Brazil

Starting Price:	$1,663.00
Trip Length:	4 days

Pousada do Rio Mutum: 4 Days / 3 Nights

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The Pousada do Rio Mutum is located in the municipal district of Barăo de Melgaço, one of the most beautiful regions of Mato Grosso´s Pantanal.With one of the world’s largest and most varied ecosystems, the Pantanal is an unique destination that pleases even the most demanding traveler.

There are approximately 9,000 species of birds identified in the entire world and Brazil is one of the countries with the largest number of species: more than 1,780 species recorded in its territory. This tour gives bird lovers the opportunity to know more about this fascinating world and to help with the environmental education process and the development of observation tourism, which we consider to be an ecologically correct step in the path to sustainable development.

Day 1

Reception upon arrival at the Cuiabá airport by a bilingual guide. Transfer to Pousada do Rio Mutum passing through the small village of Mimoso, where Mal. Candido Rondon was born. On the way, observation of many kind of birds, small mammals and typical landscapes. The transfer takes about 3 hours and a half. After check-in, introduction to the lodge and area around it. In the evening a delicious piranha soup is served just before dinner. After dinner, introduction to the activities of the following days. Overnight.

Day 2

After breakfast, horseback trail riding in the jungle, up to the edge of the Siá Mariana bay. During the whole year, a big variety of birds, animals and reptiles can be observed. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, boat ride for a photographic safari in Mutum River. In its crystal clear water it is possible to see giant otters, stingrays and huge schools of small fish. At the Mutum river banks, a large variety of birds can be observed. Return to the lodge for dinner, then nocturnal animal spotting by jeep in the lodge surrounding area. Overnight.

Day 3

After breakfast, ecological walk through the jungle and open fields to observe animals and birds. Having the largest diversity of bird species in the world, the Pantanal is specially interesting for bird watching. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, boat trip down the Mutum river banks, Siá Mariana bay and Chacororé bay. Return by boat to the lodge, stopping to see the sunset at the Siá Mariana bay and do piranha fishing*. In the evening, cayman feeding with the piranhas fished from Siá Mariana bay and nocturnal animals spotting. Dinner and overnight. *According to the law, fishing is forbidden from October to March.

Day 4

4:30am – Wake up early to go canoeing in the Mutum river and observe the sunrise and the beauty of wildlife at the break of dawn in the Pantanal. Return to the lodge, breakfast and check-out. Transfer to the Cuiabá airport.

Occupancy Type	Standard
Double	$1757
Triple	$1663
Single	$2842

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