Our Pantanal holidays & tours
Imagine an area the size of Greece spending half the year underwater. The Pantanal in Brazil is an enormous seasonal wetland which is considered the best place in the country to see wildlife. In fact, its northern region has the highest concentration of jaguars in the world. The open landscape is an easier wildlife-spotting territory than the rainforest. When the water is high, you can go by boat, and the water recedes to reveal river-threaded grasslands. As well as hundreds of species of birds, including the rare hyacinth macaw, there are capybara, ocelot, and caiman – and endangered species like maned wolves and giant otters. Our Pantanal holidays bring to the surface the best that the region has to offer. We use local guides who follow strict wildlife-watching protocol, and stick to locally-run accommodation, eco-lodges and low-emissions vehicles – to help protect this amazing landscape for years to come.
Our top Pantanal holidays
Brazil wildlife holiday, waterfalls and beaches
From
£3950 to £4500
16 days
ex flights
Explore the Pantanal, Bonito, Iguazu Falls, Paraty and Rio
Tailor made
Brazil wildlife tour, jaguars and waterfalls
From
£7225
16 days
inc UK flights
100% jaguar sightings, private tour Pantanal, Iguaçu & Rio
Tailor made
Pantanal self drive holiday, Brazil
From
£2117
7 days
ex flights
Freedom of the open road in the Pantanal
Tailor made
Pantanal rare wildlife holiday in Brazil
From
£8995
18 days
ex flights
North & south Pantanal safari for rare wildlife
Tailor made
Brazil small group holiday, Pantanal explorer
From
£4995
11 days
ex flights
Explore the biodiverse Pantanal region of Brazil
Small group2026: 13 Sep, 19 Oct, 2027: 12 Jun, 7 Aug, 12 Sep, 16 Oct
Jaguar spotting holiday in Brazil
From
£6749 to £7999
9 days
ex flights
Jaguar spotting in the Pantanal of Brazil
Small group2026: 25 Sep, 2027: 8 Jul, 23 Jul, 25 Aug, 24 Sep
Best of Brazil holiday, wildlife, waterfalls & coast
From
£5115
15 days
ex flights
Experience the best of Brazil travelling responsibly
Tailor made
Pantanal and Iguazu tour, Brazil
From
US $2340 to US $2379
9 days
ex flights
Discover two of Brazil's most important tropical landmarks
Tailor made
Brazil holiday, tailor made
From
€4795 to €5920
23 days
ex flights
Wildlife & culture roundtrip through Brazil, all tailormade
Tailor made
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Pantanal map & highlights
This wetland is separated into the Northern and Southern Pantanal, each with its own highlights. This is no destination to dip in and out of; you’ll need to fly to reach Brazil’s remote interior, and from there drive further into the wilderness to reach the reserves and lodges – so you’ll be spending three days here, at least. For the Northern Pantanal, in the state of Mato Grosso, fly into Cuiabá then drive along the Transpantaneira Road to one of several lodges strategically placed close to prime jaguar habitat. The Southern Pantanal, in Mato Grosso do Sul, is generally reached via the city of Campo Grande. This is a vast terrain of cowboy ranches, grasslands and rice fields, dotted with homely pousadas.
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Hyacinth Macaw Research project
2. Jaguars in Porto Jofre
3. Southern Pantanal
4. Taiama Ecological Station
5. Transpantaneira Highway
2. Jaguars in Porto Jofre
3. Southern Pantanal
4. Taiama Ecological Station
5. Transpantaneira Highway
Hyacinth Macaw Research project
1. Hyacinth Macaw Research project
The hyacinth macaw, known locally as the arara azul, is a beautiful, vivid blue bird. Unfortunately, its good looks meant that it became popular as a pet – decimating wild populations. This research project, initiated in the 1990s, has managed to triple the number of birds in the wild. Visitors can learn about the macaws, how the project has conserved them, and visit protected nesting sites.
Jaguars in Porto Jofre
2. Jaguars in Porto Jofre
Jaguars are one of South America’s most notoriously elusive creatures – but also, possibly, its most striking. Porto Jofre is the place to come to see them, and while sightings are never guaranteed, success rates are extremely high. Cosy lodges mean you can spend three days here, too – exploring the surrounding wetlands, and giving yourself many more opportunities to encounter this well camouflaged predator.
Southern Pantanal
3. Southern Pantanal
The Southern Pantanal offers many more ways to see wildlife than its northern counterpart, with walking safaris along the trails of the national park, as well as horseback riding tours. Boat and kayak excursions on the Rio Negro offer opportunities for piranha fishing as well as wild picnics, and few experiences match a night safari, as this thriving ecosystem comes alive after dusk and reaches its screeching crescendo.
Taiama Ecological Station
4. Taiama Ecological Station
This remote little reserve is a wonderful place for seeking jaguars, and it receives even fewer visitors than other parts of the Pantanal. One of Taiamã’s real treats is its house boat anchored on the Paraguay River – a suitably tranquil place to stay, with easy access to motorboats which will carry you down tributaries in search of giant otters, anacondas, capybaras, tapirs, macaws and jaguars.
Transpantaneira Highway
5. Transpantaneira Highway
This famous road crosses the Northern Pantanal between Cuiabá and Porto Jofre. Over its 147km course, it crosses over 120 wooden bridges. The Transpantaneira is a wildlife hotspot in its own right, with some 100 species of birds – including many waterfowl – and dozens of mammals such as anteaters and capybara, appearing along the way. This journey will be a slow one, with plenty of photo ops.
Our Pantanal holidays reviews
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Emma Dodd26 Jul 2026
We had an absolutely wonderful holiday. Every area we went to had its highlights, and were very different... Fantastic. Would wholly recommend.read more
Paul Mahoney23 Jul 2026
If you want to see Jaguars up close and personal then the Pantanal is most definitely the place to go. From the detailed itinerary we knew where we were meant to be and when. Our guides and drivers were without exception wonderful, knowledgeable and ready to go that extra mile.read more
Yiwen Lu20 Jul 2026
We saw more than 80 of the enchanted animals according to the Pantanal guide! A special thank you to our tour operator - great suggestions with the trip planning, arranging everything within a short time frame.read more
Valerie Balban29 Jun 2026
The trip was amazing. If you enjoy wildlife go for it. There was definitely an awareness of the need for conservation and the all the employees were local.read more
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