Wildlife & Nature in Brazil: The Inimitable Experience

Day 1: Cuiabá– South Amazon Lodge

Transfer from Alta Floresta airport to Cristalino Jungle Lodge – 1h:30min.

Here, a private transfer will be waiting to take us to an exclusive accommodation located in a private reserve south of the Brazilian Amazon, surrounded by the forest and the banks of the Cristalino River. In the middle of the architecture in harmony with the surrounding nature we will find ourselves in the best possible space to feel comfortable and calm when we return from adventure activities. Besides, the bar, with a beautiful external deck, features a fire pit andviews of the stars, and the restaurant is designed to guarantee an authentic experience, servingdelicious candlelit dinners.

During these days, we will be invited every morning and evening by the expert guides of thelodge to perform different activities such as canoeing, walks on trails, visits to the observation towers, wildlife observation and boat trips. Sometimes it will be possible to combine more than one activity on a single excursion, such as trails and canoeing. Other times, you have to walk on the trails to reach an attraction, such as the observation towers. Many roads are only accessible after a boat ride. The activities that we will carry out will be combined between the guide and the group of adventurers, with the objective of increasing the possibilities of observing thewildlife.

Night at the Cristalino Lodge | Superior Room. Cristalino Lodge Preservation Fee

Included: domestic flight, accommodation, dinner, regular tour with guide (SIB – shared service),regular transport (SIB – Shared), transfer IN is only driver, regular activities are guided,preservation tax fee

Day 2: South Amazon Lodge

In the canoeing activity, we will slide by the calm currents of the Cristalino River and keeping calm, and silence will increase the possibilities of seeing species of birds and monkeys like the crowned heron, the tiger heron, the kingfisher, and the spider monkey. Hiking activities aremade to better understand the tropical ecosystem. The trails cross different types of vegetation, such as forest land (non- flooding evergreen forest), wetland forest, tropical campinarana and highlands where the deciduous forest predominates, with bare branches and beautifulbromeliads in bloom during certain times of the year.

For a truly unique experience of the Amazon, we can’t miss a visit to the observation towers. Since the trees in the region are very tall, with emerging species that reach more than 45 meters, the towers provide an excellent platform to observe the birds that inhabit the canopy of the forest, such as tanagers, charlatans, macaws, parrots, toucans and aracaris. As there are platforms in different levels of forest, we can appreciate the different layers, as well as enjoyspectacular views from above the canopy, with an endless green sea that extends under ourfeet.

Night at the Cristalino Lodge or similar | Superior Room.

Included: group activities defined by host, with guide, full Board (drinks not included unlessspecified), regular tour with guide (SIB – shared service)

Day 3: South Amazon Lodge

Boat trip with the assistance of our experienced guides, are a fundamental part of the visit. Many of the trails can only be accessed by boat, and on the trip, we will have the opportunity to observe the wildlife along the rivers. One of the trips includes a visit to the Teles Pires River to enjoy the sunset. The meeting of the waters of Teles Pires with those of the Cristalino River is a fascinating mixture of their light and dark tones.

Night at the Cristalino Lodge or similar | Superior Room.

Included: group activities defined by host, with guide, full Board (drinks not included unlessspecified), regular tour with guide (SIB – shared service), regular transport (SIB – Shared)

Day 4: South Amazon Lodge- Cuiabá– North Pantanal

Transfer from Cristalino Jungle Lodge to Alta Floresta airport.

We have breakfast at the lodge and leave for Alta Floresta airport to fly to Porto Jofre, our nextdestination in the Pantanal. Declared World Biosphere Reserve and Natural Heritage byUNESCO, the Pantanal is the largest floodplain in the world, with an approximate area of200,000 square kilometers. It covers a large part of the states of Mato Grosso and MatoGrosso do Sul in Brazil and the borders of Bolivia and Paraguay. Departure from Porto Jofre tothe expedition ship that will accommodate us for the next three days. The journey takesaround 5 hours and 30 minutes in an air-conditioned vehicle from Porto Jofre to Poconé bypaved road (01h30min), plus 3h30min from Poconé to Porto Jofre along the TranspantaneiraRoute (without asphalt). From Porto Jofre, we will sail for approximately 30 minutes along theCuiabá River, to the place where our ship is anchored. We embark, we have dinner, and wego to rest.

Regional domestic flight

Transfer from Cuiabá airport to Porto Jofre.

