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Rio, Amazon & Pantanal
USD 17050
JUN-NOV
14 NIGHTS
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We are able to vary the price of this trip considerably, simply by swapping out the lodges that it contains. This is likely to have a very significant effect on the level of polish of the trip, but in all cases it will remain cool and authentic. Make your selection here and the lodges will automatically change in the itinerary below.
USD 20000 per person
This trip includes really good quality properties, perhaps without the intense polish of the very top lodges, but also without the premium price tag.
Trip Summary
Start location : Rio de Janeiro GIG
Rio de Janeiro
01 : Janeiro Hotel
02 : Janeiro Hotel
03 : Janeiro Hotel
Alta Floresta Amazon
04 : Cristalino Lodge
05 : Cristalino Lodge
06 : Cristalino Lodge
Pantanal
07 : Pousada Piuval
08 : Pousada Piuval
End location : Cuiaba CGB
Rio de Janeiro
Set on the Atlantic Coast in the southeast of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is one of the most iconic cities in South America. The vast majority of visitors to the country spend around 3-4 nights here, taking in the highlights, whilst staying in an hotel along the famous beaches of Ipanema or Copacabana.
Day 1 , 2 , 3
Arrival : Rio de Janeiro GIG
lodge
Janeiro Hotel
Janeiro Hotel is set on the famous Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
Christ the Redeemer looks out over the whole of Rio.
The main beaches are Copacabana to the right and Ipanema to the left.
Immediately to the south, Pedra da Gávea offers some great hiking ...
... and para-gliding.
The Jardim Botânico is a very pleasant place to spend an afternoon.
The city centre is a bustling place ...
... with many impressive historic buildings ...
... mixed in with some impressive modern architecture.
The city is also home to the famous Maracana ...
... focus of the nation's obsession with soccer.
Alta Floresta Amazon
Set in the far southeast of the Amazon Basin in Brazil, Alta Floresta comprises a patchwork of reserves, which provide some interesting wildlife experiences, notably including some unusual primate and bird species. Easier to combine in trips with Pantanal than the central Manaus Amazon area.
Day 4 , 5 , 6
Fly : Cuiaba CGB to Alta Floresta AFL
lodge
Cristalino Lodge
Cristalino Lodge is set in the Alta Floresta region of the Amazon Basin.
Guest accommodation is in 18 rooms, in four different specification levels.
The primary activity here is walking safari, with an unusually wide network of trails.
There are also options for motorboat safari ...
... and canoe safari through the flooded forests.
The lodge has two enormous canopy-viewing platforms.
The usual stay duration is three nights, usually in combination with at least one lodge in the Pantanal.
Pantanal
Set in the south of Brazil, Pantanal is one of the world’s largest wetlands and one of the prime wildlife-viewing areas in South America, best known for its incredible jaguar sightings and with other highlights including giant anteaters, giant otters and capybaras.
Day 7 , 8
Fly : Alta Floresta AFL to Cuiaba CGB
lodge
Pousada Piuval
Pousada Piuval is located in the Pantanal area of southwest Brazil.
The lodge is centred on a traditional farmstead, which has been substantially remodelled.
Guest accommodation is in a ttal of 31 rooms, 11 of which are higher quality Suites.
Activities include horseback riding ...
... vehicle safari, walking safari ...
... and motorboat safari (May-Jul only).
Day 9 , 10 , 11
lodge
SouthWild Jaguar Lodge
SouthWild Jaguar Lodge is set in the Pantanal area of southwest Brazil.
Guest accommodation is in 20 rooms, eight of which are these spacious Suites ...
... with a sneaky rear window for when jaguars come wandering along the bank.
The primary activity here is motorboat safari.
Along this stretch of river, jaguars are sighted with remarkable frequency.
... with a strong supporting cast including toucans ...
... several species of primates ...
... giant river otters ...
... lots of interesting reptiles species ...
... tapirs, the largest land mammals on the continent ...
... capybaras ...
... and caimans.
The usual stay duration is 3-4 nights, usually incombination with SouthWild Pantanal Lodge.
Day 12 , 13 , 14
lodge
SouthWild Pantanal Lodge
The drier areas around the fringes of the Pantanal are home to an interesting range of wildlife ...
... including fabulous giant anteaters ...
... elusive bushdogs ...
... toucans, including this chestnut-eared aracari ...
... hairy armadillos ...
... hyacinth macaws ...
... super-cute coatis ...
... and three species of deers.
Day 15
Departure : Cuiaba CGB
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