Day 1: Transfer from Campo Grande to the Pantanal
Assistance on arrival at Campo Grande Airport followed by the transfer to the Pantanal. After a 5 hrs drive we reach Fazenda São João where the first night will be spend. If time permits a short hike in the surroundins to spot some birds and to enjoy the sunset. After dinner time to separate the most essential luggage for the camping expedition. The rest luggage can be stored at the ranch. Overnight in a private room with air conditioning and bathroom. (D)
Day 2: Pantanal
Wake up before day light to see the sunrise and hear the sounds of nature, especially birds. After breakfast a 2 hrs horse back ride through diverse habitats such as grasslands and higher areas with dense wood vegetation that serves as refuge to animals and birds during the wet season. You may see marsh deer, feral pigs, blue macaws, toucans and many other bird species. Around 10:30am departure by jeep for our camping expedition in the Nhecolândia region. Driving on the dirt roads we will stop for wildlife observation and a quick lunch. Most likely we will see capybara, caiman, marsh deer, raccoon, armadillo, jabiru stork, toucans, parrots, hawks, etc. Arrival at basecamp in the late afternoon. Time to set up the tents and collect firewood. Dinner and overnight in tents. (B,L,D).
Day 3: Pantanal
Another full day of wildlife observation by jeep and on foot through diverse habitats such as grasslands, dense bushes, open field and “Salinas” (salt lakes with white sandy beaches, which are only found in the region of Nhecolândia). After dinner you go for a night jeep safari in search night active wildlife like the crab-eating fox, raccoon, pauraque, common potoo and see the caimans in the lakes (their eyes turn red when the flashlight is pointed at them). At night, the Pantanal´s sky is another attraction, you will be able to see much more starts than usually you see. Overnight in Tents. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Pantanal
Breakfast a hike in the surrounding area in search for wildlife and the guide will explain you about the plants and trees (medical use, use in construction and serving as food for humans and animals). After lunch we will dismantle camp and drive slowly back to reach Fazenda São João for dinner. Overnight in a private room with air conditioning and bathroom. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Transfer from Pantanal back to Campo Grande
After breakfast to Passo do Lontra Village where we will enjoy a canoe ride on the Miranda river. First you´ll be taken by motor boat upstream for about 1hour from where you paddle along the current back to Passo do Lontra. After lunch transfer back to Campo Grande Airport in time for your domestic flight out. (B,L)