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Pantanal: In Search of the Jaguar

4 days and 3 nights
Type of travel:
Adventure tourism
Ecological tourism
Duration of the trip:
4 days and 3 nights
Transports / Excursions:
Shared
States visited:
Mato Grosso
Flights:
Not included
Departure:
Daily
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Pantanal: In Search of the Jaguar - 4 days and 3 nights

You will discover ...

Cuiabà
Poconè
Transpantaneira
Pantanal
Porto Jofre
Seasonal features
 Water Level Increase: November and December. 
Flooded Season: January to April.
Lowering of the water level: May to June. 
Dry season: August to October.
Period of the flowering: May to July.
Time of nesting: August to October.

The best time to spot the jaguar is in the months from July to October.

Route and duration (remind you that the program can be customized or reversed)

Day 1
Cuiabá / Pantanal (Poconè)

Departures from Cuiabá and transfer to Pousada, situated in the middle of Pantanal, which will be our starting point for various excursions.
Initially we will make a path of about 100 km of paved road until we reach the town of Poconé, from where we will start a beautiful journey of about 40/50 km along the famous Transpantaneira, a dirt road that goes into the Pantanal and along which you can see various animals, such as anteaters, monkeys, coati, alligators, capybara, jabirù storks and many other species of birds.
Arrival and check-in.

We remind you that the exact schedule of the excursions may vary according to the season, the water cycle and the climatic conditions, the order of the excursions could be change respect to those described in the travel program; the exact times of each excursion will be confirmed by the pousada staff. During your stay the following tours will be scheduled at the pousada: horse riding, boat rides, trekking, bird watching, photo safari and nocturnal viewing of caimans.

You will enjoy ecological hiking tour through the wilderness of the Pantanal, guided by local guides that know all about the flora and fauna that make this place unique.
To avoid the intense heath during the day, the tours are taking place early in the morning and mid-afternoon, at these times of the day, the possibilities of seeing the movement of the animals are a lot bigger.

At night there will be a night safari, with our 4x4 Jeep we will go into the deep darkness of the night of the Pantanal and with the help of a spotlight placed on the vehicle we will try to spot the animals including little wolfs, foxes, deers, owls, alligators and many others.
At night the temperature sometimes drops below 20 ° C, take care to wear a sweatshirt to avoid getting cold.

Dinner of local cuisine served until 9:00 p.m and overnight stay at pousada in Poconé in the Pantanal.


Day 2
Poconè / Porto Jofre

Breakfast in pousada.

Around 07:00 / 08:00 am we will make a beautiful horse excursion, riding the famous pantaneiros horses and following the ecological paths which, depending on the season, can be either flooded under a meter of water, or completely dry, following paths that pass in the middle of the prairies in order to reach the most strategic observation points to meet the animals.

At 10:00 am will start a beautiful tour of about 60 km along the famous dirt road Transpantaneira until you reach the town Porto Jofre, a dirt road that goes into the Pantanal wilder, in an area of pristine rivers as the Rio Cuiabá, Três Irmãos, Rio São Lourenço and Rio Piquiri. 
Along the way is possible to see various animals, such as anteaters, monkeys, alligators, capybaras, coatisabirù storks and many others species of birds; arriving at the pousada is expected in the afternoon.
Arrival at the Pousada and free afternoon, dinner served until 21:00.
Note: Not all pousadas are located in the immediate vicinity of the Rio São Lourenço River, some are located in more inland areas.
At night the temperature sometimes drops below 20 ° C, take care to wear a sweatshirt to avoid getting cold.

Overnight stay at pousada in Porto Jofre in the Pantanal.


Day 3
Pantanal (Porto Jofre)

Breakfast in the pousada and departure at 08:00 / 08:30 am for a beautiful boat trips, depending on the location of the lodge, transportation may be done by traveling an initial 30 to 40 minutes by vehicle or leaving directly from the river by local boat; during the months between July and October there is a good chance of spotting jaguars when approaching the edge of the river, a very exciting meeting.
Also we will see the famous river giant otters "ariranha", tapirs, capybaras, alligators and other species that may appear along the banks of the river.
Lunch will be a snack / picnic or you can even go back to the pousada, depending on the programming of the lodge.
After lunch served until 14:00 we will continue the boat trip and the sighting of animals.

Dinner served until 21:00 and overnight stay at the pousada in Porto Jofre in the Pantanal.


Day 4
Pantanal (Porto Jofre) / Cuiabá

Breakfast in the pousada.

Later transfer to the city of Cuiabá with air conditioned vehicle along the dirt road Transpantaneira, the journey will take about 6 hours duration and will offer a last chance to spot during the car trip the animals that live in this amazing ecosystem.

End of the services.


Departures
  • Our trips are daily so you can choose without worrying about pre-determined days.
Seasonal features
Seasonal features
 Water Level Increase: November and December. 
Flooded Season: January to April.
Lowering of the water level: May to June. 
Dry season: August to October.
Period of the flowering: May to July.
Time of nesting: August to October.

The best time to spot the jaguar is in the months from July to October.
Route and duration (remind you that the program can be customized or reversed)
Route and duration (remind you that the program can be customized or reversed)
Day 1
Cuiabá / Pantanal (Poconè)
- Cuiabá / Pantanal (Poconè)

Departures from Cuiabá and transfer to Pousada, situated in the middle of Pantanal, which will be our starting point for various excursions.
Initially we will make a path of about 100 km of paved road until we reach the town of Poconé, from where we will start a beautiful journey of about 40/50 km along the famous Transpantaneira, a dirt road that goes into the Pantanal and along which you can see various animals, such as anteaters, monkeys, coati, alligators, capybara, jabirù storks and many other species of birds.
Arrival and check-in.

