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34 Brazil

35 Brazil

Amazon & Pantanal Walks in the country and pedalos on the lake? Fine. Adventures in rainforests almost the size of the USA and sailing safaris in the world’s largest wetlands? Now you’re talking!

8 DAY AMAZON AND PANTANAL EXPLORER INDEPENDENT TOUR WILDLIFE NATURE

Essentials Duration: 8 days and 7 nights Highlights: • Enjoy a snorkelling activity in the Enchanted Aquarium and the Salobra River • Tour of the waterfalls throughout the Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park • Paddle down the Clarinho River and explore the riverbanks and mangroves in search of giant river otters • Trek the Howler Monkey trail to the Howler Monkey Tower, an observation point for animals and the sunset Includes: • 4 nights’ accommodation in the Amazon (split across two lodges)

Amazon | Pantanal

Explore the picturesque Amazon and diverse Pantanal on this tour, which starts and ends in Cuiabá. The Amazon is the world’s largest tropical rainforest, while the Pantanal is the world’s largest tropical wetland. Explore the Amazon with a guide and learn about the diverse flora and fauna. Go canoeing on the Claro River and explore Anaconda Lake. Tour the waterfalls at the Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park and see the vegetation-covered sandstone rocks, singing birds, and waterfalls. Then head down to the Pantanal, which boasts a diverse landscape and is renowned for its excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, thanks to its expansive open spaces. Canoe down rivers, keeping an eye out for giant river otters. Trek to see howler monkeys; you will probably hear them before you see them, though, as they have deep roars or howls. You will also head out on a night safari to spot nocturnal animals. The last activity of the trip sees you horseback riding on a Pantaneiro horse to see more of the Pantanal’s diverse landscape.

I n a competition for Brazil’s best wilderness, the Amazon must win – right? Over a billion acres of rainforest. The Earth’s mightiest river. A giant ecosystem, vital to life as we know it. What could compare? Well, there is the Pantanal. It’s 28 times smaller, but still the planet’s largest tropical wetland and one of our most biodiverse habitats. Could it be a draw? You’ll have to visit them both and tell us. Fly to Manaus, the Amazon’s grandest gateway. Sail where multi-shaded waters of two rivers meet, spotting pink dolphins and piranhas in the waves as you scan for monkeys and sloths in trees. Learn traditional skills from caboclo communities, listen to the jungle from the cosy comfort of a hammock, and trek through untouched forest by moonlight. The Pantanal is packed with creatures like capybaras, giant otters, maned wolves, peccaries, coatis and, if you’re lucky, elegant and elusive jaguars. Fly to Cuiaba and explore the sprawling wetlands by 4x4 and on floating safaris, or visit the fazendas of Mato Grosso do Sul to ride horseback through the marshes. The Amazon and the Pantanal are both reachable from Rio, with direct flights into Cuiaba and Manaus. Wild twin-centre? Why not! Or just explore one, the decision is yours.

• 3 nights’ accommodation in Pantanal • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners • Daily tours

• Arrival and departure transfers to Cuiaba Airport • Return international flights and internal flights

Chapada dos Guimaraes National Park

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