Top 8 Pantanal Wildlife Trips

1.4-day Pantanal Tour with accommodation – Departing from Cuiaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $2,819Our pick

4-day Pantanal wildlife safari from Cuiabá with Transpantaneira drives, birding, boat rides, and a night safari base near Poconé.

“This was a great tour and Loester was an excellent guide, who was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We were told by our first guide after pick up that we were extremely unlikely to see jaguars on this tour, and unfortunately he was right. He said other tours at Porto Jofre were almost guaranteed to see jaguars but they were not suitable for my parents. The tour started very stressfully after an admin error by their office but it was sorted within a few hours thankfully.”

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2.Half Day Tour- Jaguar Jungle Survival – Amazon Rainforest – From Manaus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $168

Half-day Jaguar Jungle Survival in Manaus: hands-on skills, guided jungle hike and survival demos with hotel transfers and water.

“We did the half day survival tour with Jaguar and had an amazing time. Communication beforehand with the company was great, pick up was on time. We took a boat out to the jungle site, and then had a 6-7km round trip hike through the jungle with stops to identify medicinal plants, set up traps, demonstrate different ways to make fire, and spot wildlife. We were lucky enough to see a wild armadillo and a toucan. The guides were very professional, came prepared with first aid kits and gear, and were very knowledgeable. It was a unique experience and our group was very happy we did the tour. Definitely wear…”

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3.Pantanal of Rio de Janeiro

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $32Best value

Boat through Rio de Janeiro islands for caimans and capybaras on Gigóia Island, with Pedra da Gávea views and optional Barra da Tijuca.

“The tour is very overprized. We got to see crocodiles and copibaras, a glimpse of life on an island, the rest we could absolutely skip. The communication was good: informing clearly where to meet, prewarning that the quide was late.”

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4.6 Days Pantanal and Jaguar Safari departing from Cuiaba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $4,532

6-day Pantanal jaguar safari from Cuiabá with Porto Jofre lodge, motorboat searches at Encontro das Águas, and meals included.

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5.8 Days Jaguars and Pantanal Safari tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 8 days (approx.) · from $5,644

8-day Pantanal safari from Cuiabá with world-class birding at Pouso Alegre and full-day jaguar boat hunts near Three Brothers River.

“I experienced and learned about the ecosystem that is the Pantanal thanks to expert guides: Tim at Puival Pantanal for 2 days and Roger for 5 days at Porto Jofre and Mato Grosso. Their expertise and efforts made my experience rich and exciting. Last minute changes due to low waters worked to my benefit. I witnessed so many animals in their natural habitat, up close and personal. Won't forget the giant anteater or the amorous anacondas at Puival. In Porto Jofre I watched two jaguars successfully hunt for their caiman dinner; watched Patricia and her new cub cool in the river. It was an experience of a lifetime. Pantanal Safaris…”

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6.FULL DAY TOUR – Jaguar Jungle Survival – Amazon Rainforest – From Manaus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $210

Survival skills in the Amazon near Manaus with Jaguar Jungle team, BBQ, river swim, canoe rides, and fire-making training.

“We highly recommend this tour with the team of Jaguar Jungle tours. They go the extra mile for you. Great experience (and food!!!). Enjoyed the day with nature to the fullest. Thanks again to the team :)!”

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7.2 Days and 1 Night Pantanal Eco Tour from Cuiabá

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $1,006

A tight 2-day Pantanal intro from Cuiabá, with Transpantaneira photo safaris, canoe at sunset, and an early sunrise day. Small group.

“Great experience, wonderful environment, exciting animals, exceeding the expected trip. Activities are tightly scheduled, not very tired and have time to experience the environment. The quality of the accommodation and food was excellent, especially the setting was memorable. The guides and drivers are warm, experienced and familiar with local animals. The overall very memorable experience.Auto-translated”

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8.3-day Pantanal Wildlife Tour with accommodation- Departing from Cuiaba

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $2,548

3-day Pantanal wildlife tour from Cuiabá with a max 6-person group, stay at Pousada Piuval, Transpantaneira drives, walks, and meals.

“The tour guide was late picking me up from the hotel in Cuiba. He was supposed to pick me up at 8am he picked me up at 1pm”

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