We remind you that the exact schedule of the excursions may vary according to the season, the water cycle and the climatic conditions, the order of the excursions could be change respect to those described in the travel program; the exact times of each excursion will be confirmed by the pousada staff. During your stay the following tours will be scheduled at the pousada: horse riding, boat rides, trekking, bird watching, photo safari and nocturnal viewing of caimans.

You will enjoy ecological hiking tour through the wilderness of the Pantanal, guided by local guides that know all about the flora and fauna that make this place unique.
To avoid the intense heath during the day, the tours are taking place early in the morning and mid-afternoon, at these times of the day, the possibilities of seeing the movement of the animals are a lot bigger.

At night there will be a night safari, with our 4x4 Jeep we will go into the deep darkness of the night of the Pantanal and with the help of a spotlight placed on the vehicle we will try to spot the animals including little wolfs, foxes, deers, owls, alligators and many others.
At night the temperature sometimes drops below 20 ° C, take care to wear a sweatshirt to avoid getting cold.

Dinner of local cuisine served until 9:00 p.m and overnight stay at pousada in Poconé in the Pantanal.

Day 2
Poconè / Porto Jofre
- Poconè / Porto Jofre

Breakfast in pousada.

Around 07:00 / 08:00 am we will make a beautiful horse excursion, riding the famous pantaneiros horses and following the ecological paths which, depending on the season, can be either flooded under a meter of water, or completely dry, following paths that pass in the middle of the prairies in order to reach the most strategic observation points to meet the animals.

At 10:00 am will start a beautiful tour of about 60 km along the famous dirt road Transpantaneira until you reach the town Porto Jofre, a dirt road that goes into the Pantanal wilder, in an area of pristine rivers as the Rio Cuiabá, Três Irmãos, Rio São Lourenço and Rio Piquiri. 
Along the way is possible to see various animals, such as anteaters, monkeys, alligators, capybaras, coatisabirù storks and many others species of birds; arriving at the pousada is expected in the afternoon.
Arrival at the Pousada and free afternoon, dinner served until 21:00.
Note: Not all pousadas are located in the immediate vicinity of the Rio São Lourenço River, some are located in more inland areas.
At night the temperature sometimes drops below 20 ° C, take care to wear a sweatshirt to avoid getting cold.

Overnight stay at pousada in Porto Jofre in the Pantanal.

Day 3
Pantanal (Porto Jofre)
- Pantanal (Porto Jofre)

Breakfast in the pousada and departure at 08:00 / 08:30 am for a beautiful boat trips, depending on the location of the lodge, transportation may be done by traveling an initial 30 to 40 minutes by vehicle or leaving directly from the river by local boat; during the months between July and October there is a good chance of spotting jaguars when approaching the edge of the river, a very exciting meeting.
Also we will see the famous river giant otters "ariranha", tapirs, capybaras, alligators and other species that may appear along the banks of the river.
Lunch will be a snack / picnic or you can even go back to the pousada, depending on the programming of the lodge.
After lunch served until 14:00 we will continue the boat trip and the sighting of animals.

Dinner served until 21:00 and overnight stay at the pousada in Porto Jofre in the Pantanal.

Day 4
Pantanal (Porto Jofre) / Cuiabá
- Pantanal (Porto Jofre) / Cuiabá

Breakfast in the pousada.

Later transfer to the city of Cuiabá with air conditioned vehicle along the dirt road Transpantaneira, the journey will take about 6 hours duration and will offer a last chance to spot during the car trip the animals that live in this amazing ecosystem.

End of the services.

Departures
Departures
  • Our trips are daily so you can choose without worrying about pre-determined days.

Conditions

Included in the package
  • Full-board (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) in the individual, double or three bed room.
  • All tours in the Pantanal by horse riding, boat or on foot (the transport is not with vehicles for exclusive use).
  • All excursions are accompanied by a local Portuguese language guide, our local guides, although they don't speak English, always try to make themselves understood and provide essential explanations for the tour. It is also worth mentioning that while you are traveling, the Brasil Planet team, will personally take care of each stage of your tour and we will be the people to whom you can refer in case you have doubts or there were unexpected situations.
Not included
  • Domestic or international flights are not included to give you the option to use your own frequent flyer program miles and save money on the cost of the trip. For Brasil Planet what matters is you enjoy your trip to the fullest.
  • Drinks and tips.
  • Medical travel and Trip Cancellation insurance.
Extra information
  • To visit the Pantanal at any time of the year you must bring summer clothing suitable for hiking during the day but also some heavier head, as the evening there is a certain decrease in the temperature. 
  • Don´t forget light pants and jeans, sandals or light shoes, sweatshirt for nocturnal excursions, Keeway waterproof, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars and camera.
  • The local guide could be change the order of the excursions respect to those described in the travel program.
  • Brasil Planet is not responsible for objects forgotten in hotels or inside the vehicles.
Additional options
  • Private transfers and excursions.
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Pantanal: In Search of the Jaguar - 4 days and 3 nights
March 2024
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Hotel Pantanal Mato Grosso - Pixaim
Ranch Hotel
Ranch Hotel - Transpantaneira, km 65, Poconè
Located within Pantanal’s natural surroundings in Poconé, this riverside hotel arranges boat tours and boat rides. It features an outdoor pool, shops and a restaurant with buffet breakfast.
With a minibar and private bathroom, all rooms at Pantanal Mato Grosso are air-conditioned. They offer a rustic atmosphere and are furnished with tiled floors.
Pousada Berço Pantaneiro
Ranch Hotel
Ranch Hotel - Transpantaneira, km 145, Porto Jofre
The pousada Berço Pantaneiro is basic but with an excellent location for spotting jaguars.
The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom, overlooking the garden and veranda.
In public areas you can use the wi-fi for internet connection.
Guests enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner, and afternoon tea included.
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