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Luxury Private Pantanal Tours made for you

Inspired luxury travel to Brazil's Pantanal, designed for you

The best wildlife spotting in South America

As the world’s largest wetlands area, the Pantanal, though less well-known than the Amazon, is one of South America’s premier wildlife spotting locations.

Made up of a variety of distinct terrains and ecosystems – wetlands, savannah and rainforest – this remains of the most unspoilt and abundant habitats in the world.

There are hundreds of animal species unique to the area, including 698 bird species, 80 mammals, 260 fish species and 50 reptiles.

The Pantanal is home to many endangered species including hyacinth macaws, toucans, tapir, giant anteaters, giant otters, the maned wolf, jaguar and capybara.

  • Silhouette of a lone tree and birds against a golden sunset over water during luxury private Pantanal tours.
  • Interior of a cave with many stalactites hanging over clear blue water on luxury Pantanal vacations.
  • Aerial view of a winding blue river cutting through dense green forest during luxury private Pantanal tours.
  • A marsh deer with antlers standing in shallow water in the wild during luxury Pantanal trips.
  • Purple and pink Milky Way galaxy visible in a dark starry night sky during luxury Pantanal vacations.
  • A Jabiru stork with a red neck band standing in a wetland area during luxury private Pantanal tours.
  • High-angle aerial view of flooded plains and green islands at sunset during luxury Pantanal trips.
  • Two jaguars resting together on the ground in a shaded forest area during luxury Pantanal vacations.

From our experts

Experiences picked by our Pantanal specialists

Go in search of rare species and birdlife

Head out with expert guides in search of wildlife such as jaguars, giant otters, capybaras, toucans and hyacinth macaws.

Set out on safari after dark

Venture out after sunset to listen and observe nocturnal wildlife. Think of ocelots, giant anteaters and other creatures that become more active as night falls.

See the Pantanal from a new perspective

Explore the wetlands on horseback, riding across open plains and through changing landscapes while keeping an eye out for wildlife along the way.

Improve your skills on a photography safari

Set out on a photography safaris through the Pantanal’s vast wetlands, learning how to capture its wildlife and landscapes. Keep your eyes open for birdlife and elusive jaguars reflected in the water.

A word from one of our experts

Seeing majestic jaguars in the wild is a moment that will stay with you forever – and there’s no better place to spot them than in the Pantanal, which holds the highest concentration of wildlife in South America.

Lily Bunker Senior Travel Designer

Trip inspiration

Get inspired with our Pantanal example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure

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Why book with Jacada?

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

Luxury accommodation in the Pantanal

There are many incredible places to stay in the Pantanal. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

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Whatever you want from your Pantanal tour, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

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Where to go

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When to visit

This will depend on what you are looking to spot. However, it’s generally best during the dry season (July–September) or the transition seasons (March–June and September–November)

Wildlife spotting

June–October

Avoid the rains

July–September

Wet season

November–March

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We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.

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