7 Pantanal Wildlife Tours in Brazil to Build a Day Around

1.4-day Pantanal Tour with accommodation – Departing from Cuiaba

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

Review the 4-day Pantanal tour from Cuiabá, with wildlife drives, boat trips, night safaris, lodge stays, and practical value advice.

“I wanted to see jaguars in their natural habitat in the Pantanal and this tour definitely delivered. The tour was absolutely unbelievably wonderful. Our guide, Timoteo Wydler or simply Tim, was terrific. About halfway to the location of most of the jaguar sightings, on the river near Porto Jofre we came upon a large truck that broke through a single lane wooden bridge and blocked traffic for the day. Tim worked around the problem and arranged for us to be picked up by another vehicle on the far side of the bridge after we walked over the broken bridge. Tim's contacts and resourcefulness saved our tour. In addition Tims ability…”

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2.Pantanal of Rio de Janeiro

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

Explore Rio’s island waterways by boat, spot caimans and capybaras, visit Gigóia Island, and see Pedra da Gávea from a fresh angle.

“Recomiendo totalmente este tour, alejado de la ciudad tradicional, nos parecio un bello lugar para relajarse, apreciar la naturaleza, animales, comida y cultura. La guía Ione muy amable en explicarnos todo, su español muy bueno y nunca nos presiono o apuro en el recorrido. En la misma isla hay varios restaurantes para pasar a comer despues del tour. Ione nos recomendo uno con una bella vista, desde ese lugar habia que pedir taxi acuatico para la vuelta al metro, costó 6 reales adicionales.”

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3.6 Days Pantanal and Jaguar Safari departing from Cuiaba

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

Track jaguars by boat in Brazil’s Pantanal on this six-day safari from Cuiabá, with small groups, full meals, and expert local guides.

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4.8 Days Jaguars and Pantanal Safari tour

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

Spend eight days tracking jaguars, giant otters, macaws, and Pantanal wildlife from Cuiabá to Porto Jofre.

“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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5.2 Days and 1 Night Pantanal Eco Tour from Cuiabá

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

Review of the 2-day Pantanal tour from Cuiabá, with wildlife safaris, canoeing, birdwatching, lodging, meals, and practical tips.

“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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6.3-day Pantanal Wildlife Tour with accommodation- Departing from Cuiaba

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

Spend three days tracking wildlife in Brazil’s Pantanal with drives, walks, boats, horseback rides, meals, lodging, and airport pickup.

“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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7.6-Day Pantanal & Bonito Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · from $1,372

Explore Brazil’s Pantanal and Bonito in six days with wildlife safaris, horse riding, clear-water snorkeling, meals, and shared transfers.

“This is an excellent tour of the Pantanal and Bonito for people who only have a few days to spend in the area. All activities and meals at the lodge in the Pantanal are included and the guides are all very good.”

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