Wildlife Observation Tours of Brazil

Find the best places to interact with the Wildlife of Brazil, whether in national parks, the Pantanal Wetlands or the Amazon Rainforest, or in Brazilian coastal waters. A whole host of creatures is waiting: monkeys; toucans; macaws; parrots; dolphins; humpback and southern right whales; sea-turtles; caiman alligators and perhaps even pumas and jaguars.

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Tour suggestions featuring Wildlife Observation as one of the activities

TRADITIONAL
from $ 475 USD

Iguazu Falls Tour

3 Days / 2 Nights or 2 Days / 1 Night
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
Your tour of Iguazu Falls takes you to see the 275 separate falls that together make up Iguazu Falls, the most beautiful waterfall in the world. You visit both the national parks on the Brazil and Argentina sides. [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,375 USD

Rio de Janeiro & Costa Verde Tour

10 Days / 9 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Beaches
Your tour of Rio de Janeiro & the Costa Verde takes you first to see the statue of Christ the Redeemer, the Botanical Gardens and Sugar Loaf Mountain as well as the city of Rio. You then travel down the Costa Verde, Brazil's [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,925 USD

Amazon at Anavilhanas Lodge

6 Days / 5 Nights or Less
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This tour to Manaus and Anavilhanas Lodge takes you to the City at the Heart of the Amazon Jungle with its famous opera house. You then travel to the Anavilhanas Archipelago, the largest freshwater archipelago in the world, t [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 975 USD

Rio de Janeiro & Iguazu Falls Tour

7 Days / 6 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Beaches
Your tour of Rio de Janeiro & Iguazu Falls is the ideal introduction to Brazil, taking you to visit Christ The Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain in Rio, before flying you to see the world's most beautiful waterfall at Iguazu. [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,575 USD

The Three Classics Of Brazil in Ten Days

10 Days / 9 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This tour takes you to the three Classic Destinations of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls and the Amazon Rainforest in only 10 days. The tour begins around Copacabana and Ipanema Beaches in Rio de Janeiro, with trips to [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,625 USD

Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls & Buzios Tour

9 Days / 8 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Beaches
A short break in Brazil takes you to Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls and Buzios within the space of 9 days, giving you the the delights of an most exotic city, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and some time to rela [...]
ADVENTURE
from $ 1,375 USD

Salvador & Bahia Adventure Tour

10 Days / 9 Nights
Hiking & Trekking - Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Beaches
This ten days in Bahia takes you to perhaps Brazil's most enchanting state, with endless white beaches, waving palms, tropical reefs and warm waters along the coastline. Salvador de Bahia, is also the capital of Afro-Brazilia [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 3,650 USD

Brazil in Two Weeks Tour

14 Days / 13 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Beaches
This wonderful Brazil Tour gives you a little of everything in just 2 weeks: history; culture, nature and a few relaxing beach days to finish, with Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls and The Amazon Rainforest before finishing in Sa [...]
ADVENTURE
from $ 1,775 USD

Rio de Janeiro & Iguazu Falls Adventure Tour

7 Days / 6 Nights
Hiking & Trekking - Climbing - Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
Your adventure tour of Rio de Janeiro & Iguazu Falls is the ideal introduction to Brazil, taking you the scenic way around Rio and its mountains to visit Christ The Redeemer and Sugar Loaf Mountain, before flying you to see t [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,850 USD

Salvador & Beautiful Bahia Tour

10 Days / 9 Nights
Hiking & Trekking - Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Beaches
This 10-day tour of Salvador, Lençois and Praia do Forte showcases the beauty of Bahia, perhaps the state that most people associate with a holiday in Brazil - the vibrant music and Afro-Brazilian culture of Salvador, the na [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 550 USD

Amazon at Tariri Lodge

6 Days / 5 Nights or Less
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This tour to Manaus and Tariri Lodge takes you to the City at the Heart of the Amazon Jungle with its famous opera house. You then travel to Tariri Lodge on the edge of Lago de Acatajuba, situated in an area of Amazon Rainfor [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 975 USD

