Nature in Brazil’s Wetlands and Rainforest
Trip highlights
- Spot wildlife and discover the various ecosystems in the Pantanal
- Venture on canoes along waterways in the Amazon
- Stay in a remote jungle lodge reached only by boat
- Tackle guided hikes through the jungle
- Visit isolated Indigenous communities and witness their way of life
- Soak up the cosmopolitan city life of Sao Paulo
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The vast wetlands of Brazils wildlife-rich Pantanal
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A traditional wooden canoe meanders along a swollen river
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The startling blue of hyacinth macaws
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Hikers set out to tackle rainforest trails
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Two majestic jaguars recline in the thick jungle foilage
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Pátio do Colégio, São Paulo's founding town square
Our bespoke trips include
We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. Our bespoke trips include:
- Luxury accommodation throughout
- Privately guided tours
- Private transfers
- Meticulously selected experiences
- Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge
As returning Jacada customers, our Brazil trip was a spectacular 22 day adventure that took us from Sao Paulo, to the Falls, to the Pantanal, to the Amazon, and Rio. Everything from pre-planning to execution and all things in between were handled flawlessly as Charles and Melanie created an outstanding itinerary with a good pace, locations, guides, and accommodations. Every…
- Days 1–2 Sao Paulo
- Days 2–5 The Pantanal
- Days 5–8 The Amazon
- Days 8–9 São Paulo
- Days 1–2 Sao Paulo
- Days 2–5 The Pantanal
- Days 5–8 The Amazon
- Days 8–9 São Paulo
Itinerary in detail
Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.
Overnight in São Paulo
Explore the nation-sized city of São Paulo, recognised as the heart of modern Brazil. The city’s history of immigration has helped to create its cosmopolitan and multicultural identity, something you’ll discover in everything from its food to its music, ensuring it’s one of the world’s most evocative cities. Your days are free to explore and you’ll have our recommendations of excellent restaurants and bars to make the most of your stay.
Where you could stay
Sao Paulo
Overview
The Fasano Sao Paulo is simply a world class hotel, with an understated style, complete luxury and impeccable service throughout.
Located in Jardims, just off of the famous shopping street of Oscar Freire, there’s much to do in the immediate vicinity (an important consideration in a city of this scale).
The Fasano’s facilities are all top class, with a spa, a bar and two restaurants which are among the very best in the Sao Paulo (the Fasano family, built their reputation on their restaurants before moving into hotels).
All the rooms in the Fasano have been decorated with a real eye for quality; every item, fixture and fitting has been carefully sourced and the rooms are extremely comfortable and spacious.
All in all, the Fasano Sao Paulo is a class act throughout.
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Overview
One of the top luxury hotels in Brazil, the Emiliano is a pleasure from start to finish. Set on Rua Oscar Freire (the most exclusive street in Sao Paulo) the location is perfect. The service here is outstanding and is consistently rated amongst the best in Brazil.
This boutique hotel has just 56 suites each with contemporary Brazilian furnishings mixed with iconic Eames pieces, Hungarian goose-down pillows and fine Egyptian-cotton linens. For a culinary treat, the Champagne & Caviar Bar offers a selection of rare caviar and European roes.
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Three nights in The Pantanal
Spend your days exploring the planet’s largest wetland area, The Pantanal. Spot abundant and varied wildlife, and marvel at its vast collection of ecosystems and rich flora.
Where you could stay
The Pantanal
Highlights
- Choose between 18 delightful suites or pick Baiazinha, their exclusive private villa
- Set out on exciting safaris onboard 4x4 open vehicles
- Go on a nocturnal excursion to discover the nighttime habits of animals
- Immerse yourself in the flora and fauna and learn more about the Pantanal
- Observe jaguars in their natural habitat
Overview
Rising from the Pantanal – Brazil’s enormous wetland, Casa Caiman beckons guests to discover a land of immense biodiversity. This century-old ranch has been transformed into 18 suites. Just a stone’s throw from Casa Caiman is Baiazinha, the lodge’s private villa which comes with six bedrooms. Baiazinha is architecturally laid out in the shape of a bird, with each of its six rooms occupying one of the bird’s wings and offering breathtaking views of the sunset over the wetlands.
