Past guest are the best indicator of a trip quality. Our guests return from adventures raving about the Pantanal , the tour guides, the small group, and the experience as a whole.
Listen to a few of our passengers and get a feeling for our adventures.

Pantanal Tour - April, 2008 Our visit to the Pantanal, with Carlos as our tour guide, made our trip to Brazil extremely memorable. He was most accommodating to our last minute request for a tour. We were picked up at the airport and immediately made to feel part of his family and introduced to his young son Matheus, a delightful child who took an instant liking to our daughter who we had come to visit in Brazil. We stayed at different lodges for 4 nights viewing birds and wildlife and Carlos remained enthusiastic, attentive and energetic. He was very knowledgeable and could spot birds and animals that we would never have seen on our own. We saw over 80 species of amazing birds, several mammals, including a young ocelot and many kinds of reptiles. We recommend his tour highly. Eileen and Sean Prendiville, San Rafael, CA  ileanp@comcast.net

Pantanal tur 1-4 maj 2008 Jag och min väninna bestämde i sista sekunden att resa bort över en långhelg. Vi ringde Carlos samma dag som vi skulle flyga till Cuiaba och frågade om det fanns möjlighet att med så kort varsel åka till Pantanal. Eftersom det var en helgdag hade han egentligen tänkt att resa bort med familjen, men var så schyst och ställde upp för oss turister som hade dålig framförhållning. Han hämtade oss på flygplatsen sent på kvällen och sen bar det iväg på en gång till Pantanal och safarin kunde börja- vi ville inte förlora någon tid!! Under de fyra dygn vi besökte området åkte vi både på dag- och nattsafarin. Vi hann också med att göra en båttur, hästridning och fiske, och vi bodde på flera olika bra och trevliga ställen som serverade god mat. Det var en fantastisk upplevelse och vi fick se många djur och en underbar natur. Carlos har mycket goda kunskaper om djur och natur och talar bra engelska. Han ansträngde sig verkligen för att vi skulle trivas och han har ett sinne för humor. Jag kan utan tvivel rekommendera en resa till Pantanal med Carlos och Ecoexplorer.  Hälsningar /Adela ifrån Sverige addepedersen@yahoo.se

May 2008, Three days and three nights at Pantanal Teimme kaverini kanssa viimehetken buukkauksen Pantanalille safarille. Carlos oli viiden tunnin varoituksella valmis järjestämään meille ohjelmaa sekä majoituksen kolmelle yölle ja päivälle, ystävällisesti noutaen/jättäen meidät Cuiaban lentokentältä. Reissusta tulikin ikimoinen kokemus. Saimme kokea millaista on etsiä autoillen villieläimiä niin päivisin kuin öisin. Saldoksemme saimme muurahaiskarhun, tapiirin, villisikoja, tukaaneja, apinoita, kaimaaneja ja monia muita tämän alueen eläimiä. Lisäksi Carlos järjesti meille hevosratsastusta, piraijakalastusta ja veneretken. Oli mahtavaa kuulla luonnon äänekkyys kaukana kaupungista ja matkapuhelinverkkojen kantamattomissa. Auringonnousut & -laskut olivat mahtavia ja öinen tähtitaivas MilkyWayneen veti hiljaiseksi... Tämän miehen matkassa oli kahden skandinaavitytön turvallista reissata. Hänen tietotaitonsa alueesta & eläimistä oli valtava. Lisäksi hän sai hassuilla tarinoillaan meidän nauramaan mahamme kipeiksi. Suuret suosittelut tämän sympaattisen perheenisän reissuille! Obrigada, Tanja Espoo Suomi/Finlândia tantan@kolumbus.fi

