Paraguay River Jaguar Programs

The Baiazinha Lodge is the perfect base for jaguar tracking on the Paraguay river and Taiama Reserve. The Taiama Reserve is a federally protected area; it is not open to the public and no tour operator is permitted to take tourists onto the reserve.

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Below you can find detailed information of our eco-tourism and vacation packages.

  • 4 Days/3 Nights
  • 5 Days/4 Nights
  • 8 Days/7 Nights

4 Days/3 Nights

Itinerary

Day 1 Departure from Cuiaba to the Baiazinha Lodge (Wednesday)
Departure from Cuiaba in the morning towards Caceres (205 km/2,5 hrs) on paved roads. Before entering the city we turn left and take a 77 km (2,5 hrs) towards the Paraguay river. Arrival at the Baiazinha Lodge. After lunch a fist reconaissance tour into surrounding area of the Paraguay river and its channels to see if we get a first glimps of the jaguar and to spot other wildlife.  Dinner and overnight. (L,D)

Spend day 2 and 3 at the Baiazinha Lodge (Thursday & Friday)
Full days boat trips on the Paraguay river and the vicinity of the Taiama Ecological Reserve and its channels in search for jaguars and other wildlife. This is one of the best areas to see jaguars away from the crowds. They are a little shier here, but with a little luck you will get face-to-face with one these elusive cats. Besides the jaguars the regions is known for its high concentration of other wildlife! Overnight.(B,L,D)

Day 4 Return from the Baiazinha Lodge to Cuiaba (Saturday)
After breakfast transfer to the airport of Cuiaba, where you´ll arrive around 14:00 hrs.(B)

Prices

Package prices per person in US$ for 2018 based on a minimum of 02 participants:

Fixed departures*:
02/03 persons 04/05 persons 06/09 persons
DBL TRPL DBL TRPL DBL TRPL
1922 1922 1911 1911 1898 1898

Other departures**:
02/03 persons 04/05 persons 06/09 persons
DBL TRPL DBL TRPL DBL TRPL
2768 2250 1896 1896 1851 1851

*Fixed departures 2018:
July – 25 to 28 (Wed - Sat)
August – 08 to 11 (Wed - Sat)
August – 22 to 25 (Wed - Sat)
September – 05 to 08 (Wed - Sat)
September – 19 to 22 (Wed - Sat)
October– 10 to 13 (Wed - Sat)
October– 24 to 27 (Wed - Sat)

**Other departures: any other departures from Wednesday to Saturday between July 15th and October 2018

5 Days/4 Nights

Itinerary

Day 1 Departure from Cuiaba to the Baiazinha Lodge (Saturday) 
Departure from Cuiaba in the morning towards Caceres (205 km/2,5 hrs) on paved roads. Before entering the city we turn left and take a 77 km (2,5 hrs) towards the Paraguay river. Arrival at the Baiazinha Lodge. After lunch a fist reconaissance tour into surrounding area of the Paraguay river and its channels to see if we get a first glimps of the jaguar and to spot other wildlife.  Dinner and overnight. (L,D)

Spend day 2, 3 & 4 at the Baiazinha Lodge (Sunday to Tuesday)
Full days boat trips on the Paraguay river and the vicinity of the Taiama Ecological Reserve and its channels in search for jaguars and other wildlife. This is one of the best areas to see jaguars away from the crowds. They are a little shier here, but with a little luck you will get face-to-face with one these elusive cats. Besides the jaguars the regions is known for its high concentration of other wildlife! Overnight.(B,L,D)

Day 5 Return from the Baiazinha Lodge to Cuiaba (Wednesday)
After breakfast transfer to the airport of Cuiaba, where you´ll arrive around 14:00 hrs.(B)

Prices

Package prices per person in US$ for 2018 based on a minimum of 02 participants:

Fixed departures*:
02/03 persons 04/05 persons 06/09 persons
DBL TRPL DBL TRPL DBL TRPL
2392 2392 2377 2377 2369 2369

Other departures*:
02/03 persons 04/05 persons 06/09 persons
DBL TRPL DBL TRPL DBL TRPL
3479 2778 2350 2350 2222 2222

​*Fixed departures 2018:
July – 14 to 18 (Sat - Wed)
July – 21 to 25 (Sat - Wed)
August – 04 to 08 (Sat - Wed)
August – 18 to 22 (Sat - Wed)
September – 01 to 05 (Sat - Wed)
September – 15 to 19 (Sat - Wed)
October – 06 to 10 (Sat - Wed)
October – 13 to 17(Sat - Wed)

**Other departures: any other departures from Saturday to Wednesday between July 15th and October 2018

8 Days/7 Nights

Itinerary

Day 1: Departure from Cuiaba to the Jaguar House Boat
Departure from Cuiaba in the morning towards Caceres (205 km/2,5 hrs) on paved roads. Before entering the city we turn left and take a 85 km (2,5 hrs) towards the Paraguay river. Arriving at the river bench, where we will board the Jaguar House Boat. After lunch a fist reconaissance tour into the Taiama Reserve to see if we get a first glimps of the jaguar and to spot other wildlife.  Dinner and overnight. (L,D)

Spend day 2 through 7 at the Jaguar House Boat
Full days boat trips into the Taiama Ecological Reserve and its channels in search of jaguars and other wildlife. This is one of the best areas to see jaguars away from the crowds. They are a little shier here, but with a little luck you will get face-to-face with one these elusive cats. Besides the jaguars the regions is known for its high concentration of other wildlife! Overnight.(B,L,D)

Day 8 Return from the Jaguar House Boat to Cuiaba  (Saturday)
After breakfast transfer to the airport of Cuiaba, where you´ll arrive around 14:00 hrs.(B)

Prices

Package prices per person in US$ for 2018 based on a minimum of 02 participants:

Fixed departures*:
02/03 persons 04/05 persons 06/09 persons
DBL TRPL DBL TRPL DBL TRPL
3738 3738 3719 3719 3698 3698

Other departures*:
02/03 persons 04/05 persons 06/09 persons
DBL TRPL DBL TRPL DBL TRPL
5321 4462 3738 3738 3320 3320

​*Fixed departures 2018:
July – 21 to 28 (Sat - Sat)
August – 04 to 11 (Sat - Sat)
August – 18 to 25 (Sat - Sat)
September – 01 to 08 (Sat - Sat)
September – 15 to 22 (Sat - Sat)
October – 06 to 13 (Sat - Sat)

**Other departures: any other departures from Saturday to Saturday or Wednesday to Wednesday between July 15th and October 2018

Includes

  • Overnights in choosen accommodation;
  • 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.  

Observation

Schedule for July - November 2018 season.
3 nights package from WEDNESDAY to SATURDAY
4 nights package from SATURDAY to WEDNESDAY
7 nights package from SATURDAY to SATURDAY or WEDNESDAY to WEDNESDAY
Check in after 1:00pm and check out around 7:00am and out

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 July to September.