A little about this wonderful destination.
The Pantanal Photo Tour was created to enable landscape photography lovers and nature admirers to quickly discover the best of the South Pantanal. Close to Aquidauana, we will have the possibility of seeing the most beautiful mammals, reptiles and birds from this rich ecosystem, all in a wonderful safari, getting very close to this exuberant beauty.
Contemplate the majestic sunset and sunrise, lakes, marshes, and lots of untouchable nature.
River navigation, and birds, wildlife and to close the astrophotography.
This is where the great adventure happens. The Wild Pantanal Expedition is dedicated to nature lovers, whether photographers or not.
Be my guest and come and photograph the beauties of the Pantanal.
INFORMATION GENERAL
Period : May 14-17 , 2025
Investment :
R$ 5,300.00 (Accommodation in double room)
R$ 5,880.00 (Accommodation in single room)
Target audience: Those interested in landscape photography, wildlife, astrophotography, travel and nature.
Payment Condition:
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Cash 7% discount
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Option 1: 40% deposit and balance in up to 12 installments on credit card with interest
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Option 2: 40% deposit and balance via transfer in up to 6 interest-free installments
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Renato Machado Photos
ITINERARY
1st day 05/14/2025 Wednesday / Campo Grande ( L , D )
Arrival of participants at Campo Grande airport, where at 12:00 our transfer will depart for the Inn, with an estimated time of 3 hours and 30 minutes. On the way, we will stop to photograph the exotic Estrada Parque Piraputanga. Final destination is the wonderful Pousada Aguapé, where we will check in. Departure to photograph some of the wildlife in the area and the wonderful sunset of the southern Pantanal.
After our first photo session, dinner and end of activities for the day.
2nd day 05/15/2025 Thursday / Safari in the Pantanal (B, L, L, D)
We will leave before dawn for an incredible safari among the region's wildlife, which always provides us with great surprises. During this time, we will be able to photograph the sunrise, the exuberant flora and lots of wildlife. In the afternoon, we will go trekking with the aim of spotting and photographing wildlife such as giant anteaters, armadillos, tuiúti, deer, alligators and nesting blue macaws. At the end of the afternoon, we will contemplate and photograph the Pantanal sunset and end the day with a delicious dinner and a well-deserved rest.
3rd day to 05/16/2025 Friday / Sailing on the Aquidauana River (B, L, L, D)
We will go out to photograph the sunrise inside the lodge and in the morning to photograph some of the Pantanal routine of dealing with cattle. After lunch we will go for an exotic boat trip on the Aquidauana River to see more wildlife, contemplate the beautiful landscape and watch the sunset while sailing on the river. At the end of the day after dinner we will go out for some nighttime sightings and a little astrophotography, which in this region is a show in itself due to the low artificial light.
4th day 05/17/2025 Saturday / Pantanal (B, L)
After breakfast we will have the day free to photograph the beauties around the inn and at 12 pm our transfer will leave for Campo Grande airport where we will end our great adventure.
C - Coffee / A - Lunch / L - Snack / D - Dinner
DETAILS
Fabio Bittar , São José dos Campos
“I've been on two other Photo tours with Renato Machado. The experiences lived in those days will be carried forever."
Mario Howatt, Rio de Janeiro
"The Pantanal Photo tour was wonderful. Everything was very well managed."
Marcelo Bargiela , São Paulo
“It was simply fantastic. His work in choosing the location, itinerary and monitoring revealed care and respect.”
Hello!
My name is Renato Machado
photographer and author of books Secret Landscapes of Southern Brazil and Canyons and Balloons, he has dedicated himself to photography for over 10 years.
During this time, he traveled through the Sahara Desert, Egypt, Norway, Easter Island, the Polynesian Archipelago, however It was in 2015, after a trip to Patagonia, that his passion became a serious matter in his life, and he specialized in landscape photography. Born in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Renato has participated in international competitions such as the Sony World Photography Award and Zeiss Photography Award 2016, in addition to having photos published in National Geographic and Fotografe Melhor.
Cancellation Policy
To confirm the expedition, a minimum number of 6 participants will be required. If the contractor withdraws, on the trip, the deposit amount will not be refundable. Confirming the group, the signal value will be deducted from the input.
If the trip does not take place due to force majeure, a new date suggestion will be presented. If the contractor is not available, the amount paid to date will be fully refunded.
If the registrant withdraws, he/she must formalize in writing to email renato280969@gmail.com.
Other variations to the cancellation policy will be handled as follows:
- Up to 90 (ninety) days before the trip payment of down payment of 40% (forty percent);
- More than 45 (forty-five) days and less than 90 (ninety) days of the trip fine of 60% (sixty percent) of the contracted amount;
- Less than 45 (forty-five) days before the start of the trip will not provide the right to a refund of the amounts paid.
