​​Itinerary: 12 Nights / 12 Days   

The tour starts in Cuiaba, Mato Grosso and includes:

• 3 Nights in Chapada dos Guimarães

  • Target species: Red and green macaws, Chestnut-eared aracari, Lettered aracari, Blue crowned trogon, Amazonian motmot, Red-capped manakin, Band-tailed manakin, Helmeted manakin

• 3 Nights along the Transpantaneira Hwy.

  • Target species: Giant and Lesser Anteaters, Greater Rhea, Jaguars, Jabiru storks, Hyacinth macaws, Blue and yellow macaws, Seriemas, tapirs, Howler monkeys) 

• 5 Nights Porto Jofre / Meeting of the Waters State Park.

  • Includes 4 ½ days of private boat safaris

  • Target species: Jaguars, Giant river otters, Jabiru storks, Capybara, Caiman, hawks, eagles, Southern screamers Hyacinth macaws,

• 1 night in Cuiaba (by the Airport)​

Included: 

• 12 nights single rooms (double rooms are available)

• 3 full meals daily

• At least two photo excursions daily

• All private transportation

• Local guides for each location

• Bi-lingual tour leader

• Educational sessions about local wildlife and habitat

• Photography and post processing assistance

• Expert travel guidance

• Guide and entrance fees​

Not included: 

• Domestic flights (São Paulo – Cuiaba – São Paulo)

• Additional nights before / after scheduled tour dates

• Sodas and Alcoholic beverages

• Tips for Guides and Hotel Staff

• Visas, passport fees, medical costs, immunizations or travel insurance

• Alcoholic beverages, non-alcoholic sodas / juices

• Laundry and personal items or services

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Physical Requirements:

• Participants must be in good physical shape and able to carry their own equipment

• Must be able to handle  hot weather

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Target species:

• Mammals: There are 236 mammal species in the Pantanal. We will target Lesser and Giant Anteaters, Howler, Capuchin and Marmoset Monkeys, Giant River Otters, Tapirs, Marsh Deer, and of course Jaguars! 

• Birds: There are 453 bird species - we will target some of: 5 species of Macaws, 20 species of Parrots, 13 species of Herons and Egrets, 6 species of Ibises and Spoonbills, and 5 species of Kingfishers. We will also have multiple opportunities to photograph Hawks, Eagles, Kites, Southern Screamers and the Greater Rhea.

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Minimum:  2  people

Maximum:  6 people

Private tours available on request ​

Our tours are designed to offer a quality, personalized experience. 

• Everyone will have the best photo opportunities on land and boat . We are committed to no over-crowding!

• All lodges and guides we have been carefully vetted by Nossa Terra Tours to ensure the best experience possible 

• Wildlife behavior and sightings can never be guaranteed, however the dates and locations we offer should provide excellent opportunities to photograph our target species.​​

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