River Cruise in the Pantanal | Photography and Wildlife tours

DAYS 6,7,8.

MEETING-OF-THE-WATERS STATE PARK
JAGUAR PHOTO SAFARIS

The next 3 days are spent anchored on the entrance of the Meeting-of-the-Waters State Park, one of the largest protected areas in the Pantanal (270,000 acres), which has the highest density of jaguars in South America, having Jaguar Safaris in radio-equipped speed boats.

DAY 9

PORTO JOFRE | CUIABA

After Breakfast, transfer back to Cuiabá (airport/hotel), arriving around 2:00PM. End of tour.

PANTANAL RIVER CRUISE

CRUISE FACTS

Availability: Upon request
Gateway city: Cuiabá (CGB airport)
Duration: 8 nights
Departure: 30th of July until 7th of August 2023
Accommodation: 08 nights in houseboat

Tour Cost: US$ 4200 per person sharing a double room.

Included:

All overnights;
Full board - all meals along the tour;
Coffee, tea, snacks and fruits on the boat;
Mineral Water full time (except in restaurants of the lodges);
All Speed Boat and Truck Safaris;
Wildlife Guide accomp. full time;
All transfers from 1st to 12th day.

Not Included:

Flights
Extra accommodation and meals
Travel insurance
Beverage, Phone calls, Laundry

REMOTE AND AUTHENTIC STAY IN THE WILDERNESS

DAY 1.

CUIABÁ | CÁCERES | PARAGUAY RIVER
AGUAPÉ CRUISER BOAT

After a 141 miles (228km) transfer from Cuiabá to Cáceres, the cruise starts downstream the Paraguay river, with an outing using speed boats in the afternoon exploring the labirinth of channels along the major river, giving chance to impressive views of the Pantanal.

DAYS 2.

PARAGUAY RIVER
JAGUAR PHOTO SAFARIS

Start the day with the first Jaguar boat Safari, which also produce close encounter with giant otters, caimans, capybaras, monkeys , to mention only a few.
After 2 days of safari in this area, we departure early in the evening to the Taiamã Reserve.

DAY 3.

TAIAMÃ RESERVE
JAGUAR PHOTO SAFARI

A morning of boat safari, searching for all kinds of wildlife along the channel of the Taiamã Reserve, prime area for jaguars. In the afternoon, the cruise continue heading to the Amolar mountain range.

DAY 4.

EXPLORING
AMOLAR MOUNTAIN RANGE

Morning arrival at the Amolar mountain range, with trekking in the forest looking for the 05 species of monkeys found there (01 endemic), besides other wildlife as endemic birds and even the chance to swim in crystal-clear natural swimming pool. After dinner, another walk in search for the elusive Night Monkey.

DAY 5.

PANTANAL NATIONAL PARK
CUIABÁ RIVER | PORTO JOFRE
Start the day navigating along the Pantanal National Park and having lunch near the meeting of the Paraguay and Cuiabá rivers, the major rivers of the Pantanal. In the afternoon, boat safari on the Cuiabá river and its tributaries (Negrinho and Negrão), finally arriving in Porto Jofre.

OVERVIEW

This tour encompasses the two major rivers of the Pantanal, 03 Natural Reserves, the Amolar mountain range and Transpantaneira Park Road;
The 02 prime areas for jaguar safaris in South America: Taiamã Reserve and Porto Jofre.
The outings for wildlife viewing are done in speed boats on the rivers and on safari trucks during the overland part of the tour.

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THE BOAT

The Aguapé Cruiser Boat is intended for 36 passengers in trips with overnight, plus 20 persons crew.
Constructed/equipped in accordance with the safety standards, one of the safest and most stable boats of the region, built on three floating tubes, with yearly inspection and reforms.
13 suites for passengers + 04 suites for crew + 04 beds in the command cabin.
Made of steel, 41 meters long and 8 meters wide, with 1st deck, 2nd deck and solarium deck.
02 propulsion systems and 02 power generators, pressurized water distribution system (hot and cold), parabolic antenna and 24h radio coverage.

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THE LODGE

Pouso Alegre Lodge

Traditional Pantanal ranch in a 8.000ha farm presenting many vegetation sets of Pantanal biome .
Good chances to see wildlife as Tapir, Anteater, Coati, Toucan, Hyacinth Macaw and more.
AC, wifi, laundry, hot shower.