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Discover the world’s most prolific wildlife haven in the Pantanal, while staying at the region’s premier luxury wildlife lodge
Stay atop the canyon rim within full view of the crashing thunder of Iguaçu Falls – just one of the unique and authentic accommodations we enjoy
Visit the Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Project in the rainforest outside Rio and learn of efforts to preserve this tiny endangered primate

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Primary:	Wildlife
Other:	Canoeing, Waterfalls, sightseeing, horseback ride, walking

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Brazil bursts with life, and we encounter it in all its exuberance on this unique nature odyssey. National Geographic called Brazil’s Pantanal the “Wild Wet,” an apt moniker for this watery green system of flooded marshes that sprawls over 90,000 square miles in the heart of South America. Though the Amazon is better known, this region is home to the planet’s densest concentration of wildlife, including 10 million caimans, nearly 700 bird species and the endangered jaguar. Brazil also boasts the world’s largest cataract, mile-wide Iguaçu Falls. Brazil is bold and beautiful, and never more so than in its natural state.

On this adventure we explore Brazil’s vast Pantanal region, and visit Iguaçu Falls, one of the world’s most stunning cataracts. The Pantanal is home to diverse wildlife, which we will seek out using a variety of transportation options. We will use 4x4 vehicles for our best opportunity to observe wildlife, and traverse lakes within the refuge by canoe. We may also explore by horseback and on foot. Late November through early May are the wettest months, growing progressively drier through April and May when tropical hardwoods begin to bloom.

Day 1: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Arrive in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to the Ipanema Plaza Hotel on the beach. Gather for a welcome dinner this evening.

Lodging	Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza
Description	Rio's luxury boutique hotel, the Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza, is situated in the best spot of the elegant Ipanema neighborhood, just steps from the beach and minutes from Copacabana. The hotel offers a pool with views of the surrounding mountains for our guests to relax as they prepare for their Brazil adventure.

Day 2: Golden Lion Tamarin Project

At the Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Project outside Rio we learn about the successful rehabilitation of wild populations of these delicate tiny primates returning from the brink of extinction. Found only in the lowland Atlantic rainforest of Brazil, these exquisite creatures were nearly extinct a generation ago.

Lodging	Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza
Description	Rio's luxury boutique hotel, the Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza, is situated in the best spot of the elegant Ipanema neighborhood, just steps from the beach and minutes from Copacabana. The hotel offers a pool with views of the surrounding mountains for our guests to relax as they prepare for their Brazil adventure.

Days 3 & 4: Iguazu Falls

Iguazu Falls, straddling the Brazil/Argentina border, is one of the mightiest waterfalls on the planet. On the Brazilian side, we walk along the canyon rim above the Iguaçu River, where we observe hundreds of small waterfalls that compose the milelong cataract. A full view of Devil’s Throat reveals the most dramatic section of the falls. Crossing Tancredo Neves Bridge, we explore the national park on the Argentine side, laced with trails leading to ever-varying views of the river’s cataclysmic plunge over the cliffs. We also visit a bird sanctuary where many tropical species from Brazil and elsewhere in South America, endangered by habitat loss, are protected. Overnight at the Hotel das Cataratas in full view of the falls.

Lodging	Hotel Tropical Cataratas
Description	Hotel Tropical Cataratas is a magnificent Portuguese colonial-style property just a few hundred yards from Iguazú Falls – the only accommodation located within the Iguazú national Park. The hotel boasts delicate orchid-filled gardens kept lush due to the spray from the nearby falls. Several pools as well as a spa and restaurants and a bar enhance the luxury experience.

Day 5: Campo Grande/Pantanal

Fly to Campo Grande and transfer by road to Caiman Ecological Refuge, deep in the green other-world of the Pantanal. Declared a World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, this vast area of wet marshlands and dry islands is South America’s primary wildlife sanctuary. The name of the region derives from the Portuguese word “pântano,” meaning “swamp.” With rhythmic regularity, this vast depression in the center of South America floods with the annual rains, submerging most of its environs. As the waters recede during the dry season, they leave a mosaic of pools and marshes where a plethora of life flourishes in intense concentration. Some 3,500 different plants thrive here as well as nearly 700 bird species, 100 kinds of mammals, 80 reptile species and 260 different kinds of fish.

