Four Days / Three Nights
USA Departure Daily
Minimum two persons
Valid for travel from September 15, 2014 to May 31, 2015

ITINERARY

DAY 1: Arrival in Medellin from USA

Upon arrival in Medellin, assistance and prívate transfer with guide to hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel

DAY 2: Medellin: City tour and Metrocable

After breakfast at the hotel we visit to Cerro Nutibara (Nutibara Hill) located in the heart of the city where we can find a replica of an Antioquian town (pueblito Paisa) from yore. People from Antioquía, Medellín are referred to as Paisas who were the colonizers of what is now known as the Coffee Region. Then we head to the Plaza de las Esculturas (Sculptures Plaza) located next to the Antioquian Museum where there are several giant sculptures donated by the reknown artist Fernando Botero, who was born in this city. We also visit the “Parque de los Pies Descalzos” (Barefoot Park), “Parque de los Deseos” (Park of the Wishes), and the Botanic Garden. We get on the “Metrocable” (aerial cable car which was conceived with the purpose of improving transportation conditions for the citizens of Medellín. It is geared towards the advancement of living conditions for the lower income population, which makes great use of our public transportation.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B)

DAY 3: Medellin: Peñol and Guatape Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, we leave Medellín and drive for about an hour and a half through a colourful patchwork of crops until arriving to El Peñol Reservoir, built in 1979 as the largest hydroelectric dam in Antioquia. During its construction, the River Nare flooded the area, leaving several hills out of the water which gives a special design resembling fjords of deep blue waters. Next to the dam there is a huge rock called El Peñol that could be climbed to enjoy a wonderful view.

We also visit Guatapé, a charming town recognized by its unique architecture and house plinths. Lunch is included at one of the traditional restaurants. Return to Medellín.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B/L)

DAY 4: Depart Medellin

Breakfast. Transfer from hotel to airport for your flight to your next destination. Private service. English speaking tour guide.

RATE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: FROM $645.00
For travel between December 17, 2014 and January 18, 2014 please check with us for applicable rates.

INCLUDES:

Four and five star hotel accommodations and hotel service charges and taxes. Daily breakfast. Baggage handling at airports and at hotels. All tours and excursions indicated in the itinerary on private basis. English speaking guides. All entrance fees and transfers needed to operate tours and excursions. Meals indicated in the itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED:

Expenses such us beverages with meals, tips, laundry, phone calls and other personal expenses are not included.

Four Days / Three Nights
USA Departure Daily
Minimum two persons
Valid for travel from September 15, 2014 to May 31, 2015

HIGHLIGHTS

• Three nights in Pereira Region at the charming Hacienda San Jose.
• Half day tour or Recuca Farm and Coffee tasting. Perivate transfers between hotel and farm. English speaking guide.
• Day tour to Salento and Cocora Valley with English speaking guide. Lunch included.
• All transfers between airport and hotels in Pereira. Private basis. English speaking guide.
• Meals as indicated in itinerary.

ITINERARY

DAY 1: Arrival in Bogota from USA

Upon arrival in Pereira, assistance and prívate transfer with English speaking guide to hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hacienda

DAY 2: Coffee Region: Recuca Farm and Coffee tasting

Breakfast at hacienda and visit to Recuca Farm, to take a tour of the coffee culture, where you will walk through the paths of a coffee farm and learn about the plantation, ripening of the beans ,collecting, washing and drying to get a good cup of coffee. Also you will learn during a coffee tasting to choose the best quality of coffee. Lunch included. Return to the Hacienda and rest.
Overnight accommodations at selected hacienda (B)

DAY 3: Salento and Cocora Valley

Breakfast at the hacienda. Depart towards the Cocora Valley located in the department of Quindío. On the way you can appreciate the beautiful landscape. Once you reach the Valley, we’ll offer you a welcome cocktail and together with our specialized guide you will be walking through the amazing Cocora Valley. Transfer to the cloud forest where we can appreciate the diversity of fauna and flora. Lunch at the restaurant Cocora. Free time to enjoy the place. Assistance and transfer to the typical town of Salento, where we will visit the Plaza de Bolivar knowing their typical colorful balconies, the main street, craft workshops and Cocora viewpoint. At the appointed time, assistance and transfer to selected hotel in Pereira.
Overnight accommodations at selected hacienda (B/L)

DAY 4: Depart Pereira

Breakfast at the hacienda. Transfer from hacienda to Pereira’s airport for your flight to your next destination. (B)

RATE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: FROM $795.00

INCLUDES:

Overnight accommodations at Hacienda San Jose including service charges and taxes. Daily breakfast. Baggage handling at airports and at hotels. All tours and excursions indicated in the itinerary on private and shared basis. English speaking guides. All entrance fees and transfers needed to operate tours and excursions. Meals indicated in the itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED:

Expenses such us beverages with meals, tips, laundry, phone calls and other personal expenses are not included.

