Experience the extraordinary wildlife and pristine wetlands of Brazil with our expertly guided tours and travel packages. Our 11-day Brazil itinerary offers an in-depth exploration of the Pantanal—the world’s largest tropical wetland and nature lover’s dream destination.
Brazil is a country of extraordinary natural contrasts — a vast South American giant stretching from Atlantic coastline to remote interior wetlands, with ecosystems that rank among the richest on earth. While most travellers think immediately of the Amazon, it is the Pantanal — the world's largest tropical wetland — that offers the most accessible and rewarding wildlife encounters on the continent. Open floodplains, winding river channels and seasonally flooded grasslands create viewing conditions simply impossible in dense rainforest canopy.
Our small group Brazil tours focus on the northern Pantanal, exploring this remarkable wilderness by foot, canoe, jeep and expedition boat. With a maximum of 10 travellers per departure, these are intimate Brazil travel packages built for people who want genuine encounters — not coach-window glimpses. Departures run from June through October, the dry season months when wildlife concentrates around the waterways and jaguar sightings are at their most reliable.
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Small-group departures led by local experts, plus private tailor-made itineraries shaped around your interests, pace and dates.
The Pantanal offers a higher probability of jaguar sightings than any other location on earth. Dry season conditions concentrate both prey and predator along the riverways, giving small group visitors an extraordinary chance of close, prolonged encounters with the Americas' largest feline.
Unlike the Amazon, the Pantanal's open terrain means wildlife is visible rather than hidden. The northern Pantanal remains genuinely off the mainstream tourist trail — our Brazil tours operate with a maximum of 10 travellers, keeping experiences intimate and unhurried.
The tour divides between a land-based eco-lodge with walks, canoeing and horseback riding, and a floating expedition boat giving deep river access. Both habitats are distinct — and both deliver outstanding wildlife encounters across a single Brazil holiday.
Brazil's Pantanal dry season (roughly June through October) is when water levels fall, wildlife congregates and the Pantanal is at its most spectacular. All Undiscovered Destinations departures are timed to coincide with these peak months for the best possible sightings.
See itinerariesBrazil rewards travellers who slow down — the best stories are found off the tour-bus route.
From the field
The Pantanal has two distinct seasons. The wet season (November–March) brings flooding, high humidity, and challenging travel conditions, with wildlife spread across the floodplain. The dry season (April–October) offers the best wildlife viewing as animals gather around shrinking waterways. June to August brings cooler temperatures and excellent visibility, while September and October are hotter but remain dry. Piranha fishing on the Mutum River is available from February to September and is suspended from October to January during the breeding season.
Our small group Brazil tours depart in June, August, September and October — all within the heart of the dry season — giving you the best conditions for jaguar sightings, birdwatching and Pantanal exploration.
Looking to travel outside the typical windows? Our Brazil tailor-made team can advise on the best time for you.
Dispatches, field notes and practical advice from our specialists.
Reviews from across our small-group programme. Independently rated 4.9 Excellent on AITO by 250+ travellers.
“An amazing trip! We had the most amazing holiday — over two weeks we had a taste of the cities, the culture, the mountains, a safari, and time at the beach. Our driver/guide made the whole trip very relaxing, and we were welcomed warmly by everyone we met, enjoying fabulous food and drink along the way. Undiscovered Destinations planned a really amazing itinerary for us with great hotels, a fabulous guide/driver, and interesting places to visit — they took great care to ensure we had an excellent holiday. We look forward to booking another holiday with them in the future. Thank you, Mark!”
Anna
“This adventure was always going to be very full-on, which is how we like our trips. I didn't count on getting bronchitis and ending up in hospital, however. The itinerary was quickly amended to avoid high-altitude destinations as much as possible while still making sure we had a chance to enjoy interesting experiences. While obviously sad to have missed some of the original sites, the revised itinerary was the only sensible option under the circumstances. I was extremely impressed with how Undiscovered Destinations and their local team handled the situation — taking the stress out of it, smoothing the way, rearranging the itinerary and booking new hotels, translating for me with the medical staff, and making sure I always had transport, medicines and anything else I needed. Nothing was too much trouble, and they kept in touch with me, each other, and the insurance company throughout. I can't recommend them enough!”
