A hyacinth macaw in the Pantanal wetlands

9 days · Wildlife

Amazon & Pantanal Wildlife

The rainforest and the world's greatest wetland

The idea

Two of the best places on Earth to see wildlife, back to back: the Amazon rainforest and the Pantanal — the vast wetland that is South America's finest spot to actually see jaguars, capybaras and hyacinth macaws.

Small-group, nature-first, and seasonal by design: we plan around water levels and wildlife rhythms so you're in the right place at the right time.

Best for: Wildlife lovers and photographers who want Brazil's two great nature experiences.

Day by day

Your 9 days

A guide, not a script — every day flexes around you, the weather, and the best of the moment.

  1. 1

    Arrive in Manaus

    Gateway to the Amazon, and the rubber-era opera house that shouldn't exist in the middle of the jungle.

  2. 2

    Into the rainforest

    Transfer to a jungle lodge on a quieter tributary for true immersion.

  3. 3

    Amazon wildlife

    Dawn birdsong, caiman by night, pink river dolphins, and the Meeting of the Waters.

  4. 4

    Deeper into the forest

    Canoe trips through flooded forest or jungle walks, depending on the season.

  5. 5

    Fly toward the Pantanal

    A travel day southwest to the edge of the world's largest tropical wetland.

  6. 6

    Into the Pantanal

    Open wetland teeming with life — capybaras, caimans, and hundreds of bird species along the rivers and lagoons.

  7. 7

    In search of jaguars

    River safaris in the season and stretches where the Pantanal offers the best jaguar-watching in the Americas — never guaranteed, always thrilling.

  8. 8

    Wetland mornings

    Early starts for the best wildlife, and slow afternoons under enormous skies.

  9. 9

    Homeward

    Transfer and connect for your onward flight.

Make the Amazon & Pantanal Wildlife yours

This is a starting point — we'll tailor every day to your dates, pace and interests. Tell us what you'd change.