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Includes:

  • 3 Nights at Arara Eco Lodge
  • Welcome drink
  • All the activities and meals according to the program
  • Experienced English speaking field guide
  • Regular transfer in/out in air-conditioned vehicle.

    It does not include

  • Drinks, personal expenses, and services not mentioned above


    ***Minimum Two Passengers***

    ****International Airfare Not Included. Available Upon Request****

    What to Bring:
    Sport clothes, two pairs of tennis shoes or boots, jeans, light sleeved shirts, swimming suit, liquid, paste or cream repellent, binoculars, sun glasses, rain coat and lantern, jackets and pullovers between the months of July and September. The outings are always accompanied by bilingual researches and are defined in accordance with weather conditions of the season. Mainly they allow the observation of mammals during the dry season. During high season reservations will only be accepted from Thursdays to Sundays or from Sundays to Thursdays.


    Pantanal
    Live the Pantanal the entire year. In its two distinct seasons the Pantanal presents a constant, unequaled spectacle. From May through November the dry season present a great variation of fauna, with flocks of herons, spoon-bills, Jaburus, etc. The nesting places during this period are always a high point for photos. Alligators of all sizes, capybaras complete the photographic safaris. From December to April is the flood season when the rivers overflow and spread themselves for miles uniting with the bays and creeks creating a true ocean of sweet water. This is the period of Pantaneira flora, the green explodes and gives breeding ground for flora and water-loving fauna. The Mato Grosso Pantanal is located in Mid-Western Brazil, an estimated area of 230,000 square kilometers, extending itself to Mato Grosso do Sul, Bolivia and Paraguay. Considered the largest ecological reserve of the Americas, the Pantanal presents its annual season, the flood season and the dry season. During the flood season the temperatures soar until 38oC pleasanter varying from 18oC to 26oC. Its vegetation is divided into woods, thickets and fields. Being a sedimentary basin, no river is born within the Pantanal. The main rivers of the Pantanal are the Paraguay, the Cuiabá and their tributaries. The relief has a minimal decline of 0,5 to 1
    cm per km North/South, and 0,6 to 2 cm per Km East/West. To arrive at this Ecological Sanctuary, Cuiabá is your entering gateway in the North and Campo Grande in the South..

    Day 1 Cuiaba-Pantanal Lowlands
    Arrival at Cuiaba/Campo Grande airport or pick up at hotel and transfer to Pantanal lowlands. While crossing the area, it is possible to spot and appreciate the local flora & fauna. Late afternoon hike through surrounding area to a 12 m observation tower and a spectacular view of sunset. After dinner, night walk to observe the South Hemisphere sky, hear and feel the nocturnal environment. Overnight at Araras Eco Lodge.


    Day 2 - Pantanal Lowlands
    Full day dedicated to observing the Pantanal flora & fauna at the Araras Eco Lodge private reserve. After breakfast, the guide will lead you on a 2 to 3 hour horseback ride through the pastures, woods and wetlands. Lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, you will go on a hike in a different area of the private reserve, allowing you to observe and learn more of the local environment. Overnight at Araras Eco Lodge.


    Day 3 - Pantanal Lowlands
    After breakfast travel down private dirt roads, to Sentinela Camp on the edge of the Rio Clarinho. Canoe tour to spot aquatic wildlife, birds and flora; possibility of piranha fishing. Brazilian churrasco-style picnic lunch along the banks of the river. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.


    Day 4 - Pantanal Lowlands
    Early morning hike for sunrise. Breakfast. After breakfast hike or bike ride to visit to the neighbor farm. Time to share a guarana drink following local tradition, lunch at the lodge. Afternoon photo safari south on the Transpantaneira Park road. Dinner at Lodge. Enjoy a night tour on our photo safari truck, with spotlight to search for nocturnal wildlife.


    Day 5 - Pantanal Lowlands - Cuiaba
    Pick-up at morning, free for personal enjoyment at lodge surroundings, before your photo safari transfer to Cuiaba. Drop off at airport or city hotel.

    Disclaimer:
    The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Reservations are only confirmed upon full payment, deposits are non refundable after payment. Once we have received your deposit, land prices are guaranteed. In the event we are not able to match the quoted price due to inventory changes by suppliers, you will be contacted with a new quote and alternate options.