“The trip in the Pantanal was marvelous. We enjoyed it very much. Everything was well organized and the quality of the service was excellent. We were especially happy with our guide Rodrigo and the driver Wilson.”
— Heidy & Constantin Zehnder, SwitzerlandParaguay river jaguar programs
The Baiazinha Lodge is the perfect base for jaguar tracking on the Paraguay river and Taiama Reserve. The Taiama Reserve is a federally protected area; it is not open to the public and no tour operator is permitted to take tourists onto the reserve.
Sample program
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Day 1: Cuiaba - Hotel Baiazinha (Wednesday)
Departure from Cuiaba in the morning towards Caceres (205 km/2,5 hrs) on paved roads. Before entering the city we turn left and take a 77 km (2,5 hrs) towards the Paraguay river. Arrival at the Baiazinha Lodge. After lunch a fist reconaissance tour into surrounding area of the Paraguay river and its channels to see if we get a first glimps of the jaguar and to spot other wildlife. Dinner and overnight. (L,D)
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Day 2 & 3: Hotel Baiazinha (Thursday & Friday)
Full days boat trips on the Paraguay river and the vicinity of the Taiama Ecological Reserve and its channels in search for jaguars and other wildlife. This is one of the best areas to see jaguars away from the crowds. They are a little shier here, but with a little luck you will get face-to-face with one these elusive cats. Besides the jaguars the regions is known for its high concentration of other wildlife! Overnight.(B,L,D)
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Day 4: Hotel Baiazinha - Cuiaba (Saturday)
After breakfast transfer back to Cuiaba. (B)
Places visited
Package prices per person in US$ for 2019
Fixed/Shared departures
| 02 - 03 persons | 04-05 persons | 06-09 persons | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBL | TRPL | DBL | TRPL | DBL | TRPL | |
| 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS* | 1782 | 1782 | 1773 | 1773 | 1763 | 1763 |
| 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS** | 2227 | 2227 | 2212 | 2212 | 2198 | 2198 |
| 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS*** | 3533 | 3533 | 3510 | 3510 | 3487 | 3487 |
Private departures
| 02 - 03 persons | 04-05 persons | 06-09 persons | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBL | TRPL | DBL | TRPL | DBL | TRPL | |
| 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS | 2792 | 2161 | 1782 | 1782 | 1721 | 1721 |
| 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS | 3510 | 2685 | 2227 | 2227 | 2105 | 2105 |
| 8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS | 5695 | 4260 | 3533 | 3533 | 3032 | 3032 |
What’s included
- Overnight in double/triple rooms;
- Regular (shared) transfers mentioned in itinerary in air-conditioned vehicle with driver;
- Meals as mentioned in itinerary (B=breakfast / L=lunch / D=diner, excl. drinks);
- Excursions as mentioned in itinerary;
- English speaking guide during excursion mentioned in the itinerary
What’s not included
- International flights;
- Domestic flights;
- Airport taxes;
- Travel insurance;
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary;
- Drinks;
- Tips;
- Personal expenses.
Observation
*Fixed departures 2019 4 days/3 nights program:
July – 10 to 13(Wednesday/Saturday)
July – 17 to 20(Wednesday/Saturday)
July – 24 to 27(Wednesday/Saturday)
July – 31 to 03/08(Wednesday/Saturday
August – 07 to 10(Wednesday/Saturday)
August – 14 to 17(Wednesday/Saturday)
August – 21 to 24(Wednesday/Saturday)
August – 28 to 31(Wednesday/Saturday)
September – 04 to 07(Wednesday/Saturday)
September – 11 to 14(Wednesday/Saturday)
September – 18 to 21(Wednesday/Saturday)
September – 25 to 28(Wednesday/Saturday)
October– 02 to 05(Wednesday/Saturday)
October– 09 to 12(Wednesday/Saturday)
October– 16 to 19(Wednesday/Saturday)
**Fixed departures 2019 5 days/4 nights program:
July – 20 to 24(Saturday/ Wednesday)
July – 27 to 31(Saturday/ Wednesday)
August – 03 to 07(Saturday/ Wednesday)
August – 10 to 14(Saturday/ Wednesday)
August – 24 to 28(Saturday/ Wednesday)
September – 07 to 11(Saturday/ Wednesday)
September – 21 to 25(Saturday/ Wednesday)
September – 28 to 02/10(Saturday/ Wednesday)
October– 05 to 09(Saturday/ Wednesday)
October– 12 to 16(Saturday/ Wednesday)
October– 19 to 23(Saturday/ Wednesday)
***Fixed departures 2019 8 days/7 nights program:
July – 10 to 17(Wednesday/Wednesday)
July – 17 to 24(Wednesday/Wednesday)
July – 20 to 27 (Saturday/Saturday)
July – 24 to 31(Wednesday/Wednesday)
July – 27 to 03 Aug (Saturday/Saturday)
July – 31 to 07 August (Wednesday/Wednesday)
August – 03 to 10 (Saturday/Saturday)
August – 07 to 14(Wednesday/Wednesday)
August – 10 to 17 August(Saturday/Saturday)
August – 14 to 21(Wednesday/Wednesday)
August – 21 to 28(Wednesday/Wednesday)
August – 24 to 31(Saturday/Saturday)
August – 28 to 04 September (Wednesday/Wednesday)
September – 04 to 11(Wednesday/Wednesday)
September – 07 to 14(Saturday/Saturday)
September – 11 to 18(Wednesday/Wednesday)
September – 18 to 25(Wednesday/Wednesday)
September – 21 to 28(Saturday/Saturday)
September – 25 to 02 October(Wednesday/Wednesday)
September – 28 to 05 October(Saturday/Saturday)
October– 02 to 09(Wednesday/Wednesday)
October – 05 to 12(Saturday/Saturday)
October– 09 to 16(Wednesday/Wednesday)
October – 12 to 19(Saturday/Saturday)
October– 16 to 22(Wednesday/Wednesday)
October – 19 to 23(Saturday/Saturday)
Private departures can stay on any day of the week
What to bring: Light weight pants, jeans, T-shirts, long sleeved shirts, shorts, bathing suit, extra socks and underwear, sandals, good walking and/or old tennis shoes, windbreaker/light rainjacket, sun hat, flash light, sun screen, insect repellent, binoculars, camera, film, extra batteries.
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