Join WPT for a Pantanal Wildlife Safari!

May 28th – June 6th 2011. Optional Hyacinth Valley extension through June 12th

Discover a marvelous adventure when you travel to Brazil to experience parrots in the wild with this special trip from the WPT. Organized by the experts at Tropical Nature Travel, this unique experience will take you to the Pantanal, one of the world’s largest wetlands in the world. This unique area boasts over 700 bird species (including Green-wing, Blue and Gold, Hyacinth and Golden-collared Macaws; Chevron-winged Parakeet; Scaly-headed Parrot; and the Blue-fronted Parrot) and an extraordinary variety of reptiles, fish and mammals.

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On this special trip you will travel with WPT’s own Joanna Eckles and learn from expert local guides in each region we visit. You will encounter a unique ecosystem known as “The Hole of the Parrots” to watch and photograph dozens of species. You will spend 2 full days at the Pantanal Wildlife Center, deep in the Pantanal where you can take boat safaris on the rivers; see monkeys, many bird species, capybaras, caiman, and giant otters.

If you want to extend your time in Brazil, you can continue on with a local guide to Hyacinth Valley and Greenwing Lodge. This area features not only these spectacular large macaws but also the Tufted Capuchin Monkeys which are now famous for their use of heavy hammer rocks to crack hard palm nuts on much larger, sandstone anvils.

It is a once in a lifetime opportunity and best of all, your travel supports the conservation efforts of the the WPT. Please, call, write, or email us today to learn more about this fantastic trip and once in a lifetime opportunity!

Contacts & Pricing

Book your place today!
But hurry as placement is limited to only 10 guests.

Elizabeth Sanders
Tropical Nature Travel
liz@tropicalnaturetravel.com
or call: 877-888-1770.


The Pantanal Wildlife Safari:
US $2638 per person based on double occupancy and 9-10 participants.

Hyacinth Extension:
US $1400 - $2080 based on number of participants.

Please note:
Prices includes all fees except airfare to Sao Paulo, domestic flights (Main tour (3) $470US; Extnesion (6) ~$830US), a few meals which are "on your own" and optional expenses (drinks, souvenirs).



A $250 per person deposit is required with your completed application form, followed by full payment 45 days before departure.

Printable Details
Complete Details (PDF)
Price list and related (PDF)
Birds of the Pantanal (PDF)

Pending Itinerary:


OUR ADVENTURE AT A GLANCE:
May 29th Arrive in Sao Paulo – transfer to Campo Grande and on to Jardim
(Hole of the Parrots – Greenwing Macaws, bats and other reptiles and birds)
May 30th Jardim
(Recanto Ecológico Rio da Prata and Wildlife Safari, Snorkeling, Hole of the Parrots)
May 31st Campo Grande to Cuiaba on to Pantanal Wildlife Center
(Premier wildlife viewing en route to PWC, Hyacinths and nocturnal animals)

June 1-2 Pantanal Wildlife Center
(2 days with our private guide – birds, birds and more birds, giant otters, canopy towers, tapirs, capybara, caiman, night creatures, morning & afternoon safaris!)
June 3-4 Nobres
(Blue & Gold Macaw nest trees)
June 5

To Cuiaba and Sao Paulo
(Pantanal morning / begin travel home)

June 6 Arrive home
EXTENSION:
June 5 To Cuiaba
June 6-9 To Barreiras via Brasilia: Hyacinth Valley Lodge and Greenwing Valley
(Hyacinth and Greenwing immersion!)
June 10 To Barreiras, Salvador and on to Sao Paulo
(Begin travel home)

June 11 Arrive home

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