A large group of white wading birds stands and flies above a shallow wetland in the Pantanal Wetlands, surrounded by green vegetation and dense shrubbery in the background.

Pantanal Wetlands Tour & Estancia

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Summary - Pantanal Wetlands Tour & Estancia

Pantanal Wetlands Tour, Estancia Vitoria & Chapada dos Guimarães - Tour Extension

Choose to stay at the family-run Estancia Vitoria just outside of the Pantanal, just perfect to visit the Chapada dos Guimarães. From the Estancia it also is an easy ride to Nobres for the best snorkeling in and around the Pantanal.

Note: This is a tour extension, combine this tour with one of our full package tours.

Highlights

  • Estancia Vitoria
  • Pantanal sightseeing
  • Snorkeling in Nobres

Included

  • 4-Nights accommodations
  • Snorkeling in Nobres
  • English-speaking guides
  • All transfers

Sample Itinerary

Silhouetted trees stand against a vibrant Pantanal sunset sky with shades of blue, purple, and orange, creating a peaceful and dramatic wetlands landscape scene.
Day 1

Transfer from Cuiabá to the Estancia Vitoria - possible day & night.

A large flock of white water birds wade and fly around a shallow wetland in the Pantanal Wetlands, with green vegetation in the background and patches of water plants in the foreground.
Day 2

Departure to Poconé, well known for its goldmining since Jesuit times. You can notice the topographic and vegetation change from the Cuiabá plain to the Pantanal plain. Continuation on the Transpantaneira (earth road) to pousada Piuval, your accommodation tonight. After some rest: horseriding, also for beginners (tame horses) towards some woodland to observe existing fauna, with good luck we can see some animals and birds like Capuchin monkey, hyacinth macaw and agouti, amongst others which live in this area. For those who are still in good condition there is a possibility of a night-walk through the Pantanal.

A close-up of a person holding a fish with sharp, pointed teeth and an open mouth, showing a fishing hook baited with meat inside its mouth during a Wetlands Tour in the Pantanal Wetlands.
Day 3

In the morning boat tour on lake Piuval with piranha fishing and short walks in Piuval area. Return for lunch. With recovered energies our next destination is another distance on the Transpantaneira in the direction of Porto Jofre. Jacarés (cayman), Tuiuiús (Jaburús), egrets, amongst other animals and many birds is what we shall be able to observe. Return to Estancia Vitoria.

Clear, blue water with fish swimming near the sandy bottom; sunlight filters through trees above, casting reflections and shadows onto the pond’s surface—an idyllic scene from a Pantanal Wetlands tour.
Day 4

After breakfast, depart to the town of Nobres. Close by you will visit Lagoa Azul - a clear-blue lake fulfilling a caldera cave. Your next destination is a stalactite cave. Enjoy the unique submontane world! After lunch at the Pousada Recanto Ecologico da Lagoa Azul, receive your snorkling equipment (lifejacket, diving goggles, snorkle, diving shoes). Explore the caldera lake inside and take a swimm with the native fishes such as Pintado or Dourado! Last but not least snorkling in the river which is flowing into Lagoa Azul. Return to the estancia.

Aerial view of the vibrant Pantanal Wetlands, with blue water, lush green vegetation, and marsh patches, bordered by dense forest under a partly cloudy sky—perfect for an unforgettable tour from a local estancia.
Day 5

After breakfast, depart to the airport to continue your journey!

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Estimated Tour Price Without Flights

Prices vary according to several factors including: season, number of people traveling, shared vs private excursions, when you book and rooming arrangements. These are from prices based on low season.

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