Brazil’s Pantanal & Amazon: A Wildlife Safari
September 27 – October 07, 2021

Overview:

Join Mark Brazil on this comprehensive itinerary that explores the northern and southern regions of the Pantanal, truly one of the most spectacular areas for wildlife in the Americas. Search for Brazil’s iconic wildlife—caiman, capybara, howler monkey, tapir, giant river otter, and our ultimate goal—the elusive jaguar. Discover a huge variety of large and colorful birds, including macaws, ibis, storks, curassows, spoonbills, and a wide range of birds of prey.Explore the jungle floor, serene waterways and canopy towers of the Brazilian Amazon while staying at an award-winning lodge. Enjoy excellent photography opportunities—the dry season offers stunning scenery and up-close shots of wildlife as they congregate at the shrinking water sources.

Brief Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart USA
Day 2: Brasilía, Brazil / Cuiabá
Day 3: Cuiaba / Porto Jofre
Day 4: Porto Jofre
Day 5 – 6: Porto Jofre / Araras (Northern Pantanal)
Day 7: Araras / Cuiaba / Amazon (Alta Floresta)
Day 8 – 9: Amazon
Day 10:Amazon / Brasilia
Day 11:Brasilia / USA

Interested in more information? Please contact Expedition Easy by calling 1-800-617-2319 or click here to e-mail the Expedition Easy Team.

Brazil’s Pantanal & Amazon: A Wildlife Safari
September 27 – October 07, 2021

Day-by-day Itinerary:

Day 1 – Depart USA

Board your independent flight to Brazil.

Day 2 – Brasilía, Brazil / Cuiabá

Arrive in Brasilia and connect with your domestic flight to Cuiabá. Transfer to the Hotel Deville Prime Cuiabafor a welcome dinner and overnight.

Day 3 – Cuiaba / Porto Jofre

After breakfast, depart overland for Porto Jofre along the Transpantaneira Highway. There is ample time to make stops for birds, nature viewing, and photography along the way. Described as the world’s largest wetland area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a Biosphere Reserve, your visit is timed during the dry season when water starts to recede and wildlife congregates at available sources. The Hotel Porto Jofre, your base for two nights, is situated quite literally at the end of the road, on the banks of the Cuiabá River.

Day 4 – Porto Jofre

Spend the day exploring along the banks of the Cuiabá River by boat and on land. This area is one of the best places in the world to observe the elusive jaguar, and sighting these massive carnivores is our primary goal. Some of the many birds easily seen here include jabiru storks, anhingas, capped herons, southern screamers, snail kites, silver-beaked tanagers, toco toucans, and the endemic nanday or black-hooded parakeet. Other wildlife you may encounter include giant river otter, caiman, tapir, anaconda, howler monkey, and capybara.

Day 5 – 6 – Porto Jofre / Araras (Northern Pantanal)

After breakfast, depart overland heading north, making stops along the way for more wildlife viewing and photography. Arrive at Araras Eco Lodge in the afternoon, your comfortable base for two days of exploration. Activities here include climbing the lodge’s canopy tower, watching the crowded bird feeders, and embarking on nature walks and drives to look for a wealth of birds and wildlife, including the world’s largest member of the parrot family, the rare and beautiful hyacinth macaw. Spotlighting excursions may reveal great potoos, crab-eating foxes, and with luck, a tapir or an ocelot.

Day 7 – Araras / Cuiaba / Amazon (Alta Floresta)

Return to Cuiaba for our flight to Alta Floresta, perched on the edge of immense old-growth rainforests that make up Brazil’s southern Amazon. Incredible numbers of birds, mammals, butterflies and more make this one of the most biodiverse and rewarding places in the world to visit. Journey by road and water to your home for three nights, Cristalino Lodge. Set on a private reserve of 44 square miles, Cristalino was voted one of the World’s Best Ecolodges by readers of National Geographic Traveler and is renowned for its conservation work as well as quality of experience.

