10-Nights Brazil: Wildlife of the Amazon, Pantanal & Iguazu Falls - Marco Polo Journeys from $10,495

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Abercrombie & Kent: Brazil: Wildlife of the Amazon, Pantanal & Iguazu Falls

DAY 1 Manaus, Brazil

Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel.

Begin your wild adventure in the Anavilhanas Archipelago of the Brazilian Amazon, a refuge of diverse species such as river otter, giant armadillo, piranha, manatee, black caiman, pink river dolphin and spider monkey. After lunch at your secluded lodge, hike out to explore the mainland forest and learn the secrets of jungle survival. Return to the lodge as you Ride Like a Local by canoe, taking in a revealing new vantage of the river.

This morning, explore the river by wooden canoe, keeping your eyes peeled for pink river dolphin and other exotic denizens. After lunch at the lodge, set out for some hands-on target practice with traditional hunting implements. Return to the lodge for dinner. After nightfall, venture into the wilderness in search of nocturnal species.

Today, set out on a riverine safari of Rio Negro, an Amazon tributary, encountering new species as they hunt along the riverbanks.

Rise before the sun and head to the islands to watch a rainbow of colorful, exotic birds dart against the lush canopy and dawn-painted Amazon sky. After breakfast at the lodge, transfer to the airport for your flight to Campo Grande. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to your hotel.

This morning, resume your wild adventure as you transfer to your lodge secluded in the heart of the Pantanal, a vast wetland harboring giant river otter, caiman, capybara and the elusive jaguar. Close your day with a Scenic Sundowner before dinner.

Set out on a guided exploration of the Pantanal on foot, scanning the canopy life. Later, delve deeper into the wilderness on a 4x4 game drive and a riverine sunset safari by canoe. After nightfall, search for nocturnal species: ocelot, anteater and jaguar.

Join Onçafari’s Jaguar Conservation Team for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to monitor this critical species in the field. Learn the team’s tricks of the trade as you home in on jaguar, checking camera traps and searching for tracks. After nightfall, find a prime location to lie in wait as the nocturnal wetlands come alive and these elusive predators begin to stalk the Pantanal.

Fly to Iguazu Falls and transfer to your hotel, just a short walk from the cascades. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Today, discover the Argentine side of the falls by train, taking in spectacular views of the falls as well as the tropical flora and fauna. In the afternoon, proceed to a catwalk above the lush basin called the Devil’s Gorge. For dinner this evening, head to a local home for a regionally inspired Chef’s Table experience.

After breakfast, explore the Brazilian side of the falls, venturing out on a catwalk for a parting glimpse of the rumbling cataracts. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.