Name: In search of the jaguar in Brazil's Pantanal
Brand: Audley Travel
SKU: audley-travel-39673
Price: 7388 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 4.8 (4091 reviews)

Overview

What's this trip about?

Three days of dedicated jaguar spotting safaris in a specialist lodge. Further wildlife excursions in the Pantanal wetlands in search of smaller cats such as the ocelot, monkeys, giant otters, capybara, cayman and an astonishing array of birdlife. Free time in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, exploring the world-famous Copacabana beach, statue of Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain. Spend a couple of days exploring both the Argentine and Brazilian sides of the mighty Iguacu Falls.

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights

Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max

Age rangeOperator does not provide

Flights and transportN/A

Start CityIguaçu Falls

End CityRefugio Ecologico Caiman

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Itinerary

Day 1 : International outbound flight

Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Rio de Janeiro.

Day 2 : Rio de Janeiro

Arrive in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro today. You will be met at the airport and driven to your hotel in private vehicle.

Day 3 : Rio de Janeiro

This morning you will head out on an exciting private tour of Rio's most iconic sights, including Christ the Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Day 4 : Porto Jofre

Today take an indirect flight to Cuiaba, gateway to the Northern Pantanal. Upon arrival you will be met by a representative for the drive to your jaguar tracking lodge with the other guests.

Day 5 : Porto Jofre

Set out on motorized boat trips along the Cuiabá River in search of jaguars. Your guides are in constant contact with each other as they try to locate a great sighting of a jaguar.

Day 6 : Porto Jofre

Continue navigating the Cuiabá, São Lourenço, Three Brothers and Piquiri rivers in search of jaguars. There is a high chance of spotting these from the river.

Day 7 : Araras Lodge

Transfer along the famous Transpantaneira highway to your lodge offering a more general wildlife experience.

Day 8 : Araras Lodge

Full day of wildlife activities in the Pantanal, exploring the wetlands by boat and on foot in search of a wonderful array of flora and fauna.

Day 9 : Araras Lodge

Further activities in the Pantanal; there are horse riding excursions, boat trips in search of monkeys, iguanas and caiman, and if you're lucky you may catch a spectacular Pantanal sunset.

Day 10 : International return flight

Transfer back to Cuiaba in time for your onward flights.

Day 11 : International return flight

Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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