The Amazon is a gigantic system of rivers and forests, covering half of Brazil and extending into neighboring countries.

Of the estimated 15,000 species of Amazon creatures, thousands of birds and fish and hundreds of mammals have not been classified.

Insect life is also well represented with over 1800 species of butterflies and more than 200 species of mosquitoes; and fish such as piranha, tucunaré, piraracu, pintado and electric eel abound in an amazing diversity of fish species.

The Pantanal is the vast area of wetlands in the far west of Brazil and extending into the border regions of Bolivia and Paraguay, roughly 100,000 square kilometers of fields and rivers in the central western region of Brazil.

It is a true ecological sanctuary where the richest flora and fauna in the Americas offer visitors an unforgettable spectacle year round.

What really changes the plains is the rise and fall of the water: from June to October the drop in the river level transforms formerly flooded regions into vast fields as the marshland drains back into the rivers (during this period the photographic safari is mot interesting and easier); from November to May the swollen rivers cover roughly two-thirds of the region and during this period the Pantanal becomes a veritable fisherma's paradise.

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  Amazon/Pantanal Tours
AMAZON VILLAGE - 2-4 day/1-3 night itinerary  Amazon Tour
The Amazon Village, some 30 km from Manaus, is a hide-out for a comprehensive and interesting jungle adventure surrounded by nature’s old forest. The Village has 32 wooden bungalows built amongst the trees and equipped with 2 rooms each with twin beds and private bathroom facilities. From 224.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY, year-round

AMAZON LODGE - 3-4 day/2-3 night itinerary  Amazon Tour
In the heart of Brazil's Amazon jungle, a few hours away from Manaus and on the black waters of Lake Juma, the Amazon Lodge serves as your Headquarters for an exciting trip in the jungle word of mystery and adventure. From 372.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY, year-round

ACAJATUBA LODGE - 2-4 day/1-3 night itinerary  Amazon Tour
Acajatuba Jungle Lodge is a rustic ecological hotel, close to the Ilhas Anavilhanas, for those wanting a closer contact with the Amazon nature. The whole structure of Lodge is built in rustic wood and straw covering obeying the primitive architecture of the area From 189.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY, year-round

AMAZON ECO PARK LODGE - 14 day/13 night itinerary  Amazon Tour
Located in the midst of lush jungle, just half an hour by boat from Manaus, the Ecopark has an educational and research center open to all those interested in discovering the rainforest and all its wonders. Air conditioning bungalows with private baths built in perfect harmony with nature offer all the conforts of home in a most exotic setting. From 210.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY, year-round

ARIAU JUNGLE TOWER - 2-4 day/1-3 night itinerary  Amazon Tour
Ariau Jungle Tower, the only tree top lodge in the Amazon Jungle, has the highest observation tower in the jungle and offers some of the nicest accommodations of any jungle lodge available in the Manaus area. From 273.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY, year-round

GUANAVENAS POUSADA JUNGLE LODGE - 3-5 day/2-4 night itinerary  Amazon Tour
The Guanavenas Pousada Jungle Lodge, located on Silves Island in Canacari Lake, features a prized architecture design using local wood that blends with the surroundings, like an indian hut. Its 70 triple rooms offer air-conditioning, private bathroom with electric shower, mini refrigerator and private veranda. From 311.00 US $ per person sharing. Departs DAILY, year-round

AMAZONAT JUNGLE RESORT - 3-5 day/2-4 night itinerary  Amazon  Tour
Amazonat Jungle Lodge, 160 km far from Manaus, encompasses 1200 hectares, or 3200 acres Terra Firme (not flooding) with an enormous diversity of fauna and flora. The comfortable bungalows consist of living room, independent bedroom and private bathroom with a verandah offering a nice view of the forest. From 259.00 US $ per person sharing. Departuresare on DAILY, year-round

OTHON JUNGLE PALACE - 2-4 day/1-3 night itinerary  Amazon  Tour
Jungle OTHON Palace, located 50 km west of Manaus, is built on a steel barge, designed to offer comfort in a safe and clean environment. After a full day exploring the Amazon jungle, you return to a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere: all suites have air conditioning, color TV, hot shower, refrigerator and private panoramic porch from which you can actually fish. From 110.00 US $ per person sharing. Departuresare on DAILY, year-round

JUMA JUNGLE LODGE - 3-6 day/2-5 night itinerary  Amazon  Tour
The Juma Jungle Lodge is the newest hotel in the Amazon forest built in Terra-firme area on stilts, covered with Babaçu palm tree leaves in front of the calm waters of the Juma River. The lodge offers rooms with screened windows, private bathroom, fan and verandah and electric power. From 346.00 US $ per person sharing. Departuresare on DAILY, year-round

TIWA AMAZONAS ECORESORT - 2-5 day/1-4 night itinerary  Amazon  Tour
Tiwa Eco Resort, a new lodge in the Amazon, is located 10 km from Manaus, on the banks of the Rio Negro (40m by boat from the pier of Tropical Hotel), surrounded by its own grounds of more than 2 square km, built around a beautiful natural lake that is surrounded by tropical rainforest. From 214.00 US $ per person sharing. Departuresare on DAILY, year-round

POUSADA CAIMAN - 3-5 day/2-4 night itinerary  Pantanal Tour
The Caiman Ecological Refuge has four comfortable lodges with different arquitectural styles; all designed to combine with the landscape. With total capacity to accommodate up to 73 people distributed in these lodges, Caiman gives its guests the opportunity to get to know the wonders of the Pantanal in comfort. From 294.00 US $ per person sharing. Departuresare on SET DAYS, year-round

POUSADA PIUVAL - 3-5 day/2-4 night itinerary  Pantanal Tour
Piuval Lodge is located 110 km from Cuiabá and 10 km from Poconé on a 7000 hectare cattle ranch with one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Pantanal. The lodge has 12 guest rooms with air conditioning and ceiling fans, private bathrooms, and screened-in windows. There is also a restaurant, satellite TV and swimming pool. From 161.00 US $ per person sharing. Departures are on DAILY, year-round

PANTANAL LAND SAFARI - 4 day/3 night itinerary  Pantanal Tour
A Pantanal program with transfer from/to Cuiabá, staying 1 night in Hotel in Cuiabá and 2 nights at famous "Chapada dos Guimarães" national park in the beautiful landscapes of the the Pantanal. From 590.00 US $ per person sharing. Departures are on DAILY, year-round

ARARAS LODGE - 3-5 day/2-4 night itinerary  Pantanal Tour
Located at the Pantanal North, Araras Lodge was built in harmony with its environment. From here it is possible to do first-class bird-watching, trekking, canoeing, horseback riding and much more, all under the assistance of experts. From 495.00 US $ per person sharing. Departures are on DAILY, year-round

POUSADA DO RIO MUTUM - 3-5 day/2-4 night itinerary  Pantanal Tour
The Hotel, Pousada do Rio Mutum, situated in Barao de Melgaco is distinguished by an unusual variety of landscapes integrating hills, lakes, rivers and grassy plains. The Pousada lies, as its name indicates, on the river Mutum, shortly before it terminates into the two "great lakes", of witch the larger and famous one is called Baia de Chacorore. From 286.00 US $ per person sharing. Departures are on DAILY, year-round
 
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