5-Day Pantanal Bonito Tour in Brazil

Departure from Campo Grande depends on flight arrival time.

This Pantanal Bonito tour begins in Campo Grande, the capital of Mato Grosso do Sul. A private transfer will be ready to pick you up from your accommodation and take you to your lodge in the Pantanal Brazil. The drive itself is already part of the adventure, as you leave the city behind and enter the vast open landscapes of Brazil’s interior. 

Depending on the location of your chosen accommodation, the drive can vary in duration, but the reward at the end is immediate: immersion in one of the richest ecosystems on the planet.

If you arrive early enough, you can make the most of the afternoon by joining your first activity. There are plenty of options, such as boat trips, horseback riding, jeep safaris, and more.

If you arrive later, dinner will be served at the lodge, followed by an evening safari. Night tours in the Pantanal are often the most thrilling, as many animals are more active under the cover of darkness. 

The second day is all about diving deeper into the Pantanal. After a hearty breakfast, the lodge will take you on two outdoor experiences.

Start the morning with a peaceful boat trip along the Pantanal’s hidden channels, the perfect way to observe the region’s rich wildlife. The Pantanal is a mosaic of floodplains, dry savannahs, and riverine forests, home to giant otters, anacondas, and over 600 species of birds.

After the tour, you’ll return to the lodge for a delicious lunch, featuring the best of local Pantanal cuisine. In the afternoon, get ready for a horseback ride across the open fields, another great opportunity to spot wildlife in its natural habitat.

After a day full of adventures, the evening is yours to relax and enjoy a well-deserved dinner.

On the third day, after breakfast, you’ll have time for one last tour of the Pantanal before lunch. Get your camera ready and enjoy every second of a jeep ride to admire the region’s rich fauna and flora one last time.

Then pack your bags and get ready to experience a new set of adventures in Brazil’s main ecotourism hub! It’s time to hit the road towards Bonito.

The drive between the two regions offers a glimpse of the changing biomes, from the wetlands to the dry cerrado, and takes around 4 to 5 hours. Upon arrival in Bonito, you’ll check into your accommodation and have the rest of the evening free.

The town is known for its calm and welcoming atmosphere, with a small centre full of restaurants, cafés, and local craft stores. It’s the perfect place to relax and get ready for another full day of exploring on this Pantanal Bonito tour!

Day four takes you to the heart of Bonito Brazil, where natural beauty and adventure come together. After breakfast, a transfer takes you to the Anhumas Valley Ecological Park, where your visit to São Miguel Cave begins. The tour starts with a short video presentation explaining the cave system and the region’s geological importance.

You’ll begin with a walk across a 180-meter suspension bridge and a short forest trail to reach São Miguel Cave, one of the oldest dry caves in Brazil. Inside, you’ll find impressive limestone formations and coral-like structures shaped over millions of years, creating a surreal underground landscape that feels like a natural cathedral.

In the afternoon, the adventure continues at Barra do Sucuri, where you’ll take a boat ride upstream through lush forest before floating back down while snorkeling in one of the clearest rivers on Earth. With vibrant fish and aquatic plants visible beneath you, it’s like swimming in a natural aquarium. After the tour, you’re welcome to relax by the Formoso River or swing gently in a hammock near the lodge before heading back to Bonito. The evening is free.

The final morning is yours to enjoy at your own pace. After breakfast, there’s time for one last optional activity, maybe a visit to a nearby waterfall, another river float, or simply a quiet moment to rest and take it all in.

Departure from Bonito is flexible, so make the most of these final hours. When it’s time, a private transfer will take you from your hotel back to Campo Grande. This marks the end of your Pantanal Bonito tour, but the memories of the landscapes, wildlife, and stillness of nature will stay with you.

• Bonito ➝ Campo Grande: Approximately 260 kilometres, about 3h15 hours of travelling time

Departure from Bonito is flexible