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- Destination: Brazil
- Duration: 9 Days
- Tour Type: Private & Bespoke
- Tour Style: Nature
About This Trip
On this 9-day journey through Brazil, explore the breathtaking Amazon rainforest and its incredible wildlife. Spend four nights at the Cristalino Jungle Lodge, where you can admire the scenic beauty along the Cristalino River. The following days will be spent at Araras Lodge, offering a variety of activities such as trekking, canoeing, wildlife and plant spotting, and photography safaris. You can choose the activities that interest you most to fully experience the wonders of the Amazon.
Summary
DAY
PLACE
HIGHLIGHTS
1
Cuiaba - Alta Floresta
Arrival
2 - 4
Alta Floresta
Optional Activities Like Canoeing, Hiking, Observation Towers Visit, Fauna & Flora Observation, Boat Trips
5 - 8
North Pantanal
Transpantaneira Park Road, Introduction Walk, Optional Activities like Full Day Jaguar Express Extension, Birds Release Station Visit
9
Cuiaba
Departure
Itinerary
- Day 1: Cuiabá – Alta Floresta
Take a Zul airline flight departing from Cuiabá at 12:30 pm and arriving in Alta Floresta at 1:45 pm.
Upon arrival, the team from Cristalino Jungle Lodge will welcome you and transfer you via a one-hour drive followed by a 30-minute boat ride along the stunning Cristalino River to the lodge. During your stay, meals are served at the lodge’s restaurant, while drinks are not included and must be purchased separately.
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- Alta Floresta
- Day 2: Alta Floresta
Each morning and afternoon, the lodge offers a variety of outdoor activities, including canoeing, hiking, visits to observation towers, wildlife spotting, and boat excursions. Expert local guides ensure you make the most of every experience, and it’s possible to combine multiple activities in one outing.
Canoeing is an excellent way to take in the beauty of the Cristalino River while spotting birds and monkeys, such as herons, sunbitterns, Anhinga, and white-whiskered spider monkeys. The lodge provides all necessary safe and comfortable equipment for your adventure.
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- Alta Floresta
- Day 3: Alta Floresta Exploration
Spend the day enjoying the activities you selected previously, whether canoeing, hiking, or wildlife watching.
Cristalino Lodge features trails that wind through diverse vegetation, including terra firme forests, wetlands, tropical campinarana, and upland zones. Join small-group nature hikes along these paths to gain a deeper understanding of the tropical ecosystem.
For a complete Amazon adventure, don’t miss the lodge’s observation towers. They offer sweeping views over the jungle canopy and excellent opportunities to spot birds living in the treetops, which reach heights of over 45 meters.
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- Alta Floresta
- Day 4: Alta Floresta Activities
Spend the day taking part in the activities that interest you most, such as wildlife and plant observation or guided boat excursions.
During wildlife watching, you may encounter some of Brazil’s most iconic species. The boat trips, led by experienced guides, are an essential part of the experience since several trails are reachable only by water, offering excellent opportunities to spot animals along the riverbanks.
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- Alta Floresta
- Day 5: Alta Floresta – Cuiabá – Northern Pantanal
Begin the day with a shared transfer to Alta Floresta Airport for your Azul Airlines flight to Cuiabá, departing at 12:30 and landing at 13:45. Upon arrival, continue by road to Araras Lodge in the northern Pantanal. The journey takes about 2.5 hours, starting on a paved road passing farms and cattle ranches, then continuing along the rugged Transpantaneira Park Road—the main access to the Northern Pantanal. This scenic route offers excellent opportunities to spot the region’s rich wildlife, often seen resting, crossing, or basking along the road.
In the late afternoon, enjoy an introductory walk of approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. During this guided experience, learn about the lodge’s water and waste management systems, water heating processes, and the CORIXO flood channel home to caimans. Take in a breathtaking sunset from the observation tower, then visit the Barara area for a chance to interact with local ranchers and cowboys. If your arrival at the lodge is delayed, this walk will be scheduled for the following morning.
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- Cuiaba (Pantanal)
- Day 6: Northern Pantanal Exploration
Araras Eco Lodge offers a range of immersive activities, including trekking and canoe excursions. Each day includes up to three outings: one early in the morning, one in the afternoon, and another after dinner. Groups are limited to a maximum of 10 participants per excursion. Activities typically last three to four hours and are always led by experienced naturalist guides. For added safety, all tours are continuously monitored by radio communication.
Trekking experiences generally last between 2 and 3 hours and allow you to connect closely with the natural surroundings while supporting the lodge’s strong ecological approach. During the wet season, raised walkways suspended about 1.5 meters above the ground ensure safe and comfortable access through flooded areas.
Canoeing provides a peaceful way to explore the riverside forest in near-total silence, enhancing your connection with the environment. These outings require minimal physical effort, as they take place in calm waters with little to no current.
Guided walks may take place during the day or at night. The nighttime spotlight tour is especially rewarding, offering chances to observe nocturnal wildlife. A memorable moment is spotting caimans, whose eyes glow red in the darkness, resembling tiny lights in the distance.
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- Cuiaba (Pantanal)
- Day 7: Northern Pantanal Experiences
Select from a variety of optional activities and enjoy the day at your own pace.
Visit the Bird Release Center, where rescued and rehabilitated birds are reintroduced into their natural habitat. During this visit, you will also meet the Pantaneiro horses at a local breeding farm.
Horseback riding offers a unique way to access remote areas that are otherwise hard to reach, where you can often observe the peaceful coexistence of cattle and native wildlife.
Photo safaris in specially modified vehicles take you deeper into the region, allowing you to discover distant landscapes, observe contrasting vegetation, and spot a wide range of animal species in their natural environment.
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- Cuiaba (Pantanal)
- Day 8: Northern Pantanal Adventure
Enjoy another full day making the most of the vibrant activities offered by the lodge.
The Full-Day Jaguar Express Extension is an excellent option. You will depart from the lodge at 6:00 am and travel south for approximately three hours before reaching Jofre Pier. From there, board a motorboat for an exciting river safari through the Meeting of the Waters State Park in search of jaguars. The excursion continues until around 5:30 pm, with a picnic lunch of fruits and sandwiches provided during the day.
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- Cuiaba (Pantanal)
- Day 9: Northern Pantanal – Cuiabá Departure
Rise early to experience the Pantanal coming to life at sunrise. You will depart for Cuiabá at either 7:30 am or 12:30 pm. Along the way, enjoy stops on the Transpantaneira Park Road, offering another opportunity to admire the region’s distinctive ecosystem and wildlife before your journey concludes.
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