Day 1: Cuiaba – Pousada Rio Claro (142 km/3 hrs)
Arrival at Cuiaba airport about noon. Reception and transfer to the Pantanal lowlands. The first 100 km on paved road until the charming “gold miners” town of Pocone. Onward to the Rio Claro Lodge for another 45km on the unpaved Transpantaneira road. Enjoy first meetings with the Pantanal’s plain, its flora and fauna. Welcome drink and check in at Lodge. Presentation tour of the Lodge and surroundings. Late afternoon walking. Dinner at Pousada Rio Claro. (D)
Day 2: Pousada Rio Claro
After breakfast, an ecological walk to observe the local fauna and flora. After lunch horseback riding. At the end of afternoon tour by car along the Transpantaneira Road with caiman Spotting- using spotlights. Dinner and overnight at Pousada Rio Claro Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Pousada Rio Claro
An early morning start at 5am in time to watch the sunrise in order to appreciate the spectacular flora and fauna followed by hiking in non-deciduous forest looking for animals. This will also provide an excellent opportunity for wildlife photography. In the afternoon you will go on a boat ride until sundown expecting to see Monkeys, Coatis, Otters and a variety of birdlife. Dinner and overnight at Pousada Piuval Lodge. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Pousada Rio Claro - Cuiaba
After breakfast drive back return to Cuiabá airport in time to connection with departure flight or return to hotel. (B)