PANTANAL TOUR 19 October 2006 The Pantanal trip with Carlos was spectacular. We saw different varieties of animals such as caymans, hawks, eagles, capebaras and more. The boat ride to the narrow river was just like being in National Geograhic - capebaras, caymans and storks all sitting by the river. The sound of the birds and different animals early in the morning was memorable. I am sad that I will never hear these sounds again unless we go back to Cuiaba. The boat and camping trip to Guapore was fun, exciting, rugged and full of adventure. Flavio and Hermis made the trip more adventurous by waking us up early in the morning for the Jaguar tracking at 2:00 in the morning. Yes we saw the jaguar at around 2:30. I did not realize that the jaguar was actually roaming around our camp before leaving. I actually caught 3 piranhas even though I don´t fish. Our tent was very close to the river -- we heard fish going jumping in and out of the water. It was like someone was walking by the water but it was actually the big fish. We then went hiking in one fazendas looking for sucuri but we did not see one. However, the walk was memorable. We then stayed at Hermis farm and this was another memorable experience because I started the calling the jaguars and Hermis smiled as if to say I now know how to call for the jaguars but not at his farm. Overall this is a National Geographic experience and we would recommend it to anybody who really wants an adventure of a lifetime. I never knew that I will be so close to caymans, call for the jaguars, hear the jaguar call us back, see the jaguar and catch piranhas. Edwin and Adina

PANTANAL LODGES TOUR In February 2006 we had planned a trip to the Pantanal.  While surfing the web, I came across ecotours and carefully searched for a local guide.  We were very fortunate to have booked with Carlos of ECOEXPLORER TOURS  who proved to be a very knowledgeable, caring and honest guide.  We were picked up at the airport (even though our plane was late) and delivered to our hotel.  The next morning we were picked up at our hotel for the Pantanal Tour.  Carlos was very friendly and helped us with storing our luggage and booking another night on return at the hotel.  Carlos drove us through small villages and town to the Pasada where we were to spend our first night - during the drive Carlos explained in detail any questions we had and made us feel very comfortable  and at home.  Our entire trip in the Pantanal was very pleasurable and we plan to return again with Carlos as our tour guide.  Carlos knew the locals and had a good reputation with them.  It was very reassuring to know we had someone who would take care of us and return us to the hotel then the airport when our tour ended.   We highly recommend Carlos and his  assistant,  Raphael, when planning a tour in the Pantanal out of Cuiaba.   Please feel free to contact us regarding this tour. Mickey and Luci Sheffield 11920 Busby Road E Mobile Alabama USA 36695 (251) 633-7195 Love, Luci

PANTANAL BIRD WATCHING TOUR 5D/4N This was an excellent trip. The tours were well researched to satisfy our wildlife requests, our guides Flávio and Rafael were very helpful and friendly which made the trip even more enjoyable. We will be posting a comment to the Lonely Planet guide to Brazil, which should be shamed for not including Ecoexplorer in their recommended section. We will be back! Dr. Olakanpo & Mrs. Simpson. (obasarmi@olakanpo1718.freesene.co.uk)

August 4, 2006 Pantanal Jaguar Tracking Tour We have just returned from an eleven day adventure thrugh the Pantanal of course we saw an amazing abundance of wildlife. Highlights included tapir, giant river otters, hyacinth macaws, and to top it all off a jaguar! An important part of the trip was of course the remoteness of the experience. For the majority of our trip we only ran into a few local ranches we felt as we had the Pantanal all to ourselves. Our guide, Flávio, was on a constant search for wildlife from the moment we start and could easily identify all that we saw, including birds. All of the support staff, from the houseboat crew to the jeep drivers were very kind and helpful. If you would like to get of the tourists path, ecoexplorer can really help you build a wonderful trip. If you like a bit of comfort along the way, we recommend a Pousada or two (especially if you are into there for eleven days). We do not think there is much more we could have done to make this trip more enjoyable and exciting. Scott & Jill (Colorado, USA)

August 4, 2006 Pantanal Jaguar Tracking Tour Have just got back from 11 days in the Pantanal. Joined Jill and Scott on this trip and I think they have described very well our experience of this trip. 3-4 people woulb be the maximum number for this trip for me it kept the group very small which was great for viewing the wildlife. The Pantanal is very bealtiful and you can feel really alone and away from other tourists. I loved the experience. Thank you! Helen Sayer (Lancashire, England)

PANTANAL DO PAIAGUAS TOUR – 8/10/03 If you have a sense of adventure, enjoy the wilderness, don’t mind getting dirty and going where no ones goes. Well the Pantanal adventure safari is for you. I joined Carlos for 7 days in a remote part of the Pantanal exploring parts where tourists have never been. I viewed some of the greatest birds on the planet, the Jabiru, toucan and the beautiful macaw just to mention very few of the 650 species found in Pantanal. I also saw the giant anteater with was very rewarding. Carlos knows the hush very well and it was a pleasure learning about the Pantanal from him. Simon-Brisbane. From Australia.

