- Sao Paulo
- Amazon
- Campo Grande
- The Pantanal
- Brasilia
- Cerrado
- Sao Paulo
Go on a two week adventure across Brazil, discovering some of the country's most effective rewilding projects along the way.
Personalised journeys from start to finish
Every trip helps support Conservation
Every detail taken care of
Itinerary highlights
- Birdwatching in the lush Amazon jungle
- Go looking for nocturnal jaguars with an habituation team
- Visit a conservationist breeding ground
- Learn about the protection of the maned wolf
What's included
- Full support from your Travel Concierge before, during and after your trip
- Expert guides in each destination
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Meet and greet airport service
At a glance
Brazil is an excellent example on how conservation and rewilding efforts are having an overwhelmingly positive impact, especially on areas where animal species and natural environments have been taking strain for decades. On this thrilling 14-day adventure you’ll visit some of the country’s most stunning places, stay in luxurious accommodation and get an up-close look at how various projects and organisations are working to restore Brazil’s wildlife and scenery to their natural state.
Your trip begins with a night in Sao Paulo before you head into the Amazon. Once you’ve settled in your lodge, your time here can be spent heading out on the trails looking for the vibrant bird life, spotting wildlife from observation decks and joining expert guides on nature walks. Next, you’ll head to the Pantanal via Campo Grande. While in the Pantanal, you’ll have chance to observe spectacled caimans and spend time with a team working on jaguar habituation, learning how they track the elusive creatures.
After a night in Brasilia you’ll head to Cerrado where you can spend your nights looking for nocturnal creatures including the dwarf caiman. It’s also the perfect opportunity to learn about the maned wolf which is threatened with extinction. Spend time with people who are working to preserve them. You can also visit a conservationist breeding ground that focusses in restoring species that once inhabited the area.
Your trip draws to a close back in Sao Paulo where you can head out for a little more exploring or simply relax and reflect on your wildlife-rich adventure, looking forward to the brighter future that rewilding efforts promise.
Example trip itinerary
Sao Paulo
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Private Transfer to your hotel in Sao Paulo
Accommodation in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo
Overview
The Fasano Sao Paulo is simply a world class hotel, with an understated style, complete luxury and impeccable service throughout.
Located in Jardims, just off of the famous shopping street of Oscar Freire, there’s much to do in the immediate vicinity (an important consideration in a city of this scale).
The Fasano’s facilities are all top class, with a spa, a bar and two restaurants which are among the very best in the Sao Paulo (the Fasano family, built their reputation on their restaurants before moving into hotels).
All the rooms in the Fasano have been decorated with a real eye for quality; every item, fixture and fitting has been carefully sourced and the rooms are extremely comfortable and spacious.
All in all, the Fasano Sao Paulo is a class act throughout.
→ Find out moreTake a private city tour of Sao Paulo's highlights, the self-appointed heart of modern Brazilian culture. This is a huge city and your tour will depend on your interests, but possible stops include the Liberdade neighbourhood, home to one of the largest Japanese populations outside Japan. You might also stop by the Sé Square, the city's central square, Ibirapuera Park - the biggest green space in central São Paulo - and Patio do Colegio, the site where the city was founded in 1554.
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Flight to Alta Floresta Airport
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Transfer to your Amazon lodge
Amazon
Accommodation in the Amazon
Amazon
Highlights
- 18 rooms
- Restaurant and Bamboo Bar
- Floating deck area
- Trails and nature tours
- Expert naturalist guides
- Reading room
- Canoeing and boat trips
Overview
Truly one of the best lodges to explore the natural world of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest – as confirmed by the National Geographic Traveller, who named it one of the best hotels in all the country – the Cristalino is a spectacular, very comfortable and conscientiously designed jungle lodge for serious nature lovers.
