Brazil: Pantanal, Iguaçu & Beyond

• Discover the world’s most prolific wildlife haven in the Pantanal, a unique mosaic of marsh, savannah and tree islands
• Stay atop the canyon rim within full view of the crashing thunder of Iguaçu Falls – just one of the unique and authentic accommodations we enjoy
• Visit the Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Project in the rainforest outside Rio and learn efforts to preserve this tiny endangered primate

Brazil bursts with life, and we encounter it in all its exuberance on this unique nature odyssey. National Geographic called Brazil’s Pantanal the “Wild Wet,” an apt moniker for this watery green system of flooded marshes that sprawls over 90,000 square miles in the heart of South America. Though the Amazon is better known, this region is home to the planet’s densest concentration of wildlife, including 10 million caimans, nearly 700 bird species and the endangered jaguar. Brazil also boasts the world’s largest cataract, mile-wide Iguaçu Falls. Brazil is bold and beautiful, and never more so than in its natural state.

Location of Adventure
Southern Brazil, South America

Group Size Limit: Approximately 12 Travelers
A very important feature of exploratory trip to Brazil's Pantanal and Iguaçu Falls is the limited group size as nature expeditions are best experienced with smaller sized groups of travelers.

Included
O/W flight from Rio to Foz de Iguaçu, and from Foz de Iguaçu to Campo Grande, accommodations, meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on final day, bottled or filtered water, services of NHA’s Expedition Leader, local guides and lodge staff, some gratuities, airport transfers for all arrivals and on final day, permits and entrance fees, all taxes.

Not Included
Travel to and from start and end point of trip, alcoholic beverages, most gratuities, passport and visa fees, optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, souvenirs, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes (both international and domestic), optional travel insurance.

Physical Requirements
Easy / Moderate / Flexible

This trip does not require a high degree of physical fitness, although a fair number of short walks may be involved. We encourage a bit of preparation for snorkeling in the river. We stress that all activities are optional. 

Important Information about This Trip

On this adventure we explore Brazil’s vast Pantanal region, and visit Iguaçu Falls, one of the world’s most stunning cataracts. The Pantanal is home to diverse wildlife, which we will seek out using a variety of transportation options. We will use 4x4 vehicles for our best opportunity to observe wildlife, and traverse lakes within the refuge by canoe. We may also explore by horseback and on foot. Late November through early May are the wettest months, growing progressively drier through April and May when tropical hardwoods begin to bloom.

Getting There & Getting Home
Arrive in Rio de Janeiro by 5 pm for orientation dinner beginning at 7 pm on Day 1.  Depart Campo Grande after 12 pm on Day 9. We can best serve you if Natural Habitat Adventures’ Travel Desk makes these reservations for you as they are intimately familiar with the special requirements of these programs and can arrange the most efficient and cost-effective travel. Please call us at 1-800-543-8917.



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9 Days

2011 Dates

Jun 29 - Jul 7
Jul 20 - 28
Aug 10 - 18
Aug 24 - Sep 1

2012 Dates

Jun 29 - Jul 7
Jul 20 - 28
Aug 10 - 18
Aug 24 - Sep 1

Custom Departures
Customized independent departures can be arranged for this destination. Please contact us for more information and we'd be happy to assist you.

2011 Fees
$6,595

Single Supp.: $1,995

Deposit: $500

Prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in US Dollars. 2012 dates and fees may change slightly.