Pantanal

This trip is open to the public and Space is Available. For a more detailed itinerary and/or a copyof the initial trip information packet (which contains information such as pricing,inclusions/exclusions, airline ticketing, etc.) please contact EcoQuest Travel by email at: info@ecoquesttravel.net.

WILDLIFE OF THE PANTANAL

A Journey To Brazil’s Wetland Jewel

The Pantanal is the largest wetland in the world, stretching out over 230,000 square kilometers in three countries: Brazil, Bolivia and Paraguay. The majority of this vast ecosystem lies within Brazil’s borders and is home to the greatest wildlife concentrations on the South American continent. The Amazon gets most of the biodiversity fame, but the density of the forest can make wildlife observation difficult. By contrast the wide open spaces of the Pantanal provide easier wildlife viewing. EcoQuest Travel is proud to offer a once in a lifetime trip to the Brazilian Pantanal. We are traveling in August/September to take advantage of the end of the dry season when the already abundant wildlife gathers in extraordinary numbers in and around the shrinking pools of water. Huge numbers of caiman and waterbirds reap the fishy rewards the receding waters provide. Herds of Capybara, small groups of Marsh Deer and Anacondas also frequent the water’s edge. Many of South America’s rare large mammals are quite common in the Pantanal and with luck we could see Giant Anteater, Giant River Otter, Tapir, Ocelot, Puma and even the elusive Jaguar (we saw 11 Jaguars on our 2017 trip!!). No wonder the Pantanal is often called the Serengeti of South America! The birdlife is no less spectacular including flightless Rheas, giant Jabiru Storks, colorful Toco Toucans and, the symbol of the Pantanal, the endangered Hyacinth Macaw. This trip’s itinerary rises above the competition because, unlike most trips, we will visit both the northern and southern sections of the Pantanal as well as the fantastic crystal clear rivers of Bonito. This will help us maximize our chances of seeing the greatest diversity of wildlife and will also increase the likelihood of spotting the rarer denizens of these fantastic ecosystems. EcoQuest Travel invites you to join us as we explore the bounty of the Pantanal – Brazil’s wetland jewel.

16-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1 – Tuesday, September 17:: Home City to US Gateway and on to Sao Paulo, Brazil
Day 2 – Wednesday, September 18:: Arrival in Sao Paulo, Fly to Campo Grande and to Bonito
Day 3 – Thursday, September 19: Bonito: Macaw Crater and Rio do Prata
Day 4 – Friday, September 20:: Estancia Mimosa and on to San Francisco
Day 5 – Saturday, September 21: Fazenda San Francisco
Day 6 – Sunday, September 22: South Pantanal – Fazenda San Francisco
Day 7 – Monday, September 23: San Francisco to Campo Grande
Day 8 – Tuesday, September 24: Fly to Cuiaba and into the North Pantanal
Day 9 – Wednesday, September 25: Aymara Lodge
Day 10 – Thursday, September 26: South to Porto Jofre
Days 11, 12 & 13 – Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 27, 28 and 29: Jaguar Quest on the Rivers
Day 14 – Monday, September 30: Porto Jofre to Pousada Rio Claro
Day 15 – Tuesday, October 1: Cuiaba, Fly to Sao Paulo and the Journey Home
Day 16 – Wednesday, October 2: Arrival Home

* Please note that EcoQuest Travel will make every effort to adhere to this itinerary, but dates, times, activities and prices are subject to change depending on scheduling and availability.