Set in its own 28,167-hectare private reserve and only reachable by boat, the lodge also manages to combine several different accommodation options for every type of traveller. Families will find the two-bedroom bungalows very comfortable, and couples looking for extra privacy will find the ‘special bungalows’ ideal. Things like solar-powered hot water and biological waste treatment keep the property sustainable with minimum impact on the precious environment around you. Private verandas and outdoor showers come as standard in all category of rooms, and upper-tier options feature private gardens and L’Occitane products.
The staff here look after every individual guest beautifully, as do the lodge’s team of naturalist guides and wildlife experts who lead you on your daily expeditions. Choose from a scheduled programme of diverse activities depending on your length of stay, or pick and choose what you like, mixed in with the right balance of relaxation.
Combining remoteness with an elegant style of comfort, expert nature activities and outdoors adventure, and fantastic facilities for its position, Cristalino is without a doubt one of our favorites.
→ Find out moreIf you have some experience with birdwatching there's plenty to look out for around Cristalino. The birdwatching activities usually start early in the morning, before sunrise, when the birds are most active. Your guides will look for endemic species and the famous mixed flocks, where several different species can be seen in the same place, often feeding on insects. Explore trails that cross a variety of habitats.
Bird watching in the Amazon is a more challenging task than in savannah areas, because it is easier for birds to move around undetected. Nevertheless, it is a very gratifying experience to encounter species that you will not see anywhere else in the world.
Cristalino Lodge offers many outdoor activities within the stunning scenery of the tropical rainforest. There are trails of different kinds, taking you through forests and hills, plus canoeing and climbing the Observation Towers, during which you can look at the plants, birds and monkeys. The activities usually begin early in the morning, particularly if you are to watch the sunrise from the top of an observation tower.
It is important to note that viewing animals in the Amazon is a challenging task, because of the forest environment. Many birds and animals can only be seen with the help of the telescope that the guides carry with them.
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Flight to Campo Grande
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Transfer to your accommodation in Campo Grande
Campo Grande
Accommodation in Campo Grande
Brazil
Highlights
- 196 rooms and suites
- Restaurant and bar
- Swimming pool
- Laundry
- Gym
Overview
Just a short distance from Campo Grande International Airport and a quick five-minute walk from Parque das Nações Indígenas, you’ll find Hotel Deville Prime Campo Grande set in a large green area. The hotel offers six categories of fully-equipped and comfortable rooms, all with air-conditioning.
Enjoy delicious national and international dishes in the welcoming and contemporary Ventanas Restaurant. The star of the show here are the flavours of the region. End your day with a refreshing drink or two at Millenium Bar.
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Transfer to your lodgings in the Pantanal
The Pantanal
Accommodation in The Pantanal
The Pantanal
Highlights
- Choose between 18 delightful suites or pick Baiazinha, their exclusive private villa
- Set out on exciting safaris onboard 4x4 open vehicles
- Go on a nocturnal excursion to discover the nighttime habits of animals
- Immerse yourself in the flora and fauna and learn more about the Pantanal
- Observe jaguars in their natural habitat
Overview
Rising from the Pantanal – Brazil’s enormous wetland, Casa Caiman beckons guests to discover a land of immense biodiversity. This century-old ranch has been transformed into 18 suites. Just a stone’s throw from Casa Caiman is Baiazinha, the lodge’s private villa which comes with six bedrooms. Baiazinha is architecturally laid out in the shape of a bird, with each of its six rooms occupying one of the bird’s wings and offering breathtaking views of the sunset over the wetlands.
Inside, every aspect of the interiors and design celebrates the region with Brazilian furniture and artwork. From here, enjoy direct access to the Pantanal, the largest wetland plain on the planet and a designated UNESCO World Natural Heritage and World Biosphere Reserve. As part of your stay at Casa Caiman, you’re entitled to daily activities ranging from Jeep safaris, Canadian canoe trips, nocturnal spotlighting and nature walks, each led by local expert naturalists. There’s also the opportunity to spot hyacinth macaw and the elusive jaguar in their natural habitat.
