Southern Pantanal & Bonito

Southern Pantanal & Bonito

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$1550

Southern Pantanal & Bonito

7 Days Starting and ending in Campo Grande, State of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

Visiting: Campo Grande, Aquidauana, Bonito

Tour operator:

Etours Brazil

Tour code:

0013

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Group size:

2 - 6

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Meat, Vegetarians, Vegans

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

From: $1550

NB: Prices correct on 18-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

In the largest floodplain on the planet, the scene of incredible biodiversity, the Southern Pantanal is the harmonious combination of water, fauna and flora. By boat, on horseback or on foot through the Pantanal meadows, you will appreciate the flight of herons, tuiuiús and spoonbills, see the colors of the macaws and toucans, be enchanted by the walk of the wetland deer, capybaras and otters, listen to the howler monkeys, admire anacondas and alligators and maybe see a jaguar in the midst of capons. After experiencing life on a farm in the Pantanal, the itinerary will continue towards the main ecotourism center in the Southern Pantanal: Bonito. Bringing together waterfalls, crystalline lakes, a lot of biodiversity and breathtaking scenery, the region has several attractions for those who enjoy contemplating a true paradise in the middle of nature. Bonito is simply the best destination for river diving in Brazil. In the Sucuri River, with a light current, you will swim side by side with different species of colorful fish as in a natural aquarium! Best time to visit: March-October

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the raw nature of the Pantanal

  • Wetland bird-watching

  • Good chances of seeing capybaras, Giant anteaters, Jabiru storks and other wildlife

Places You'll See

Pantanal

River Snorkeling

Southern Pantanal & Bonito

Pantanal

Pantanal

Pantanal

Pantanal

Armadillo

Southern Pantanal & Bonito

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Welcome To One Of The Largest Floodplains In The World!

Location: Campo Grande, Aquidauana

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Welcome to one of the largest floodplains in the world!

You will be picked up at Campo Grande airport and taken to the Pousada, in the south of the Pantanal. During the trip, you will already have a wonderful view of the fantastic environment and, with a little luck, you will be able to see the first animals! Once arrived, check-in at the accommodation.

In the evening, there will be a night safari, during which you can see anteaters, foxes and capybaras.

Overnight in standard accommodation.

Day 2 : Photo Safari And Horse Ride

Location: Aquidauana

Accommodation: Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a delicious breakfast, you will start the day with a photo safari. A great opportunity to appreciate the richness of the local flora and fauna and capture them with your camera.

The local guide will take you to the most remote regions by jeep. In the afternoon, after lunch, there will be a horse ride to get to know the area around the lodge in the most authentic way. The horses from the Pantanal have adapted ideally to the local conditions and, therefore, have become the most popular form of local transport.

At the end of the tour, you will return to the lodge and, after dinner, you can comfortably relax in the hammocks.

Overnight in standard accommodation.

Day 3 : Explore The Aquidauana River

Location: Aquidauana

Accommodation: Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you will depart for a speedboat excursion on the Aquidauana River. During the tour, you can admire all the beauty and exuberance of the riparian forest, with its imposing trees, natural habitat of birds, mammals and reptiles that take refuge on its banks.
Let be enchanted by the sounds and songs of the birds.

After lunch, at the accommodation, you will take an afternoon excursion around the area, this time focusing on native trees and plants, many of which are used medicinally.
After a full day, we will return to the lodge for dinner.

Overnight in standard accommodation.

Day 4 : Off To Bonito

Location: Bonito

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today the journey continues in the untouched nature.
After breakfast, you will leave for an excursion to see the animals of the Pantanal for the last time.

The excursion will be carried out by canoe and moving in silence, you will have the opportunity to see animals that you have not yet been able to see.
At the end of the tour, return to the lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon, around 14:00, transfer to Bonito. After about 3 hours of travel, you will check in at the hotel and spend the rest of the night at ease. There are many restaurants in the hotel's neighbourhood, where you can enjoy a delicious dinner.

Overnight in standard accommodation.

Day 5 : Lago Azul Cave & Rio Sucuri

Location: Bonito

Accommodation: Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the pousada and departure for the excursion to the Lago Azul Cave and for an exciting dive in the Sucuri River.

Located 21 km from the center of Bonito, the Lago Azul Cave is a walk inside one of the largest flooded cavities on the planet. The tour begins with a 200-meter path to the entrance to the cavity, where the path is dug into the rock. When you go down to the cave, there is a steep stairway of about 300 steps, which is equivalent to 150 m in height to the blue water lake. During the descent, the guide makes a few stops so that the visitor can take pictures and rest. During the tour through the cave, it is possible to contemplate the rocks, the geological formations, the speleothems of various shapes and sizes of thousands of years. At the end of the descent, the visitor is about 10 minutes to contemplate the turquoise waters. The return is made by the same route.

After the cave visit a delicious lunch awaits you. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to live a unique experience diving / floating in the Sucuri River. The Sucuri River is considered one of the most crystalline rivers in the world and is characterized by its abundance of fish. It allows the visitor to appreciate the beauty of the underwater flora and interact with different schools of fish such as piraputangas, pacus, corimbas. Diving equipment (neoprene clothing and boots, life jacket, mask and snorkel) is included. Return to Bonito in the late afternoon.

Overnight in standard accommodation.

Day 6 : The Boca Da Onça Waterfalls

Location: Bonito

Accommodation: Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for the excursion.

The Boca da Onça waterfall tour starts 34 km from the town of Bodoquena-MS and 55 km from the town of Bonito.

