Private Tour Highlights
- Embarking on a horseback ride to explore the diversity of the Pantanal landscape including some flooded areas of the Pantanal plain on the special Pantaneiro horse.
- Whizzing up to Sugarloaf Mountain on a cable car, drinking in the views of Guanabara Bay, Copacabana Beach and the Santa Cruz Fortress.
- Enjoying a Brazilian dance show that gathers on stage various cultures of the Tropical Country, combining a variety of Brazilian dances.
- Venturing through Brazil’s Pantanal, the largest contiguous wetland in the world which shelters almost 700 species of bird, as well as intriguing animal species like Caiman, Jaguar, Capybara and many more.
- Hiking the Rondon Trail to Tuiuiu Tower, perched 12m (40 ft) above the ground in the Pantanal, before continuing on horseback through these awe-inspiring wetlands.
- Taking a ride on a cog train through the world’s largest urban woodland, Rio’s Tijuca Forest, up towards the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer.
Tour Overview
Yampu guides you through the Wildlife in the Wetlands of Brazil’s Pantanal, including an evening at the Araras Ranch Eco Lodge. The Pantanal, the largest contiguous wetland on the planet, was declared a World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Arguably the best place in Brazil to see wildlife, the Pantanal is home to nearly 700 bird species. This area is a paradise for ornithologists and bird watchers. The fauna here includes caimans, deer, capybara, anteaters, porcupines, cranes, jaguars, and monkeys.
Inclusions
Package Price: From £$ 5175
Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.
Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
Flight to Brazil
Overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Private Half Day Corcovado Tour
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Reception at airport and transfer to your hotel.
After settling in, enjoy a tour of Corcovado with a private driver and guide. The tour begins in Cosme Velho's neighborhood. The cog train rolls through the Tijuca Forest, the largest urban forest in the world, and up to the iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Once there, enjoy a panoramic and extraordinary view of Rio, including the Sugar Loaf, the Guanabara Bay, the beaches of Southern Zone and the Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon. At the peak of the hill is the art deco statue of Jesus Christ, and icon of Rio. After the visit of the Corcovado, the tour continues to the Sao Conrado area with a brief stop at Pepino beach where you can appreciate the hang gliders overhead. At the end of the tour, you will transfer back to your hotel.
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Private Half Day Sugar Loaf Tour
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Today enjoy a private Half Day Tour to the Sugar Loaf with private driver/guide.
This tour begins with a stroll through downtown Rio, passing by the Sambodrome, and the Metropolitan Cathedral. Get to know the traditional Cinelandia square with the historical buildings, the Municipal Theater, the National Library and the National Museum of Fine Arts. By taking the Aterro do Flamengo, you will be taken to the neighborhood of Urca where you will find one of the largest symbols of the city: The Sugar Loaf. This visit is made in two steps by cable car. The first cable car takes passengers to Urca Hill which provides a beautiful view of the Guanabara Bay and its islands, the Rio-Niteroi bridge and Corcovado hill. From this stage, a second cable car will be taken up to the top to find a splendid view of Copacabana beach, the Santa Cruz fortress and some beaches of Niteroi.
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Day of Leisure - Ginga Tropical Show
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Your day is free to enjoy Rio, or choose from one of our optional day tours.
Tonight, you will be met at your hotel by a Yampu representative for your private transfer to the Ginga Tropical Show (this tour does not include dinner).
After dinner, we will enjoy a Brazilian dance show that gathers on stage various cultures of our Tropical Country. The show combines a variety of Brazilian dances that developed from African rhythms via the slave trade and the natives that lived in Brazil before colonization. This is a show that perfectly combines diversity and culture. We have the Ziriguidum from the Northeast, the Amazon with its Folklore, Bahia with its mystical rituals and Capoeira, and Rio de Janeiro with its bohemian Lapa neighborhood, samba dance halls and the performance of the legendary Tricksters.
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Rio - Cuiaba - Pantanal
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At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Cuiaba.
Upon your arrival you will greeted by your local guide at the airport to transfer to the Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge. The journey will begin on a paved road for 100 km / 62.13 mi to Pocone, along farms and through the Brazilian savanna. After a short stop in Pocone, you will continue on an unpaved road entering the Transpantaneira Park built on a level higher than the floodplain. The road has more than 127 wooden bridges, fording fields, bays and grazing lands. On the way the vehicle will make several stops to embrace the surrounding wildlife. Upon arrival at the Araras Pantanal Eco Lodge you will be greeted with a welcome drink and accommodation. Embark on a late afternoon hike within the surroundings of the Lodge, reaching the Mirante da Garca observation tower for enchanting sunset views. After dinner, listen to the sounds of the Pantanal during star gazing trek.
