2-Day Pantanal Eco Tour from Cuiabá: Wildlife Safari & Canoe

Two days tracking jaguars, caimans and macaws through the world's largest wetland

A 2-day Pantanal eco tour from Cuiabá combines land safari, canoe and night wildlife viewing with a lodge stay. The route follows Transpantaneira, the main park road through the wetland, with stops for photography and wildlife observation. Day one includes airport pickup, afternoon canoe until sunset, and night safari. Day two starts before dawn for sunrise birding, then an ecological trail walk and morning safari before return to Cuiabá. A bilingual guide leads the group throughout, and breakfast and dinner are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Cuiabá to Pantanal with safaris

• Reception at Cuiabá airport or hotel
• Transfer to Pantanal via Transpantaneira road
• Photo safari stops along the way
• Arrival and accommodation at lodge
• Lunch at lodge
• Afternoon canoe activity till sunset
• Night safari
• Dinner and overnight at lodge

Day 2: Pantanal sunrise and safari

• Early start at 5:00 am to watch sunrise
• Bird and mammal watching
• Return for breakfast
• Walking ecological trail
• Lunch at lodge
• Check-out from lodge
• Photo safari on Transpantaneira road
• Drop off at Cuiabá airport or hotel

The experience

The Pantanal holds roughly 4,700 plant and animal species across the world's largest wetland, and this tour moves through it three ways: by vehicle on Transpantaneira, by canoe at water level, and on foot. Day one begins with pickup at Cuiabá airport or your hotel, then a photo safari during the drive south through Poconé to the lodge, with stops along the way to watch for the hyacinth macaw, the world's largest parrot, and the roughly 10 million caimans that live here. You reach the lodge by afternoon, eat lunch, then paddle a canoe until sunset before a night safari on foot or by vehicle, when nocturnal species emerge.

Day two starts at 5 a.m. to catch the sunrise when birds are most active and mammals move before heat sets in. After breakfast you walk an ecological trail through the wetland on foot, then eat lunch before a final photo safari on Transpantaneira heading back north. The driver drops you at Cuiabá airport or your hotel by afternoon. Groups stay small (a maximum of three or four travelers in a 4x4 jeep), or larger groups travel by minibus, depending on the booking.

What’s included

• Airport or hotel pickup in Cuiabá.
• all transport by 4x4 jeep or minibus with a bilingual guide.
• lodge accommodation for one night.
• breakfast and dinner.
• photo safari on Transpantaneira.
• sunset canoe.
• night safari.
• sunrise birding.
• ecological trail walk.
• return transfer to Cuiabá.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 30 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gasparetour Pantanal Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the 4x4 jeep if your guide speaks your language (English, Spanish, Portuguese, or Italian) and you want closer wildlife encounters. The minibus works better for larger groups who don't need personalized stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What animals will I actually see on a Pantanal safari?

The Pantanal is home to the hyacinth macaw, the world's largest parrot, and holds the largest concentration of crocodiles in the world alongside roughly 10 million caimans. You also encounter capybaras, caimans, anacondas, herons, storks and other wetland birds during the photo safaris and canoe, especially at sunrise and during the night safari when nocturnal species are active.

How much time do I spend actually watching wildlife versus driving?

Day one includes a photo safari during the drive to the lodge with several stops, then a sunset canoe and night safari. Day two starts with sunrise birding, followed by an ecological trail walk, lunch, and a final photo safari on Transpantaneira before return. Most of the two days involve active wildlife viewing rather than transit.

What's included in the lodge stay?

Breakfast and dinner are included with the tour. You sleep at a Pantanal Lodge with standard accommodations. The lodge provides meals but other costs like drinks or extras are separate.

Do I need a car to get to the Pantanal from Cuiabá?

No. The tour includes pickup from Cuiabá airport or your hotel and all transport to and from the Pantanal. You travel by 4x4 jeep or minibus depending on group size, with a bilingual guide driving and narrating the route.

What time does the tour start and end?

Day one begins with airport or hotel pickup in Cuiabá and includes a photo safari during the drive south. Day two starts at 5 a.m. for sunrise birding, then ends with drop-off at Cuiabá airport or your hotel in the afternoon after the final safari.