Northern Pantanal round trip: Chapada dos Guimarães - Nobres - Pantanal - Jaguar safari

At the airport you will be picked up by the transfer person after the baggage carousel with your name (sign). You drive 70 km to the town of Chapada dos Guimarães. There you will get to know the small town of Chapada. The small town of Chapada is located northeast of Cuiabá, has about 16,000 inhabitants and is located on a rocky plateau at 836m above sea level. Gorges, table mountains, caves, rivers and waterfalls are part of this impressive landscape.

After the Amazon in the north of the state of Mato Grosso and the Pantanal, this table mountain is the third ecosystem in this region, which is unique in the world. Check-in at the pousada, which is located in the village of Chapada. Lunch depends on arrival at the airport. After lunch, drive to the Mirante viewpoint for a beautiful view of the countryside. Mirante is also the geographic center of South America. You will be interested in a short hike in the Table Mountains. You will visit other attractions (rock sculptures, small waterfalls, etc.) in this area. These excursions depend on the short time and the opening times of the facilities, which unfortunately change constantly and cannot be planned in advance.

In the evening return to Chapada and dinner there. Overnight in the pousada in Chapada. The rest of the evening is free.

After breakfast you will visit the largest waterfall in the region, the famous “Bridal Veil” waterfall (“Veu de Noiva”). Then it goes to the village of Chapada for lunch. After lunch you go on a short hike in the Table Mountains. Dinner and overnight in the pousada.

After breakfast you drive to Bom Jardim, near Nobres (travel time about 2 hours, 150 km). Lunch is in the pousada. After lunch you can enjoy the unique beauty of this colorful landscape. You will then be equipped with snorkeling equipment. In the crystal clear spring basin you will enjoy the underwater world. Fish like the pintado, dorado and various aquarium fish live in this water basin. Then you snorkel down the river. Later in the afternoon, drive to Lagoa Azul (around 5:00 p.m.), home to hundreds of different bird species (yellow-breasted macaw, parakeets, hyacinth macaw and other parrot species), return to the lodge and dinner there.

After breakfast you drive to the Pantanal (288 km, 38 km of which are natural roads on the famous Transpantaneira). Several stops are made on the Transpantaneira to admire the flora and fauna. Arrival at the Pousada where you will be served lunch in the form of a buffet.

After lunch and a short break, you go on a stalking tour on foot to hopefully see the capuchin monkeys, maybe even the howler monkeys. You can also enjoy the view from our 17 m tower. Return to the lodge and dinner there. Then time at your own disposal.

Please note that the exact scheduling of the excursions may vary depending on the season, water cycle, and weather conditions, so the order in which the excursions will be carried out may vary from what is described in the travel program; the exact times of each excursion will be confirmed by the pousada staff.

A sunrise tour on foot can be carried out around 5:30 a.m. on request. Breakfast is then in the lodge. After the meal, a riding tour (with riding helmet) is carried out (also suitable for people without riding experience!). You can get the riding helmet at the reception. You ride through the beautiful Pantanal landscape and are sure to meet some animals.

After lunch, relax by the pool, so free time. In the late afternoon we went on the boat without an engine, the noise of the engines scared away most of the wildlife. We hope to see a lot of caimans and with luck, of course, a family of giant otters.

Upon request, a night safari on foot can be carried out after dinner to track down nocturnal animals. You should have the flashlight you have brought with you.

Breakfast is served at 7 a.m. – and with renewed energy, we set off at 10:30 a.m. towards Porto Jofre, at the end of the famous Transpantaneira road. It’s about 107 kilometers of driving, but the journey itself is part of the experience: we’ll make several stops to observe birds and other wildlife. With a bit of luck, we might even spot a giant anteater or a tapir crossing our path.

In a peaceful spot surrounded by nature, we’ll take a break and enjoy a snack lovingly prepared by UeSo’s kitchen. Any drinks you consume along the way will be noted.

Once in Porto Jofre, we board the Chalana UeSo Pantanal, and each guest settles into their cabin. In the afternoon, your first big adventure begins: your first jaguar-watching excursion! For about three hours, we’ll explore the riverbanks, always alert for sightings of the Pantanal’s king.

Dinner and overnight stay take place in your reserved cabin aboard the UeSo Chalana Pantanal. Drinks and snacks are available at the kiosk – so you’ll have everything you need during your stay.

O café da manhã é servido às 7h – e até às 8h já estamos a bordo: partimos para mais um emocionante passeio de barco em busca de animais selvagens. Durante algumas horas, navegamos por essa paisagem fluvial impressionante – quem sabe aparece um último jaguar? O almoço, que levamos conosco, é servido de forma tranquila a bordo. Depois, retornamos à UeSo Chalana, onde organizamos a bagagem – e por volta das 14h seguimos viagem de volta pela lendária Transpantaneira em direção à UeSo Lodge.

Breakfast in the pousada. After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport. If you have a later departure, in the late afternoon, you can go on another excursion on foot in the morning. In this case, the transfer to the airport will take place after lunch.