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Pantanal
Today will be a full day dedicated to observing the Pantanal's flora & fauna at the Araras Eco Lodge private reserve. After breakfast, the guide will lead you on a 2-to-3-hour horse ride through the grazing fields, woods and flood lands. After lunch at the lodge, join a hike to a different area of the reservation, allowing you to watch and learn about this ecosystem.
Today will be a full day dedicated to observing the Pantanal's flora & fauna at the Araras Eco Lodge private reserve. After breakfast, the guide will lead you on a 2-to-3-hour horse ride through the grazing fields, woods and flood lands. After lunch at the lodge, join a hike to a different area of the reservation, allowing you to watch and learn about this ecosystem.
Horseback Ride through the Pantanal
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After breakfast, we enjoy a horseback ride to allow us to explore the diversity of the Pantanal landscape including some flooded areas of the Pantanal plain. The Pantaneiro horse is docile and has adapted, through the centuries, to eat with its nose underwater. In this region, the horse is the Pantaneiros' best friend, a daily companion during work and leisure. We return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, trek on the Rondon Trail towards the 13 mt high Jabiru Stork Tower, where we can watch a Jabiru Stork nest. Return to Araras Eco Lodge for dinner and overnight. ...read less
Pantanal - Cuiaba - Home
This morning we will rise early to witness the awakening of the Pantanal at dawn. After breakfast our departure will be at 7h30 or 12h30 to Cuiaba, with stops along the Transpantaneira Park Road for photos and the last glimpse of this unique ecosystem before transfering to the airport for your international flight Home
This morning we will rise early to witness the awakening of the Pantanal at dawn. After breakfast our departure will be at 7h30 or 12h30 to Cuiaba, with stops along the Transpantaneira Park Road for photos and the last glimpse of this unique ecosystem before transfering to the airport for your international flight Home
Cuiabá - State of Mato Grosso, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Places You'll See
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Cuiaba
In the exact center of South America, in the middle of Brazilian cattle country lies the city of Cuiaba. Here one can enjoy the local life with shopping, visiting local cathedrals or the Municipal Aquarium, along with hiking tours just outside of the city. Spot some monkeys while canoeing the nearby rivers or possibly a jaguar during a night safari!
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Rio de Janeiro
The largest Art Deco statue in the world, Christ the Redeemer, welcomes travelers to the famous city, Rio de Janeiro. Let the local music, art, and food capture your sense as you visit its sandy beaches or watch an enchanting samba show. Try your hand at trekking up Pao de Acucar (Sugarloaf Mountain) for beautiful views of the bay and beyond.
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Hotel Options
Featured Accommodation
Araras Eco Lodge
Built in harmony with the environment, without renouncing comfort, the Araras Eco Lodge is located in Pantanal, the largest continuous wetland on the planet. From this lodge, with its enviably preserved surroundings, it is possible to do first-class bird-watching, trekking in pristine forest, canoeing, horseback riding, truck photo-safaris, night tours, two exciting tree top look outs, and much more. A rustic and regional construction, offers 19 comfortable air conditioned rooms, windows with mosquito netting, ceiling fan and private bathrooms. Excellent regional food, bar, swimming pool with covered deck, and large verandas with hammocks are also offered.
Pantanal , BRAZIL
4 Star Properties
Arena Leme
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
Rio de Janeiro : Windsor California
Windsor California
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
The Windsor California Hotel is the latest news in the center of Copacabana. Located in the seafront of one of the most famous beaches of Rio de Janeiro, it provides its guests with high standard service, comfort, sophistication, high-end structure and convenience. It is walking distance from the most trendy bars, restaurants and night clubs, on top of offering easy access to the subway and the main tourist attractions such as Pão de Açúcar and Cristo Redentor.
5 Star Properties
Rio de Janeiro : Windsor Miramar
Windsor Miramar
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
The new Miramar Hotel by Windsor defines seaside luxury in the heart of Rio de Janeiro. Just steps from Copacabana Beach, the hotel affords captivating views from some guestrooms and an amazing rooftop terrace that hosts an infinity-edge swimming pool and poolside bar. Accommodations at Miramar promote relaxation with sophisticated decor, Brazilian paintings, and elegantly designed guest bathrooms. Each of the 200 guestrooms features state-of-art amenities such as complimentary WiFi, minibar, electrical adapters, and more. Dine in the hotel’s new gourmet restaurant, which serves an inventive menu of Carioca cuisine and notable wine list with more than 130 labels.
