The Wild Beauty & Timeless Charm of the Pantanal
Beginning in Campo Grande, travel by private aircraft into the heart of the Pantanal, where open grasslands, wetlands and winding rivers provide opportunities to encounter some of South America's most extraordinary wildlife. Enjoy guided horseback rides, photographic safaris, canoe excursions and wildlife observation, with activities arranged around your interests and the conditions of the day.
Your journey includes three nights at Baía das Pedras Ranch and three nights at Pousada Aguapé, offering different perspectives of this extraordinary region. Private transfers, experienced local guides and full-board lodge accommodation allow you to experience the Pantanal at a comfortable pace.
Included / Excluded
To make your journey as seamless as possible, we have outlined what is included in your arrangements, along with anything you may wish to organise separately.
- 3 nights in a 4-star hotel in Campo Grande, including breakfast.
- 3 nights at Baía das Pedras Ranch in a Castelo Suite, including full-board meals
- 3 nights at Pousada Aguapé in a Standard Single Room, including full-board meals
- Private airport transfers on arrival and departure in Campo Grande
- Private aircraft transfer from Campo Grande to Baía das Pedras
- Private aircraft transfer from Baía das Pedras to Aquidauana
- Private vehicle transfer from Aquidauana to Pousada Aguapé
- Private vehicle transfer from Pousada Aguapé to Campo Grande
- Guided wildlife activities and excursions as specified in the programme
- English-speaking driver-guide services as specified in the itinerary
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance and visa fees
- Meals and beverages not specified
- Optional tours and additional services
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Any services not listed under “Included”
Itinerary
Every journey is designed with time to experience each destination properly. Explore remarkable places, discover local flavours and enjoy experiences that bring you closer to the history, culture and character of the places you visit.
Upon arrival at Campo Grande Airport, meet your private driver for the transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before exploring Campo Grande with a knowledgeable local guide. Learn about the city’s history, culture and regional traditions, with time to appreciate its distinctive character before continuing your journey into the Pantanal.
Depart Campo Grande by private aircraft for Baía das Pedras Ranch, situated in the heart of the Pantanal.
Upon arrival, settle into your Castelo Suite and begin exploring the surrounding landscapes. Your stay includes full-board dining and guided activities, with opportunities to observe wildlife and experience the traditions of the region.
Spend two days discovering the Pantanal through a selection of guided experiences, chosen according to your interests and the conditions of the day.
Explore waterways by traditional wooden canoe, travel across the ranch on horseback, or venture into remote areas on a guided photographic safari. Nature walks provide opportunities to observe birds and other wildlife, while evening excursions reveal the Pantanal’s nocturnal inhabitants.
Activities available during your stay include canoeing, horseback riding, guided hiking, jeep safaris and night wildlife excursions.
Following breakfast, depart Baía das Pedras by private aircraft for Aquidauana, where a private vehicle will take you onward to Pousada Aguapé.
Settle into your accommodation and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of your second Pantanal lodge, located near the Rio Negro.
Enjoy two days of guided wildlife experiences at Pousada Aguapé.
Explore the surrounding countryside on horseback, follow nature trails with knowledgeable local guides, or discover remote landscapes on a photographic safari.
A boat excursion along the Rio Negro offers a particularly memorable opportunity to appreciate the Pantanal’s waterways and abundant birdlife. Evening excursions may also be arranged to observe nocturnal wildlife.
Available activities include horseback riding, hiking, birdwatching, canoeing, jeep safaris, Rio Negro boat excursions and night safaris.
After breakfast at Pousada Aguapé, travel by private vehicle back to Campo Grande.
Check in at Deville Prime Hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and meeting your private driver for the transfer to Campo Grande Airport.