Casa Caiman not only allows much of its land to remain wild but also operates on a sustainable cycle involving livestock, ecotourism and environmental research. In collaboration with the NGO Onçafari, the lodge promotes photographic safaris aimed at enhancing visitors’ understanding of nature. These safaris ensure that animals maintain their wild behaviour while becoming accustomed to safari vehicles without perceiving them as a threat.
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The impact of your stay:
- Established in 2004, the Private Reserve of Natural Patrimony Dona Aracy covers one-tenth of Caiman’s territory, encompassing 5,600 hectares.Selected with the help of University of São Paulo researchers, the reserve aims to safeguard local flora and fauna. Casa Caiman collaborates with non-profits to monitor environmental impacts and mitigate the effects of their operations in the area.
- Casa Caiman supports the preservation of wildlife in the area through various initiatives, including jaguar conservation with Onçafari, Hyacinth macaw conservation with the Hyacinth Macaw Institute, herpetofauna bioacoustics research with UFMS, bat research with the Hyacinth Macaw Institute and the ‘PPV – True Parrot Project’ for the Turquoise-fronted Parrot in Mato Grosso do Sul. They are also starting a partnership with the Tamandua Institute for Xenarthran research and conservation.
- As a guest, your stay helps support local institutions. Through funding, Casa Caiman contributes to the Associations of Parents and Friends of the Exceptional, which are dedicated to the habilitation, rehabilitation and inclusion of individuals with disabilities into Brazilian community life.
Explore the Pantanal from Caiman Ecological Refuge. Activities may may include walking tours in the surrounding area on trails through the forest to observe flora and fauna, or through the ranch and research centres, ending at Paizinho’s bridge, an excellent place to observe the Spectacled Caimans. There are also photographic safaris on specially adapted vehicles available, on which you'll try to find a wider variety of animals, canoe trips out onto the waters and night time wildlife watching.
Spend a full day and evening with the Jaguar Habituation Team. You'll head out in the morning and get involved in their daily activities, searching for the ever elusive jaguar. The team spends a huge amount of time searching for the animals themselves as well as for clues that point in the right direction when the nocturnal jaguars get active as the sun sets.
Together with the team, you will check camera traps for any sign of them, look for tracks on the ground, try to locate kills that jaguars might have made during the previous night, check data from satellites that follow the collared animals, and even search for them via a receiver that can capture VHF signals emitted by their collars. You may have a chance to experience tracking on foot with the trained trackers, to see firsthand pictures taken by the camera traps.
Once a sign of the animal is found, you will attempt to locate it in order to further the habituation process. More often than not you will be likely to find the approximate location of the cats during the day, increasing your chances of finding them at night. Depending on circumstances, you will set out at sunset or just after dinner in order to see the jaguars. You will also be given a full presentation on the project’s work and objectives at the base station.
Few tropical bird species are more striking than the hyacinth macaw, the deep royal blue plumage and gold-rimmed eyes of which delight all who have the good fortune to observe them. But this gorgeous creature is an endangered species. Since 1990 a conservation project has been at work in the Brazilian Pantanal, one of the bird’s habitats, with the single-minded aim of conserving the existing bird communities and provoking the recuperation of its numbers. In addition to studying the hyacinth macaw’s biology, reproduction and interaction with its habitat, investigating scientists at the project are also investigating the behaviour of other species, such as red macaws and toucans, to see if they can increase the understanding of what helps them to thrive. All this is being accomplished in the context of conservation in the Pantanal as a whole, so that the environment is protected for all endemic species.
On a visit there you will be able to admire the bird up close, learn about the history of the species, how it has suffered from acquisition by humans who covet it for its exquisite plumage, and how existing pairs are now being monitored and encouraged to reproduce.
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Transfer to Campo Grande
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Flight to Brasilia
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Transfer to your hotel in Brasilia
Brasilia
Accommodation in Brasilia
Brasilia
Highlights
- 306 rooms
- Restaurant
- Swimming pool
Overview
Located on the Avenida Eixo Monumental, this hotel adds to the city’s long list of architectural wonders. Step in to enjoy an incomparable Brazilian experience – inside, each room is decorated with minimalistic artistic design and signature furniture.