Pantanal Lodge Tour 5 days in the Pantanal are not nearly enough to see all there is to see but Carlos made a very impressive attempt. We have seen and done so many things in such a short time, it seams almost unreal. Carlos is very informative with both local and more scientific knowledge and his enthusiasm as well as that of his staff is refreshing and much appretiated. I can not recommend this trip strongly enough! Thank you Carlos. Anna-Lisa Pnayotupoulos

Pantanal Camping Safári The Pantanal trip have been both educational and fun – combined with na overall well arranged tour by the tour leader Carlos and other staff. I will therefore warmly recommend anybody who wants to experience the nature, wildlife and local customs of the Pantanal to choose the same tour leader Carlos.

Pantanal Lodge Safari Our 5 day Pantanal trip was amazing. Great accommodation and good food. Seing an anteater was cool. Carlos has been a fantastic guide. Allways eager to get us up at 5 pm and still going at 9pm. I think we’ve all enjoyed his enthusiasm and he sure knows what he’s talking about. His staff and the other guides have also been fabulous. Thank you. Gina Collie.

Pantanal Riverboat Safari Comments to our trip through the Pantanal close to Porto Joffre region, 2005. - Carlos knowledge was excellent and very impressive. He could answer all our questions. - His English was very good. - A very social guide with a lot of humor - The riverboat was very nice - The crew members were helpful, always smiling and available - Carlos was available 24 h. a day. If we wanted to, he went up before sunrise to show us the wildlife in the morning. In the evening and in the night he took us on trips to spot nocturnal animals. - His llocal knowledge was useful, and he took us to places where no tourist ever been. We hope to come back to this region and if we do, we will definitely use Carlos, again. We strongly recommend him as your guide in the Pantanal. Enjoy your trip. Johan Strombeck & Johanna Axelsson, 2004 From Sweden.

TRANSPANTANEIRA SAFARI We had a fantastic time. Flavio & Paulino were both knowledgeable and took great care of us. Flavio kept us busy with interesting and varied tours and we saw a wide range of flora and fauna. We were impressed with the Pousadas which were clean and comfortable. We were originally going to hire a car and are very pleased that we instead went with ECOEXPLORER. Thank you for a wonderful trip. Jade & Paul Bishop – 15/7/05 New Zealand

PANTANAL LODGE TOUR We had a great time. The staff was excellent and looked after us very well. In particular the assistance we received when Hayley  got sick was excellent – couldn’t have been better – and was greatly appreciated. We couldn’t have got the urgent medical attention without your help. Thank you so much. Blair Wiggins Auckland, New Zealand

AMAZON / PANTANAL / CHAPADA DOS GUIMARÃES AND NOBRES TOUR Thanks a million for the excellent, funny, adventurous, great, challenging and extraordinary trip. Due to your knowledge and good organization. I was able to enjoy the jungle even with the nasty mosquitoes. I liked the last past very much. So beautiful and unique.  Thanks! I wish you a lot of success, privately as business wise. You will always have a special space in my heart! Bianca   13/06/2005 Bianca.behnisah@gmx.ch

AMAZON /  PANTANAL / CHAPADA DOS GUIMARÃES  AND NOBRES TOUR We spent 5 days in the Amazon, on the Rio Madeira and its tributaries. Carlos was an excellent guide, constantly giving us information on flora, fauna, medicinal plants and local cultures and lifestyles. Every trip we made into the forest, whether on foot or by boat, we saw and learnt new things and experienced something different. His tour definitely gets you away of the gringo’s trail! His staff were hard working and really friendly as well. The pantanal was totally different landscape from the amazon, and enabled us to see even more wildlife up close, including Greater Rheas and ring-tailed coatis. Again Carlos was informative and continually showing us new things. I would definitely recommend ecoexplorer to anyone wanting to make the most of the Amazon or the Pantanal. We spent 2 days walking in these beautiful mountains which contain many waterfalls and natural freshwater pools to swim in. We also snorkeled down a river witch had crystal clean water and many different types of fish, as well as a snake! It was a totally different experience to snorkeling in the sea, as it’s a forest landscape and you just float as the current lakes you downstream. We also went through a cave, walking in water up to our things. It was very Indiana Jones, as we had to use flashlights and the cave was full of bats – what adventure! These Chapadas are still mostly unspotted and what a visit! Sarah Salathiel 13/06/2005 London, UK strawberry@hypocrisy.org

