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DATES: JUNE – JULY – AUGUST – SEPTEMBER, 2026 | WHERE: STATE OF MATO GROSSO DO SUL – BRAZIL | 10 DAYS / 09 NIGHTS
WHAT TO EXPECT?
A 10-day, 9-night itinerary in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, where the largest portion of the Pantanal biome is located, the largest floodplain on the planet, known worldwide for its large concentration of wild animals and considered one of the best places for wildlife watching in the world.
We start our expedition in the city of Corumbá, where we will explore the heart of the Southern Pantanal, in the sub-region known as Nhecolândia, which for many is considered the most beautiful in the biome. It’s that classic landscape that appears in most aerial images when we talk about the Pantanal, with an infinity of freshwater and brackish lagoons and bays, interspersed with natural grasslands and forest cover.
An itinerary that completely escapes the conventional tourist circuit, offered by the ranches in their traditional programs.
Our tour is specifically geared towards wildlife watching, which is why we will take long walks in the morning (before sunrise) and late afternoon, the best times to find the animals. The region is perfect for hiking, as it is flat and the vegetation is made up of many natural fields, which makes it easy to see the animals. During the evenings we’ll go night spotting with the Toyota Bandeirante, which lasts between 1 and 2 hours. During the tour we will use a powerful battery-operated flashlight to easily spot nocturnal animals such as alligators, owls, curiangos, wolverines, ocelots, maned wolves and, with a bit of luck, pumas and jaguars.
During the approximately 230km journey to the farm, we can observe a multitude of species, such as Capybaras, Alligators, Marsh Deer, Fallow Deer, Quati, Tatu, Tuiuiú, Tucano, Macaws, Hawks and various other species of birds. And of course we stop the vehicles to photograph and observe the animals calmly, as this is the main focus of our tour.
During the approximately 230km drive to the farm, we were able to observe a multitude of species, such as Capybaras, Alligators, Marsh Deer, Fallow Deer, Quati, Tatu, Tuiuiú, Tucano, Macaws, Hawks and various other species of birds. And of course we stop the vehicles to photograph and observe the animals calmly, as this is the main focus of our tour.
The time chosen for the tour is perfect for observing the fauna, as during the dry season the animals concentrate around the last watercourses. On the farm where we will be staying, for example, there is an artesian well that is visited at the end of the day by anteaters, deer, coatis and even pumas. It’s a very pleasant activity to sit on the veranda in the late afternoon and wait for the animals to find water.
After the safari in Nhecolândia, we returned to the city of Corumbá where we spent the night and in the morning set off for the village of Passo do Lontra, located on the banks of the Miranda River, an ideal spot for observing jaguars during the dry season.
Our location is strategic, close to the Miranda River, an excellent place for jaguar watching, between the Rio Negro State Park and the Nhecolândia region, considered by many the most beautiful and emblematic region of the Pantanal.
The main focus of the tour is the observation of jaguars and wildlife in general, that is why we chose the months of June, July, August and September, at the end of the dry season, when the rivers and lagoons are practically dry and the animals concentrate on the riverbanks.
We will have two exclusive speedboats during the days of the tour to explore the region in search of jaguars and many other animals.
The Pantanal’s fauna is one of the richest on the planet, both in variety and quantity, and its sparse vegetation makes it easy to observe all this wildlife. There are around 660 species of birds, 100 species of mammals, 160 species of reptiles, 40 species of amphibians, more than 260 species of fish and countless species of insects, including more than 1,000 different butterflies. It is one of the last refuges for a large number of mammals that were once abundant throughout South America, such as the jaguar, puma, ocelot, maned wolf, tapir, anteater, otter, capybara, deer and many others.
It is also known for having the largest population of reptiles on the planet. The last census estimated the population of caimans at 35 million, and you get sick of seeing so many caimans, as they are really very common in the Pantanal.
We would also like to emphasize that we cannot guarantee that we will see any species, but we will be in the right places with the best equipment to find as many species as possible. The timing is ideal, so we expect to find a large number of species during our expedition. And as for our main target, the jaguar, it would be irresponsible to guarantee with 100% certainty that we will find it, because nature is unpredictable, but at this time of year it is very bad luck not to find it.
The expedition is organized by photographer and wildlife filmmaker Rafael Guadeluppe, founder of the video production company Latin Wild Films and author of the documentary about the Atlantic Forest “The Pulse of the Atlantic Forest”.
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DAY BY DAY
Day 10/13/2025 – Trip São Paulo-SP x Rio Branco-AC
- 04:00 am – Meeting point at Congonhas Airport in the city of São Paulo – SP (it is necessary to arrive two hours early, as our flight to Rio Branco – AC leaves at 06:05 am);
- 06:05 to 10:40 am – We depart on Flight no: AD4030 of the Azul Company, which is 06 hours long, makes a stopover in the city Belo Horizonte, at Confins Airport;
- 11:40 am – Reception at the Hotel Diff where we will be staying;
12:30 to 01:30 pm – Lunch; - 02:30 to 06:00 pm – Visit to the Horto Florestal de Rio Branco, for Primate Observation;
- 07:00 to 08:00 pm – Dinner.
