Pantanal Pathfinder

Welcome to Pantanal Pathfinder, the best Pantanal Travel Agency for Jaguar Safaris and Wildlife Photography Tours

Pantanal Travel Agency – Stretching across the Brazilian states of Mato Grosso and Mato Grosso do Sul (also spilling into Bolivia and Paraguay) the Pantanal is the world’s largest inland wetland area. While the Amazon gets more credit, the Pantanal’s open spaces offer the best opportunities for spotting animals in their natural habitats in Brazil. Pantanal Pathfinder has the lowdown on everything you need to know about the country’s top wildlife destination.

Tours

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Pantanal Wildlife 8D7N

Day 1 Cuiabá > Pantanal, Pouso Alegre Lodge Meeting in the morning (hotel or airport) and transfer to Poconé City (100km). Once there, we take the Transpantaneira Park Road, where we drive for 33km until Pouso Alegre Lodge’s entrance and 7km along the access road. Along the Transpantaneira begins our first

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Amazon aracê Cruise 6D5N

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Pantanal Wildlife Tour 7D6N

Day 1 Cuiabá > Pantanal, Pouso Alegre Lodge Meeting in the morning (hotel or airport) and transfer to Poconé City (100km). Once there, we take the Transpantaneira Park Road, where we drive for 33km until Pouso Alegre Lodge’s entrance and 7km along the access road. Along the Transpantaneira begins our first

