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Wildlife & Nature of Brazil

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil → Cuiaba, Brazil

Country: Brazil
Start: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
End: Cuiaba, Brazil
Date: Flexible
Duration: 17 days
Theme: Discovery, Wildlife
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 16 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 9 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, open-top safari jeep, motorised boat, speedboat, canoe, cog railway, park train, horseback, hiking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Ride the cog railway through Tijuca Forest to Christ the Redeemer.
Explore Rio’s Botanical Garden with over 6,000 plant species.
Walk rainforest trails overlooking Iguazú Falls.
Cruise beneath the spray of Devil’s Throat by motorboat.
Cross into Argentina to explore multiple Iguazú Falls circuits.
Navigate Amazon tributaries by speedboat and canoe.
Climb the 50 m canopy tower at Cristalino Jungle Lodge.
Spot macaws, toucans, monkeys, giant otters, and sloths in the Amazon.
Search for jaguars in the Meeting of the Waters State Park.
Experience sunrise wildlife excursions in the Pantanal wetlands.
Observe hyacinth macaw conservation projects at Araras Eco Lodge.
Explore flooded forests and Brazil nut groves with naturalist guides.
Watch caimans emerge during night safaris in the Amazon.
Travel through the Transpantaneira, one of South America’s great wildlife corridors.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Airport, lodge, and hotel transfers throughout the itinerary
All ground transportation and regional transfers as specified
Accommodation throughout the tour
Excursions and wildlife activities outlined in the itinerary
Private English-speaking guides in cities and selected regions
Specialist naturalist guides during Amazon and Pantanal stays
Motorboat, canoe, and speedboat excursions as specified
Entrance fees to national parks and included attractions
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Jaguar spotting excursions in Porto Jofre
Guided rainforest hikes and canopy tower visits at Cristalino
Shared lodge-based activities at jungle and Pantanal lodges

Exclusions

International flights
Domestic flights within Brazil
Travel insurance
Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls, minibar purchases, and souvenirs
Alcoholic beverages and meals not specified in the itinerary
Optional activities and additional excursions
Early check-in and late check-out unless specified
Tips for guides, drivers, lodge staff, and service personnel
Anything not explicitly listed under inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want a wildlife-focused journey across multiple Brazilian ecosystems.
Enjoy birdwatching, wildlife photography, and nature interpretation.
Comfortable with humid rainforest and wetland environments.
Want opportunities to spot jaguars, macaws, monkeys, caimans, and giant otters.
Enjoy active sightseeing with walks, hikes, and boat excursions.
Appreciate remote eco-lodges and immersive wilderness stays.
Are interested in conservation-focused travel experiences.
Want to combine iconic landmarks with deep nature experiences.
Prefer luxury-only city travel without rustic lodge stays.
Dislike heat, humidity, insects, or muddy terrain.
Have limited mobility or difficulty with uneven walking trails.
Uncomfortable with long overland transfers and domestic travel days.
Prefer fast-paced sightseeing over extended time in nature.
Expect guaranteed wildlife sightings outside jaguar seasonality.
Sensitive to early morning starts for wildlife viewing.

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Wildlife & Nature of Brazil

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Rio de Janeiro

Day 2: Rio de Janeiro – Corcovado & Santa Teresa

Day 3: Rio de Janeiro – Botanical Gardens & Tijuca Forest

Day 4: Rio de Janeiro – Iguazú Falls

Day 5: Iguazú Falls (Brazilian Side)

Day 6: Iguazú Falls (Argentinian Side)

Day 7: Iguazú Falls – Cuiabá

Days 8–11: Cristalino State Park (Alta Floresta)

Days 11–13: Araras Eco Lodge (Pantanal)

Days 13–16: Porto Jofre – Jaguar Territory

Day 17: Cuiabá (Departure)

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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