Várzea Grande Trip Overview
Wildlife-lovers take note: this stimulating safari through the Pantanal Wetlands will have you getting up close to some truly spectacular species, here in the world’s largest flooded lowlands.
This extraordinary reserve is heaving with all manner of creatures, from endless birdlife to fish and mammals such as Caimans, Capibaras and even Jaguars, so we’ll seek to spy on as many as possible during this exciting expedition!
Our gateway to the Pantanal is Cuiabá, which is also a hub for traditional fazendas; Brazilian colonial plantations that have transformed into ecotourism projects, allowing us to learn all about the conservation of the Pantanal and the social initiatives.
Our days are spent venturing into the wetlands, both by canoe and on horseback, searching for the exceptional flora and fauna that characterizes the beauty of this place, helping us to discover why such an eternal Eden has been formally recognized as a World Heritage Site of essential environmental importance.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Várzea Grande, Brazil
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Walking Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil
Wildlife-lovers take note: this stimulating safari through the Pantanal Wetlands will have you getting up close to some truly spectacular species, here in the world’s largest flooded lowlands.
This extraordinary reserve is heaving with all manner of creatures, from endless birdlife to fish and mammals such as Caimans, Capibaras and even Jaguars, so we’ll seek to spy on as many as possible during this exciting expedition!
Our gateway to the Pantanal is Cuiabá, which is also a hub for traditional fazendas; Brazilian colonial plantations that have transformed into ecotourism projects, allowing us to learn all about the conservation of the Pantanal and the social initiatives.
Our days are spent venturing into the wetlands, both by canoe and on horseback, searching for the exceptional flora and fauna that characterizes the beauty of this place, helping us to discover why such an eternal Eden has been formally recognized as a World Heritage Site of essential environmental importance.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cuiabá Airport, Arrival – Pantanal North
Stop At: Cuiabá – State of Mato Grosso, Brazil
Arrival at Cuiabá Airport and transfer to the Pantanal region along the Transpantaneira Highway. This zone comprehends the greatest wildlife concentration in Latin America and is the best site in Brazil for visitors to observe it. We will stay in a fazenda, typical farms, where we’ll spend three days in direct contact with nature.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Set menu (drinks not included unless specified)
Accommodation included: Overnight at Pousada Piuval | Standard Room
Day 2: North Pantanal
Stop At: Pantanal, Pantanal
During these days we will make different activities to discover the Pantanal and the best wildlife and landscapes representations of the area. We begin our days from early morning to late evening participating in various activities that will place us in real contact with nature, making the most of this adventure. Among them we’ll do a jeep photo safari on the Transpantaneira, go watching the caimans, canoe sailing down the river and ride horses, the region’s typical transportation, to see the spectacular sunset of the Pantanal. When night has fallen, we will go out on a 4WD to observe animals with a long-range focus. That’s the best time to watch them as they go out to search for food.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is normally served from 6-7 to 9-10 and changes from hotel to hotel.
• Lunch: Set menu (drinks not included unless specified)
• Dinner: Set menu (drinks not included unless specified)
Accommodation included: Overnight at Pousada Piuval | Standard Room
Day 3: North Pantanal
Stop At: Pantanal, Pantanal
During these days we will make different activities to discover the Pantanal and the best wildlife and landscapes representations of the area. We begin our days from early morning to late evening participating in various activities that will place us in real contact with nature, making the most of this adventure. Among them we’ll do a jeep photo safari on the Transpantaneira, go watching the caimans, canoe sailing down the river and ride horses, the region’s typical transportation, to see the spectacular sunset of the Pantanal. When night has fallen, we will go out on a 4WD to observe animals with a long-range focus. That’s the best time to watch them as they go out to search for food.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is normally served from 6-7 to 9-10 and changes from hotel to hotel.
• Lunch: Set menu (drinks not included unless specified)
• Dinner: Set menu (drinks not included unless specified)
Accommodation included: Overnight at Pousada Piuval | Standard Room
Day 4: North Pantanal – Cuiabá Airport, Departure
Stop At: Cuiaba, Cuiaba, State of Mato Grosso
We leave to the airport of Cuiabá for departure to your next destination.
Included: only Driver (Portuguese speaking) , regular transport (SIB – Shared) , departure transfer
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast is normally served from 6-7 to 9-10 and changes from hotel to hotel.
No accommodation included on this day.