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Tripadvisor Reviews

John E
John E
2023-12-04
Superb 8 day Pantanal Safari Doug’s company came highly recommended by close friends and we are so glad that we took their advice for our trip in October 2023. We have been fortunate enough to have experienced multiple safaris in several African countries and would rate this trip amongst the best on all levels. The Pantanal is a fantastic place to visit and you could not wish for a better guide than Doug to show you around. His wealth of knowledge on all aspects of the natural world is remarkable and his enthusiasm is infectious. Each location was carefully chosen to allow exposure to the maximum number of species as well as offering a glimpse of life in the Pantanal. Having his own Safari vehicle and boat was another plus allowing more flexibility and less reliance on others. Observing jaguar and giant otter was certainly a highlight but we were delighted by the rich variety of wildlife that this part of Brazil offers. We have wonderful memories and photos of our time with Doug and cannot recommend his company more highly.
Sonja365
Sonja365
2023-11-17
Highly recommended. Superb experience! Doug was recommended to me by a friend who has been to the Pantanal numerous times. I am so glad, because this trip surpassed my expectations which were already high. I booked a 7 night jaguar tour, staying at the Santa Rosa Lodge and the entire experience was truly fantastic. Doug really knows the area, it’s animals and their environment, and he combines this professional knowledge with superb “spotting” skills plus personal warmth and charm. Somehow Doug and Cesar, our boat driver always knew where to be at just the right time and thanks to them we saw loads of amazing wildlife, including of course jaguars! I should add, that Doug speaks fluent English and the boat was really comfortable with seats that swivel around which really helped when taking photos. The retractable canopy protected us from the sun when required and we were really well looked after. My friend and I had an absolutely wonderful experience and should I ever be lucky enough to return to the Pantanal, I will definitely book with Doug. Thank you so much Doug!!! Until next time, I hope.
Leonid F
Leonid F
2023-11-17
It was an unforgettable trip My wife and I traveled to the Pantanal with Pantanal Pathfinders - 6 days, of which two and a half days were on a boat safari on the Cuiaba River, where we saw 19 (!) jaguars of different ages, as well as tapirs, giant otters, caimans and a lot of birds . . We were even lucky to see a jaguar hunting a caiman. Along the way we stopped at two lodges where we observed wildlife, many birds, mammals, and reptiles. In one of the lodges we saw another wild cat - the ocelot. Everything was immaculately organized. We have seen a variety of boats on the river and the Pantanal Pathfinders boats are some of the best, which is very important for successful animal viewing. Accommodation in a hotel-ship is comfortable for these places, but the main thing is that it is located on the river close to the habitats of jaguars. Doug is a very competent, well-educated guide (master's degree in biology), he knows the local nature very well and understands the habits of jaguars. As a birdwatcher, it was important to me that he knew the local birds very well. Doug organized everything very well and gave us a good price for the tour. Overall, it was an unforgettable trip.
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Stay64525341026
2023-11-16
What a special treat... I would just like to say that after a super busy year...it was an absolute pleasure to tour The Pantal with our fantastic guide Doug. I live in Africa and have been on many safaris...but this was something really special. Doug is very knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife. I was amazed at the variety and quantity of wildlife we viewed. On top of this Doug is very friendly and relaxing, so it felt like we were touring with a friend . We stayed at The Santa Rosa Lodge which fulfilled our every wish. Thanx Doug for a Fantastic holiday in The Pantanal...I will be back...
Maria A
Maria A
2023-11-14
Pantanal Cruise Conhecer e percorrer os rios do Pantanal com a Pantanal Pathfinder foi uma experiência exuberante e completa. Sem contar sobre o atendimento e estrutura durante todo o período de atendimento. Foi uma experiência cheia de avistamentos, tanto de fauna e principalmente as onças, quanto de flora. Para quem tiver a oportunidade, não pense duas vezes para ter essa vivência com eles!
Jurnalul u
Jurnalul u
2023-11-14
The real pathfinder A true pathfinder experience. Whether it was in the Pantanal or in the indigenous communities, the experiences were incredible. I didn't discover a guide, but an adventure buddy, a reliable friend and an inspiring man. The way you discover Nature and Culture with Pathfinder are unique and authentic. Every year I look forward to another adventure.
Mauricio Durval
Mauricio Durval
2023-11-14
Foi uma experiência incrível tanto na aventura em avistar onça como na parte da hospedagem que foi perfeita Foi uma experiência fantástical, um atendimento perfeito. A empresa super prestativa. A acomodação super comida maravilhosa.
Bernhard S
Bernhard S
2023-10-29
The best knowledge paired with a lot of experience and a good nose even off the beaten track My wife and I traveled with Doug for ten days in the Pantanal in August 2023. The tour was well organized from start to finish! His great knowledge of nature and the animal world in the Pantanal is impressive. He often had a good nose: in addition to more than a dozen jaguars, we saw two pumas. We particularly liked the lively giant otters - not to mention the many colorful birds. Doug is an excellent guide with his calm manner, his knowledge, his experience and his enthusiasm for the wildlife in the Pantanal - we would go on a tour like this with him again at any time!
Jackson P
Jackson P
2023-09-21
Great trip organized by Doug — Pantanal is so worth it! My fiancée and I were very impressed with the custom Pantanal trip we organized with Doug. Before the trip, he was very engaged in designing something to fit our timeframe and what we wanted to see. We stayed on the the boat Barco Aguape at his suggestion for three nights, in the heart of jaguar territory near Porto Jofre, and then a night at the Southwild Lodge to see the ocelot. Doug communicated well leading up, giving suggestions and answering all of our questions. From all the quotes that we collected, his was quite reasonable (roughly in the same range as the other smaller operators that we contacted), and great value for a private tour as well, dedicated guide, dedicated boat, very nice experience compared to some of the boats you see where there's 10-16 people all sitting together. Our actual guide for the trip was Fernando — what a great guy! So knowledgeable, decades of experience in the area, great eye for birds, great photographer too, sharing with us images he captured of the jaguars, birds, and other animals we saw. He picked us up from Cuiaba Airport in the morning 10 am, we arrived at Porto Jofre by 4 pm, and dropped us there on the last day. Staying on the boat was the right decision, because it meant you had more time to see animals and enjoy the early morning and late evening light on the river; if you stay in Porto Jofre, you have 15-20 more minutes of boating at the beginning and end of every day. It was loud at night on the boat because of the generator though, so noise-canceling earbuds were crucial. Good AC and wi-fi. Very nice staff aboard, and better food than one might expect. Simple but good fare. Make sure to have some reais (cash) on you at the start of the trip if you want to tip the staff (and your guide at the end!). It was very hot and dry when we were there (95-100F everyday), so we started at sunrise (630 am), boated around for 5 hours, broke for lunch and the heat, and then did an afternoon outing 230 pm until sunset. Fernando managed everything for us, all we had to do was dress appropriately for the conditions (light colors, sunscreen, wide-brim hat) and keep our eyes on the shoreline for animals. Bring insect repellent. Binoculars are a must! We didn't have fancy cameras, just iphones and figured out how to take photos through the binocular lens (see the macaws photo for an example). We saw many capybaras, caimans, macaws, storks, kingfishers, one sleeping anaconda (much smaller than the movies of course), one tapir, and of course, the jaguars, a few each day! Some walking the riverbanks, some dozing on a tree branch, one swimming. Beautiful, amazing creatures, that are often used to humans, so they don't run from the boats and the clicking cameras. Also several otters! A really memorable trip for us, facilitated very well by Doug and Fernando.
TeeBee
TeeBee
2023-09-19
Amazing experience!! Had an amazing experience in the Pantanal with Douglas from Pantanal pathfinder! Really 5+. From communication to arrangement to wildlife watching with Henrique the best guide ever. I absolutely love this place. Definitely coming back with Douglas!

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