Day 1: Cuiaba – Hotel Porto Jofre
Arrival in Cuiaba, where you'll be welcomed by your English speaking guide. Transfer to Hotel Porto Jofre. The first 100km will be on paved roads, after entering the Pantanal another 140 km on the Transpantaneira (wildlife stops underway) straight through 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. (D)

Day 2 & 3: 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 4: Hotel Porto Jofre – Fazenda Barranco Alto
After breakfast you´ll board a small air plane, Cessna 206 // 210 or a Piper Arrow for an unforgettable flight of approximately 70 minutes. After crossing the mountains, the pilot will descend into the Pantanal plain, flying low at only 600 feet over the wetlands. This will give you a good overview of the landscape: forested islands, lagoons, lakes, oxbows, channels and the scattered ranchsteads built on the highest grounds to avoid the annual flooding. From the airplane one can spot marsh deers, capybaras, pekaris and bigger flocks of birds. Arriving at Fazenda Barranco Alto you will be welcomed by your hosts. After checking-in you will be invited to go for a short walk around the guest house, looking out for the many birds that gather on the papaya, mango, orange and other fruit trees of the backyard. Armed with binoculars and camera you will be going out after lunch on a 4x4 wheel jeep which will take you slowly to the wild and lonely corners of the ranch. A long and silent walk make a good approach of the birds possible, so that you can take pictures and watch carefully all details of these smaller or bigger treasures of nature. The programs and activities that are offer by the fazenda are guided by Portuguese, English, German, French and Spanish guides. The program will be adapted to suit the particular desires of each guest. Some of the possible actvities are; photosafari, exploring the meanders of the rio Negro by silent boats and kayaks, day and night walks on horses, boats and by foot, animal spotting by night with searchlights, river exploration and swimming. Dinner and overnight at Fazenda Barranco Alto. (B,L,D) 

Day 5 & 6: Fazenda Barranco Alto
The trips mentioned above are scheduled at the pousada. The trips will be carefully selected, depending the climate and time of the year and will be guided by local guides that know all about the flora and fauna that make this place unique. To avoid the intense heath during the day, the tours are taking place early in the morning and mid-afternoon, at these times of the day, the possibilities of seeing the movement of the animals are a lot bigger. During your stay all excursions and meals are included. Overnight at Fazenda Barranco Alto. (B,L,D)

Day 7: Fazenda Barranco Alto - Fazenda Baia das Pedras (80 km/2 hrs) 
After breakfast ground transfer (80 km) in 4x4 to Hotel Fazenda Baia das Pedras, with underway stops for photo shooting and appreciate wildlife. Arrival at Fazenda Barranco Alto followed by the check-in. The program will be adapted to suit the particular desires of each guest. Some of the possible actvities are; photosafari, exploring the meanders of the rio Negro by silent boats and kayaks, day and night walks on horses, boats and by foot, animal spotting by night with searchlights, river exploration and swimming. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Fazenda Baia das Pedras. (B,L,D)

Day 8 & 9: Fazenda Baia das Pedras
The trips mentioned above are scheduled at the pousada. The trips will be carefully selected, depending the climate and time of the year and will be guided by local guides that know all about the flora and fauna that make this place unique. To avoid the intense heath during the day, the tours are taking place early in the morning and mid-afternoon, at these times of the day, the possibilities of seeing the movement of the animals are a lot bigger. During your stay all excursions and meals are included. Overnight at Hotel Fazenda Baia das Pedras. (B,L,D)

Day 10: Fazenda Baia das Pedras - Campo Grande
Depending your departure flight air transfer back to Campo Grande Airport in time for your domestic flight out. (B)