14 and 10/15/2025 – Rio Branco
We will visit some forest fragments in the city for wildlife watching, with a focus on primates and the possibility of seeing many species of birds.
On the 14th we will visit the Zoobotanical Park and on the 15th the Chico Mendes Environmental Park.
Day 10/16/2025 – Rio Branco x Feijó trip
- 07:00 to 08:00 am – Breakfast;
- 08:00 to 03:00 pm – Travel by van to the town of Feijo – AC, we will have lunch on the road;
- 03:00 pm – Reception at Pousada do Açaí in Feijó – AC;
- 03:00 to 06:00 pm – Free to rest;
- 06:00 to 08:00 pm – We will visit a forest fragment in the town, visited by the Black-headed Night Monkey;
- 08:00 to 09:00 pm – Dinner.
Day 17 to day 10/19/2025 – Feijó
We’ll have 3 days in the city and on the 17th we’ll head down the Envira River in a more isolated region in search of the Kanamari Bald Uakari, and of course because it’s a more isolated place we’ll see other species of primates, birds and hopefully other mammals.
On the 18th, we’ll visit an indigenous village, learn a little about their culture and go on a wildlife observation trail with the locals.
On the 19th, we’ll set off again in search of the Kanamari Bald Uakari. We’ll go by motorized canoe and spend practically the whole day searching for the animals on the Envira River.
Day 10/20/2025 – Feijó x Mâncio Lima trip
- 07:00 to 08:00 am – Breakfast;
- 08:00 to 02:00 pm – Travel by van to the city of Mâncio Lima – AC, we will have lunch on the road;
- 02:00 pm – Reception at Pousada Mãe Dita in Mâncio Lima – AC;
- 02:00 to 06:00 pm – Free to rest;
- 06:00 to 08:00 pm – Dinner.
Day 10/21/2025 – Mâncio Lima x Serra do Divisor National Park trip
- 07:00 to 08:00 am – Breakfast;
- 08:00 to 03:00 pm – Vessel trip along the Moa River to our base in the Serra do Divisor National Park, we will have lunch along the way and also make strategic stops to enjoy the forest landscape and cool off in the river;
- 06 to 07:00 pm – Dinner;
- 07:00 to 11:00 pm – Night trail for wildlife watching, with the main focus on Amphibians, Anurans, Snakes, Insects and Arachnids.
Day 22 to day 10/24/2025 – Serra do Divisor National Park
In the park we’ll do a lot of day and night hiking and for one night we’ll camp in the middle of the forest at Igarapé Ramon. The distance from this campsite to our base in the park is approximately 2 hours.
Day 10/25/2025 – Trip Serra do Divisor National Park x Mâncio Lima
- 06:00 to 07:00 am – Breakfast;
- 08:00 to 03:00 pm – Speedboat trip from Serra do Divisor National Park to the city of Mâncio Lima, we will have lunch along the way and also make strategic stops to enjoy the forest landscape and cool off in the river;
- 03:00 to 07:00 pm – Reception at Hotel Mãe Dita and free afternoon to rest;
- 07:00 to 09:00 pm – Dinner.
Day 10/26/2025 – Return to São Paulo and end of the expedition
- 07:00 to 08:00 am – Breakfast;
- 08:00 to 09:00 am – Travel by van to Cruzeiro do Sul airport, our flight leaves for São Paulo at 12:35 pm;
- 12:35 to 10:35 pm – Our flight lasts 8 hours and makes two stopovers, in Rio Branco and Brasília, scheduled to arrive at 10:35 pm at Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo.
SERVICES INCLUDED
Air tickets São Paulo-SP x Rio Branco-AC on 13/10/2025 and Cruzeiro do Sul – AC x São Paulo-SP on 26/10/2025
Land and river transfers throughout the expedition
Accommodation with breakfast
Three meals a day included (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Hammocks with mosquito net or tent with sleeping mattress on the Igarapé Ramon stretch
Exclusive boats throughout the tour
Entrance to the parks
Specialized guides
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED
Travel Insurance
Any expense personal in nature
Any expense not listed above
Expenses incurred outside of meal times
Any other snack/water outside of the meal times are extra
Alcoholic drinks are extra anytime
FOR ALL LEVELS:
PRICES:
US$ 4,400.00 PER PERSON – SINGLE ROOM
US$ 4,000.00 PER PERSON – DOUBLE ROOM
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:
GROUPS OF NO MORE THAN 8 PEOPLE
PAYMENT METHODS:
SINGLE
30% – ON CONFIRMATION OF BOOKING = US$ 1,320.00
70% – UP TO 15 DAYS BEFORE THE START OF THE TOUR = US$ 3,080.00
DOUBLE
30% – ON CONFIRMATION OF BOOKING = US$ 1,200.00
70% – UP TO 15 DAYS BEFORE THE START OF THE TOUR = US$ 2,800.00
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