Grete
“My wife and I had a wonderful tour with Undiscovered Destinations. We had a different guide at each stop, and all of them were friendly, cheerful and knowledgeable. The local people were welcoming, and we always felt safe and comfortable. The beaches were spectacularly beautiful and empty of people, with warm, clear water, and each stop had its own character — some we loved for their unspoiled scenery, others for their history and the warmth of the welcome. We took the opportunity to snorkel on one of the most pristine reefs we've experienced, swimming with sea turtles and enormous manta rays that came right up to us out of curiosity. A wonderful destination for nature lovers.”
Frank
“Excellent. Action packed. Our local agent was excellent, and a good choice by Undiscovered Destinations. Because there were only two of us on the holiday, we had different guides at each stop, each one making sure we were handed over safely. All manner of transport was used, and we appreciated the different guiding strategies, the wealth of information given, the high level of English, and the genuine wish to show off their country at its best. Excellent.”
Cathy
“Far exceeding my expectations, this was one of the best trips I've ever done. A beautiful destination, with interesting history, lively ceremonies, lovely people and — surprisingly, for somewhere that sees so few tourists — absolutely no hassle on the streets. Excellent service from start to finish, with a first-class tour leader.”
Lynn
“We had a two-week trip with Undiscovered Destinations, flying in for two days first to break up the journey. It was a great trip, because we managed to see so much more than just the capital cities. This was the fourth trip we've taken with Undiscovered Destinations, and each one has been wonderful. Our guides were lovely — very professional and helpful. We rate UD very highly.”
Andy
“We had a fabulous trip with an excellent local guide, who took great care of us and enthusiastically shared his knowledge of both ancient and recent history, with lots of fascinating personal stories of his own life. We highly recommend this trip — Undiscovered Destinations were great to work with, and we hope to use them again.”
Jennie
“Everything was great — we got to witness a wonderful variety of wildlife, and thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and the hospitality of the people. A fabulous trip from start to finish.”
Debbie
“Excellent all-round trip. Drivers were conscientious and careful, accommodation was better than expected, and the scenery was stunning throughout.”
Alexis
“Fabulous, unusual destination, and great people. A private tour of somewhere little-visited, with great service from start to finish and excellent knowledge and advice from Undiscovered Destinations throughout.”
Steve
“An amazing trip! We had the most amazing holiday — over two weeks we had a taste of the cities, the culture, the mountains, a safari, and time at the beach. Our driver/guide made the whole trip very relaxing, and we were welcomed warmly by everyone we met, enjoying fabulous food and drink along the way. Undiscovered Destinations planned a really amazing itinerary for us with great hotels, a fabulous guide/driver, and interesting places to visit — they took great care to ensure we had an excellent holiday. We look forward to booking another holiday with them in the future. Thank you, Mark!”
Anna
“This adventure was always going to be very full-on, which is how we like our trips. I didn't count on getting bronchitis and ending up in hospital, however. The itinerary was quickly amended to avoid high-altitude destinations as much as possible while still making sure we had a chance to enjoy interesting experiences. While obviously sad to have missed some of the original sites, the revised itinerary was the only sensible option under the circumstances. I was extremely impressed with how Undiscovered Destinations and their local team handled the situation — taking the stress out of it, smoothing the way, rearranging the itinerary and booking new hotels, translating for me with the medical staff, and making sure I always had transport, medicines and anything else I needed. Nothing was too much trouble, and they kept in touch with me, each other, and the insurance company throughout. I can't recommend them enough!”
