Wild Brazil: Pantanal & Amazon 13 days
13 days
Brazil Into the Wild, the Pantanal to the Amazon
Brazil’s great wetlands and rainforest unfold in very different ways on this 13 day journey, from the open waterways of the Pantanal to the dense forests of the Amazon. Start in the Pantanal, exploring on foot and horseback before following the Transpantaneira towards the north, where boat safaris along the Cuiabá River bring the chance to search for jaguars, giant otters and abundant birdlife. In Manaus, take time to explore the historic centre and witness the Meeting of the Waters before heading deeper into the rainforest. Canoe through the Anavilhanas Archipelago, visit an Indigenous community and explore forest waterways in search of monkeys, sloths and dolphins.
Start planning your tailor-made holiday to Brazil or speak to a specialist 0203 930 3998
Eyebrow
Journey Route
DAYS 1-4
The Pantanal
Arrive in Cuiabá before travelling into the Pantanal, exploring its wetlands on foot and horseback. Watch the sunset from an elevated viewing platform, take an evening walk and rise early to spot capybaras, toucans and macaws before travelling along the Transpantaneira highway towards the northern Pantanal.
DAYS 5-7
Manaus
Explore the northern Pantanal by boat, searching for jaguars along the Cuiabá River and its tributaries, alongside giant otters, capybaras, caimans and colourful birdlife. Take a river safari through Meeting of the Waters State Park before flying to Manaus and settling into a restored mansion hotel near the historic opera house.
DAYS 8-9
Amazon
Explore Manaus's historic centre before witnessing the Meeting of the Waters, where two rivers run side by side without mixing. Continue to a private rainforest reserve for guided walks with a biologist, spotting birds, insects and plant life, followed by a nocturnal walk among the forest's wildlife.
DAYS 10-13
Cuieiras River
Board a small riverboat to explore the Anavilhanas Archipelago, visiting a local indigenous community and watching the rainforest at sunset. Discover the Cuieiras River and Acajatuba Lake by canoe, motorised boat and paddleboard, with opportunities to spot monkeys, sloths and dolphins before a final guided boat tour along the Ariau River.