Amazon at Amazon Ecopark Lodge

6 Days / 5 Nights or Less
Wildlife Observation
This tour to Manaus and Amazon Ecopark Lodge takes you to the City at the Heart of the Amazon Jungle with its famous opera house. You then travel to Amazon Ecopark Lodge on the Rio Taruma [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,525 USD

Amazon at Juma Lodge

6 Days / 5 Nights or Less
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This tour to Manaus and Juma Lodge takes you to the City at the Heart of the Amazon Jungle with its famous opera house. You then travel to Juma Lodge on the Rio Solimoes, situated amongst [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 975 USD

Iberostar Grand Amazon Cruise - Rio Solimoes

3 Night Cruise Fri-Mon
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Cruises
The Iberostar Grand Amazon is the most luxurious cruise liner in the Manaus area, a genuine 5-star all-inclusive cruise. Off-boat excursions with experienced guides, staff service and on-boat entertainment are also five star. [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 3,250 USD

MY Tucano Amazon Voyage Cruise

6-Night Cruise
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Cruises
The MY Tucano is a 7-night Amazon Cruise taking in the Rio Negro, Anavilhanas Archipelago, the Lago Janauari Ecological Park and the Meeting of the Waters in a comfortable 9 cabin vessel, exploring the outer reaches of the Am [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,450 USD

Amazon Clipper Cruise

5 Night Cruise
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Cruises
The Amazon Clipper Cruise is a wonderful shorter Amazon cruise, with two levels of boat - the Premium and Traditional types - along with three possible lengths, being the 2 night Rio Solimoes or 3 night Rio Negro cruises, or [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,775 USD

Iberostar Grand Amazon Cruise - Friday to Friday

7 Night Cruise Fri-Fri
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Cruises
The Iberostar Grand Amazon is the most luxurious cruise liner in the Manaus area, a genuine 5-star all-inclusive cruise. Off-boat excursions with experienced guides, on-boat entertainment and service are also five star. [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,750 USD

MY Tucano Amazon Odyssey Cruise

4-Night Cruise
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Cruises
The MY Tucano is a 4-night Amazon Cruise taking in the Rio Negro, Anavilhanas Archipelago, the Lago Janauari Ecological Park and the Meeting of the Waters in a comfortable 9 cabin vessel, exploring the outer reaches of the Am [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,225 USD

Iberostar Grand Amazon Cruise - Rio Negro

4 Night Cruise Mon-Fri
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Cruises
The Iberostar Grand Amazon is the most luxurious cruise liner in the Manaus area, a genuine 5-star all-inclusive cruise. Off-boat excursions with experienced guides, on-boat entertainment and service are also five star. [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,775 USD

Iberostar Grand Amazon Cruise

7 Night Cruise Mon-Mon
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Cruises
The Iberostar Grand Amazon is the most luxurious cruise liner in the Manaus area, a genuine 5-star all-inclusive cruise. Off-boat excursions with experienced guides, on-boat entertainment and service are also five star. [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 800 USD

Amazon Clipper Cruise - Rio Solimoes

2 Night Cruise
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Cruises
The Amazon Clipper Cruise is a wonderful shorter Amazon cruise, with two levels of boat - the Premium and Traditional types - along with three possible lengths, being the 2 night Rio Solimoes or 3 night Rio Negro cruises, or [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,025 USD

Amazon Clipper Cruise - Rio Negro

3 Night Cruise
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Cruises
The Amazon Clipper Cruise is a wonderful shorter Amazon cruise, with two levels of boat - the Premium and Traditional types - along with three possible lengths, being the 2 night Rio Solimoes or 3 night Rio Negro cruises, or [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 3,350 USD

The Best Two Weeks in South America

14 Days / 13 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Beaches
This classic 14-day South America Tour takes you to five of the most popular destinations across Brazil, Argentina and Peru, including Rio, Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires, Cusco and Machu Picchu in two stunning weeks. [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 2,075 USD

Bonito & The Pantanal Tour

8 Days / 7 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This Ecotourism Tour takes you to two areas of natural beauty in the interior of Brazil. Bonito has some of the clearest waters on the planet for snorkelling with abundant fish, caiman alligators, and more in the rivers and c [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 2,225 USD