The trip to the Pantanal is a photographic safari through the Transpantaneira highway, where travelers can observe regional nature and the city of Pocone, which we will pass through. Break for lunch in Poconé city. We will have the opportunity to observe herons, egrets, ibis, parrots, parakeets, macaws, caiman, capybaras, and possibly other wildlife, such as crab-eatingraccoons, fox, coati, and rheas.

We will arrive at the Porto Jofre area in late afternoon. From there, we will board a local hotel-boat, get checked-in and have dinner. (Lunchbox is en-route and included, Dinner is aboard BoatHotel and included).

Porto Jofre is the largest settlement in this part of the Northern Pantanal and the point of departure for all Jaguar Expeditions. It is set within the diverse Pantanal ecosystem and region and is adjacent to wetlands with marshland habitats rich in waterfowl, migratory birds, andother wildlife. This part of the Panatanal is home to the largest concentration of Jaguar in theworld!

Accommodations aboard Panorâmico Boat Hotel.

Included: lunch Box, breakfast, dinner, only Driver (Portuguese speaking), regular transport (SIB- Shared), arrival transfer, departure transfer, domestic flight, only pilot

, private service, accommodation, private transport

Days 5 & 6: North Pantanal

These next days will be dedicated to searching for jaguars along the Cuiabá, Piquiri, 3 Irmaos and other rivers that make up the Pantanal basin and where the largest feline of the Americas can be sighted. Boat trips provide an excellent opportunity to view giant river otters up close. In the dry season (July – October), we occasionally see jaguars on the exposed beaches of the rivers, a once-in-a- lifetime experience! Between each outing searching for jaguars anddiscovering the mysteries of the infinite Pantanal, we return to the comfort of the boat hotel andthe cabins, which have air conditioning, satellite television and private bathrooms. It includes full board and water. We can also enjoy the cozy atmosphere in the air- conditioner restaurant with a delicious menu of regional cuisine and the panoramic deck while we are dazzled by thescenery, the stars, and the sounds of this region’s wildlife. Accommodations aboard PanoramicBoat Hotel.

Accommodations aboard Panoramic Boat Hotel.

Included: accommodation, dinner, private transport

Day 6: North Pantanal- South Pantanal

Transfer from Porto Jofre to Pantanal de Miranda.

After breakfast we leave by plane for Miranda, a small town located in the South Pantanal, where we will find the ecological refuge that lodges us in this different region of the Pantanal.

Here we will have a lot of contact with the local fauna and flora while we make excursions and walks, always accompanied by a professional naturalist guide. The lodge activities start early in the morning taking advantage of the best time to appreciate the wildlife. Then we return to have lunch and rest, and when the sun goes down a bit and the temperature decreases, it is time to go out again to explore and enjoy the sunset.

Night at the Refugio Ecologico Caiman Lodge or similar| Suite Cordilheira Room.

Included: private transport, only pilot, private service, arrival transfer, accommodation, groupactivities defined by host, with guide, dinner, entrance fees, lunch included, regular tour (SIB -shared service)

Day 7: South Pantanal

In our lodge, various activities are defined according to our preferences at the time of check in and according to weather conditions. We can choose hikes along the trails that surround the lodging, a photographic safari in special vehicles to reach more distant territories or by jeep to get in direct contact with the animals that inhabit the Pantanal.

We will also have the opportunity to paddle canoes through the river and flooded areas, where we can discover different species of animals and maybe we will meet the alligator! At night it is a good time to go out and look for them, because their eyes reflect the light of the lantern, and it is easier to identify them. If we feel like it, we can also hire other optional activities such asbicycle rides and bird watching.

Night at the Refugio Ecologico Caiman Lodge or similar | Suite Cordilheira Room.

Included: group activities defined by host, with guide, full Board (drinks not included unlessspecified), regular tour (SIB – shared service)

Day 8: South Pantanal

This last day of excursion we close the trip with a delicious dinner at the hotel accompanied by a wine to talk about this experience, its best moments, and the memories we’ll take home.

Night at the Refugio Ecologico Caiman Lodge or similar | Suite Cordilheira Room.

Included: group activities defined by host, with guide, full Board (drinks not included unlessspecified), regular tour (SIB – shared service)

Day 9: South Pantanal- Campo Grande

Transfer from Pantanal de Miranda to Campo Grande airport.

We leave after breakfast in private transfer to the airport of Campo Grande to fly to the nextdestination.

Included: breakfast, only Driver (Portuguese speaking), private service, departure transfer