Documents
- Official photo ID
- Your booking confirmation
- A fishing licence, required in order to fish (our team guides you through it)
Information
What to pack for the Pantanal
A short, practical list. On board you have the lodging, the meals and the setup; the rest fits in a small bag.
The Pantanal is warm all year, and the trip happens by boat. That covers most of it: light quick-drying clothes, good sun protection and little bulk.
The days are hot, but heading out by skiff before dawn tends to be cold because of the wind on the river. A light jacket sorts it.
Clothing
- Light long-sleeve shirts, which shield you from the sun
- Light trousers and shorts in quick-drying fabric
- A light jacket or windbreaker for the dawn departures
- Closed shoes for the skiff and a pair of flip-flops for on board
- Swimwear
Sun and insects
- A cap or wide-brimmed hat
- A buff or scarf for your neck
- High-factor sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Polarized glasses, which cut the glare off the water
Fishing
- Rods and spinning or baitcasting reels, in medium and heavy setups
- Surface and mid-water artificial lures, plus natural baits
- Braided line and steel or fluorocarbon leaders
- Pliers, scissors and a bag for your tackle
Watching and photography
- Binoculars for the riverbanks
- A camera with a zoom lens, if you want to photograph the wildlife
- Spare memory cards and batteries
- A dry bag or rain cover to protect your gear
Health and comfort
- Any personal medication
- A reusable water bottle
- A small torch
- A small backpack to take on the skiff
What is already included
You do not need to bring these: they are part of your stay on board.
- Bed linen and towels
- All meals, on full board
- Water, juices and coffee through the day
- Life jackets on the skiffs
- Daily cleaning of the accommodation
Still unsure about the bag?
Each itinerary and each time of year calls for a tweak to the list. Tell our team when you're coming and what you plan to do, and we'll advise. Just reach out on WhatsApp.