Pantanal & Chapada dos Guimaraes Tour

7 Days / 6 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This Ecotourism Special is a trip to the interior of Brazil, first to the Pantanal, the northern part of the largest wetlands in the world. Wildlife encounters includes giant otters, caimans, capybara, anaconda and possibly t [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,175 USD

Pousada Rio Mutum Pantanal Lodge

4 Night Lodge Package
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
Pousada Rio Mutum is one of the most popular lodges in the northern Pantanal, close to the city of Cuiaba. The lodge includes options for boat, vehicle and horse excursions for wildlife viewing. There are also specialist pack [...]
TRADITIONAL
On Request

Fernando de Noronha Archipelago

6 Days / 5 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Beaches
Your tour of the North-East of Brazil begins on arrival in Recife, the state capital of Pernambuco, with a short stay in the historic hilltop city of Olinda just up the coast. A flight takes you to the Fernando de Noronha Arc [...]
ADVENTURE
from $ 2,475 USD

Bonito & The Pantanal Adventure Tour

8 Days / 7 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
Your tour of Brazil takes you first to the Brazilian Mid-West and the ecotourism and wildlife havens of Bonito and the Pantanal. Bonito has abundant acquatic life in some of the clearest rivers on the planet, plus the spectac [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,075 USD

Pousada Piuval Pantanal Lodge

4 Night Lodge Package
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
Pousada Piuval in the Northern Pantanal is located in one of the most beautiful landscapes of the wetlands. The ranch has been taking in guests to enjoy the wildlife, horse-rides and trails since 1989. [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,300 USD

Araras Ecolodge Pantanal Tour

4 Night Lodge Package
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
Araras Ecolodge offers a variety of activities that are low on environmental impact but high on adventure and excitement. The lodge combines wildlife viewing by trail, horse, 4x4 and canoe, and also offers specialist trips to [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,275 USD

SouthWild Pantanal Lodge Tour

4 Night Lodge Package
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
SouthWild Pantanal Lodge was set up by naturalists with the idea of helping conserve the varied wildlife of the Pantanal. One of the oldest and best lodges in the whole Pantanal, the original building sits on banks of the wil [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,975 USD

Cristalino Amazon Lodge Tour

3-6 Night Lodge Package
Kayaking & Canoeing - Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This tour to Cristalino Amazon Lodge takes you to an area of the world's largest jungle with rich biodiversity, even by Amazon standards. The lodge also has tailored packages for bird-watching, ecotourism, photography and but [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,025 USD

Iguazu Falls & Yacutinga Lodge Tour

5 Days / 4 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This Ecotourism Special Tour takes you to the interior of South America, the land around the Rio Iguazu. First stop is the spectacular Iguazu Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world. The falls produce so much spray tha [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,900 USD

Katerre Amazon Cruise - Jau Route

4 Night Cruise
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Cruises
Your tour begins with the Amazon Jungle stretching out below as you arrive in Manaus, the City at the Heart of the Amazon. You embark on a cruise on one of the Katerre Expeditions fleet, comfortable vessels , exploring the Am [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,775 USD

Katerre Amazon Cruise - Anavilhanas Route

3 Night Cruise
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Cruises
Your tour begins with the Amazon Jungle stretching out below as you arrive in Manaus, the City at the Heart of the Amazon. You embark on a cruise on one of the Katerre Expeditions fleet, comfortable vessels , exploring the Am [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,425 USD

MV Desafio Amazon Cruise - Maguary Route

3 Night Cruise
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Cruises
The MV Desafio is a handsome medium-sized schooner with space for 24 passengers to cruise the Amazon in style. The vessel covers three routes, all with regular departures, two each of 3 nights duration, both from Thursday to [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,950 USD

Cusco, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca & The Amazon

11 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This Peru tour takes you through the classic Inca Trio with Lake Titicaca and the Peruvian Amazon making five of the finest sites in Peru: Cusco - the Inca Capital City with its puma form occupying an Andean valley; the Sacre [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 3,550 USD

Two Weeks in Peru

14 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This classic two week tour of Peru takes you on a loop around this wonderful country including many of the major sites. You begin in Lima before heading to the White City of Arequipa, before passing through the volcanoes to t [...]
ADVENTURE
from $ 2,225 USD

