Pantanal, Nobres & Chapada dos Guimaraes Tour

Snorkeling in Nobres, & Pantanal Adventure Tour

8 Days / 7 Nights per person*

Get Custom Pricing

*Example by 4 travelers in 4★ accommodation, low season. Flights priced separately. Get a quote for 1 to 99+ below

Pantanal, Nobres & Chapada dos Guimaraes Tour

Summary

8 Days / 7 Nights

If you have a sense of adventure, the Pantanal, Nobres and Chapada dos Guimaraes Tour will show you a corner of Brazil less traveled. Here among red rocks and cascading waterfalls, freshwater pools, and agricultural fields, you’ll find a very special place to explore. Go snorkeling in Nobres — a much better destination for freshwater snorkeling than the nearby Bonito — and enjoy a farm stay at a lodge.

Get Custom Pricing

This tour includes:

7-Nights accommodations
All transfers
Guides in English, German, Dutch or Portuguese

Highlights

Experience the Pantanal - one of the most diverse natural areas in the world
Chapada dos Guimarães - famous for its wildlife, waterfalls, and canyons
Snorkeling in freshwater pools

Itinerary

Aerial view of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro

Day 1Arrive in Rio de Janeiro

This tour starts in the Marvelous City of Rio de Janeiro. Meet the local guide at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Settle in and get ready for a tour of the Tijuca Forest and the Corcovado Mountain, from where the famous Christ the Redeemer Statue overlooks the city and the bay. This imposing statue, built in 1922, has been declared one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.

Aerial view of Sugarloaf mountain and bay of Rio

Day 2Rio de Janeiro City Tour & Sugar Loaf Mountain

After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will take you on a Rio de Janeiro city tour, including a trip to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain. Visit historical landmarks and golden beaches, and then take the cable car gondola ride to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, a granite peak overlooking Guanabara Bay. Enjoy panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro’s curvy coastline and forests.

In the afternoon, relax at your hotel or on the beaches of Copacabana & Ipanema. Finish off your day with a delicious barbecue at Churrascaría Palace, which offers an all-you-can-eat service.

Sun breaks over rock formation and forested valley

Day 3Arrive to Cuiabá & Transfer Chapada dos Guimarães

Arrive at the Cuiabá/Várzea Grande airport and transfer to Chapada dos Guimarães. Check into the charming Park Eco Lodge in the evening and relax. Take in the first sights of the park.

Day 4Hike in Chapada dos Guimarães

Rise early and depart for a full day of hiking in Chapada dos Guimarães to a beautiful waterfall. The park is known for its intriguing sandstone cliffs formed by the wind and rain. Admire the rich vegetation, listen to the singing birds and the splash of the crystal clear waterfalls. After the hike enjoy a traditional pantaneira lunch at a beautiful restaurants sitting in the canyon with the perfect view of the waterfalls. Watch the sunset over the São Geronimo peak in front of the lodge, relax and take in natures beauty.

Day 5Excursion to Nobres & Transfer to the Pantanal

Bid farewell to Chapada dos Guimarães and depart to Bom Jardim, drive past impressive rock formations along the way. Arrive at Recanto Ecológico Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon) before coming to the trailhead to Aquário Encantado/Enchanted Aquarium and Salobra River (1-km trail). Swim in the deep water pool Aquarium with colorful fish and snorkel in the Salobra River. Return to Recanto Ecológico Lagoa Azul for lunch and depart to Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge.

Arrive at the lodge in the late afternoon and go on a short hike to the sunset from the top of the 12 meters high Mirante da Garça observation tower. After dinner enjoy a nature walk, admire the Southern Hemisphere sky and listen to the nocturnal animals awake from their slumber.

Travelers ride horseback on a tour the Pantanal wetlands

Day 6Full Day in the Pantanal

Enjoy a full day dedicated to observing the flora and fauna in the Pantanal Wetlands. Go on a 2-3 hour horseback ride through the grazing fields, woods and floodplains. Enjoy lunch at the lodge before going on an afternoon hike to spot more wildlife. Return to the Araras Eco Lodge in the evening and reflect on your day in the Pantanal.

Day 7Full Day in the Pantanal

Today you venture to Sentinela Camp, sitting on the edge of the Rio Clarinho (river). Go on a short canoe ride to spot aquatic life, search for birds and other flora. If you are lucky you might have the option to go piranha fishing. After working up an appetite, enjoy an authentic Brazilian churrasco (BBQ) along the river bank. In the evening, return to the lodge and relax while taking in the sights and sounds of the Pantanal.

Day 8Depart from the Pantanal & Transfer to São Paulo

Enjoy a beautiful sunrise in the Pantanal before venturing for your final photo safari transfer to Cuiabá and fly to São Paulo. Upon arrival in São Paulo, settle into your hotel and spend the rest of the night at your leisure. Reflect on your experience in the Pantanal and Chapada dos Guimarães

Summary

Tour Highlights

Experience the Pantanal - one of the most diverse natural areas in the world
Chapada dos Guimarães - famous for its wildlife, waterfalls, and canyons
Snorkeling in freshwater pools

Included

7-Nights accommodations
All transfers
Guides in English, German, Dutch or Portuguese

Customize Tour to
Your Schedule & Style

Advanced Customization

Contact a Travel Expert