Lodging

Caiman Ecological Refuge

Description

One of the most impressive eco-lodges in the world, Caiman Ecological Refuge is part of a unique private research, conservation and ecotourism initiative. Located deep within the Pantanal and set inside an enormous reserve, the pousada offers the finest accommodations, a slate of ecological activities, and by far the best wildlife viewing in the area all resulting in the very best and most exclusive experience in all the Pantanal.

Days 6-8: Pantanal

From our base at the refuge we spend three full days exploring the Pantanal’s verdant recesses. Waking at sunrise is a magical experience as we listen to the chorus of birdsongs and monkey calls announcing a new day. Depending on seasonal conditions, we may take nature walks, horseback rides, canoe trips and ecological safaris. Our local guides are resident experts in the flora and fauna of the region, unveiling its myriad of wonders to us as we are immersed in our environs. We may be fortunate to see some of the Pantanal’s threatened species, which include the jaguar, panther, maned wolf, giant otter, giant armadillo, capybara and Brazilian tapir. Their habitat is under duress due to the expansion of ranching, mining and land-clearing, yet it is reassuring to know our presence contributes to the economic value of conserving this incomparable ecosystem.

Day 9: Campo Grande/Home

Transfer to the airport in Campo Grande for flights home.

Overall Rating	Guide Rating	Accommodation Rating	Itinerary Rating	Value Rating

B. Neist

“OMGoodness......GREAT, GREAT TRIP.....great people, great place, great food...everything about this trip was great!!!!!!! .......I had no idea the falls was sooooooooooo beautiful (some of us took an added helicopter ride...yea).......the Pantanal was AMAZING...full of animal. I knew we would see animals.....but so many endangered species.....incredible. You need to promote this trip, as it far exceeded our expectations! I had no idea the Falls were so beautiful, and the Pantanal was so AMAZING and full of wildlife. I knew we would see animals, but there were so many endangered species – the whole experience was incredible!”

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M. Sellers

"An unforgettable dramatic adventure – a vintage Indian Jones expedition! Thank you so much for your excellent company. I love Natural Habitat and your small groups, your guides and your total emphasis."

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K. Klump

“I cannot praise Zapa highly enough…he proved to be an excellent naturalist with an uncanny ability to spot birds and mammals and an apparently encyclopedic knowledge of both. He was energetic and enthusiastic and he made the trip all that we hoped it would be.”

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M. Adler

“Unbelievable food preparation and presentation, especially at the Caiman Ecological Refuge lodge. All accommodations were terrific… wonderful accommodations, especially at the Tropical Cataratas in Foz de Iguazu. And of course Zapa is absolutely a gem. Indispensable. His knowledge and professionalism were top notch. He was always affable, courteous, helpful, and ALWAYS put our needs and attention before his. I feel that he made the trip much, much more memorable and enjoyable. His ability to function as a guide went beyond any of my expectations. Do not lose him!!! This was one of the best overall and most memorable trips in my life!”

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TRIP INCLUDES

Accommodations
meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on final day
safe drinking water
services of NHA’s Expedition Leader
local guides and lodge staff
some gratuities
airport transfers for all arrivals and on final day
permits and entrance fees
all taxes

TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE

Travel to and from start and end point of trip
internal flights Rio-Iguacu-Campo Grande (approximately $475, collected in advance)
alcoholic beverages
most gratuities
passport and visa fees
optional activities
items of a personal nature (phone calls, souvenirs, etc.)
airline baggage fees
airport and departure taxes (both international and domestic)
optional travel insurance

CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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                                        Day 1: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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                                        Arrive in Rio de Janeiro and transfer to the Ipanema Plaza Hotel on the beach. Gather for a welcome dinner this evening.
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                                                    <td valign="top">Rio's luxury boutique hotel, the Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza, is situated in the best spot of the elegant Ipanema neighborhood, just steps from the beach and minutes from Copacabana. The hotel offers a pool with views of the surrounding mountains for our guests to relax as they prepare for their Brazil adventure. </td>
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                                        Day 2: Golden Lion Tamarin Project
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                                        At the Golden Lion Tamarin Conservation Project outside Rio we learn 
about the successful rehabilitation of wild populations of these 
delicate tiny primates returning from the brink of extinction. Found 
only in the lowland Atlantic rainforest of Brazil, these exquisite 
creatures were nearly extinct a generation ago.
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                                                    <td valign="top">Rio's luxury boutique hotel, the Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza, is situated in the best spot of the elegant Ipanema neighborhood, just steps from the beach and minutes from Copacabana. The hotel offers a pool with views of the surrounding mountains for our guests to relax as they prepare for their Brazil adventure. </td>
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                                        Days 3 & 4: Iguazu Falls
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                                        Iguazu Falls, straddling the Brazil/Argentina border, is one of the 
mightiest waterfalls on the planet. On the Brazilian side, we walk along
 the canyon rim above the Iguaçu River, where we observe hundreds of 
small waterfalls that compose the milelong cataract. A full view of 
Devil’s Throat reveals the most dramatic section of the falls. Crossing 
Tancredo Neves Bridge, we explore the national park on the Argentine 
side, laced with trails leading to ever-varying views of the river’s 
cataclysmic plunge over the cliffs. We also visit a bird sanctuary where
 many tropical species from Brazil and elsewhere in South America, 
endangered by habitat loss, are protected. Overnight at the Hotel das 
Cataratas in full view of the falls.
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                                                    <td valign="top">Hotel Tropical Cataratas is a magnificent Portuguese colonial-style property just a few hundred yards from Iguazú Falls – the only accommodation located within the Iguazú national Park. The hotel boasts delicate orchid-filled gardens kept lush due to the spray from the nearby falls. Several pools as well as a spa and restaurants and a bar enhance the luxury experience. </td>
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                                        Day 5: Campo Grande/Pantanal
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                                        Fly to Campo Grande and transfer by road to Caiman Ecological Refuge, 
deep in the green other-world of the Pantanal. Declared a World Heritage
 Site and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, this vast area of wet marshlands 
and dry islands is South America’s primary wildlife sanctuary. The name 
of the region derives from the Portuguese word “pântano,” meaning 
“swamp.” With rhythmic regularity, this vast depression in the center of
 South America floods with the annual rains, submerging most of its 
environs. As the waters recede during the dry season, they leave a 
mosaic of pools and marshes where a plethora of life flourishes in 
intense concentration. Some 3,500 different plants thrive here as well 
as nearly 700 bird species, 100 kinds of mammals, 80 reptile species and
 260 different kinds of fish.
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                                                    <td valign="top">One of the most impressive eco-lodges in the world, Caiman Ecological Refuge is part of a unique private research, conservation and ecotourism initiative. Located deep within the Pantanal and set inside an enormous reserve, the pousada offers the finest accommodations, a slate of ecological activities, and by far the best wildlife viewing in the area all resulting in the very best and most exclusive experience in all the Pantanal. </td>
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                                        Days 6-8: Pantanal
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                                        From our base at the refuge we spend three full days exploring the 
Pantanal’s verdant recesses. Waking at sunrise is a magical experience 
as we listen to the chorus of birdsongs and monkey calls announcing a 
new day. Depending on seasonal conditions, we may take nature walks, 
horseback rides, canoe trips and ecological safaris. Our local guides 
are resident experts in the flora and fauna of the region, unveiling its
 myriad of wonders to us as we are immersed in our environs. We may be 
fortunate to see some of the Pantanal’s threatened species, which 
include the jaguar, panther, maned wolf, giant otter, giant armadillo, 
capybara and Brazilian tapir. Their habitat is under duress due to the 
expansion of ranching, mining and land-clearing, yet it is reassuring to
 know our presence contributes to the economic value of conserving this 
incomparable ecosystem.
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                                        Transfer to the airport in Campo Grande for flights home.
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