Pantanal
Iguassu Falls, Brazil
Top two of Brazil
Arrive to São Paolo, Brazil, and check into the Marriott for your overnight stay.
The following morning fly to Campo Grande, before a road transfer of approximately 3.5 hours to your lodge, the Caiman Ecological Refuge, in the Pantanal, where you have a 4-night stay.
The Pantanal is considered one of the richest wildlife territories and the largest floodland region in South America, a labyrinth of still and running waters with an abundance of wildlife. During your stay head out on safari and search for wildlife such as caiman, jaguar and capybara, admire the birdlife, and perhaps try your hand at canoeing, horseback riding, fly-fishing or trekking.
Continue your journey in Rio de Janeiro, a year-round destination and a melting pot of Brazilian culture.
You will love
- Searching for jaguar
- Walking about Copacabana
- Flying over the Falls
- Nocturnal safaris in the Pantanal
Let us design your perfect itinerary.
12 UNFORGETTABLE DAYS
PLEASE NOTE:
This itinerary provides the perfect framework for a spectacular journey but it is an example only. All journeys will be individually designed and quoted on a case by case basis.
DAY 1 | SÃO PAOLO | 1 NIGHT
Arrive to São Paolo and check into your hotel for the night. The remainder of the afternoon and evening is at leisure to rest or to head out and explore the local suburb.
DAY 2 | PANTANAL | 5 NIGHTS
Fly from São Paolo to Campo Grande, then road transfer (approx 3.5 hours) to your lodge. Check in and relax for the evening.
DAY 3 | PANTANAL
Spend the day walking through various trails learning about and observing small animals and local vegetation. Later in the afternoon head out on a Canadian canoe in the bays of the ranch to admire bird and wildlife, and to watch sunset.
DAY 4 | PANTANAL
Enjoy a full-day experience with a jaguar habituation team in search of these big cats. After dinner this evening venture out for nocturnal spotlighting.
DAY 5 | PANTANAL
Enjoy exploring more trails in search of local wildlife, with the opportunity for a photographic safari, or at an additional cost, biking, a birdwatching tour, or boat trip on the Aquidauana River.
DAY 6 | RIO DE JANEIRO | 4 NIGHTS
After breakfast road transfer back to Campo Grande, and fly to Rio de Janeiro. Check into your hotel and the remainder of the afternoon and evening is at leisure.
DAY 7 | RIO DE JANEIRO
Head out with a guide this morning for a half day tour of the highlights of Rio, and to orientate yourselves. The afternoon is at leisure.
DAY 8 | RIO DE JANEIRO
A full day today will have you visit Sugar Loaf Mountain and Corcovado and the Christ the Redeemer Statue.
DAY 9 | RIO DE JANEIRO
Enjoy a full day at leisure to appreciate Copacabana’s beach, the locals and street life, to shop and to explore.
DAY 10 | IGUAÇU | 2 NIGHTS
After breakfast, fly to Iguaçu, then check into your hotel. The afternoon and evening is at leisure to appreciate the property’s facilities.
DAY 11 | IGUAÇU
Spend today visiting the Argentine side of the falls with a boat trip, then a helicopter ride
DAY 12 | END OF ARRANGEMENTS
After breakfast, check out of your accommodation and end of arrangements.
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