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Rio, Amazon, Pantanal & Seguro
USD 17900
JUN-NOV
17 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 17900 per person
This trip includes very cool, well-located and relatively well-priced lodges, suitable for more adventurous, easy-going and outdoorsy travellers.
Trip Summary
Start location : Rio de Janeiro GIG
Rio de Janeiro
01 : Janeiro Hotel
02 : Janeiro Hotel
03 : Janeiro Hotel
04 : Janeiro Hotel
Alta Floresta Amazon
Pantanal
Porto Seguro
13 : Villas de Trancoso
14 : Villas de Trancoso
15 : Villas de Trancoso
16 : Villas de Trancoso
17 : Villas de Trancoso
End location : Porto Seguro
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 , 4
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 5 , 6 , 7
Fly : Rio de Janeiro SDU to Cuiaba CGB
Fly : Cuiaba CGB to Alta Floresta AFL
lodge
SouthWild Rio Juruena
SouthWild Rio Juruena Lodge is set in the Alta Floresta region of the Amazon Basin.
The lodge has a 25-metre viewing platform...
... which is moved around periodiocally to take advantage of various wildlife-viewing opportunities.
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 8 , 9
Fly : Alta Floresta AFL to Cuiaba CGB
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 10 , 11 , 12
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.
Porto Seguro
Set on the central Bahia Coast of Brazil, Porto Seguro is a relatively small coastal town, whose airport serves as the main point of access for Trancoso, arguably the coolest and most attractive beach location in the country.
Day 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17
Fly : Cuiaba CGB to Sao Paulo GRU
Fly : Sao Paulo GRU to Porto Seguro BPS
lodge
Villas de Trancoso
Villas de Trancoso is set in the Costa Bahia area of Brail.
Guest accommodation is in ten detached bungalows.
The usual stay duration in the area is 4-6 nights.
Day 18
Departure : Porto Seguro
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