Welcome to Brazil! Upon arrival at Cuiabá Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted and escorted to our conveniently located hotel, just steps from the terminal.

In the evening, we’ll gather for a welcome dinner where we’ll meet your fellow adventurers and our expert guide. Over a delicious meal, we’ll review the exciting days ahead as we journey into the heart of the Pantanal, one of the best places on Earth to spot the elusive jaguar and an astonishing array of wildlife.

Overnight: Hotel Amazon Aeroporto – Cuiabá
Meals included: Dinner

After breakfast, we’ll set off on our adventure, driving for a couple of hours on paved roads until we reach the gateway to the Transpantaneira, a legendary 147 km (91 mile) dirt road that cuts through the vast Pantanal wetlands, crossing no fewer than 122 wooden bridges.

Few vehicles brave this remote route each day, and as we travel deeper into this wild landscape, the abundance of wildlife will begin to unfold around us. It’s not uncommon to spot caimans, capybaras, and a stunning array of birdlife even before we reach our lodge.

Upon arrival at Fazenda Santa Teresa Pantanal Lodge, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch before heading out on our first afternoon excursion, exploring the vibrant ecosystem that makes this region one of the richest wildlife sanctuaries on Earth.

Overnight: Fazenda Santa Teresa Pantanal Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, we’ll leave our cozy lodge behind and continue our journey down the iconic Transpantaneira. As we drive deeper into the Pantanal, the landscape becomes increasingly wild and untamed, with every stretch of road offering new opportunities to spot wildlife; from giant jabirus to marsh deer and howler monkeys.

By midday, we’ll arrive at Porto Jofre, where we’ll hop into our private skiffs for a short and scenic ride along the river to our floating home for the next few nights: The Naturezas Ship.

Comfortable and beautifully positioned, the Naturezas is the only vessel of its kind in the region, anchored right in the heart of “Jaguarland”, the best place in the world to observe wild jaguars. Its location gives us unrivaled access to prime jaguar territory, allowing us to maximize our time on the water and minimize travel distances.

After settling in and enjoying a delicious lunch onboard, we’ll set out in our skiffs for our first afternoon jaguar safari. As we navigate the river channels, we’ll keep our eyes peeled for the big cats that call this region home, along with giant river otters, capybaras, caimans, and a variety of birdlife.

Overnight: Naturezas Ship – Jaguarland
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, we immerse ourselves fully in the extraordinary wilderness of the northern Pantanal. While jaguars are certainly the stars of the show, this vast floodplain, roughly the size of the United Kingdom, is teeming with life at every turn.

Set at the ecological crossroads of the Amazon Rainforest and the Atlantic Forest, the Pantanal is one of the most biologically rich regions on the planet. Once known primarily as a haven for birdwatchers and fishermen, it is now internationally recognized for having the highest concentration of wild jaguars in the world. Its mosaic of winding rivers, dense vegetation, and open marshes creates the perfect setting for these elusive predators, who here grow to their largest recorded sizes thanks to an abundant supply of prey like capybaras and caimans.

We’ll head out on both morning and afternoon excursions by skiff, exploring the remote river channels and gallery forests that jaguars favor. Along the way, we’ll also encounter a wide range of other remarkable species: From giant river otters and anacondas to hundreds of species of birds, including hyacinth macaws and kingfishers.

With around eight hours on the water, we’ll have ample time to track, observe, and photograph the region’s unique wildlife while gaining a deeper understanding of this fascinating ecosystem.

Overnight: Naturezas Ship – Jaguarland
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Meals: B, L.

We greet another day in the heart of Jaguarland with anticipation and curiosity, ready to uncover more of the secrets held within this incredible stretch of the Pantanal. As the day unfolds and the sun casts its golden light across the winding rivers of the Pantanal, we set out once again aboard our skiffs to continue exploring this extraordinary region through this labyrinth of waterways and forested riverbanks.

By now, we’ve become familiar with the rhythms of this unique ecosystem, the stillness before a jaguar appears, the splash of a caiman slipping into the water, the calls of macaws echoing through the trees. But no two outings are ever the same, and today promises new encounters and fresh opportunities for awe.

We’ll continue tracking the region’s apex predator while staying alert for sightings of other remarkable wildlife, such as giant river otters playing in the shallows, families of capybaras grazing at the water’s edge, and raptors scanning the landscape from overhead.

Throughout the day, we’ll not only enjoy incredible wildlife viewing, but also deepen our understanding of the Pantanal’s complex and fragile ecosystem—one of the most vibrant natural habitats on Earth.

Overnight: Naturezas Ship – Jaguarland
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, we’ll head out on one last wildlife excursion by skiff, soaking in the stillness of the river and savoring every final moment in this extraordinary realm of jaguars and untamed beauty.

After returning to our floating lodge, we’ll bid farewell to Jaguarland and begin our journey back along the legendary Transpantaneira. As we retrace our path northward, we’ll once again pass through the wild and ever changing landscapes of the Pantanal, with plenty of chances for unexpected wildlife sightings along the way.

We’ll arrive at Santa Tereza Lodge in time for a well earned lunch and a bit of rest before heading out on an afternoon excursion. Whether it’s birdwatching near the lodge or tracking the movements of marshland mammals, we’ll make the most of our final full day in the Pantanal.

As the sun dips low over the wetlands, painting the sky with rich colors, we’ll gather for a farewell dinner, celebrating the unforgettable journey we’ve shared and the wildlife encounters that have made it so special.

Overnight: Fazenda Santa Tereza Pantanal Lodge
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We begin our final day with an early climb to the lodge’s observation tower, where we’ll watch the first light of day stretch across the vast wetlands. As the sun rises over the Pantanal, casting golden hues across the landscape, we’ll take a quiet moment to reflect on the unforgettable journey we’ve shared.

After breakfast, we’ll set off on our return drive to Cuiabá. The journey takes approximately 3.5 hours, with the Transpantaneira still offering chances for spontaneous wildlife sightings, reminding us that in the Pantanal, the adventure never truly ends.

We’ll pause for a relaxed lunch along the way before arriving at the airport, where we bid farewell to our fellow explorers and to the wild heart of Brazil that brought us together. 

For those not flying out today, we will gladly transfer you to your hotel in Cuiabá where you’ve made your own arrangements.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch

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