DAY 1- Arrive at Cuiaba/Varzea Grande airport or pick up at city hotel and transfer to Pantanal. Arrive at the lodge in time to prepare for camping. Late afternoon hike for an introduction to the area, observing wild animals and sunset. Dinner. Night tour to observe nocturnal animals. Overnight at Ronco do Bugio (typical farm).

  
   

DAY 2- Full day dedicated to observing the Pantanal's flora and fauna at the Araras Eco Lodge Reserve. After breakfast, horseback ride through the pastures, woods, and wetlands and onto the next wild pantanal’s area at Sentinela in time for lunch. In the afternoon, take a boat tour to spot aquatic wildlife and birds and have an opportunity to fish for piranha. Observe a spectacular sunset by the river, before returning to the Sentinela  for dinner and overnight.



     
   

 
DAY 3 -
Following an early breakfast soon after daybreak, depart and travel another 7 km to the Bafo da Onça. campsite. Chance of observing endangered marsh deer, south American coati, giant anteater, toco toucan and hyacinth macaws. Arrive at the campsite for lunch and later enjoy a free afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Bafo da Onça..


     
   


Day 4 -
Early morning hike to observe the sunrise and watch for birds. After breakfast, horseback ride through the wilderness of the Pantanal. Return to Ronco do Bugio where to complete the loop. Dismount the horses and travel by car 55 minutes to the South to the Pousada Rio Clarinho. Lunch at Rio Clarinho Lodge. Later afternoon, hike trough the forest along Corixão's pond until sunset. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

   


Day 5 -
Early morning hike to observe the sunrise, and bird watching. After breakfast, hike through the wilderness of the Pantanal. Return to Cuiabá after lunch. Drop off at the airport or city hotel.