Brazil · South America
Pantanal holidays
Best time to visit Pantanal
The strongest period is June to October. May and November are good shoulder-season alternatives if you prefer fewer crowds. Daytime highs average about 32°C across the main season. Some rain is likely, even in the better months.
How much does a trip to Pantanal cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £90 a day at the budget end, around £120 a day mid-range and £300+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1410 to £1970 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £625 off-peak, £800 typically and £1135 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
What kind of holiday is Pantanal?
Pantanal is strongest for natural landscapes, adventure, wildlife watching, and safari. The main settings are wooded countryside and rainforest and jungle, and the pace is active.
Strong fit if
- You want natural landscapes, adventure, wildlife watching, and safari.
- You enjoy active days and getting outdoors.
Think twice if
- You want every transfer and activity to be completely frictionless.
- You mainly want to stay by a pool or on one beach.
- You want lively nightlife every evening.
Travel from the UK
Allow roughly 11.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time. This is long-haul travel, so allowing at least a week usually makes sense.
How much effort does this take?
This asks a little more of you than a typical package holiday. Some independent planning and flexibility help, but it remains realistic for most prepared travellers.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Pantanal?
The strongest period is June to October. May and November are also worth considering for lower crowds. Main-season daytime highs average about 32°C. Some rain is likely, even in the better months.
How much does a trip to Pantanal cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow about £90 a day at the budget end, around £120 a day mid-range and £300+ for high-end travel. A seven-night mid-range trip, including estimated return travel from London, is best treated as a planning range of £1410 to £1970 per person. Return travel is modelled at about £625 off-peak, £800 typically and £1135 in busy UK travel periods. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.
How long is the flight or journey to Pantanal from the UK?
Allow roughly 11.5 hours of modelled flying time from London, before airport and transfer time.
Who is Pantanal good for?
Pantanal best suits travellers looking for natural landscapes, adventure, wildlife watching, and safari. Expect wooded countryside and rainforest and jungle, with an active pace.