I've searched the forum and could only find one travel agency recommendation for Brazil. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Marija,

I'm exchanging positive emails with Elizabeth Sanders at Tropical Nature Travel, http://www.tropicalnaturetravel.com

Elizabeth is very responsive to email and the website has a reasonable range of accommodation and tours. TNT seems very willing to customise and make suggestions based on travellers interests.

You could also try Pantanal tours, they have a great deal of information on their website, www.pantanaltours.co.

I have tried in vain to contact Focus Tours www.focustours.com but emails and messages left on their answering machine have been unsuccessful. I will keep trying as I would like to see some sample itineraries.

Happy planning,


Pol.

Open Door is also a possibility. I've contacted them a couple of times and have seen good comments about them. International Expeditions does group trips or independent itineraries.

I used Focus with outstanding success, but at times had trouble reaching them by phone or email.

Conde Nast Traveler has a list of the "128 World's Top Travel Specialists" - the list is divided into regions of the world. Here is the Brazil page:
http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler/...ber=4#americas

You can also check the "128 World's Top Travel Specialists" user reviews here:
http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler/....html#comments