macaws, enjoying a peaceful afternoon by the swimming pool watching a jabiru stork pick through the grasses, admiring a stunning sunset sweep across the horizon or star gazing whilst alert for nocturnal visitors wandering by this is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

POUSADA DAS ARARAS
Our second hidden lodge is set amongst a completely different ecosystem. This lodge is also located along the banks of a river, the narrow Rio Correntes a tributary of the Rio Piquiri which forms the border between the two states of the Pantanal. However the scenery and vegetation are completely different here attracting a different mixture of animals and birds. The ecosystems around this hidden lodge are swampland filled with the beautiful Buriti palm trees. This gives a more open feel to the riverbanks and attracts a fascinating collection of wildlife. Here we can spot otters, tapirs and maybe even a jaguar but are sure to see the many macaws, parrots and toucans that are attracted by these vast stands of palm trees. As such it is a beautiful location to observe and capture the brilliant colours and entertaining array of sounds of the birds as they move about the open palm trees and we spend time exploring the many bays and inlets around the palms off the main river. A truly beautiful ecosystem that contrasts strongly with any others we have encountered so far. Our lodge is originally a fishing retreat sited near the riverbank and has a collection of varandas on stilts above the river a little distance away from where you can enjoy the tranquility of the river and spend a peaceful evening listening to the sounds of nature and watching the activity of the rivers inhabitants. This lodge provides a different environment for appreciating the nature around you as well as the peacefulness of the Pantanal and its vast tracts of elegant palm trees set in open waters hosting a stunning variety of brightly coloured birds makes this a beautiful contrast and addition to the wonders of the Pantanal that you will have already witnessed.

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Day 1- Arrival at the airport and transportation to the Pantanal, travel 100 km along paved road, then along the Transpantaneira another 52 km , followed by another 25 km on an off the beaten track until reaching a remote place. Crossing forest and fields, arrive at the São Cristôvão Lodge with lunch on the way followed by hiking at sunset and a night safari to try to see rare animals such as ocelots and foxes. Stay cvernight at São Cristôvão Ranch.

Day 2- Horse riding, paddling boat and truck and night safaris are the main activities today. Stay overnight at São Cristôvão Lodge. This region has large concentrations rare birds and mammals such as tapir and black howler monkeys.

Day 3- Early in the morning, we depart by truck for about 4 hours to the remote Carandá Lodge. You can see many rare parrots, hyacinth macaws, ocelots, and giant anteaters, which live in this area. After lunch, we will explore a mountain of the Pantanal mountain, which contains mysterious caves.
Dinner and overnight at Caranda Lodge.

Day 4 – Explore all day by boat with a visit one of the largest migratory bird nesting areas in the Pantanal. Piranha fishing, wildlife observation, and a Brazilian barbeque-style lunch along the banks of the Paraguaizinho River. Return to the lodge for dinner, night safari by truck. Stay overnight at the Carandá Lodge.

Day 5 - After breakfast, one last look at the Pantanal by horseback. Depart from Carandá Lodge to Cuiabá.

FAZENDA SAO CRISTOVAO
The fazenda is 25km from the Transpantaneira road, located on the banks of the Bento Gomes River. This is an authentic fazenda in operation for more than 50 years, offering basic accommodations in rooms with mosquito nets, fans and private bath.
The dinning room is screened so you can see and hear a wide variety of birds.
The surrounding area is good for spotting tapirs, marsh deer, capybaras, small cats, rheas, jabiru storks, macaws, toucans, howler monkeys, and anteaters are also abundant, and the river is teeming with piranhas.

FAZENDA CARANDÁ
The fazenda is 50 km from the Transpantaneira road, next to the Rio Paraguaizinho.
Carandá is a rural fazenda with a rustic atmosphere. The rooms have private bath and fans.
Visitors can also help out with the operation of the farm, from milking cows to rounding up cattle in the afternoon.

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