AMAZON / PANTANAL / CHAPADA DOS GUIMARÃES AND NOBRES TOUR The 5 day voyage around the many wonders of the Amazon, was both enlightening and eye opening. The wildlife and scenery surpassed my expectations. Our guide was both knowledge and witty; which made the journey into the unknown a pleasure for all of us. Chapada , Fitting so many activities into so few days made for a fantastic, although a little tiring trip. This multi-activity adventure comes highly recommended. The accommodations were at time basic but fitted in with the ecoexplorer lifestyle. Many of the activities contained experiences not before encountered on other trips. Altogether a wild side adventures, that gave us so much, for a reasonable cost. Excellent! T. Lowther-Harris. Encotour Group.   June 05.

Pantanal & Vale do Guapore Tour Stel je voor: je zit in een kano, om je heen niks anders dan mooie natuur. Je komt onderweg geen huis tegen, geen boten met andere mensen. Het enige wat je ziet zijn apen in de bomen, mooie vogels om je heen, dolfijnen die af en toe hun kop omhoog steken uit het water. Om je heen hoor je vogels kwetteren, af en toe hoor je apen gillen, het geplons van een dolfijn….. Dit is de Rio de Guaparé. In juni zijn we met Carlos naar Vila Bela gegaan, om met een kano de Rio de Gauparé af te varen. Dit was in één woord fantastisch!!! De natuur is schitterend en de mensen in Vila Bela zijn erg aardig. Er is hier nauwelijks toerisme en er heerst een relaxte sfeer. Echt een aanrader! Can you imagine: you are sitting in a canoe, you’re surrounded by nothing more than beautiful nature. You don’t see houses or boats. The only thing you see are monkeys in the trees, beautiful birds around you, dolphins in the river. You’re surrounded by the sound of birds, monkeys and dolphins…… This is Rio de Guaparé. Last June we went with Carlos to Vila Bela. This was really great!!! The nature is beautiful en de people in Vila Bela are really nice. There is hardly any tourism and there is a relaxed atmosphere. I like to recommend it to everyone! Roelandnagel@hotmail.com

AMAZON CAMPING TOUR Oi querido ;-) Foi uma ótima viagem. Sentimos saudades de voces e dos irlandeses, da elva, da canoa e da paz de lá. Aqui em Manaus faz muito barulho, tem um monte de carros, etc. É dificil se adaptar a isto de novo... Olha, Carlinhos, já escrevimos o nosso relatório para a sua página web. A única coisa é que não sabemos como escrever o nome Eliana. Tá correto assim? Se não por favor corrigir, tá? Então, o siguinte: Gestern ist unsere siebentaegige Dschungeltour zu Ende gegangen. Nun sind wir hier im lauten und geschaeftigen Manaus und sehen uns zurueck. Zurueck nach unberuehrter Natur, insbesondere den munter springenden Delphinen, finster dreinschauenden Caimanen und majestaetischen Black Collared Hawks, nicht jedoch nach den blutgierigen Moskitos. Wir danken unserem Guide Carlos fuer seine interessanten Erlaeuterungen ueber Flora und Fauna des Regenwaldes sowie die Gebraeuche und Legenden der einheimischen Bevoelkerung. Sein wachsames Auge und seine lustige und einfuehlsame Art haben die Reise zu einem runden Erlebnis gemacht. Unser besonderer Dank gilt auch der hervorragenden Koechin Eliana und dem staendig hilfsbereiten und geduldigen Antonio. Saudades. "Cuña" Jana und Anne Anne Wessendorf awkleines@yahoo.com