We did the Jaguar Safari and were absolutely thrilled with the whole experience. From the first contact to the end of the trip, everything was very well organized. Communication with Elisama was easy and reliable, and we always received quick responses to our questions. The entire trip was very well planned and perfectly organized. We were picked up directly at the airport and taken to our accommodation. The accommodation in Porto Jofre was also very nice and fit perfectly with the experience. Our guide Jo was with us throughout the safari, took great care of us, and shared lots of interesting information about the wildlife and the area. The absolute highlight, of course, were the jaguars: Within just two days, we saw 10 different jaguars. It was an incredible and truly unforgettable experience. We would definitely book the safari with Planeta Exo again and can highly recommend the company and the entire team!
Remote & Off-the-beaten-path Trips in Brazil
Off the beaten path Brazil: remote treks, dune crossings and jaguar country far from the tour-bus trail.
7 trips found
A 12-day Mount Roraima trekking tour with four full days on the plateau: Valley of the Crystals, Lake Gladys, El Foso and the three-country border.
Price from $1,550
See jaguars in the wild from the deck of a private boat in Porto Jofre, the world’s top spot for jaguar watching. A 4-day, 3-night safari from Cuiabá into Brazil’s Northern Pantanal.
Price from $2,250
The Brazil Route of Emotions links Lençóis Maranhenses, the Parnaíba Delta and Jericoacoara in one 6-day private adventure across the Northeast.
Price from $900
Navigate the rivers of the Amazon on a kayaking expedition and explore the forest in an authentic and immersive adventure.
Price from $500
A 6-day Amazon jungle expedition for travelers who want to disconnect: jungle treks, canoeing, piranha fishing and hands-on survival skills.
Price from $1,300
Sail to Abrolhos on a liveaboard: 8 dives over coral reefs, shipwrecks and 5 volcanic islands, plus whales in season, from a comfortable catamaran.
Price from $650
Take on one of Brazil’s toughest treks: 4 days across the Serra Fina ridgeline, wild camping on two of the country’s highest summits.
Price from $500
What our travelers say
4.9 out of 5 · 57 reviews
Urubu River is an outstanding place to visit. The whole trip was well organised from the beginning to the end. Food was delicious. Most importantly: Errikes and Gil are not only knowledgeable guides but also lovely people. Thanks for everything.
My spouse & I booked the 5 night/6 day survival experience through PlanetaEXO with Joshua's Amazon Expeditions. Spending time in the rainforest, whether on land or water, was a dream come true! There were so many fascinating insects, plants, sights, & sounds. Stargazing and fishing for piranha were major highlights! We were incredibly fortunate to be accompanied by our guide Ronaldo as well as the local expert Gustavo. They did so much more than keeping us alive and teaching us about our environment; they took a genuine interest in our lives, were generous and kind, and made a point of creating the best experience possible. A great big thank you to this company for offering such an immersive tour and a massive thank you to Ronaldo & Gustavo for making a survival trip so positive and memorable.
I think I simply found the best tourism company. The briefing was wonderful, the trip was perfect, the guides were fully prepared, and Bruno's service, from the very first moment on WhatsApp, made all the difference. Thank you always for helping me live incredible moments on the Mountain.
Without a doubt the best trekking experience of my life! Everything, from the very first contact to the end, when we got back to the hotels, was completely professional. This wasn't just a trip — it was a trekking expedition into the ancient world of Makunaíma. I felt like I'd stepped into another dimension, going back two billion years in time and marveling at sedimentary formations hundreds of millions of years old. I could feel the mountain's presence with every step, from the start of the trail to its base, the climb to the summit, and the walks across the plateau. A magical, enchanting place. It raised my bar for what a travel agency's service should look like, and I'm really grateful for that. Thank you!
Top marks from start to finish. Ale patiently and quickly answered my endless questions. Luiz handled the arrival and departure transfers. Magno ran the pre-trek briefing and the post-trek welcome back. Luisito was an incredible guide, full of stories, attention, patience, and energy! A perfect trip!
The call of Mount Roraima is fascinating for anyone willing to live a truly one-of-a-kind experience; it's worth every bit of effort this adventure takes.
What an incredible place! Everything was impeccable 🙏🏻
Excellent — experienced, polite, helpful guides, great organization, good food and logistics.
Experienced company, with impeccable organization and attentive, high-quality staff. The guide Mario was excellent with the group — he made the trip even better.
Off the beaten path Brazil: Which remote region is right for you?
Off the beaten path Brazil is a way of traveling: choosing the regions most visitors never reach over the main postcard stops. The country protects more than 70 national parks and conservation units, and some of its most extraordinary landscapes sit a full day of travel from the nearest airport. These are the trips that trade crowds for space and convenience for the kind of scenery you remember for decades.
Four regions anchor most of Brazil’s off-the-beaten-track itineraries. Jalapão, in Tocantins, is reached only by 4×4: golden dunes, fervedouros (springs where the upwelling water makes it almost impossible to sink), and quilombola communities that still hand-weave golden grass. Mount Roraima, on the triple border of Brazil, Venezuela and Guyana, is an multi-day trek onto a nearly 2-billion-year-old tabletop mountain, with camping on the summit near its 2,875 m high point, where the temperature drops to around 5°C.
The Lençóis Maranhenses, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2024, is a field of white dunes and rainwater lagoons crossed on foot over 6 to 16 km a day, sleeping among the six families of the Baixa Grande oasis. And there’s Vale do Pati, often called Brazil’s finest trek, which runs for days through Chapada Diamantina with no mobile signal and nights in local family homes.
The priority sellers reach the remote end too. Deep in the northwest Amazon, Pico da Neblina, the country’s highest peak at 2,995 m, is one of the most isolated climbs in South America. In the Pantanal, the world’s largest tropical wetland, the remote stretches around Porto Jofre hold the highest density of jaguars on Earth.
So who is off the beaten path Brazil for? Travelers who are reasonably fit, at ease with heat, rustic nights, and a 4×4 or a boat instead of a paved road; and who would rather earn a view than share it with a hundred phones.
A practical note before you plan: these trips are sold as the on-the-ground experience: guiding, 4×4 or boat transport from the gateway city, camps or homestays, and listed meals, but not your flights. Most run as small groups (often 6 to 8 travelers) with private departures available starting at 2 people.
