Day
1 - Arrive at Cuiabá/Varzéa
Grande airport or pick up at your hotel and transportation
to the Pantanal lowlands. First we will travel
100km along a paved road, then enter the Transpantaneira
road, and continue for another 20 km on dirt road,
we will have good chances to spot a good number
of birds and other wildlife, we will stop frequently
to see and photograph the animals. We will arrive
at the Pousada Portal Paraiso lodge in time for
lunch. In the late afternoon we will go for a
walking safari looking for more animals and birds.
After diner we will go out again for a night jeep
safari with spotlights looking for more animals.
Overnight at Pousada Portal Paraiso.
Day 2 - Full day dedicated to
observing the Pantanal’s flora and fauna
found on the Portal Paraiso private reserve. Early
morning bird watching walk in the open lands,
here we can see herons, toucans, hawks, hyacinth
macaws, ( in this lodge we can see this incredible
specie for sure, they come to sleep in the trees
surrounding the lodge), we can also see parrots,
kingfishers, storks, 3 species of ibis and other
bird species. Return to the Lodge for Breakfast.
After breakfast we go for horseback riding trip
to explore away from the lodge, usually this trip
takes 2 to 3 hours, it is easy, we will pass by
different ecosystems so we can increase our animal
list.
Return to the lodge for Lunch. Time to rest, or
just enjoy the scenery, there are a lot of birds
that come around the lodge, including Greater
rheas. In the afternoon we will take a jungle
walk, we want to show you the forest birds, we
can also spot with good luck two monkey species,
and other wildlife. Return to the lodge for dinner.
After dinner we will make a short night walk with
flashlights, we can see crab eating fox, crab
eating raccoon, owls, caimans and other wildlife.
Overngiht at Pousada Portal Paraiso.
Day 3
– After an early breakfast we depart and
travel another 40 km and arrive at Fazenda Campo
Largo, in time for lunch. Along the way we will
have the opportunities to see and photograph birds
and wildlife.
Lunch and, siesta time. In the afternoon we will
go for a motorized boat trip on the Rio Claro,
time for piranha fishing, birding, nature viewing,
and photo opportunities. After dinner we will
go for night safari along the transpantaneira
road, good chances for Tapir, giant anteaters,
fox, raccoon, and night birds. Overnight at the
Fazenda Campo Largo.
Day 4
- Early morning canoe trip for bird watching and
wildlife spotting. After Breakfast you can choose
a Jungle walk to see more wildlife or a horseback
safari through the open lands and grasslands in
search of more wildlife.
After lunch return to Cuiaba, drop off at the
local airport or at your hotel.
Please note: This itinerary should
be used as a guide only and may vary from day
to day depending on road conditions, weather,
and group decisions.
TOUR PRICE:
Tour price varies with the size of the tour group, please consult.
WHAT'S
INCLUDED:
WHAT'S
NOT INCLUDED:
Any airfare, Airport taxes, beverages, personal
expanses, telephone calls,
ACCOMODATIONS:
- Pousada Portal Paraiso
- Fazenda Campo Largo
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