On this trip, you will visit one of the largest inland wetlands in the world, the Pantanal. The wetland area is a nature reserve full of many different types of species, impressive flora, and fauna, as well as numerous rivers and freshwater lakes. On the excursions by jeep, by boat, on foot, and horseback, we will have the opportunity to explore this unique environment while seeing various animals. If lucky, we could see caimans, jaguars, monkeys, anteaters, tapirs, exotic birds, etc.
We will also visit Bonito, selected 16 times as the best destination in Brazil for Eco-Tourism, where you will see the fantastic underwater world while snorkeling in the 3rd clearest river in the world, hike to the 156m waterfall, called Boca da Onça (mouth of the Jaguar), and snorkel deep inside the Gruta Mimoso Cave.
Our local operating staff has been working with tourism in the area since 1992.
Our English speaking driver will meet you with a sign with your name on it.
Our Guide and driver will be waiting for you at the International Airport in Campo Grande (CGR) holding a sign with your name on it. After boarding our comfortable veiculo we will start the approx. 3:30hrs drive to San Francisco or Aguapé, in Pantanal; the largest swamp area in the world and a great jungle area full of impressive animals living in the wild.
You will arrive to the lodge, check-in and please ask for the exact tour program planned. Note: the exact tour sequence is decided based on the weather forecast. After the included dinner at the Pousada there will be a Night Safari Tour. Sleep well your first night in Pantanal.
Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready to experience the wilderness that this part of Brazil is famous for. There will be 2 activities this day: Photographic Safari and Boat Ride.
Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready to experience the wilderness that this part of Brazil is famous for. There will be 2 activities this day: Horseback Ride and Hiking.
You leave the lode in Pantanal early, 5am, to arrive at Boca da Onça at 8:30. The tour starts with a 4km hike through the pristine forest, passing by more than ten crystal-clear waterfalls, the scenic Salobra River and natural pools. Halfway on the tour circuit there´s a Kiosk selling snacks and drinks, wit bathrooms. The highlight is the indescribable Boca da Onça Waterfall, with its height of 156 meters (512 ft). After relaxing and gazing at the Boca da Onça Waterfall in a special wooden deck right in front of it, it´s time to continue, making the way back by climbing 866 steps that meander up the rocky wall that leads to the end of the tour, offering many resting points to observe the breathtaking views of the Salobra River Canyon. Difficulty: Moderate Distance: 60 km If somebody in your party does not want to do the hike he/she can stay at the main house below where you find changing rooms, huge natural pool, hammocks, great views, and some wild life.
After breakfast we head to Gruta Mimoso for a Snorkeling Tour. Right after getting the wetsuits on, you will start a 300 mts walk, meeting the instructors to receive all necessary orientation about the activity, providing all the training and information that will allow visitors to enhance their experienced. Right after this brief training visitors will walk down a 78 steps stairway (the stairway length changes according to the level of the water inside the cave), to reach the inner part of the cave to finally start the snorkeling, and be amazed by the underwater beauty of the geological limestone formations. Approx. 1h40min duration.
In the afternoon: Barra do Sucuri snorkeling. We will be met at the Main House to try and test the necessary gear and then start a 400 meters light hike up to the river where the tour starts. At the river you will help paddle the boat 1.300 meters up river while enjoying all the beauty of the gallery forest and the transparency of the river from the boat. At the end of this ride you will then put on your masks and snorkels, jump out of the boat and finally see all the beauty of one of the most transparent rivers in the world. After the end of the tour back at the main house you can relax at the hammocks or at the Formoso River that is just a few steps from the house. Free night.
Breakfast and free morning. Check-out from Pousada in Bonito and private transfer back to Campo Grande Airport ( CGR ) according to your flight time. Until next time! It was a pleasure!
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