BONITO & PANTANAL Self Driving Tour

Snorkeling in Bonito

Among a multitude of fish in transparent waters. Unforgettable...

Speckled jaguar (Pantanal)

A rare privilege during the night safari

Jabiru (Pantanal)

Symbol bird and largest flying bird in the Pantanal. Also known as tuiuiú, tuiuguaçu, tuiú-quarteleiro, tuiupara, rei-dos-tuinins, tuim-de-papo-vermelho !

Summary

BONITO & PANTANAL 6 days, 5 nights

Campo Grande ↠ Bonito (3 nights) ↠ Pantanal (2 nights) ↠ Campo Grande

Forget the stress of everyday life, take a little break to spend a few days in fabulous landscapes !

Two nature sanctuaries, with unique beauty and biodiversity in the world, located 130 km away from each other...

Bonito is an ecotourism center whose main attractions are the natural landscapes, the dives with mask and snorkel in rivers of transparent waters, the waterfalls, the caves and dolines. In 2.5 days (3 nights), you will enjoy the best activities offered in Bonito, with accommodation in a comfortable pousada, with nice garden and swimming pool.

World Natural Heritage and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, the Pantanal National Park has the richest fauna and flora in South America. But it is by entering the interior of the Pantanal lands that one discovers all its wealth, all its beauty and the countless good surprises it reserves for its visitors. This is what we offer with this immersion of 2 full days (2 nights) in a comfortable hotel-fazenda in the heart of the Pantanal. There, you will practice various exciting activities to better discover the fauna and flora of the region, an amazing life experience in the Pantanal mode that will remain engraved in your memory for ever...

HIGHLIGHTS

BONITO :

* Snorkeling in a crystal-clear aquarium, with the feeling of flying among fish, animals and underwater plants

* Birdwatching in amazing places like Buraco das Araras

* Buoy or rafting descent on the river, adrenaline and fun in a wonderful natural environment

* Smooth hikes and beautiful waterfalls amid lush nature

* The Blue Lake Cave, a postcard from Bonito : intensely blue waters and beautiful speleothems from thousands of years

* 92m negative abseiling in Boca da Onça (optional), maximum adrenaline...

PANTANAL :

* Observation of South America's richest fauna and flora

* Day safari (4x4) to discover the wildlife and the beautiful plains of the Pantanal

* Night safari to observe and listen to night wildlife, focus on alligators…

* Horse or carriage ride, a pleasant, peaceful and safe way to immerse yourself in the exuberant nature of the Pantanal

* Kayak or motorboat ride on the river to discover the riverside vegetation, get closer to the wildlife...

* Cattle handling, to become a cowboy for a few hours, a pride forever

* Immersion in the life of the Pantaneiros, another unforgettable experience...

Route Map

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B

C

Campo Grande A - Bonito B + Activity around Bonito (330 km)

Activities around Bonito (80 km)

Activities around Bonito (60 km)

Bonito - Hotel-Fazenda in Pantanal C (245 km) + Activity in Pantanal

Activities in Pantanal

Activity in Pantanal + Hotel-Fazenda in Pantanal - Campo Grande A (195 km)

ACCREDITED LOCAL GUIDES FOR ALL ACTIVITIES

All activities, in Bonito as in the Pantanal, are carried out under the direction and supervision of licensed local guides. But you don't need to have a guide handy the rest of the time. Our local partners were chosen for the quality of their services and have never failed in their commitments. In addition, transfers by car are made on clearly marked and paved roads (except the portion of dirt road between Aquidauana and the hotel-fazenda in the Pantanal, and near certain activities in the Bonito region). You will have maps and GPS in the car, the same advanced logistics (vehicle rental, hotels, local guides, other means of transport,...), and a 24-hour hotline to resolve any unforeseen circumstances.

Accomodation

Comfortable single, double, twin or triple suites or apartments with breakfast included and personalized customer service

Charming Hotels, Spas and Resorts in quiet and lovely areas, preferably surrounded by nature

Local History & Culture

History & Culture

Bonito

Integrated with the Serra da Bodoquena National Park, Bonito is an ecotourism center whose main attractions are the natural landscapes, the dives in rivers of transparent waters, waterfalls, caves, caverns and dolines. Bonito has more than 4,000 species of plants, and its waters and rivers are home to more than 2,000 species of fish and aquatic.

