Reception at Cuiabá airport (CGB), flight must arrive before noon, we recommend the day before. Depart towards Morrinhos (200 on paved federal road and 80km on dirt road – Aprox 5 hours). Lunch enroute. We’ll board the vessel by the end of the day, for dinner and rest.
During the cruise there will be several outings or river safaris, done in a very comfortable and safe speedboat, exploring lakes, river channels and lagoons searching for jaguars and other wildlife roaming along the riverbanks and sand dunes. After an early breakfast, board your river safari boat to explore this region's water hides. Return for lunch, while the Motor Vessel cruises downriver up to the Taiaman Ecological Reserve. Board the speedboat and explore its waterways and overflowed grassland. Dinner and overnight.
Jaurú River Overnight
Taiaman Ecological Reserve is a 70km long island. In speedboat 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. Another river safari in the afternoon, while the vessel keeps cruising downriver until a region known as Concepcion Port (in the 70s the cattle bred on the fields between Poconé and the Paraguay river, they were embarked in this Port and taken downstream to Corumbá in order to be transported by train to São Paulo city).
Taiamã Reserve Overnight
Morning river safari in the surrounding bays 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’ bays, each more than 30km wide, it’s almost like crossing a sea. We will keep cruising up to the ‘Amolar’ mountain chain, an exceptional beautiful landscape. Here the giant water lilies are only one of the marvelous nature gifts to be observed.
Paraguai River Overnight
Early morning, the Vessel will keep cruising up to the ‘Gaiva’ Hill, where the group will visit an archeological site, then further explore the ‘Acorizal’ Bay, continuing the river safari up to the ‘Caracará’ landmark. Lunch on board, while cruising towards the Pantanal National Park. During our safari boat, explore the ‘Burro’ Bay, the Park’s main bay, while the Vessel begins to cruise up the Cuiabá River. Overnight in the proximity of the ‘Negrao’ River.
Pantanal National Park Overnight
Morning river safari exploring the ‘Negrão’ and ‘Negrinho’ Rivers, while the Vessel keeps cruising upriver towards the ‘Jofre’ Port. Lunch on board. Another 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.
Negrão River Overnight
Porto JofreAfter early breakfast (latest 8.00 am) disembark at Porto Jofre for our last safari but, this time, back to air-conditioned vehicles along the 147km unpaved Transpantaneira Park Road up to the gold miner’s town of Poconé. Then, a further 111km on the paved state road towards Cuiabá airport. Lunch enroute. Check-in for your late afternoon flight (after 4 pm) for your next destination. End of our services.
