23 – 31 July 2026

Double Room: US$6800
Single Room: US$7600

Discover the world’s jaguar capital

This journey takes you deep into the beating heart of Brazil’s Pantanal, the largest tropical wetland on Earth and one of the richest wildlife sanctuaries on the planet. Endless waterways, golden marshlands, and wide-open savannas create the perfect stage for unforgettable encounters: jaguars hunting along the riverbanks, giant otters slicing through the water, capybaras lounging in family groups at the water’s edge, and hyacinth macaws glowing cobalt blue against the sky. Tapirs, anteaters, caimans, and a symphony of birdlife move through the landscape exactly as they have for centuries.

This tour is designed for photographers who want the very best chances of capturing intimate, wild moments, especially of jaguars, while enjoying an immersive, comfortable experience right in the heart of their natural habitat.

For inquiry, please e-mail me at: kahwailin (AT) outlook (DOT) com

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Our base for this photography tour will be a place called Disko Bay, which rests on Greenland’s west coast. There we’ll be well north of the Arctic Circle – something that will quickly become clear as we get to know some of the local wildlife. Luckily for us, the Disko Bay area is known for regular visits of humpback whales and seals, so we’ll always have one eye on the water! Out on the Icefjord, the water is calm and there are next to no waves, so spotting wildlife and capturing incredible reflections should be well within our grasp.

Disko Bay is a bay on the western coast of Greenland, where for the duration of the trip we will spend our nights at a 4-star hotel. This guarantees that the group will be well rested, properly fed, and within walking distance of plenty of Greenlandic culture. Ilulissat is known for its colourful houses, dog sledges, museums, fish markets, and hospitable locals. In short, there’s plenty to do while you’re waiting for your camera batteries to recharge!

The villages of Greenland aren’t really connected by highways or motorways. Here the sea is king, and the natural waterways offer the best routes to take. Because of this, we will charter a private boat for the entirety of our adventure. On our journey we will visit several Greenlandic settlements, including Qasigiannguit, Aasiaat, and Oqaatsut.

Much of our travelling and photography around Ilulissat’s Icefjord will be carried out at night, when the midnight sun offers the best light to work with and the conditions are unlike anything you will have experienced. More often than not we will begin our sessions late in the evening and continue through the night, chasing the best light and the most spectacular scenes. With the sun low on the horizon the light will become more saturated, with deep icy blues and a sky tinged with fiery reds. This magical light lasts between 2 to 4 hours, so we will try and make the most of it by cruising each evening..

This tour is suitable for all levels of experience and ability. We’ve got a savvy captain who’s used to working with photographers, knows the area well, and has an uncanny knack of sussing out great spots from behind the wheel. However, please note that the itinerary proposed is subject to the weather conditions. One thing we can promise is that we’ll take you to the best locations and help you walk away with a catalogue of inspiring photographs you’ll be proud of.

So what are you waiting for? Six days and five glorious nights in Greenland await…

Day 1: Arrival in Cuiabá – Poconé – Porto Jofre

We’ll meet either at the Cuiabá airport or at the hotel. From here, we begin a 100 km journey toward Poconé, the gateway to the Pantanal. Leaving Poconé, we turn off the paved road onto the iconic Transpantaneira highway, a rustic dirt road famous for its wildlife sightings.

As we drive across 122 wooden bridges, keep your eyes open for hawks, storks, capybaras, caimans, and more. Continuing 150 km down the Transpantaneira, we arrive in Porto Jofre and settle into our floating accommodation, a comfortable boat hotel anchored only 5 minutes from the Encontro das Águas State Park, home to the highest concentration of jaguars in the entire Pantanal. This is where our photographic immersion truly begins.

Day 2 – 5: Jaguar Expedition on the Water

Four full days of boat-based safari along the rivers of the Encontro das Águas region. This is the prime habitat for jaguars, and our full-day outings give us the best chances for memorable encounters – jaguars hunting caimans, resting on sandbanks, or patrolling the shoreline. We’ll also photograph giant otters, caimans, birds, and the extraordinary landscape of the Pantanal.

Day 6: Porto Jofre – Pousada Rio Claro

After breakfast we head south, retracing the Transpantaneira toward Poconé. We arrive at Pousada Rio Claro in time for lunch. In the afternoon, we enjoy our first game drive across the lodge’s vast private reserve, an incredible area for wildlife photography.

Day 7 – 8: Wildlife & Night Safari at Rio Claro

We spend the entire two days exploring the rich flora and fauna around Pousada Rio Claro. After lunch, our open-truck safari takes us through fields and private forest roads searching for birds, as well as jaguars, giant anteaters, South American coatis, tapirs, armadillos, crab-eating foxes, and many other mammals.

After dinner, we head out again for a night safari, where spotlights reveal a completely different world – nocturnal birds like potoos, nightjars, and owls with haunting red eyes and unique calls. We may also encounter ocelots, foxes, and possibly even jaguars moving under the cover of darkness.

Day 9: Departure

After breakfast, we transfer back to Cuiabá airport for your flight home.

Workshop Full Details

Total Price

Double Room: US$6800
Single Room: US$7600

Difficulty Level

Easy

Group Size

Registration

Deposit
US$1000

Full Payment

120 days prior to the workshop starting date.

After you signup, we’ll send you a recommended camera gear and packing list. Please pay special attention to things that we say are absolutely required.

Included

Airport Transfer
Accommodation
All meals
Activities as described
2 Photo guides
Experienced English-speaking guide
Water during the day

Not Included

International flights
Travel insurance, visa
Beverages (soda & alcohol) and snacks
Activities other than described in this itinerary

Cancellation and Refund Policy

If you cancel and the workshop greater than 120 days from the start date of the workshop, and the seats does not fill, we will refund you the full amount you have paid, minus a $200 service charge.

If you cancel and the workshop within 120 days or less from the start date of the workshop, and the seats does not fill, the fee is non-refundable.

For inquiry, please e-mail me at: kahwailin (AT) outlook (DOT) com