Rio de Janeiro : Hilton Copacabana
Hilton Copacabana
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
Hilton Copacabana hotel is on Copacabana Beach and is less than 10 minutes from Rio Sul Mall and showings at Kinoplex Roxy. Sugarloaf Mountain, Maracanã Stadium, and Escadaria Selarón can be reached in 15 minutes. Christ the Redeemer is 20 minutes away. The hotel has rooms with sea views, a spa, and a rooftop pool with space to relax.
Luxury Properties
Rio de Janeiro : Copacabana Palace (City View)
Copacabana Palace (City View)
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
This glamorous landmark is pre-eminent among the best hotels in Rio de Janeiro. Since its Art Deco doors swung open in 1923, Belmond Copacabana Palace has been welcoming the rich and famous. A truly iconic city-center hotel, Copacabana Beach only a heartbeat away, this is the best place to stay in Rio. Soak up the sun in the magnificent pool or join Brazil’s style setters at the Piano Bar. Each of the rooms are unique, featuring fine period furniture and original works of art. And don’t miss the hotel’s top restaurants, whether for great local dishes or fine Italian dining at the Hotel Cipriani Restaurant.
Rio de Janeiro : Fasano Hotel Rio de Janeiro (Ocean View)
Fasano Hotel Rio de Janeiro (Ocean View)
Rio de Janeiro , BRAZIL
Fasano Hotel Rio de Janeiro is the first building in Brazil designed by Philippe Starck, making it the most fascinating destination at Ipanema’s beachfront. Among the attractions are the infinity edge pool that leans over the beach, surrounded by the Arpoador beach,the Dois Irmãos Mountains and the Corcovado. Its architecture and interior design pay homage to the spirit of Brazilian design of the 1950’s and 1960’s, and the glorious Bossa Nova
Testimonials
Joe
Traveled August, 2015
First, I wanted to say that all of our guides were excellent
First, I wanted to say that all of our guides were excellent. Indeed, our guide in Ouro Preto was truly awesome, one of the best we have ever had. The hotels were well chosen. All our transfers worked perfectly. Everyone met us, no glitches. We were delighted to see several sloths along the Amazon and an ocelot and two kinds of anteaters in the Pantanal. These are iconic South American wildlife but not easy to see.
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Christina, from the UK
Traveled December, 2007
Brazil was fantastic
Happy New Year to you too! Brazil was fantastic. We had a wonderful time and that also thanks to your excellent itinerary. Everything was well organised, from the places we visited to the drivers and tour guides, we didn’t need to worry about anything. We were very lucky with the tours as we were alone most of the time and it was like we had our private tour guide. Not to mention how wonderful and helpful all of the tour guides and drives were. I’ll be very brief because I can talk (write in this case) for hours. Iguazu falls was breath taking, Rio de Janeiro was is a beautiful city, very picturesque, colourful, happy people and the Amazon. Amazing, no words to describe, I’m just happy I’ve been there and we are definitely going again. Thank you again for all your help.
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Holly H.
Traveled November, 2012
Everything went smoothly
Everything went smoothly. We were very pleased with Cecil, our guide in Rio, and India, our guide in Iguazu. Also in Iguazu, the driver, Aloisio(?), was a delightful guy. The day trip to Petropolis was very pleasant. We had a truly outstanding meal, one of the best in Brazil (and we ate at DOM in Sao Paulo and other top restaurants there), at the Leopoldina in the lovely Solar do Imperio Hotel. The best thing about the Porto Bay, by far, was the Copacabana location and the roof deck with spectacular views. Otherwise, the rooms were very plain and the Internet was costly and the connection was quite poor. We liked the Santa Teresa neighborhood and the hotel was great. Unfortunately, there were a couple of holidays and some closings of good spots with the best views. We can recommend a little seafood place near the hotel, Sobre Natural.Iguazu was stunning. Das Cataratas a super place. We liked being able to walk to the Falls just outside the hotel. The day trek and zodiac on the river was a fun adventure. Happy to answer any questions happy to recommend our itinerary and Yampu.
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