Jalapao Brazilian Outback Adventure

6 Nights from Friday to Thursday
Hiking & Trekking - Kayaking & Canoeing - Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Beaches
This tour of Brazil takes you to the Brazilian Mid-West, arriving in the purpose-built state capital of Palmas. After an afternoon visiting the waterfalls of the Taquaruçu, you head into the interior. The Jalapao State Park [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 775 USD

Uacari Floating Lodge & Mamiraua Reserve

3, 4 or 7 Nights (arriving Tuesdays & Fridays)
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This tour to the Uacari Floating Lodge takes you deep into the Amazon Rainforest, with the Mamiraua Reserve being a biodiversity hotspot as recognised by UNESCO. The lodge is a specialist place for wildlife and ecotourism lov [...]
ADVENTURE
On Request

Palmari Amazon Extreme Expedition

As Required
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This adventurous tour to the Palmari Nature Reserve takes you deep inside the Amazon Rainforest, with outstanding biodiversity in the Rio Javari area, close to the Brazilian borders with Colombia and Peru. The lodge is your [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 1,350 USD

Tariri Lodge Amazon Adventure

6 Days / 5 Nights or Less
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This tour to Manaus and Tariri Lodge takes you to the City at the Heart of the Amazon Jungle with its famous opera house. You then travel to Tariri Lodge on the edge of Lago de Acatajuba, situated in an area of Amazon Rainfor [...]
ADVENTURE
from $ 2,675 USD

Bonito Snorkel & Scuba Adventure Tour

5 Days / 4 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Scuba Diving & Snorkelling
This snorkel and scuba special tour takes you to Bonito, deep in the mid-west of Brazil. This ecotourism paradise has the best of both worlds, with world-class snorkelling, unique scuba diving opportunities, and wildlife galo [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 625 USD

Amazon Gero Tour at Ararinhas Lodge

1-6 Nights in the Amazon Jungle
Hiking & Trekking - Kayaking & Canoeing - Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This tour of the Amazon takes you to Aririanhas Lodge, using it as a base to explore the Mamori Basin region and to spend some nights in the Amazon Rainforest, sleeping in hammocks and learning survival tricks. [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 2,175 USD

Rio, Iguazu and the Costa Verde

8-12 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Beaches
This tour is a wonderful little twelve day circuit around the southern parts of Brazil, beginning in Rio de Janeiro before flying on to Iguazu Falls. A quick visit to Sao Paulo comes before you head up the Costa Verde to Para [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 2,975 USD

Two Week Brazil Circuit

14 Days/13 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Beaches
This wonderful Brazil Tour gives you a little of everything in just 2 weeks: history; culture, nature and a few relaxing beach days to finish. Starting in Rio de Janeiro, you visit the statue of Christ the Redeemer, then The [...]
TRADITIONAL
On Request

Minas Gerais Circuit

5-11 Nights
Hiking & Trekking - Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This circuit of Minas Gerais takes you to the interesting parts of the state that are all within a couple of hours drive from Belo Horizonte. National parks, gold-rush towns and mountain hideaways all make part of a fascinati [...]
TRADITIONAL
On Request

Minas Gerais in Four Days

3 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This short tour of Minas Gerais gives you three nights in wonderful parts of this interior state of Brazil. The perfectly preserved gold-rush towns of Tiradentes and Ouro Preto are followed by the sanctuary of Caraça. [...]
ADVENTURE
from $ 1,975 USD

North-East Brazil 4x4 Adventure

6 Nights or More
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Beaches
Your tour of North-East of Brazil begins on arrival in Sao Luis, the state capital of Maranhao. You travel into remote and eautiful coastal lands, with dunes, lagoons and stunning natural scenery. Your 4x4 journey takes you i [...]
ADVENTURE
from $ 1,975 USD

North-East Brazil 4x4 Adventure

5-8 Nights Recommended
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Beaches
This tour of the far northern coast of Brazil takes you to three national parks, a spectacular journey of dunes and lagoons linked by beautiful beaches and river deltas. This remote corner of the country holds adventures on t [...]
ADVENTURE
from $ 800 USD

