Rio, Pantanal & Jaguar Safari - 8 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Rio de Janeiro - Enjoy a full day of guided sightseeing, including a visit to Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and more, and spend a free day relaxing on Copacabana Beach or joining optional excursions
- Pantanal - Spend five days exploring the world's largest wetland, with included activities and the chance to spot wildlife
- Clarinho River - Paddle downstream to spot curious giant river otters and capybara, and fish for piranhas
- Horseback riding - Ride a hardy Pantaneiro horse through flooded parts of the Pantanal that cannot be reached on foot
- Jaguar Safari - Hope to spot the Pantanal's elusive top predator on an included six hour boat safari
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Trip includes
- 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 4 dinners
- 2 nights standard hotel in Rio de Janeiro & 5 nights Pantanal eco-lodge (upgrade available)
- Services of expert bi-lingual (English, Spanish and Portuguese) speaking local guides for included sightseeing
- Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and airport departure transfer on day 8
- Transportation in modern, air-conditioned vehicles, including safari vehicles in the Pantanal
- Guided sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro
- Program of activities at Pantanal eco-lodge, including jaguar safari, horseback riding, guided hiking, canoe trip to see giant river otters and more (subject to change dependent on weather conditions)
Itinerary
Welcome to Rio! On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel by an English-speaking driver. The rest of your first day is at leisure. Tour Style: The included Rio de Janeiro city tour is conducted on a shared basis, meaning you will be joined by other t...
This morning, you will be collected from your hotel at approximately 8:00 for a full day of included sightseeing in Rio de Janeiro. You will start by riding the train to the summit of Corcovado Mountain, passing through the tropical Tijuca Forest. You will be greeted ...
Today you have a full free day for sightseeing, relaxing on Copacabana Beach or making the most of the facilities at the hotel. Alternatively, you can join one of these available excursions: Hiking to Pedra Bonita (private excursion): Embark on a hike to one of ...
Rio de Janeiro - Cuiaba (Pantanal). Check out after breakfast for your included transfer to the airport. Your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cuiaba is not included - we can assist with booking this flight. On arrival, transfer to your eco-lodge in the remote wildern...
Your first full day of exploring the Pantanal begins with a drive towards the Clarinho River - keep your eyes peeled for capybaras, giant anteaters, coatis and all manner of birdlife. Reaching the river, embark on a canoe paddle downstream, reaching a known colony of ...
Today you will enjoy a memorable horse-riding experience, allowing you to reach some of the more flooded regions of the Pantanal, that cannot be reached on foot or by vehicle. The Pantaneiro horse is well used to this environment, and has even adapted to eat with its ...
Spotting the Pantanal's top predator requires a keen eye, patience, and a lot of luck. You will be given the best chance possible to spot a wild jaguar today, as you embark on a 6-hour safari in the Pantanal, home to one of the biggest and most stable jaguar populatio...
Pantanal - Cuiaba. If you wish, rise early to hear the awakening of the Pantanal at dawn. You leave the lodge after breakfast, returning to the airport in Cuiaba, where your touring arrangements come to an end. From Cuiaba, you can fly to most large Brazilian cities for your onward journey home.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flights and visas
- Pantanal Conservation Fee - USD $149 per person (to cover environmental maintenance and fund conservation projects in the Pantanal)
- Entrance fees - unless specified in the Inclusions
- Domestic flight from Rio de Janeiro to Cuiaba (we can assist with booking these flights)
- Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
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