7-Day Pantanal Jaguar and Birds Tour with Boute Expeditions
A seven-day birding and wildlife route from Serra das Araras through the Northern Pantanal to Porto Jofre, combining Harpy Eagle, rich wetland birds and Jaguar boat safaris.
About this tour
Combine two signature Mato Grosso experiences in a birding-first route: Harpy Eagle habitat around Serra das Araras and the wildlife-rich Northern Pantanal river system.
Birding continues throughout Transpantaneira drives, Pixaim River outings, lodge grounds and forest or wetland stops. Two full motorboat days at Porto Jofre focus on Jaguars while also targeting skimmers, terns, plovers, hawks, herons, kingfishers and other river birds.
The seven-day format accommodates a maximum group size of eight, with prices adjusted to party size. Current dates, lodges, inclusions and rate are confirmed after inquiry.
Guides
Itinerary ▼
Meet the guide at Cuiabá airport and transfer to Serra das Araras, focusing on Harpy Eagle habitat and birds of the Cerrado–Amazon transition zone.
Start with the Harpy Eagle area, then continue into the Pantanal at a wildlife-viewing pace. Arrive with time for macaws, storks, spoonbills, woodcreepers and other wetland and forest birds.
Take an early Pixaim River boat trip for kingfishers, herons, Sungrebe, Sunbittern and open-country birds. Continue along the Transpantaneira toward Porto Jofre, with an optional nocturnal wildlife search.
Spend a full day by motorboat on the Pantanal river system, searching for Jaguars and mammals while birding for skimmers, terns, plovers, hawks, herons and other river species.
Use a second full boat day to increase opportunities for Jaguars, Giant Otters and river birds while responding to current wildlife activity and water conditions.
Leave Porto Jofre and travel north with wildlife and birding stops. Finish at another Pantanal lodge for forest, marsh and open-country species including antbirds, spinetails, manakins and tanagers.
After breakfast, transfer to Cuiabá airport with final wildlife and birding opportunities according to the flight schedule.
Locations & map
- Serra das Araras - Mato Grosso Brazil (Cerrado–Amazon transition and Harpy Eagle habitat.)
- Northern Pantanal - Mato Grosso Brazil (Wetland, gallery forest, ranch and Transpantaneira birding.)
- Porto Jofre - Mato Grosso Brazil (Pantanal river system for Jaguar observation and river birds.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: By request; current dates are selected for Pantanal access, river conditions, bird activity and Jaguar viewing opportuni
Price: Price on request
Included
- Professional Brazil birding guidance - The route and daily priorities are adjusted to current bird activity and conditions.
Not included
- Flights and travel insurance - Confirm all required flights separately and carry suitable travel and medical insurance.
- Services not listed in the confirmed proposal - Final inclusions depend on route, party size and dates.
Transport & stays
- Private road vehicle and motorboat The program combines overland transfers, slow Transpantaneira wildlife drives and repeated boat safaris. | Meet: Cuiabá airport. | Pickup: Provide arrival and departure flights when inquiring.