Scuba Diving in Buzios & Arraial do Cabo

3-5 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Beaches - Scuba Diving & Snorkelling
This scuba diving tour of Buzios and Arraial do Cabo takes you to the best dive sites in the south of Brazil, some two hours from Rio de Janeiro. Here a cold-water current from the South Atlantic brings nutrient rich waters a [...]
ADVENTURE
from $ 4,275 USD

Southwild Pantanal Jaguar Special

7 Days/6 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This Jaguar Special takes you into the heart of the Pantanal to find the largest feline in the Americas. This jaguar hotspot is the finest place to observe them in the wild, with naturalists, biologists, conservation projects [...]
TRADITIONAL
On Request

Costa Verde Cruise Tour

1-8 Nights
Hiking & Trekking - Kayaking & Canoeing - Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Beaches - Scuba Diving & Snorkelling - Cruises
The Costa Verde around Paraty is perhaps the finest place in Brazil for a coastal cruise. The calm waters of the bay, 365 tropical islands, beautiful beaches, mountains, inlets, waterfalls, snorkelling, mangroves and hopefull [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 975 USD

Tucan Amazon Lodge

5 Days/4 Nights
Kayaking & Canoeing - Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This tour to Manaus and Tucan Amazon Lodge takes you to the City at the Heart of the Amazon Jungle with its famous opera house. You then travel to Tucan Amazon Lodge on the edge of Lago de Acatajuba, situated in an area of Am [...]
TRADITIONAL
On Request

Palmari Nature Reserve Amazon Tour

4-8 Days Recommended
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This tour to the Palmari Nature Reserve takes you deep inside the Amazon Rainforest, with outstanding biodiversity in the Rio Javari area, close to the Brazilian borders with Colombia and Peru. The lodge is your base for som [...]
ADVENTURE
On Request

Cassino to Chui Lighthouse Trek

9 Days / 8 Nights
Hiking & Trekking - Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Beaches
This unique trek takes you hiking on the sands at the edge of the ocean for 220km, on the longest beach on earth. The Lighthouse Trail is a trek to enjoy contemplation, wide open spaces, fresh air and a little wildlife too. T [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 350 USD

Santuario do Caraça Mountain Retreat

3 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This tour of Santuario do Caraça takes you to a religious refuge nestling in the mountains of Minas Gerais. A few days of relaxation and contemplation can be supplemented with hikes through the cerrado bushlands, Atlantic Ra [...]
TRADITIONAL
On Request

REGUA Atlantic Rainforest Lodge

As Required
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
Your days in the Atlantic Rainforest take you to Guapi-Açu, and the REGUA lodge set at the bottom of the Serra dos Orgaos National Park two hours from Rio. This spectacular setting is home to birdlife galore, as well as mamm [...]
TRADITIONAL
from $ 7,775 USD

One Month in Brazil

31 Days / 30 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Beaches
For anybody lucky enough to have the time to spend One Month in Brazil, this tour is filled with wonders! Exotic cities, dancing and drums, beautiful beaches, rainforest, waterfalls, mountains, wildlife and more. Everything g [...]
TRADITIONAL
On Request

Three Week Brazil Ecotourism Tour

21 Days / 20 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This 3-week Brazil Ecotourism Tour is for those who want to experience our finest natural destinations in the Atlantic and Amazon Rainforests, the Pantanal Wetlands and the Cerrado Bushlands. The scenery and wildlife amongst [...]
TRADITIONAL
On Request

Three Week Brazil Circuit

21 Days / 20 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism - Beaches
This 3-Week Tour of Brazil includes our three Classic Destinations in Rio de Janeiro and the Natural Wonders of Amazon Rainforest and Iguazu Falls. Two fabulous coastal journeys from Jericoacoara to Lençois Maranhenses takin [...]
TRADITIONAL
On Request

Two Week Brazil Ecotourism Tour

14 Days / 13 Nights
Wildlife Observation - Ecotourism
This 2-week Brazil Ecotourism Tour is a shorter idea for those who want to cover a few of our major ecosystems in two weeks; the Atlantic and Amazon Rainforests, the Pantanal Wetlands and the Cerrado Bushlands. All have abund [...]