At the in-house restaurant, guests are offered high quality gastronomic experiences. There’s a collection of dining venues for you to choose, from their international restaurant to the modern penthouse with incredible sky views. And to offer you the freshest ingredients, B Hotel has its own vegetable garden, where fresh, organic and delicious vegetables are harvested every day.
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Transfer to Pousada Trijunção
Cerrado
Accommodation in Cerrado
Cerrado
Overview
Set on the border that divides the states of Minas Gerais, Bahia and Goias, Pousada Trijunção is highly regarded for its philosophy of supporting the rediscovery of the Cerrado ecoregion, as well as promoting its continual preservation. Located in an oasis which is a true miracle of nature, there’s a striking integration between Pousada Trijunção and its beautiful surroundings, wonderfully anchored by comfort and luxury.
An area of rich flora and fauna, including 13,000 species of plant, 850 species of bird, over 250 mammals and almost 500 reptiles, a stay at Pousada Trijunção helps to stimulate conservation of this natural haven, and allows guests to experience a lush and scenic habitat that spreads across three states.
There are seven suites, all charming, sophisticated and comfortable, decorated with features such as traditional handicrafts and photography. In keeping with the property’s focus on sustainability, the flooring of each suite has been constructed with demolition wood, while numerous other sustainable materials have been used throughout the building process. Other features, such as the use of native plants around the grounds, continues to help the promotion of local ecotourism.
Brazilian literary works about the Cerrado area reference local culinary traditions, most notably the event of cooking outside and cooking inside. The former is embraced through the hosting of barbecues and picnics, while the latter is achieved through a charming on-site restaurant which is underpinned by traditional hospitality.
→ Find out moreHead out from the pousada after sundown in a safari car towards Lagoa das Araras. You'll get to see various nocturnal species on the trek: mammals, birds, reptiles and insects seldom seen during the day.
Upon arriving at the lagoon, you'll board an eco-friendly, silent, electric motorboat. As you near the shore, we’ll shut down the engine to get a closer peek at the star of the show, the dwarf caiman. This is the smallest species of the Crocodylia order, growing up to just 1.5 meters. They are nocturnal, live in harems, travel great distances over land, and are more tolerant to cold water than other alligators.
The maned wolf, a symbol of the Cerrado, the largest native canid in South America, is threatened with extinction. Seven monitored individuals of this species inhabit the borders of Fazenda Trijunção under the care of the NGO Onçafari, a project dedicated to animal preservation.
Guided sighting excursions in open-air cars take place in the early morning or at dusk. Up to six people can head out together. When we find the wolves, you'll get to observe them up close in their natural habitat and learn more about this incredible species. It is also common to see tapirs, anteaters, deer and even other species.
Most of the initiatives of Pousada Trijunção are related to their conservationist breeding practice. Guided by specialists, you can visit the project and learn more about the conservation of emus, peccary, and other wild animals, getting to see them up close and find out about their importance in the area.
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Private transfer to Brasilia International Airport
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Flight to Sao Paulo
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Transfer to your hotel in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo
Accommodation in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo
Overview
The Fasano Sao Paulo is simply a world class hotel, with an understated style, complete luxury and impeccable service throughout.
Located in Jardims, just off of the famous shopping street of Oscar Freire, there’s much to do in the immediate vicinity (an important consideration in a city of this scale).
The Fasano’s facilities are all top class, with a spa, a bar and two restaurants which are among the very best in the Sao Paulo (the Fasano family, built their reputation on their restaurants before moving into hotels).
All the rooms in the Fasano have been decorated with a real eye for quality; every item, fixture and fitting has been carefully sourced and the rooms are extremely comfortable and spacious.
All in all, the Fasano Sao Paulo is a class act throughout.
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Private transfer to Sao Paulo airport
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