Embark on an unforgettable wildlife and birding adventure in Brazil’s Pantanal, one of the greatest wildlife destinations on Earth. Known for its incredible concentrations of birds and unmatched ease of wildlife viewing, the Pantanal offers some of the most exciting birding in South America.
Our journey focuses on the famous Transpantaneira Road, Porto Jofre, and the northern Pantanal region, where wetlands, marshes, open grasslands, gallery forest, and river systems create a spectacular mosaic of habitats.
Along the Transpantaneira, we’ll experience classic roadside birding at its finest, with species such as Jabiru, Hyacinth Macaw, Toco Toucan, Red-legged Seriema, and a wide variety of herons, raptors, and colorful passerines.
A major highlight of the tour is our time in Porto Jofre, one of the best places in the world to search for Jaguar in the wild. In addition to this incredible cat, we’ll have chances to observe Giant Otter, Capybara, Yacare Caiman, and a rich diversity of riverine birdlife.
We finish in the northern Pantanal around the Pixaim River, adding additional species and enjoying one final immersion in this extraordinary ecosystem.
Join us for a relaxed yet action-packed tour combining outstanding birding, iconic wildlife, and some of the best photographic opportunities in South America.
Pantanal & Porto Jofre Tour Map
Departures:
Dates: Aug 31 – Sept 6, 2027
Price: $4,950 per person / double occupancy
Single supplement: $720
*Based on double occupancy at lodgings with a minimum group size of 4 and a max of 8.
Note if you have requested a roommate we will try to find you one, but this is not a guarantee, if none is available you will be charged the single supplement fee.
Type: Bird Watching, Wildlife Viewing & Photography
Length: 6 days / 5 nights
Starting city: Cuiabá, Brazil
Ending city: Cuiabá, Brazil
Pace: Easy to moderate
Physical difficulty: Easy
Focus: Birding, Wildlife, Ecology, & Photography
Max group size: 4–10 participants + leader + local guide(s)
This tour is an outstanding introduction to the wildlife of the Pantanal and offers some of the best birding and mammal viewing in South America. With easy access, excellent roadside birding, abundant wildlife, and unforgettable scenery, this itinerary is ideal for birders, photographers, and nature lovers alike. The combination of the Transpantaneira, Porto Jofre, and Pixaim River region creates a perfect mix of classic Pantanal specialties and world-class wildlife watching.
Arrival in Cuiabá and transfer into the Pantanal, heading south toward the famous Transpantaneira Road.
This iconic wildlife road offers outstanding roadside birding through a mosaic of wetlands, ponds, marshes, open country, and gallery forest, creating one of the richest birding environments in South America.
Overnight: Transpantaneira Road area
Full day birding along the Transpantaneira Road and surrounding Pantanal habitats.
We continue exploring this incredibly productive region, focusing on the wide variety of species found in these rich wetlands, marshes, and gallery forest habitats. With more time in the field, we increase our chances of encountering a broad diversity of birds while also enjoying excellent wildlife photography opportunities.
Mammals and other wildlife may include Capybara, Yacare Caiman, and other classic Pantanal species.
Overnight: Transpantaneira Road area
Morning birding along the Transpantaneira, followed by a transfer deeper into the Pantanal to Porto Jofre.
Porto Jofre is one of the best places in the world to observe Jaguar in the wild, adding an unforgettable wildlife dimension to the experience.
Overnight: Porto Jofre
Full day exploring the Porto Jofre region with morning and afternoon wildlife viewing.
We continue focusing on the same target species mentioned previously while maximizing our opportunities for Jaguar sightings, Giant Otter, and river-associated birdlife. This area provides excellent chances for both common and more elusive species, along with outstanding photographic conditions.
Overnight: Porto Jofre
Morning birding in the Porto Jofre region, followed by a return journey north toward the Pixaim River and Transpantaneira Road.
The return journey offers another excellent opportunity to enjoy the Pantanal’s extraordinary wildlife and revisit productive birding areas.
Overnight: Transpantaneira Road / Pixaim River area
Final morning birding in the northern Pantanal, followed by transfer back to Cuiabá for departures.
This is our last opportunity to search for any remaining target species from the Transpantaneira and Pixaim regions while enjoying one final experience in this spectacular ecosystem.
Departures!