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Pantanal — Wildlife Lodge

Pantanal, Brazil 4 days / 3 nights
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The Pantanal, in the centre of the South American continent, is a unique conservation area in Brazil: a wetland covered in dense flowering vegetation, where lakes and rivers of crystal-clear water shelter a wealth of birds and animals.

Travellers stay in a modern lodge (pousada) with full comfort, the base for a changing programme of activities: boat rides, horse riding, trekking, kayaking, piranha fishing, birdwatching, a 4x4 photographic safari and nocturnal viewing of caimans. It is a place for nature lovers, photographers, anglers and anyone seeking quiet away from the city, watching the birds, listening to the sounds of nature and taking in the sheer expanse of marshes, grasslands and winding waterways.

Highlights

Sunset boat ride on the Aquidauana River
Horse riding across the Pantanal plains
Photographic safari in a 4x4 Jeep
Kayaking on the wetland's calm channels
Catch-and-release piranha sportfishing
Birdwatching and wildlife — capybaras and caimans

Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Day 1: Arrival in the Pantanal

Arrival at Campo Grande International Airport, where a local driver transfers you to your lodge in the Pantanal, a unique conservation area in the centre of South America. After settling in, an afternoon boat ride on the Aquidauana River takes in the breeze and the sunset, gliding past the riparian forest of centuries-old trees, home to birds, mammals and reptiles. Overnight at Pousada Aguape.
Day2

Day 2: Safari Day

After breakfast, a morning of horse riding along narrow trails and open plains of the wetland, with local guides. Return to the lodge for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, a photographic safari in a 4x4 Jeep across marshes, grasslands and waterways, with the chance to see capybaras, caimans and a wealth of birdlife. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Day3

Day 3: Fishing & Kayaking

After breakfast, a kayaking experience along the calm, shallow water channels bordered by lush vegetation. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, catch-and-release sportfishing for piranhas from the boat, with the guides sharing insights into the species and the ecosystem. Return to the lodge for dinner and rest.
Day4

Day 4: Departure

After breakfast, transfer to the international airport with your luggage for your flight home.

Suggested hotels

Pousada Aguape
Superior
Pantanal

4-star lodge on the Aquidauana River; base for all the programme's excursions.

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 (3 nights)
Included: Transfers as per the programme
Included: Excursions as per the programme with an English-speaking guide

What's not included

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

Booking & policies

Are the prices shown net or retail?

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How is a booking confirmed?

Most bookings are confirmed immediately and the voucher is emailed within minutes. When a service shows “In process”, RUMBO LIBRE is confirming final availability with the receptive operator at destination — usually within 24 to 48 business hours.

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.