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Jaguar Northern Pantanal Tour: 4 Days, 3 Nights

Discover the wonders of the Pantanal with this unforgettable tour, featuring stays at two top lodges in Brazil.

Destination: Northern Pantanal, Brazil
Duration: 4 Days, 3 Nights
Departure Point: Cuiabá, 8:00 AM

Tour Highlights

Lodges Included:

  • Pousada Piuval

  • Pousada Berço Pantaneiro

Piuval Lodge Flight View
Piuval Lodge Flight View

Full Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Pousada Piuval

  • Distance: 107 km from Cuiabá (departure at 08:00 AM).

  • Check-in: Learn about the lodge and its amenities.

  • Lunch: Served at 11:30 AM.

  • Afternoon Activity: Photographic Safari (15:30 - sunset).

    • Wildlife to spot: capybaras, caimans, deer, rheas, hyacinth macaws, coatis, turtles, lizards, monkeys, and possibly jaguars.

  • Night Safari: Starts at 18:00 (1–1.5 hours).

    • Nocturnal wildlife to spot: jaguars, ocelots, pumas, armadillos, owls, and foxes.

Day 2: Morning at Pousada Piuval, Transfer to Pousada Berço Pantaneiro

  • Morning Activities:

    • Dawn Safari: Search for giant and lesser anteaters.

    • Breakfast: Served post-safari.

    • Horseback Ride: Duration of 1–1.5 hours.

      • Wildlife to spot: capybaras, caimans, monkeys, lizards, rheas, and birds.

  • Afternoon Transfer:

    • Departure from Pousada Piuval: At 13:00.

    • Destination: Pousada Berço Pantaneiro via Transpantaneira park road (145 km).

    • En Route Safari: Photographic safari with chances to spot capybaras, caimans, rheas, peccaries, coatis, anacondas, and possibly jaguars.

    • Arrival and Dinner: Check-in at Pousada Berço Pantaneiro.

Day 3: Boat Ride and Wildlife Observation

  • Full-Day Activity:

    • Motorized boat ride with sun protection and a radio transmitter for safety.

    • Depart after breakfast and return at sunset.

    • Goal: Maximize opportunities to spot jaguars and other native species.

    • Wildlife to spot: jaguars, monkeys, capybaras, caimans, iguanas, anacondas, otters, and a variety of birds.

Day 4: Return Journey

  • Morning:

    • Departure: After breakfast at 07:00.

    • Photographic Safari: Along the Transpantaneira to Poconé, Northern Pantanal’s capital.

  • Lunch: Traditional Pantaneira barbecue in Poconé.

  • Return to Cuiabá: Arrival at approximately 15:00.

Outdoors at Piuval Lodge
Outdoors at Piuval Lodge
a leopard laying on a tree branch in a jungle
a leopard laying on a tree branch in a jungle
a group of animals standing next to a tree near a body of water
a group of animals standing next to a tree near a body of water
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Important Information

What to Bring: Light, comfortable clothing, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a camera or smartphone to capture the breathtaking beauty of the Brazilian Pantanal.

Contact: Reach out to Pantanal Bay for reservations and inquiries.

Tour Inclusions

  • Transportation: Round-trip from Cuiabá to the Northern Pantanal.

  • Professional Guide: Certified regional and national guide.

  • Lodging: Stays at Pousada Piuval and Pousada Berço Pantaneiro.

  • Mineral Water: Bottled water provided during the tour.

  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.

  • Activities: All activities outlined in the itinerary.

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landscape photography of mountain

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