This trip explores two extraordinary natural areas in the center of South America: the Pantanal and Iguassu Falls (pronounced (ee-gwah-soo). Though they are some distance apart, each of these two natural areas serves as a vital connection between the fauna of the Amazon to the North and the southern Atlantic forests.

The Pantanal is in some ways comparable to the African savanna, with vast prairies divided by meandering rivers and dense forests at the waters edge. While the Pantanal has a lower diversity of wildlife than the Amazon, it does have large concentrations of many different tropical and sub-tropical creatures that are relatively easily observed. Along the rivers there are clouds of birds that chatter and cavort in rookeries of thousands of nests. Herds of capybara, a giant guinea pig-like rodent, can often be seen at the river’s edge along with caiman, South America’s crocodiles.

Following our exploration in the Pantanal we will visit one of the great natural splendors of South America, Iguassu Falls. These gigantic cataracts lie within a large nature reserve that spans the frontier of three countries: Brasil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

The protected reserve around Iguassu Falls is a very important refuge as it maintains a collection of plant and animals species from both the northern and southern parts of the continent. At Iguassu we will actually stay within the Parque Nacional do Iguaçu itself, very close to the falls. Over our three day trip we visit not only the popular sites of the falls, but we also venture off the beaten track into the forest to see creatures that thrive in this spectacular reserve.

Trip Length: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Accommodations: Very comfortable and clean lodge.
Activities: Observe the abundant fauna of the largest seasonally flooded Savannah in the western hemisphere.
Cost: $1,800 (USD)
Departure Dates: Weekly
Includes: Accommodations, transfers, and meals as indicated in the itinerary. The rates above are per person, double occupancy. Single supplement is an additional $500. Please note that prices and itineraries are subject to change without notice. Price Does Not Include: Any airfare, departure taxes, visa fees, items of a personal nature, meals not included in the itinerary.

(For a detailed itinerary, follow this link: Itin: Pantanal & Iguassu)

Often passengers will combine this trip with our Amazon trips in Brazil an absolutely fabulous natural history experience. Give us a call and we will help you coordinate the trips.

For more information or to sign up, give us a call at 800-688-1822 to reserve the space. For the nitty gritty details on refunds and other business aspects of the trips, follow this link to Administrative Details.