The Pantanal (Cuiabá)

• Pickup at the Cuiabá Airport by a bilingual guide and transfer to the Pousada do Rio Mutum, passing through the small village of Mimoso.
• On the way, you will see many varieties of colorful birds, small mammals and wetland landscapes.
• You will take an introductory tour of the lodge and the surrounding area.
• In the evening, a delicious piranha soup will be served before dinner followed by an introduction of the activities of the following day.

• After breakfast, take a horseback ride through the wetlands until you reach a typical plantation where you can observe diverse species of birds and small animals all year round. The array of bird and mammal species found here is impressive.
• Return to the lodge for a lunch of typical foods from the region.
• In the afternoon, take a boat ride on the Mutum River where you will see giant otters, stingrays and huge schools of fish. On the banks, you will see small mammals and overhead, many varieties of birds.
• After dinner, you will ride a Jeep for a safari ride on the roads surrounding the Pousada to enjoy the sights and wildlife.

• After breakfast, you will take a walk through the mountains, fields and pasturelands to observe local flora and fauna. The Pantanal is also one of the best places for bird watching, with the most diverse bird species on the planet.
• Take lunch in the lodge and in the afternoon, take a boat ride on the Mutum River crossing the Bahia Sia Mariana to the canal that unites the legendary Bahia de Chacorore where we will observe birds and small animals on the river bank.
• On our return to the lodge, we will rest to contemplate the sunset and fish for piranha (from March to October).
• Have dinner in the lodge followed by a nocturnal safari by jeep.

• Wake up bright and early to take a canoe ride as dawn breaks to witness the dazzling morning as the jungle comes alive.
• Return to the lodge for breakfast, check-out and take a transfer to the Airport or Bus Station in Cuiabá to continue your journey or return home.

Hotel prices during Reveillon (Brazil’s New Year’s Eve festivities) and Carnival increase. Please ask a Travel Advisor how prices for your Brazil Vacation may differ during this time.

• 3 nights at a comfortable jungle lodge based on US standards.
• Guided visits with English speaking tour guides.
• All transfers and entrance fees.
• All meals.

PLEASE NOTE:

A tourist visa is required upon entry to Brazil for citizens of the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Travelers not within this group are advised to check with the Brazilian consulate where they reside for visa requirements and inquiries. For more information on obtaining a Brazil tourist visa, please visit our Latin America For Less Travel Blog.