Jaguars, Wildlife and Gardens of Brazil

People looking at a jaguar on a river bank from a boat.

Explore Pantanal, Rio & Beyond

Join us Oct. 14-17, 2027

This 13-day trip will highlight Brazil’s most exciting cities alongside absolutely remote wilderness. Discover Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro’s parks, gardens, monuments, museums, restaurants and beaches. Explore the rich biodiversity of the Pantanal region, home to the world's largest tropical wetlands, and flooded grasslands. All the while, you will stay at incredible lodges in stunning natural settings. 

Experience the unparalleled treasures of Brazil with Knowmad Adventures and the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. 

Trip Highlights

  • Cruise the rivers of the Pantanal looking for jaguars, giant river otters, capybaras, caiman and other exotic animals and birds
  • In the grasslands, search for tapirs, giant anteaters, monkeys and more by jeep, horseback, canoe and on foot
  • Greet the famed Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking bustling Rio de Janeiro
  • Watch the sunset over the never-ending coast from the top of Sugarloaf Mountain, a truly spectacular experience
  • Wander through nearly 6,500 species of plants at Rio’s botanical garden
  • Wonder at the “landscape laboratory” of landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, the first modern tropical garden on the
    World Heritage list
  • Visit the bustling metropolis of Sao Paulo with its parks, monuments and historic sites
  • Enjoy delicious Brazilian fish and other local dishes throughout your stay
  • Experience all-inclusive lodge stays in the Pantanal, with meals and excursions included
  • Relax at carefully selected boutique accommodations in spectacular natural settings
  • Travel in a group of no more than 22 travelers, plus your tour leader

Your Host

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Jared Rubenstein

Cost Details

Tour Pricing

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Tour Pricing

  • $10,650 land cost per traveler, double occupancy; $3,260 Single supplement
  • $2,500-3,000 estimated international economy-class regional airfare costs (Currency exchange fluctuates). At this time, flights are not published yet.
  • You can get at 1.5% discount on your final trip invoice by paying deposit and final trip payment by check, wire or electronic bank transfer/ACH.

Not included

International and domestic airfare (see estimate for airfare cost guidance), passport, airline fees for lug.gage, trip insurance (trip insurance including cancellation coverage strongly recommended), meals not indicated in the itinerary, optional tips to hotel porters and maid service, personal items alcoholic beverages.