HISTORICALLY, the 1st non Indian to discover the Bonito region, having also been his 1st clerk and notary, is Captain Luiz da Costa Leite Falcão, who arrives there in 1869, and acquires 10.5 leagues in the lands of Fazenda Rincão Bonito. In 1915, the District of Paz of Bonito is officially created, with an area separated from the Municipality of Miranda and administratively subordinated to it, but in 1943 it is annexed to the Federal territory of Ponta Porã as the District of Paz of Miranda, reintegrating into the state of Mato Grosso. In 1948, it becomes a Municipality, based in the city of Bonito, which in 1977 becomes part of the current state of Mato Grosso do Sul.

Pantanal

D5 - Pantanal - Safari foto 27 (Caiman).

The origin of the Pantanal would result, not as was thought from the separation of the ocean millions of years ago, but from block failures during the Tertiary period. In a way, the Pantanal is an inland sea, with animals also present in the sea, but the wetland of the Pantanal is due to the slow drainage of the waters that flow through the region of the middle Paraguay.

HISTORICALLY, the Portuguese Aleixo Garcia was the first to visit the territory in 1524. Attracted by precious stones and metals, including gold, used as ornaments by indigenous people who already inhabited the region, he reached the Paraguay River through the Miranda River, arriving in the region of current city of Corumbá. In the following decades, several Spanish adventurers crossed the region : Juan Ayolas, Álvaro Nunes Cabeza de Vaca,... Between 1878 and 1930, Corumbá was the main commercial and river hub in Mato Grosso, but then lost its importance to Cuiabá and Campo Grande, until the division of states in 1977.

Local Gastronomy

While enjoying fantastic landscapes, we can also feast on delicious local gastronomy !

Pantanal BBQ

Made in a hole in the dirt floor and roasted in a brazier on wooden skewers with generally whole pieces of meat. Served with yellow manioc, vinaigrette, farofa and ideally Maracaju sausage, and obviously tereré around the fire. All to the sound of the traditional chamamé...

Fazenda buffet

The traditional fazenda buffet is plentiful, varied, generally delicious, and much appreciated after outdoor activities. Made basically of fresh products from the fazenda : meats, cold meats, fish, cheeses, fruits and desserts, bread,... Enjoy a lot, it is an all-you-can-eat buffet !

Carreteiro rice

The flagship of the Pantanal cuisine. Unlike the gaucho dish, it is made of sole meat (intermediate between sun meat and beef jerky), as well as rice and condiments. Easily prepared, it has long been the main meal, including breakfast, of the Pantanal cowboys who transport the herd from one plain to another.

Pantaneira style noodles

Adaptation of carreteiro rice, with spaghetti pasta and dried meat. Great for Pantanal cowboys who spend days transporting cattle in the vast region, as it offers enough carbohydrates for hard work. The secret of the preparation by chefs from Mato Grosso is to fry the pasta in the lard next to the meat, and then add citrus fruit broth and garlic.

Prices & Conditions

Prices 01 Sept. 2022 - 30 June 2023

If you are interested in this trip, contact us directly, we will be happy to answer all your questions !

PRICE PER PERSON (With accommodation in double/twin suite)

1 person in the rental vehicle (Single suite included)

2 persons in the rental vehicle

3 persons in the rental vehicle

4 persons in the rental vehicle

Supplement for Single suite

Discount for Triple suite

$ 2.430

$ 1.618

$ 1.423

$ 1.325

$ 225

$ -69

* Fixed prices established in $ (USD)

** Payment by credit card up to 4 monthly payments (via Paypal), OR up to 6 monthly payments for Brazilian accounts (amount converted into BRL (R$) to finalize your purchase)

*** Discount 5% for immediate payment by bank transfer directly to our account

The invoice for your purchase will be sent to you instantly by e-mail.

Included

All activities inside the program
Accomodation with breakfast
Rental vehicle
Guides, instructors and equipment for activities
Lunch & dinner at the hotel-fazenda in Pantanal
Travel file, organization, coordination

Not Included

Flight ticket to/from CGR airport
Drinks
Lunch & dinner except at the hotel-fazenda in Pantanal
Rental vehicle expenses (fuel, tolls, parkings)
Optional outdoor activities
Personal expenses
Private Travel insurance

CANCELLATION POLICY

Rescheduling or Cancellation by Customer

Rescheduling (according to availability) :

- Free of charge up to 45 days before the start of your package

- With 25% increase less than 45 days before the start of your package

Cancellation :

- Refund of 50% up to 45 days before the start of your package

- No refund less than 45 days before the start of your package

Rescheduling or Cancellation by Dream Sports Adventure

Dream Sports Adventure reserves the right to cancel the package in case of insufficient registration, force majeure or any other valid reason, and in such circumstances will propose to reschedule according to availabilities or to fully refund the packages already purchased, without however giving entitlement to compensation.