Day 8 – 9 Amazon

During two full days of exploration, venture out into the forest and experience all this unique ecosystem has to offer. Because this region lies between 950 and 1,400 feet above sea level, the rivers do not generally flood the forests. For this reason, the predominant vegetation is evergreen forest (terra firma) with tall and well-formed trees. In addition to evergreen forest, five other distinct vegetation types are found on the lodge’s private reserve. Combine that with the proximity of the Pantanal and the Cerrado and you wind up with high levels of species diversity and population density, offering visitors to this special place a unique opportunity to view species that inhabit three different regions. A large number of endemic species, such as the white-cheeked spider monkey, red-nosed saki, cryptic forest falcon, crimson-bellied conure, and black-girdled barbet can be found only in this area. Explore the many trails and waterways Cristalino has to offer, climbing to canopy towers for bird’s eye views and visiting a site naturally rich in minerals. This area is favored by large forest mammals such as the South American tapir, collared peccary, white-lipped peccary, giant anteater, and the southern tamandua.

Day 10 – Amazon / Brasilia

After a morning hiking in the forest, fly to Brasilia. Check in to the Ibis Brasilia Aeroportofor dinner and overnight.

Day 11 – Brasilia / USA

Board your independent homeward flight, arriving in the USA the same day .

*Please note: This itinerary is subject to change. In the spirit of expedition travel, plans may change slightly to take full advantage of encounters with the destination and its people, culture, and wildlife.

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Brazil’s Pantanal & Amazon: A Wildlife Safari
September 27 – October 07, 2021

Rates:

September 16 – October 02, 2020

Double – $14,990 per person

Single – $18,990 per person

Rates are based on per person sharing and are approximate until the time of booking. Rates are quoted in USD and subject to change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond our control; i.e. fuel increases, currency fluctuations, etc.

Flights:

International Airfare:
International air is not included. Expedition Easy does not book international flights, however we can put you in touch with our airline partner at if you would like assistance booking your international air.

Rates are approximate until the time of booking. Please note rates are subject to change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond our control; i.e. fuel increases, currency fluctuations, etc. Airfare prices are subject to change until booked and ticketed

Included:

All transportation; domestic flight between Cuiabá/Alta Foresta; all excursions in the company of a world-class expedition leader and local guides; all gratuities; all accommodations; all group meals, including selected beverages with lunch and dinner; all entrance fees; arrival and departure transfers on group dates; gift certificates for recommended expedition gear; medical expense coverage and emergency evacuation insurance.

Not Included:

Airfare from home city/Brasília/Cuiabá and Alta Foresta/Brasília/home city; excess baggage charges; airport arrival and departure taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees; travel insurance; items of a personal nature such as laundry, alcoholic beverages (other than listed above), and other incidentals; email/Internet/fax/telephone charges.

Before You Go:

This expedition’s primary objective is wildlife viewing. Although the tour is not overly strenuous, you should be reasonably fit and capable of moderate exercise while searching for wildlife. On several occasions there will be jungle hikes that will entail walking, unaided, along rugged trails with occasional inclines. Participants should also be aware that several days of our itinerary require lengthy journeys along rough roads to reach the areas that are diverse and rich in wildlife. Be prepared to spend several hours seated in small boats while searching for wildlife. For travelers who delight in natural history, possess a sense of humor, flexibility, and a true spirit of adventure, your expedition to Brazil will be remembered for many years to come. Temperatures will be high, with most days reaching the low 90s°F, though high humidity can make it feel warmer.

Deposit & Payments

A completed & signed Expedition Easy Reservation Form, along with your 25% trip deposit and full regional and/or domestic air payment (if applicable) is required at the time of booking.

Reservations

This itinerary is subject to the availability of all services at the time of making a reservation. No space is being held at this time. Please contact Expedition Easy for the full terms and conditions that apply. We are happy to answer questions and discuss your trip.

To reserve space on a trip on the Expedition Easy website, please contact Expedition Easy by calling 1-800-617-2319 or click here to e-mail the Expedition Easy Team.


September 27 - October 07, 2021