THE TRIP BEGINS IN CUIBA…

To reach Cuiabá (CGB), you'll need to fly in from São Paulo International Airport (GRU).

AIRLINES THAT COMMONLY SERVE CUIBA:

• LATAM Airlines

• Gol Transportes Aéreos
  

HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS:

If you arrive a day early to Cuiabá, Brazil, there are several hotels in close proximity to the airport that offer convenience for travelers.

Here is where we stay in Cuiba:

• Amazon Aeroporto Hotel: Located just 0.53 miles from the airport, this hotel offers modern rooms and amenities.

ARRIVAL DAY:
In Cuiba, they will be picking us up at 10AM to take us to the lodge. It is a 4- 5 drive to get there.

We recommend flying in the day before, or an early morning flight from Sao Paulo.

DEPARTURE DAY:
The return to Cuiba airport we will depart around 8AM and get to the airport around 12 noon. Return Flights should be made after 3PM.

This expedition offers a unique exploration of two distinct ecosystems.

For four days, our focus will be on wildlife encounters by boat, scouting for jaguars hunting along the Pantanal river's edge, and observing various wildlife and birds.

As we transition to the final day, we'll relocate to a private ranch for on-land safaris—both during the day and at night. Here, our quest continues for sightings of giant anteaters, foxes, tapirs, and night jaguars.

Please note that these expeditions involve wild animal encounters, and while there is never any guarantee of sighting wildlife, we strategically plan our visits during the best times of the year for the greatest chances of success.

We want to highlight that touching wildlife is strictly NOT permitted.

Every encounter is unique, and the duration is solely at the discretion of the animals.

Participants caught manhandling wildlife may be asked to leave the area.

It's essential to maintain a safe distance and show utmost respect towards wildlife.

We know there's never a certainty, but during our expeditions, we've had a remarkable record. We've encountered jaguars on 100% of the trips we've run, making this an exceptional opportunity to witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat.

Please Note: if the animal is not interested in interacting with us or shows signs of stress, we will leave the animal alone and go find other wildlife to encounter. 



YOUR SAFETY AND THE WELL-BEING OF THE ANIMALS ARE OUR TOP PRIORITIES.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in preserving the beauty of the wildlife and their environment.

Solo Travelers signing up for land-based trips individually will be charged the single occupancy rate.

To help keep costs down, you have the option to inform us if you would like to share a room with another solo guest of the same sex.

We'll make every effort to find you a roommate. However, if no one else wishes to share, you will be charged for a single room.

A non-refundable deposit of $800 USD is required to reserve a space on SDM adventures.


50% of the expedition cost (balance) is due 180 days prior to departure.


100% of the expedition cost (balance) is due 90 days prior to departure.


A 4% surcharge is applied to payments made via credit card.


A 3% paypal surcharge is applied to payments made using paypal.


Payments can also be made via wire transfer. Just let us know and we will send you the bank transfer info. 
Please add $40 to cover bank fees.


Payments can be made by mailing a U.S. Check, or U.S. Money Order Payable to:


SDM adventures
332 East 15th St.
San Juan, Texas 78589

All cancellations made more than 120 days prior to departure will receive refund (less an administrative fee of $800 USD per person). This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. However, if we manage to fill the trip after you cancel, we will apply the deposit towards any of our trips that you sign up for, during the following 12 months. If you cancel again during that period, you will lose the deposit.


Cancellations made (91 to 120), calendar days prior to departure, are assessed a cancellation fee of 50% of the entire trip price, (including extensions).


Cancellations made within 90 days of departure date will not be refunded, therefore we strongly recommend all guest purchase travel insurance.


All cancellations must be made in writing by mail or by email to sdm@sharkdivermag.com, - received and acknowledged by SDM Adventures.


We are not responsible for cancellations due to medical or other reasons.


No fees will be refunded if you withdraw after an expedition begins.


We are not responsible for any fees associated with non-refundable air travel, we highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance.

To keep trips running smoothly for all guests, we require timely payments according to the schedule provided. If a payment is not received by the agreed-upon due date, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation and release the space to another guest without refund of previous payments. We will make every effort to communicate and send a reminder before doing so, but it’s important to stay on schedule to secure your spot.