7-Day Pantanal Jaguar and Birds Tour with Boute Expeditions
Combine Serra das Araras Harpy Eagle country with Northern Pantanal birding and two full Jaguar-focused boat days on a seven-day route.
About this tour
This birding-first seven-day journey joins Harpy Eagle habitat at Serra das Araras with the wetlands and river system of the Northern Pantanal. Transpantaneira drives, lodge grounds, forest stops and Pixaim River outings keep birds central as the route progresses toward Porto Jofre.
At Porto Jofre, two complete motorboat days concentrate on Jaguars while continuing to watch for skimmers, terns, plovers, hawks, herons, kingfishers and other river birds. The group is limited to eight, and rates change with party size. Departure dates, lodges, detailed inclusions and the applicable price are confirmed on request.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Brazil.
Guides
Itinerary
Day 1
Cuiabá to Serra das Araras
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.
Day 2
Harpy Eagle session and Pantanal transfer
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.
Day 3
Pixaim River birding and Porto Jofre
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.
Day 4
Jaguars and river birds
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.
Day 5
Second Porto Jofre boat day
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.
Day 6
Transpantaneira birding to a Pantanal lodge
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.
Day 7
Pantanal departure to Cuiabá
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.)
2 stops in itinerary order. Select a marker for its name.
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.
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Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.