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JAGUARS OF THE PANTANAL Photo Tour    July 6-14, 2026

Pricing Info

Guest Price

    $8,500.00  

               Per person double occupancy

            

​Deposit

     $2,200.00 due at booking

 

Tour Guest Limit

    8 Guest Maximum

 

Registration Deadline 

     90 Days before departure   

There are few sights more awe inspiring than a jaguar flying into the water to capture a caiman - this is our main target on this adventure.

 

Of course, we will spend time photographing jaguars in other settings along with local birds and other wildlife of the areas we'll visit.

About the Tour

M&M Pro Photographer

    Mike Gulbraa

 

 

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Tour Leader

Included

  • All photography

  • Internal flights & transportation

  • All transfers

  • All Lodging

  • Highly experienced local guides

  • Twin/Double accommodations

  • All meals

  • Park Fees

 

Not Included

  • International flights

  • Any weather delay related expenses

  • Tips

  • Meals outside of those specified in the itinerary

  • Passport and visa fees

  • Airport taxes

  • Additional drinks and other personal expenses (alcoholic drinks, laundry, phone calls etc.)

 

Tour Highlights

  • Jaguar

  • Caiman

  • Toucans

  • Hyacinth Macaw

  • King Fishers

  • Giant Ant Eaters

  • Otters

 

Accommodations

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Jaguar Lodge - Pousada Dona Onça Jaguar Lodge - Daily safaris.

Tour Itinerary

Basic itinerary:

 

July 6th: Pick up from the airport/hotel - Drive to Porto Jofre.  We will start the expedition in the city of Cuiaba and we drive all day long on the popular "Transpantaneira road" - along the way we will be doing stops in the nicest photo spots.

 

July 7th: We will explore the Pantanal by boat 
 

July 8th: We will explore the Pantanal by boat 
 

July 9th: We will explore the Pantanal by boat 
 

July 10th: We will explore the Pantanal by boat 

 

July 11th: Drive from Porto Jofre to Lodge on the "Transpantaneira road" stopping along the way for photos. 

 

July 12th: Explore the lodge surroundings

 

July 13th: After breakfast we start our drive back to Cuiaba and begin the trek home

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July 14th: Arrive home depending on your flight plans

Helpful Info

What To Take (These are only suggestions; they are NOT required!)

Our list of Recommended Gear for your Photo Tour

·       2 camera bodies—the same manufacturer that will fit all your lenses

·      Camera battery charger and cords

·      Bring as much memory as possible

·      Card Reader for file transfer

·      External hard drives for back up (we recommend a minimum of a 1TB drive)

·      Black Rapid camera strap

·      Extra batteries

·      Lenses - 24mm to 500mm if possible - zoom lenses work well

·      1.4x or 2x teleconverter for the telephoto—same brand as lens

·      Photo backpack

·      Lens cloth and cleaning fluid

·      Blower ball for dust

·      Rain sleeve for camera and lens

·      Laptop computer

·      Sensor cleaning supplies

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GUESTS SHOULD PACK LIGHT.  YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO CARRY, ROLL, SCHLEP, AND/OR OTHERWISE TRANSPORT YOUR OWN BAGS AT ALL TIMES AND IN ALL PLACES ON THIS TRIP.  PACKING LIGHT WILL MAKE YOUR TRIP MUCH MORE ENJOYABLE.

LAUNDRY SERVICES ARE ALWAYS AVAILABLE.  M&M RULE OF THUMB IS ONE BAG FOR CAMERA GEAR AND ONE 20-22"" ROLLER FOR YOUR CLOTHES AND TOILETRIES.

INVEST IN A TRAVEL TRIPOD - BENRO HAS MANY OPTIONS AVAILABLE.

MEDICAL DEVICES SUCH AS CPAP MACHINES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECOMMENDATION.

 

 

Tour Difficulty = Moderate/Strenuous (because of heat & humidity)

Easy = less than 2 miles walking/day and little climbing; Moderate = up to 5 miles walking per day with some climbing; Strenuous = more than 5 miles/day of walking and several climbing/hills/rough terrain expected.  You should know your health and ability to carry your gear in hot, cold, humid, and dry conditions and be able to walk 5 miles or more per day and make climbs in elevation of up to 1000 feet in gain and be OK climbing many steps or steep terrain.

 

 

Cancellation Policy

Pursuant to Clause 2 under Enrollment: If you need to cancel within a stated refund period, M&M Photo Tours, Inc. may allow you to apply all monies paid to a future trip, within 12 months.  We must receive written notification (E-mail is accepted) of your cancellation and your desire to apply the funds to a future trip.

 

Travel Insurance

You MUST purchase travel insurance for this trip.  It is REQUIRED and this policy is strongly adhered to. The purchase of travel insurance covering baggage, accident/life and trip cancellation is highly recommended.  M&M Photo Tours, Inc. reserves the right to cancel any trip/tour/group due to insufficient registration at any time.  In the event of such cancellation, those with reservations shall be notified as soon as possible and a full refund of trip payment will be given.  It is agreed by registering for any M&M Photo Tours, Inc. tour that M&M Photo Tours, Inc., assumes no responsibility for refund or additional expenses incurred in preparation for a trip.  We recommend: www.insuremytrip.com

 

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