Discover waterfalls and one of the most beautiful views in the region while you relax, switch off and take great photos in Boca da Onça Park.

Begin the tour on a 4 km path along a network of waterfalls and pools. Stop along the way for well-deserved breaks to view the breathtaking water cascades and enjoy a relaxing dip in the natural pools. Visit the Buraco do Macaco and Cachoeira do Fantasma waterfalls. Then you reach the highest waterfall in the state, the imposing Boca da Onça waterfall, which is 156 m high. On your exploration tour, admire the paradisiacal landscape of the Rio Salobra, which is simply unforgettable. One of the highlights of the tour is the breathtaking panoramic view of the Salobra River Canyon and the Serra da Bodoquena.

Finally, enjoy a delicious regional lunch served in a local restaurant.

Overnight in comfort accommodation.

Day 7 : Goodbye Brazil!

Location: Campo Grande

Meals Included: Breakfast

After incredibly great impressions of one of the truly most beautiful and spirited countries on earth, take your flight home today, if you end your individual tour of Brazil at this point.

Breakfast at the hotel and according on the flight schedule, transfer to Campo Grande airport.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    11 nights in Standard Accommodation. Upgrading to SUPERIOR or DELUXE accommodation options are also available upon request.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

  • English speaking guide on tours

  • Entrance Fees

  • 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 3 Dinners

  • Private transfers

What's Not Included

  • Country Entry Visas

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • Travel insurance

  • International Travel

  • Local Taxes

  • Domestic flights

    Domestic flights aren't included, but we would be happy to take care of booking your domestic flights as well.

Accommodation

Standard accommodations

Check out our Q&As

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Yes, there is.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    All tours are run with an English speaking guide.

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Yes all entrance fees are included.

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    Real is the Brazilian currency. You can change USD or EUR when in Brazil.

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes they are. Even all transfers during the tour are included.

  • Will this tour itinerary operate as detailed?

    In cases of extreme necessity, we reserve the right to change the sequence of destinations or make slight changes to the itinerary. Of course, we would keep everything described as included without making you lose anything.

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    Yes, it is. In some locations the Wi-Fi connection may be very slow due to the remote position.

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    Yes, you'll have free time enough.

  • Are there any additional cost we should know about?

    Tariffs not valid during New Year's Eve, Carnival or local holidays. If travel dates include those dates, rates are upon consultation.

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Children are welcome

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes we can. We are very flexible.

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Of course, you will.

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    No, they aren't, but we would be happy to take care of booking your domestic flights as well.

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Our tours in Rio and at the waterfalls are private. In Bonito the tours are with small groups.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Yes, you can travel solo.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    We conduct our business fairly, with honesty, integrity and transparency. We deliver what we promise, and only promise what we can deliver.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    You need to inform whenever it is decided, we allow one time free date change applicable at least 30 days prior.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Our team has been working with tourism in Brazil for over 15 years

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    E-Documents will be provided about two weeks before the trip.

Reviews of this operator

Francesco Castrale  

Amazing holiday!

29-Nov-2022

Thank you very much for an amazing holiday, Daria and team! We enjoyed every minute of our time in Brasil. The guides were outstanding, the organization impeccable.. thanks so much.. it was organized last minute and everything was perfect! Obrigado

Tony Whack  

A memorable and special vacation experience!

01-Nov-2022

ETours Brazil was the first travel agency we’ve ever used. Daria Beretta is the local guide that worked with us to plan our vacation to Brazil. Her suggestions for locations to visit, activities, and her attention to our interests and specific needs made this the best trip we’ve ever had. We described a few travel limitations and she made certain that everywhere we went, and everything we participated in was accommodating. Airlines, tours guides, transports – everyone was responsive to our needs. We can’t stress enough how important that was for us. Also, a complicated itinerary was not a challenge – she delivered! The tours and activities were all amazing and everything we expected them to be. If we choose to use travel agents in the future, Daria set a standard for us that all travel agents will have to meet! Thank you again Daria for a memorable and special vacation experience!!

Marlon Hurley  

Excellent, worry free, personalized service

30-Jun-2023

They provide excellent, worry free, personalized service. The guides are knowledgeable and engaging. Daria, the travel director, was attentive and offered a compassionate, clear explanation of the process, and set expectations appropriately. Thank you.

Elnidofan  

Everything was very organized

30-Jan-2024

Used them for a private tour to Brazil covering Rio, Iguazu Falls and Lencois Maranhenses NP. Everything was very organized and easy to request changes to trip.

Nathalia Fabris  

A truly incredible experience

26-Feb-2022

A truly incredible experience! Attentive and dedicated, the team provided all the comfort and assistance I needed to travel. Really unmissable, I recommend it to everyone.

Natasha Robertson  

Best experience!

25-Feb-2023

I had the best experience arranging everything for my Rio trip alongside Etours with Alessandra. Our communications were clear and punctual, and our group had a fantastic time on all the little adventures around Brazil that were sorted out for us by Etours! Thank you for a great trip

Sarah Friesen  

PERFECT!

30-Jul-2022

We booked a trip through Daria with a group 9. It was PERFECT! With over 10 flights throughout Brazil, many details were taken care of. Drivers were always waiting for us and hotels were expecting us. The tours and guides were fantastic. We had never used a travel agent for a big trip but would highly recommend Daria.

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  • Low Deposit

    Etours Brazil requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of etours brazil charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 40% of booking price.

    At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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