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Pantanal

Pantanal, Brazil 5 days / 4 nights
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The Pantanal lies in the centre of the South American continent, a conservation area located in Brazil. It is a wetland covered with dense flowering vegetation, where lakes and rivers of crystal-clear water shelter uncommon birds and animals.

Travellers stay in modern hotel-houses (lodges) with full comfort. It is a destination for nature lovers, scientists, fishermen and photographers, and for those looking to step away from the pace of the city: here you watch the life of the birds, listen to the sounds of the surroundings and rest in nature. During the stay the following activities are scheduled at the lodge: horse riding, boat rides, trekking, piranha fishing, birdwatching, a photo safari and nocturnal viewing of the caimans.

Highlights

Sunset boat ride on the Aquidauana River
Horse riding across the plains and trails of the Pantanal
4x4 photographic safari through wetlands and grasslands
Kayaking on the Pantanal's calm water channels
Piranha sportfishing (catch-and-release)
Lodge safari programme, with birdwatching and caiman spotting

Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Day 1: Arrival at the Pantanal

Arrival at Campo Grande International Airport, where a local driver transfers you to your lodge in the Pantanal. After settling in, the first activity of the afternoon is a boat ride to enjoy the breeze and the sunset, exploring the Aquidauana River and its riparian forest, home to birds, mammals and reptiles. Overnight at Pousada Aguapé.
Day2

Day 2: Safari Day

In the morning, after breakfast, horse riding along narrow trails and open plains, in close contact with the Pantanal landscape. Return to the lodge for lunch and a rest. In the afternoon, the local guides take you on a photographic safari in a 4x4 Jeep through marshes, grasslands and waterways, with the chance to see capybaras, caimans, herons and other birds while the guides explain the ecosystem. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Day3

Day 3: Fishing and Kayaking

After breakfast, a kayaking experience along calm, shallow water channels bordered by vegetation, with glimpses of the underwater world through the clear surface. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, the expert guides take you piranha sportfishing by boat, a catch-and-release activity, while the guide shares insights into these fish. Return to the lodge for dinner and rest.
Day4

Day 4: Safari Day

One more day with the lodge safari programme in the Pantanal.
Day5

Day 5: Farewell

In the morning, after breakfast, the transfer takes you to the international airport with your luggage for your flight home. End of services.

Suggested hotels

Pousada Aguapé
Superior
Pantanal

4-star lodge on the Aquidauana River, base for all the programme's activities in the Pantanal.

Essential, Premium and Luxury categories available. Final accommodation is confirmed by date and availability.

What's included

Included: Accommodation at the lodge as per the programme (4 nights)
Included: All transfers
Included: Excursions as per the programme with an English-speaking guide

What's not included

Not included: International and domestic airfare
Not included: Airport and tourism taxes and visa fees
Not included: Meals not mentioned in the programme
Not included: Meals and drinks during transfers
Not included: Drinks unless explicitly stated
Not included: Tips and gratuities
Not included: Personal expenses and optional excursions
Not included: Travel insurance
Not included: Anything not expressly mentioned as included

Booking & policies

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How is a booking confirmed?

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What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations follow Clause 7 of the Terms: more than 30 days before the service, no penalty and a full refund; 15 to 30 days, 25%; 8 to 14 days, 50%; 3 to 7 days, 75%; less than 72 hours before commencement or a no-show, 100%. Certain destinations — Patagonia, the Amazon region and high-demand dates in peak season — apply stricter terms, stated in the quotation. The schedule above is indicative: the conditions that apply to each booking are those confirmed in the quotation, and may be stricter in high season, on public holidays or where a supplier applies its own policy.

Can dates or passenger names be changed after confirmation?

Amendment requests must reach RUMBO LIBRE at least 72 business hours before the service begins. Changes are managed with the receptive operator subject to availability, and any resulting rate difference applies. For private services, a name change may require re-issuing the booking at the current rate.