Day 1: Departure from Cuiaba to Pousada Pouso Alegre (138 / 3 hrs)
Arrival in Cuiaba, where you'll be welcomed by your English speaking guide. Transfer to Pouso Alegre, located in the Pantanal (about 3 hrs drive). Arrival and check-in in the afternoon. Evening at leisure. Overnight. (D)
Spend day 2 at the Pouso Alegre
Urutu trail: 2km trekking among wood islands, where it is likely to see monkeys, agoutis and several bird species. Don’t forget your hat, water, insect repellent. Spotlighting by car allows the spotting of caimans, capybaras, jabirus in their nest, black-crowned night-herons and pauraque nightjars. Best during very dark nights, when it is also possible to see foxes, racoons, deer and more. Overnight. (B,L,D)
Spend day 3 at the Pouso Alegre
Full day dedicated to observing the Pantanal´s flora and fauna found on the Pouso Alegre private reserve. After an early breakfast, drive along a private dirt road to Bento Gomes River; canoe trip to spot aquatic wildlife, birds, and flora. Nature walk through the woods to learn more about the local environment. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, the guide will lead you on a jeep safari exploring the forest and grassland in search of wildlife. Return to the lodge for dinner; nocturnal safari by car in search for more wildlife. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Departure from Pouso Alegre to Hotel Porto Jofre (110 km/3 hrs)
After breakfast the last morning excursion followed by lunch. In the early afternoon we continue our trip deeper into the Pantanal to reach Hotel Porto Jofre. Arrive at the end of the afternoon. If time permits we walk through the surroundings of the lodge and the nearby lake where the Victoria Reggia water lily can be observed. Dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)
Spend day 5 & 6 at the Hotel Porto Jofre
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 departure from Hotel Porto Jofre to SouthWild Pantanal Lodge (75 km/2,5 hrs)
After breakfast transfer to the SouthWild Pantanal Lodge. Arrival followed by lunch. Late afternoon hike along the marked trails through the forest surrounding the SouthWild Pantanal. The lodge offers canopy tours which are strategically located at fruiting and flowering trees. Dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 8: SouthWild Pantanal Lodge
After breakfast an early morning walk in the surrounding area, but be sure to be back at lunch time. In the afternoon, you will take a boat tour on the Rio Pixaim. SouthWild Pantanal is an excellent location for bird watching and other wildlife. After dark we will visit the Ocelot hide to see this amazing cat from up close. Overnight at SouthWild Pantanal. (B,L,D)
Day 9: SouthWild Pantanal lodge
You can go horseback riding in the morning and hike in the afternoon. This is the only lodge in the Pantanal offering mobile canopy towers near fruiting trees. Overnight at SouthWild Pantanal. (B,L,D)
Day 10: SouthWild Pantanal Lodge – Cuiabá (165 km/3,5 hrs)
Early morning sunrise walk before breakfast to see the Pantanal wake up. After breakfast transfer back to Cuiaba Airport in time for your domestic flight out. (B)