Grete
“My wife and I had a wonderful tour with Undiscovered Destinations. We had a different guide at each stop, and all of them were friendly, cheerful and knowledgeable. The local people were welcoming, and we always felt safe and comfortable. The beaches were spectacularly beautiful and empty of people, with warm, clear water, and each stop had its own character — some we loved for their unspoiled scenery, others for their history and the warmth of the welcome. We took the opportunity to snorkel on one of the most pristine reefs we've experienced, swimming with sea turtles and enormous manta rays that came right up to us out of curiosity. A wonderful destination for nature lovers.”
Frank
“Excellent. Action packed. Our local agent was excellent, and a good choice by Undiscovered Destinations. Because there were only two of us on the holiday, we had different guides at each stop, each one making sure we were handed over safely. All manner of transport was used, and we appreciated the different guiding strategies, the wealth of information given, the high level of English, and the genuine wish to show off their country at its best. Excellent.”
Cathy
“Far exceeding my expectations, this was one of the best trips I've ever done. A beautiful destination, with interesting history, lively ceremonies, lovely people and — surprisingly, for somewhere that sees so few tourists — absolutely no hassle on the streets. Excellent service from start to finish, with a first-class tour leader.”
Lynn
“We had a two-week trip with Undiscovered Destinations, flying in for two days first to break up the journey. It was a great trip, because we managed to see so much more than just the capital cities. This was the fourth trip we've taken with Undiscovered Destinations, and each one has been wonderful. Our guides were lovely — very professional and helpful. We rate UD very highly.”
Andy
“We had a fabulous trip with an excellent local guide, who took great care of us and enthusiastically shared his knowledge of both ancient and recent history, with lots of fascinating personal stories of his own life. We highly recommend this trip — Undiscovered Destinations were great to work with, and we hope to use them again.”
Jennie
“Everything was great — we got to witness a wonderful variety of wildlife, and thoroughly enjoyed the scenery and the hospitality of the people. A fabulous trip from start to finish.”
Debbie
“Excellent all-round trip. Drivers were conscientious and careful, accommodation was better than expected, and the scenery was stunning throughout.”
Alexis
“Fabulous, unusual destination, and great people. A private tour of somewhere little-visited, with great service from start to finish and excellent knowledge and advice from Undiscovered Destinations throughout.”
Steve
Every one of our Brazil journeys can be rebuilt around your dates, pace and interests — or we’ll design something entirely new.
We’ll build one around you.
Brazil is exceptionally well suited to a tailor-made approach. The country is vast, and the Pantanal alone offers a range of private lodge experiences, itinerary lengths and activity combinations that a fixed group tour cannot cover. A private traveller might spend longer at the Pousada do Rio Mutum focusing on birdwatching and canoeing, extend into the Cuiabá River zone for additional jaguar days, or combine a Pantanal journey with an extension to the Amazonas region, Iguazu Falls or Rio de Janeiro — all practical and rewarding options.
Undiscovered Destinations can build a private Brazil itinerary around your pace, interests and travel dates, with private transport, expert local guides and a hand-picked choice of lodges throughout. Speak to our team to start planning your Brazil travel package.
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Our Brazil tour packages start from £4,995 per person for the 11-day Pantanal Explorer. This includes 10 nights' accommodation, all meals as stated in the itinerary, guided excursions and transfers throughout. International flights are not included but our team can provide advice and quotes on request.
Shared across all tours that visit this destination. Read alongside your individual tour dossier for trip-specific details.
We constantly monitor official travel advice, including the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Brazil Travel Advice, and will always advise clients of any warnings before departure. At the time of writing, there are no specific warnings against travel to the parts of Brazil that we visit on our tours.
Please contact us if you have any specific concerns or would like to understand what measures are in place to ensure your trip remains safe and trouble-free.
For additional official guidance, travellers may also refer to:
Please note this information applies primarily to British citizens — nationals of other countries should check the current position with their respective government travel authority.
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