With more than 20 years of experience in guiding tours, professional photographer Octavio Campos Salles and naturalist Larissa Pantanal founded this company to provide exclusive small-group wildlife photography and natural history tours. Each of our itineraries is designed to immerse you in the natural wonders and rich biodiversity of our destinations, guided by the best tour leaders in the field..

TOURS BY DESTINATION

Pantanal Photo Tours

PANTANAL

The best wildlife destination in South America

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Atlantic Rainforest

ATLANTIC RAINFOREST

Lush tropical endemic biodiversity, a bird’s paradise

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Puma Photo Tours

PATAGONIA

Home of enigmatic Pumas and grand landscapes

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Iguazu Falls

IGUAZU

A World Heritage site, grand waterfalls landscape

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WHY BOOK WITH US?

  • 24 years of experience guiding tours.
  • Fully licensed tour company and guides.
  • We represent prominent photography tour agencies around the world.
  • Vast photography, birding and natural history knowledge by all our guides.
  • Very high customer return rate.
  • The best boat drivers and Jaguar/Puma spotters booked a year in advance.
  • The best accommodations in the areas we visit.
  • Hassle-free planning and logistics, so you can fully enjoy your trip.
  • Very comfortable exclusive boats.
  • All inclusive, worry-free itineraries.
  • Novel itineraries carefully planned for wildlife photographers and nature enthusiasts.
  • High experience with exclusive custom tours.

FEATURED TOURS

NORTH PANTANAL GROUP TOUR – 2026

US$ 4.500

July 27 – August 04

Experience some of the best of the Pantanal in a perfectly balanced itinerary, rich in wildlife and adventure

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PUMAS OF PATAGONIA JUNE 2026

US$ 10.990

June 09 to 17, 2026

Photograph Pumas and other surprising southern wildlife among the amazing landscapes of Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia.

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PANTANAL HIGHLIGHTS – 2026

US$ 9.400

Aug 13 to 23, 2026

Experience the best of the Pantanal in a perfectly balanced itinerary — shorter in length, but just as rich in wildlife and adventure.

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TRIPADVISOR TESTIMONIALS

  • star rating  Amazing experience with Pantanal Photo Tours - My wife and I booked a 10 day private custom tour with Pantanal Photo tours and couldn't have asked for a better experience.

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    10 de March de 2024

    star rating  Larissa é INCRÍVEL! - Em primeiro lugar – o Pantanal é um lugar incrível para ver a vida selvagem! Mas, o mais importante: os passeios fotográficos de Larissa e Pantanal também foram incríveis! Larissa... read more

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    2 de March de 2024

    star rating  Excelente experiência - Mais uma experiência marcante com Octavio e Larissa. Participamos de vários passeios fotográficos no Pantanal para ver onças e nunca ficamos desapontados. Cada um é fantástico e este não foi... read more

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    29 de February de 2024
  • star rating  O melhor tempo - Minha esposa e eu nos divertimos muito no safari com Octavio. Tudo correu muito bem e a quantidade de pássaros e vida selvagem, com muitos avistamentos de onças, foi maior... read more

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    29 de February de 2024

    star rating  A Pantanal Photo Tours nos levou a um excelente safari brasileiro. Visitamos a Mata Atlântica e depois o Pantanal. Aves maravilhosas em ambos os lugares. O Pantanal também proporcionou avistamentos... read more

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    4 de March de 2024

    star rating  Perfekt! - Ich war schon mehrmals mit Larissa und Octavio unterwegs und bin immer wieder begeistert, von ihren perfekt organisierten Fotoreisen. Beide sind äußerst kompetente Tourguides!

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    5 de March de 2024
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