Jaguar Safari Cruise - 7 Day Cruises
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We will cruise along the Paraguay and Cuiabá rivers, in a comfortable Motor Vessel
with only 7 cabins, exploring four different Nature Reserves: The Taiaman Ecological Reserve, the Pantanal National Park, the Meeting of the Waters State Park and the Transpantaneira Park Road in search of its fascinating and rich wildlife as the elusive jaguar, the playful giant river otters, the numerous caimans sunning along the sand bars, the enchanted ‘Victoria Regia’ giant water lilies as well as the thousands of diverse birds that compose the wildest South American Sanctuary |
DAY 1 – IN / CUIABÁ + Transfer to boarding place (LD)
Reception at (CGB) Cuiabá airport (flight must arrive before noon). Depart towards the town of Morrinhos (south of Caceres on the map) for approximately 200 km on the paved BR 364 federal highway + 80km on a dirt road (approx. 5 hours). Lunch at local Restaurant, en route. We’ll board the motor vessel by the end of the day, for dinner and rest. DAY 2 – TAIAMAN ECOLOGICAL RESERVE – Searching the Jaguars (BLD) During the cruise there will be several outings or river safaris, done in a very comfortable and safe speed boat, exploring side lacks, river channels and lagoons searching for jaguars and other wild life roaming along the river boards and sand dunes. After an early breakfast, board your river safari boat to explore this region water hides. Return on board for lunch, while the Motor Vessel start its cruise to the Taiaman Ecological Reserve. Board the speed boat and explore its water ways and overflowed grass land. Dinner and overnight. DAY 3 – PARAGUAY RIVER – Searching the Jaguars (BLD) Taiaman Ecological Reserve is a 70km long island. In a speed boat we will explore the right side known as ‘Braçinho’ while the motor vessel cruises on the Paraguay river channel, meeting the group for lunch around the ‘Formoso’ Bay. Afternoon further river safari, while the vessel keeps cruising down river up to a region known as Concepcion Port. (Up to the 70's the cattle, bred in the fields between Poconé and the Paraguay river, used to be loaded at this Port and taken downriver to Corumbá in order to be transported by train to São Paulo city). Day 4 – AMOLAR MOUNTAIN CHAIN – Searching for Jaguars (BLD) Morning river safari in the surrounding bay and river channels in search of jaguars and other wildlife. Back to the Motor Vessel we will cross two of the largest bays on the Paraguay River, the ‘Uberaba’ and ‘Gaiva’ bay, each more than 30km large, almost like crossing a sea. We will keep cruising up to the ‘Amolar’ mountain chain, an exceptionally beautiful landscape. Here the giant water lilies are only one of the marvelous gifts of nature to be observed. DAY 5 – PANTANAL NATIONAL PARK – Searching for Jaguars (BLD)
Early in the morning the Vessel will keep cruising up to the ‘Gaiva’ Hill, where the group will visit an archeological site, then further exploring the ‘Acorizal’ Bay, following our river safari up to the ‘Caracará’ land mark. Lunch on board, while cruising towards the Pantanal National Park. In our safari boat, explore the ‘Burro’ Bay, the Park’s main bay, while the Vessel already begins to cruise up the Cuiabá River. Overnight in the proximity of the ‘Negrao’ River. DAY 6 – MEETING OF THE WATERS’ STATE PARK – Searching for Jaguars (BLD) Morning river safari exploring the ‘Negrão’ and ‘Negrinho’ Rivers, while the Vessel keeps cruising up river towards the ‘Jofre’ Port. Lunch on board. Further river safari exploring the ‘Meeting of Waters’ State Park and its labyrinth formed by the waters of the Piquiri, Three Brothers and Cuiabá Rivers. Meet the Vessel for dinner and rest. DAY 7 – TRANSPANTANEIRA PARK ROAD SAFARI + Transfer to CUIABÁ / OUT (BL) After early breakfast, latest at 8.00 a.m. disembark for our last safari, this time back to air conditioned vehicles along the 147km unpaved Transpantaneira Park Road up to the gold miners town of Poconé, then further for 111 km on the paved state road towards Cuiabá airport. Lunch at a restaurant close to the airport. Check in for your late afternoon flight (after 4pm, for your next destination. End of our services. Reverse Route DAY 1 – IN / CUIABÁ - PORTO JOFRE (L/D)Reception at Cuiabá airport, flight must arrive before noon. Depart to the gold miner’s town of Poconé, then further on towards Porto Jofre along Transpantaneira Park Road. Lunch enroute. We’ll board the vessel by the end of the day for dinner and rest.
DAY 2 – MEETING OF THE WATERS’ STATE PARK – Searching for Jaguars DAY 3 – PANTANAL NATIONAL PARK – Searching for Jaguars Day 4 – AMOLAR MOUNTAIN CHAIN – Searching for Jaguars DAY 5 – PARAGUAY RIVER – Searching for Jaguars DAY 6 – TAIAMAN ECOLOGICAL RESERVE – Searching for Jaguars DAY 7 – MORRINHOS - CUIABÁ / OUT (B/L)After early breakfast (latest at 8.00 a.m.), disembark the vessel at Morrinhos and board your air- conditioned vehicle back to Cuiabá airport. Lunch enroute. Check in for your late afternoon flight (after 4pm) for your next destination. |
2024 Departure dates: Morrinhos to Jofre - August - 17-23 Jofre to Morrinhos - August - 10 to 16 2024 rates:
Prices valid only for the mentioned departures, minimum 4 people. INCLUDED
Transfer in and out from Cuiabá; All meals as mentioned in the day by day (B – breakfast; L – lunch; D – dinner); 6 nights’ accommodation; 1 naturalist guide; Daily departures by speed boat to search for wildlife. NOT INCLUDED Drinks; Personal expenses. Boat technical information:
7 private suites with low beds (double or twin) Climatized dining room Outdoor and covered spaces Refreshing shower on the 3rd deck 9-meter boat with 12 upholstered swivel chairs Total security with alarms, hulls with watertight systems, accredited and licensed by the Brazilian Navy Guide Languages: English Notes: The activities described may be altered due to weather conditions, season or group make-up with the intent of maximizing your experience of the eco-systems. Recommended Gear: T-shirts, long sleeved shirt, sneakers or hiking boots, jeans or track suit, hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, binoculars, flashlight, prescribed medication, camera and film. Sweatshirt or sweater recommended from June to September. |