This journey takes you into one of South America’s most iconic and contrasting landscapes—the world’s most extensive wetlands. It’s a genuinely unique Blue Dot experience, full of wildlife and natural wonders in places where few travellers tread.

The Pantanal region stretches across nearly 200,000 square kilometres — a vast mosaic of rivers, lagoons, and floodplains where wildlife thrives on a scale found nowhere else. Located in the upper Paraguay River basin, the Pantanal straddles the borders of Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay, with 80 per cent in Brazil.

The Brazilian Pantanal is an area brimming with life, and its floodplains create a unique ecosystem that annually hosts an extraordinary concentration of flora and fauna. As a destination, the Pantanal's wildlife is simply spectacular, comparable with the dense animal populations of Africa.

The wetland provides a habitat for more than 650 bird species, including cormorants, egrets, herons, hyacinth macaws, ibis, jabiru storks and roseate spoonbills. On occasion, ocelot and even maned wolf are also spotted.

For this expedition, we have carefully chosen two lodges that offer the best opportunities for wildlife viewing, including capybaras, caimans, giant anteaters, giant otters, and the elusive jaguar. Due to an abundance of prey, the Pantanal’s jaguars are the largest in the Americas and exhibit unique behaviours.

With such abundant biodiversity, there is always something to observe, even when relaxing on the veranda of your lodge. Your days will be filled with guided walks, river safaris, and exploration with local naturalists who are experts in the region's ecology.

INCLUDED

• All ground transportation as per itinerary
• Twin-share accommodation
• All tipping, including drivers and guides
• Group transfers to and from hotels as per itinerary
• Meals as listed on the itinerary
• Entry fees to places of interest as per itinerary
• Experienced English-speaking local tour guide
• Escorted by an Australian host (subject to a minimum number of 10 clients)

NOT INCLUDED

• International flights
• Electronic travel authorisation or tourist visa
• Travel insurance
• Any meals not indicated on the itinerary
• Optional excursions
• Items of a personal nature, e.g. drinks, laundry, hotel charges
• Transfers to and from airports if not travelling on group flights

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Tours depart with a minimum of 4 clients
• No more than 16 clients
• Tour extensions – before or after tour extensions can be arranged on your behalf
• Blue Dot Travel can arrange international flights
• To book and reserve your place on tour, a deposit of $500 and a completed booking form is required

ITINERARY

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