🌿 Pantanal Tour Adventure – 3 Days / 2 Nights
Piuval Lodge | Departure from Cuiabá – Northern Pantanal
Certified Professional Guides • Sustainable Ecotourism
Distance: 107 km
Departure Time: 08:00 AM (from Cuiabá)
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⭐ Why Choose PantaneirosTour Ecotourism Agency
* Certified Professional Guides: Regional and National Tourism Guides registered with Cadastur and Embratur – Cuiabá.
* Sustainable Tourism: We respect wildlife and natural habitats while supporting local families, creating jobs for riverside communities and residents of the region.
* Wildlife Respect: We maintain the required minimum distance and follow international ecotourism guidelines.
* High Wildlife Sightings: The itinerary is planned according to animal behavior and the best times of day for observation.
* Comfort & Safety: Authorized vehicles, bottled water included, full meals, and a well-equipped lodge.
* Authentic Experience: Real contact with nature, Pantanal culture, and the unique landscapes of the world’s largest tropical wetland.
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📅 Complete Itinerary
📍 Day 1 – Arrival and Initial Activities
Morning
* Arrival at the lodge: check-in, accommodation, and briefing with your guide.
* 11:30 AM – Lunch at the lodge.
Free Time
The Pantanal becomes very hot in late morning and early afternoon. Because of this:
* animals hide to protect themselves from the heat,
* and the break provides rest and better wildlife sightings later in the day.
Guests may walk around the lodge, birdwatch, relax by the pool, or rest in their rooms.
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Afternoon
* 3:30 PM – Photo Safari
Departure in a special safari vehicle to observe fauna and flora. Return at sunset.
Possible sightings: caimans, capybaras, monkeys, blue macaws, various birds, lizards, deer, and with luck, the jaguar.
Free time after the safari: rest, shower, and leisure at the lodge.
This break coincides with the hottest period of the day, when wildlife activity decreases significantly.
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Evening
* 6:00 PM – Night Safari
A unique experience to observe nocturnal animals.
Possible sightings: crab-eating foxes, rabbits, pumas, ocelots, owls, and even jaguars.
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📍 Day 2 – Outdoor Activities
Morning
* Before sunrise – Sunrise Safari
The best time to spot species such as the giant anteater and lesser anteater.
* Return to the lodge for breakfast.
* After breakfast – Horseback Riding (1h30 to 2h)
Ride through the Pantanal landscapes.
Possible sightings: caimans, capybaras, rheas, birds, agoutis, monkeys, lizards, and deer.
Break
Due to the intense midday heat, this free time allows for rest, swimming, or peaceful nature observation.
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Afternoon
* 12:00 PM – Lunch at the lodge.
* 3:30 PM – Ecological Walk (1h30 to 2h)
A guided walk with direct contact with local flora and fauna.
Possible sightings: monkeys, capybaras, caimans, birds, and medicinal plants native to the Pantanal.
Late-Afternoon Free Time
An ideal moment to walk around the lodge, relax, or take photos as wildlife becomes active again when temperatures drop.
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📍 Day 3 – Final Activity and Return
Morning
* Optional activity:
– Ecological walk
– or Photo safari (according to group preference)
Return
* After breakfast
or
* After lunch (as arranged)
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🏨 Lodge Facilities
* Comfortable rooms with air-conditioning and private bathrooms
* Swimming pool, game room, and lounge areas
* Light walking trails around the lodge
* Full board with regional cuisine
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🌱 Commitment to Sustainable Tourism
* Strict respect for environmental laws
* Mandatory minimum wildlife-viewing distance
* Zero feeding or interaction that alters wildlife behavior
* Income generation for riverside families and local communities
* Environmental education throughout the tour
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🎒 What to Bring
* Lightweight long-sleeve shirt
* Lightweight trousers (tactel or breathable fabric)
* Comfortable walking shoes or trekking boots
* Hat or cap
* Sunscreen
* Insect repellent
* Sunglasses
* Rain jacket (depending on the season)
* Camera or mobile phone for photos
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🍽 Included in the Tour
* Round-trip transportation (Cuiabá – Northern Pantanal)
* Certified regional and national guide (Cadastur/Embratur)
* Full-board accommodation at the lodge
* Bottled mineral water throughout the tour
* Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
* All activities listed in the itinerary
