Five large birds with long wings fly low over a body of water in the Pantanal, with green grass in the foreground and a forested area and cloudy sky in the background.

Pousada Rio Mutum Pantanal Lodge

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Pousada Rio Mutum Pantanal Lodge

3 Day Pantanal Tour

The 3-day Pantanal Tour is a fantastic way to explore the Pantanal Wetlands, one of the world’s most beautifully diverse places. During your stay at the Rio Mutum Pantanal Lodge, you will go on guided excursions to see birds, the caiman, capybara, marsh deer, giant river otters, and if you are lucky, the jaguar. Go horseback ride through the wetlands, take a boat ride down the Mutum River banks, and canoe in the Mutum River as you watch the sunrise. There will be plenty of exotic wildlife to spot both during the day and night. This 3-day Pantanal Tour may just convince you to stay even longer.

4 Day Pantanal Tour

The 4-day Pantanal Tour is the perfect introduction for those that want to see more of the Pantanal Wetlands. During your time at the Rio Mutum Eco-Lodge, you will go on daily guided excursions in search of flora and fauna, including a photo safari down the Mutum River, a night safari’s near the lodge to see the nocturnal animals, horseback riding, canoeing and more. Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!

5 Day Pantanal Tour

This 5-day Pantanal Tour is the perfect amount of time to experience the beauty of the Pantanal Wetlands. Some of the highlights of this tour include going on an ecological walk through the wetlands, a boat-ride safari through the pristine Mutum River, canoeing while observing diverse wildlife, and horseback riding to the lovely Siá Mariana Bay. Get ready for an incredible adventure!

Highlights

  • Mutum River
  • Horseback riding
  • Siá Mariana bay and Chacororé bay
  • Piranha fishing

Included

  • 2-Nights Accommodations
  • All meals included at the lodge
  • Expert guides

Example Itinerary – Fully Customizable

Lush green trees and dense vegetation line the edge of a calm river at Pousada Rio Mutum, their reflections visible in the water under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Day 1

Arrive at the Cuiabá airport and transfer to Pousada do Rio Mutum passing through the small village of Mimoso. On the way, keep your eyes open for sightings of various birds, small mammals, and the tropical wetlands. Once you check-in at the Rio Mutum Lodge, head to the welcome reception and meet a few of your fellow travelers. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure and relax until dinner. In the evening, you will enjoy a delicious dinner and learn about the activities and excursions available over the next few days.

People riding elephants through a flooded grassy field near Pousada Rio Mutum, with large trees in the background under a cloudy sky.
Day 2

Rise and shine! Head to the dining hall for a hearty breakfast at 6:30 am. After breakfast, you will go horseback riding through the winding trails of the lush forest, until you reach the edge of the Siá Mariana Bay. During the year, a wide variety of birds, animals, and reptiles gather in this bay, so be sure to bring your camera and take a few photos of the wildlife. After, you will return to the lodge and relax until lunch.

In the afternoon, you will go a boat ride down the Mutum River following the banks to Siá Mariana Bay, and Chacororé Bay. Your guide will be looking for wildlife along the way. Return to the lodge in the evening, stopping to see the sunset at the Siá Mariana Bay where you can go piranha fishing. In the evening, there will be caiman feeding with the piranhas fished from Siá Mariana Bay. Also, keep your eyes open for nocturnal animal spotting.
Return to the lodge in time for dinner and reflect on your first day in the Pantanal.

Note: You can fish for piranhas from February to September. However, from October to January 31st, it is prohibited to fish in the Mato Grosso, because it is the breeding season for the fish.

A woman paddles a canoe on a calm river near Pousada Rio Mutum, surrounded by lush green vegetation, wearing a white tank top, brown shorts, and a black visor. The sky is partly cloudy at this peaceful Pantanal lodge.
Day 3

Today you will wake up early to go canoeing. Canoe down the Mutum River and watch the spectacular sunrise as you listen to the Pantanal come to life. Some say the most beautiful time in the Pantanal is the break of dawn. Return to the lodge for breakfast around 6:30 am and the gather your belongings for check-out. Transfer to the Cuiabá airport and continue to your next destination in Brazil.

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