Day1
Departure for Brazil
- Evening flight from Scandinavia to São Paulo with one connection in Europe.
WILDLIFE · CHAPADA DOS GUIMARÃES · NOBRES · PANTANAL – RANCH
Pantanal and Chapada – 11 days
11 days / 8 nights5 stops – from Chapada dos Guimarães to CuiabáPrivate trip with local guidesPrice on request
The Pantanal is the world’s largest wetland and the place where you have the best chance of seeing wild jaguars. The trip starts on the Chapada dos Guimarães plateau and in the clear rivers of Nobres.
All tours are private and can be adjusted: more nights, a different hotel standard, other dates or an extra destination. Activities marked “Optional” can be added in your enquiry.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Moments
to look forward to.
Jaguars at Porto Jofre, hyacinth macaws on the ranch and snorkelling in clear spring rivers.
- Day 3The waterfalls of Chapada
- Day 4Snorkelling in a clear river
- Day 5Hyacinth macaws and night safari
- Day 6The Transpantaneira
- Days 7–8Jaguars from the boat
Your route
1Chapada dos GuimarãesDays 1–2
2NobresDay 3
3Pantanal – ranchDays 4–5
4Porto JofreDays 6–8
5CuiabáDays 9–10
✈FLIGHT HOMEDay 11
Itinerary
Day by day – a proposal we adjust to your wishes. Optional activities are clearly marked.
Stage 1
Chapada dos Guimarães
Day2
Cuiabá and Chapada dos Guimarães
- Domestic flight to Cuiabá and drive up to the sandstone plateau of Chapada dos Guimarães.
- Evening light at the viewpoint over the plains.
Stage 2
Nobres
Day3
Waterfalls and on to Nobres
- Morning walk to Véu de Noiva and other falls in the national park.
- Afternoon drive to Nobres, an area of crystal-clear spring rivers.
Stage 3
Pantanal – ranch
Day4
Snorkelling in clear water
- Macaws at the Lagoa das Araras sinkhole at dawn.
- Float with the current for about 45 minutes with a mask among fish in a clear river.
- Afternoon drive to the Transpantaneira and the first ranch lodge.
Day5
Hyacinth macaws and night safari
- Guided outings on foot, by vehicle or by boat depending on water levels.
- Look for hyacinth macaws, toucans, capybaras and caimans.
- Night safari with a spotlight – anteaters or ocelots are sometimes seen.
Stage 4
Porto Jofre
Day6
Along the Transpantaneira to Porto Jofre
- The dirt road with over a hundred wooden bridges to the end of the road at the Cuiabá River.
- Birdlife at every bridge.
Day7
Jaguar safari by boat
- Full day by boat along the rivers around Três Irmãos, where jaguars often rest on the banks.
- Giant otters, caimans and herons along the water.
Day8
Another day on the rivers
- A second full day by boat – the more hours on the river, the better your chances of more jaguars.
Stage 5
Cuiabá
Day9
Back to Cuiabá
- Early morning outing, then the drive back to Cuiabá.
Day10
Flight home
- Fly via São Paulo towards Europe.
Stage 6
Journey home
Day11
Back home in Scandinavia
- Change planes in Europe and arrive back in Scandinavia during the day.
PRICE & WHAT IS INCLUDED
Everything clear
from the start.
What is included – and which costs are good to know about. The price is confirmed in a written proposal.
Price on requestfor your dates and your groupSend enquiry ↗
INCLUDED
What is included
- Return flights from Scandinavia and domestic flights
- 8 nights in a double room as per the itinerary
- Full board in the Pantanal, breakfast on other days
- Private transport and naturalist guide as per the itinerary
- Boat trips at Porto Jofre
NOT INCLUDED
Good to budget for
- Travel insurance and cancellation cover
- Meals and drinks beyond the itinerary
- Entrance fees and activities listed as optional
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses
How the price is set
The price depends on travel dates, flight fares, hotel standard and the size of your group. You receive a written proposal with a fixed price before anything is booked.
Good to know
- Best time
- July–October for jaguars; dry season May–October
- Accommodation
- Lodges with simple comfort close to the wildlife
- Packing
- Binoculars, neutral colours, sun protection and insect repellent
ACCOMMODATION
Rest well
along the way.
The accommodation below shows the standard – we confirm hotels or equivalent in the proposal.
Stage 1 · Days 1–2
Chapada dos Guimarães
Guesthouse in the village
Stage 2 · Day 3
Nobres
Simple guesthouse
Stage 3 · Days 4–5
Pantanal – ranch
Lodge on a cattle ranch
Stage 4 · Days 6–8
Porto Jofre
Riverside lodge
Stage 5 · Days 9–10
Cuiabá
Hotel in Cuiabá
ACCOMMODATION ALONG THE ROUTE
8 nights
Accommodation as per the itinerary or equivalent – the standard can be raised or lowered on request.
Send enquiry
NEXT STEP
Make the trip
your own.
Tell us when you would like to travel and how many you are, and we will come back with a proposal for Pantanal and Chapada – 11 days.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
General terms (draft)
Draft – to be reviewed by a lawyer before publishing. The trips are arranged by [Företagsnamn och organisationsnummer – fylls i] (“we”). These terms supplement the Swedish Package Travel Act (2018:1217) and the general terms for package travel that apply in Sweden.
Booking and payment
- Proposal: You receive a written proposal with price, itinerary and terms. The booking becomes binding only when you have accepted the proposal and we have sent a booking confirmation.
- Payment: Deposit and final payment are stated in the proposal and the confirmation.
- Details: Names must match your passport exactly. Please check the confirmation carefully.
Cancellation and changes
- Cancellation rules and any fees are stated in the proposal and booking confirmation. Flights and some hotels may have their own conditions.
- Changes you request may incur costs from airlines, hotels and other suppliers.
Passports, visas and health
- You are responsible for a valid passport, any visas and the vaccinations required or recommended for the trip, e.g. yellow fever for some areas.
Travel insurance and travel guarantee
We recommend travel insurance with cancellation cover. Details of the travel guarantee lodged with the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency (Kammarkollegiet): [to be added].
Changes to the itinerary
If we have to change the itinerary significantly, e.g. because of weather, flight times or decisions by authorities, we will inform you as soon as possible and you have the rights that follow from the Package Travel Act.
Complaints and disputes
Problems during the trip should be reported as soon as possible to us or our local representative. Disputes may be tried by the National Board for Consumer Disputes (ARN) or a general court in Sweden. Swedish law applies.