Campo Grande Trip Overview
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 ( over 4700), which offer impressive flora and fauna as well as numerous rivers and freshwater lakes. On the excursions by jeep, by boat, on foot and on horseback, we will have the opportunity to explore this unique environment.
In Bonito we will snorkel in Barra do Succuri River, elected the worlds third clearest river. We will also go on a hike along the spectacular Boca da Onça Waterfall, the highest fall in the state.
Included:
6 days and 5 nights
Private Transfers
Accommodations at Pousada Aguapé Lodge with Full Board (Pantanal)
Tours in Pantanal: Photographic Safari, Boat Ride, Horseback Ride, Hiking and Night Safari
Accommodations at Pousada Olho D’Agua Lodge with Breakfast (Bonito)
Tours in Bonito: Boca da Onça Waterfall Hike, Visit to Gruta do Lago Azul (Blue Lake Cave), Barra do Sucuri snorkeling.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 days
Starts: Campo Grande, Brazil
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil
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 ( over 4700), which offer impressive flora and fauna as well as numerous rivers and freshwater lakes. On the excursions by jeep, by boat, on foot and on horseback, we will have the opportunity to explore this unique environment.
In Bonito we will snorkel in Barra do Succuri River, elected the worlds third clearest river. We will also go on a hike along the spectacular Boca da Onça Waterfall, the highest fall in the state.
Included:
6 days and 5 nights
Private Transfers
Accommodations at Pousada Aguapé Lodge with Full Board (Pantanal)
Tours in Pantanal: Photographic Safari, Boat Ride, Horseback Ride, Hiking and Night Safari
Accommodations at Pousada Olho D’Agua Lodge with Breakfast (Bonito)
Tours in Bonito: Boca da Onça Waterfall Hike, Visit to Gruta do Lago Azul (Blue Lake Cave), Barra do Sucuri snorkeling.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Campo Grande & Pantanal
Stop At: Campo Grande, Campo Grande, State of Mato Grosso do Sul
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 Pousada Aguapé, in Pantanal; the largest swamp area in the world and a great jungle area full of impressive animals living in the wild.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Pantanal, Pantanal
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.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Drinks not included. Please do not drink the tap water.
Accommodation included: Overnight at POUSADA AGUAPÉ – PANTANAL
Day 2: 2 Wild Life Tours in Pantanal
Stop At: Pantanal, 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.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: No drinks included
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at POUSADA AGUAPÉ – PANTANAL
Day 3: 2 Wild Life Tours in Pantanal
Stop At: Pantanal, 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: Horseback Ride and Hiking.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at POUSADA AGUAPÉ – PANTANAL
Day 4: “Boca da Onça” – Hiking & Waterfalls with Lunch Included (Stop On the way to Bonito)
Stop At: Cachoeira Boca da Onca, Rodovia MS-178 Km 26 à 50km de Bonito-MS, Bodoquena, State of Mato Grosso do Sul 79390-000 Brazil
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.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at POUSADA OLHO D’AGUA – BONITO
Day 5: Sâo Matus Cave Tour & Snorkeling at Barra do Sucuri River ( voted 3rd clearest river in the world )
Stop At: Gruta Sao Mateus, Rodovia Guialopes Bonito Km 02, Bonito, State of Mato Grosso do Sul 79290-000 Brazil
After breakfast we head to Gruta São Mateus. Besides visiting the cave itself, on the same tour, you will visit the Eco Park Cultural Museum that tells the story of Bonito from material collected by the locals. The duration of the trip is about 1h30m. After the end of the tour transfer back to Bonito.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Barra do Sucuri, Sitio Água Azul – Rodovia Bonito Fazenda América, s/n – Bonito, MS, 79290-000, Brazil
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Overnight at POUSADA OLHO D’AGUA – BONITO
Day 6: Transfer Bonito – Airport in Campo Grande
Stop At: Campo Grande, Campo Grande, State of Mato Grosso do Sul
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!
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