Inside, every aspect of the interiors and design celebrates the region with Brazilian furniture and artwork. From here, enjoy direct access to the Pantanal, the largest wetland plain on the planet and a designated UNESCO World Natural Heritage and World Biosphere Reserve. As part of your stay at Casa Caiman, you’re entitled to daily activities ranging from Jeep safaris, Canadian canoe trips, nocturnal spotlighting and nature walks, each led by local expert naturalists. There’s also the opportunity to spot hyacinth macaw and the elusive jaguar in their natural habitat.
Casa Caiman not only allows much of its land to remain wild but also operates on a sustainable cycle involving livestock, ecotourism and environmental research. In collaboration with the NGO Onçafari, the lodge promotes photographic safaris aimed at enhancing visitors’ understanding of nature. These safaris ensure that animals maintain their wild behaviour while becoming accustomed to safari vehicles without perceiving them as a threat.
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The impact of your stay:
- Established in 2004, the Private Reserve of Natural Patrimony Dona Aracy covers one-tenth of Caiman’s territory, encompassing 5,600 hectares.Selected with the help of University of São Paulo researchers, the reserve aims to safeguard local flora and fauna. Casa Caiman collaborates with non-profits to monitor environmental impacts and mitigate the effects of their operations in the area.
- Casa Caiman supports the preservation of wildlife in the area through various initiatives, including jaguar conservation with Onçafari, Hyacinth macaw conservation with the Hyacinth Macaw Institute, herpetofauna bioacoustics research with UFMS, bat research with the Hyacinth Macaw Institute and the ‘PPV – True Parrot Project’ for the Turquoise-fronted Parrot in Mato Grosso do Sul. They are also starting a partnership with the Tamandua Institute for Xenarthran research and conservation.
- As a guest, your stay helps support local institutions. Through funding, Casa Caiman contributes to the Associations of Parents and Friends of the Exceptional, which are dedicated to the habilitation, rehabilitation and inclusion of individuals with disabilities into Brazilian community life.
Three nights in the Amazon
Spend three nights in the Cristalino Jungle Lodge, which has a strong focus on sustainable practices and helps protect its wonderful surroundings. Here, deep in the Brazilian Amazon, you’ll experience a range of incredible activities, such as canoeing through waterways, fishing for piranhas, guided hikes, wildlife spotting and much more. You’ll also visit isolated indigenous communities to learn about village life in the rainforest.
Where you could stay
Amazon
Highlights
- 18 rooms
- Restaurant and Bamboo Bar
- Floating deck area
- Trails and nature tours
- Expert naturalist guides
- Reading room
- Canoeing and boat trips
Overview
Truly one of the best lodges to explore the natural world of Brazil’s Amazon rainforest – as confirmed by the National Geographic Traveller, who named it one of the best hotels in all the country – the Cristalino is a spectacular, very comfortable and conscientiously designed jungle lodge for serious nature lovers.
Set in its own 28,167-hectare private reserve and only reachable by boat, the lodge also manages to combine several different accommodation options for every type of traveller. Families will find the two-bedroom bungalows very comfortable, and couples looking for extra privacy will find the ‘special bungalows’ ideal. Things like solar-powered hot water and biological waste treatment keep the property sustainable with minimum impact on the precious environment around you. Private verandas and outdoor showers come as standard in all category of rooms, and upper-tier options feature private gardens and L’Occitane products.
The staff here look after every individual guest beautifully, as do the lodge’s team of naturalist guides and wildlife experts who lead you on your daily expeditions. Choose from a scheduled programme of diverse activities depending on your length of stay, or pick and choose what you like, mixed in with the right balance of relaxation.
Combining remoteness with an elegant style of comfort, expert nature activities and outdoors adventure, and fantastic facilities for its position, Cristalino is without a doubt one of our favorites.
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A final night in Sao Paulo
Return to the cosmopolitan city of Sao Paulo for one final night. You’ll have our recommendations of excellent restaurants and bars to make sure you make the most of your stay.
Why book with Jacada
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.
Positive Impact
We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.
