Jaguar Safari Tour

The Jaguar Safari tour is the guaranteed and affordable way to observe Jaguars and Giant Otters in the wild heart of the fabulous Pantanal

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Below you can find detailed information of our eco-tourism and wildlife tours.

  • 7 Days/6 Nights

7 Days/6 Nights

Itinerary

Day 1: Cuiaba – Araras Eco Lodge (135 km/2,5 hrs)
At the Cuiabá airport you will be welcomed and assisted by a bilingual guide and transfer that will take you to the Pantanal. While crossing the area it is possible to observe and appreciate the local flora & fauna. Late afternoon, you will be able to hike through the surrounding area to a 12 m observation tower with a spectacular view of the sunset. After dinner, night walk to observe the South Hemisphere sky, hear and feel the nocturnal environment of the pantanal Overnight. (D)

Day 2: Araras Eco Lodge
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. Enjoy sunset from our 25m high outlook. Dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Araras Eco Lodge – Hotel Pantanal Norte (110 km/2,5 hrs)
Early morning hike for sunrise. Breakfast at poolside. Morning at leisure. After lunch we drive deeper into the Pantanal, with wildlife stops underway, to reach Hotel Pantanal Norte (former Hotel Porto Jofre) by the end of the afternoon. Dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 4, 5 & 6: Hotel Pantanal Norte
Full day boat rides on the Cuiaba, Piquiri and Tres Irmãos river. Boat trips provide an excellent opportunity to view jaguars and giant river otters up-close. This is often a highlight of visitors’ trips to Brazil. In the dry season, we frequently see jaguars on the exposed beaches of the rivers – a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Other wildlife commonly seen on the river are capybara and caiman. Birds frequently encountered include kingfishers, egrets, storks, herons and terns. End of the afternoon return to the lodge. Overnight. (B,L,D)

Day 7: Hotel Pantanal Norte - Cuiaba 
After breakfast transfer back to Cuiaba Airport in time for your domestic flight out. (B)

Prices

Package prices per person in US$ for 2024 based on a min. of 02 participants:

Shared departures

02-03 persons 04-05 persons 06-07 persons
DBL TRPL DBL TRPL DBL TRPL
4274 3863 3494 3204 3158 3069

 

Includes

  • Overnight in double/triple rooms in pousada/hotel mentioned in the program;
  • Transfers mentioned in itinerary in air-conditioned vehicle with driver;
  • Meals as mentioned in itinerary (B=breakfast / L=lunch / D=diner, excl. drinks);
  • Excursions as mentioned in itinerary;
  • English speaking guide during excursion mentioned in the itinerary. 

Not included

  • International flights
  • Domestic flights
  • Airport taxes
  • Araras Eco Lodge Wildlife Preservation Fee: US$ 52 per person per package (This amount will be added to the package in order to cover the environmental maintenance of the 2.760 hectares Araras Eco Lodge private reserve)
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses.

Observation

NOTE: TOUR CAN BE CUSTOMIZED ACCORDING TO YOUR WISHES, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION.

What to bring: Light weight pants, jeans, T-shirts, long sleeved shirts, shorts, bathing suit, extra socks and underwear, sandals, good walking and/or old tennis shoes, windbreaker/light rainjacket, sun hat, flash light, sun screen, insect repellent, binoculars, camera, film, extra batteries.
Sweatshirt or sweater recommended from June to September.