Four Days / Three Nights
USA Departure Daily
Minimum two persons
Valid for travel from September 15, 2014 to May 31, 2015

ITINERARY

DAY 1: Arrival in Cartagena from USA

Upon arrival in Cartagena International Airport, meeting, assistance and prívate transfer with guide to hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel

DAY 2: Cartagena City Tour and Monuments

Breakfast at the hotel followed by morning tour with your tourist guide, to the most important monuments of the city. Drive to reach the Convent of La Popa built at the beginning of the XVII century on the hill of the same name. From there a beautiful view of the city and the bay can be seen. Continuation of the tour with a stop at San Felipe’s Fort, built in the XVII century to protect the city. After a careful look to the construction, continuation to the walled colonial city and stop at the handicraft stores of Las Bovedas. Continue to the Convent of San Pedro Claver for a visit. Return to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B)

DAY 3: Cartagena / Isla del Encanto

This tranquil island offers calm and serenity among the soft white sandy beaches located within the Rosario Archipelago. The Isla del Encanto is a beautiful resort in the chain of islands is the destination for the day tour. With 200 meters of white sand beaches and crystal clear water, this small island also offers a swimming pool with sea water and many hammocks to relax.

Breakfast at the hotel followed by and morning transfer to the tourist pier and departure by motorboat to the beautiful Islas del Rosario archipelago, located an hour and a half south of the Bay of Cartagena. These islands have been declared a National Natural Park as it has one of the most important coral reefs of the Caribbean Colombian coast. Populated with a great variety of reef fauna; white sandy beaches and beautiful crystal clear waters all harmonise to make this impressive scenery. Lunch is included and during the early afternoon return to Cartagena.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B)

DAY 4: Cartagena / Final Destination

Breakfast at the hotel. At the schedule time transfer from hotel to airport for departure to your next destination (B)

RATE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY:
With accommodations at Hotel Capilla del Mar: FROM: $720.00
With accommodations at Hotel Hilton Cartagena: FROM: $824.00

INCLUDES:

Hotel accommodations and hotel service charges and taxes. Daily breakfast. Baggage handling at airports and at hotels. All tours and excursions indicated in the itinerary on private basis. English speaking guides. All entrance fees and transfers needed to operate tours and excursions. Meals indicated in the itinerary. Permanente assistance by our representative locally.

NOT INCLUDED:

International air. Meals or any other item not described in the itinerary. Early check-in, late check-out, services and non-mentioned meals in the itinerary. Personal expenses. Drinks during meals, hotel extras and personal spending. Tips for guides and hotel staff . Activities not described in the program. Airport taxes.

Four Days / Three Nights
USA Departure Daily
Minimum two persons
Valid for travel from September 15, 2014 to May 31, 2015

ITINERARY

DAY 1: Friday – Arrival in Bogota:

Welcome to Bogotá and Colombia. Upon arrival at the international airport El Dorado, a representative of Metropolitan Touring greets you and takes you to your selected hotel, giving you a short briefing on Bogotá and the country in general.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel

DAY 2: Saturday – Bogota, city tour combined with Gold Museum

Breakfast and transfer to the famous and well preserved historical colonial quarter of La Candelaria. Steeped in history this area is a must for photographers with its splendid colonial architecture; so take the opportunity to record the sights and sounds of this fascinating part of Bogotá. Walk through the streets permeating with the heady atmosphere of the past, as revealed by the library of Luis Angel Arango and down to the prominent Plaza de Bolivar, the heart of Bogotá where locals and visitors mingle amongst the magnificent and foreboding structures. The Cathedral, the Congress Palace, the Cardinal’s Palace, the colonial church of El Sagrario, the House of Independence, the Palace of Justice and the City Hall are all located here, so soak in the ambiance of this quarter. The tour takes in all aspects of some of the most famous buildings from the Congress Palace, the Presidential Palace Antonio Nariño to the colonial church of San Agustin.
The tour then continues for a further two hours and offers up arguably the most important gold museum in the world and ‘must see’ the Museum del Oro where one of the world’s greatest collection of pre-Hispanic Indian gold artifacts are displayed. Visit strong-room on the top floor where the most treasured pieces are displayed, and where the installation is overwhelming as ancient sacred gold artifacts are systematically illuminated and the voice of an ancient people transports the mind to another time. The museum also has exhibitions displaying geographical and social aspects of both pre-Columbian and contemporary Colombia.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B)

DAY 3: Sunday – Bogota

Breakfast at the hotel. Breakfast at the hotel. Day at Leisure to enjoy the magic of the city.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B)

DAY 4: Monday –Depart Bogota

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from hotel to airport on time to take your flight to your next destination. (B)

RATE PER PERSON INCLUDING ROUND RIP AIR FROM MIAMI: FROM $530.00
Based on double occupancy at Hotel Movich Chico 97 or Hotel B3 Virrey

INCLUDES:

All airport transfers listed in the itinerary on private basis. Four star hotel accommodations and hotel service charges and taxes. Daily breakfast. Baggage handling at airports and at hotels. All tours and excursions indicated in the itinerary on private basis. English speaking guides. All entrance fees and transfers needed to operate tours and excursions. All meals indicated in the itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED:

Expenses such us beverages on meals, tips, laundry, phone calls and other personal expenses are not included.

Fourteen Days
Three nights in Rio de Janeiro, 2 nights in Iguazu Falls, 3 nights in Manaus, 1 night in Belo Horizonte, 2 nights in Ouro Preto and 2 nights in Salvador.

2013 Guaranteed fixed departure dates: (Minimum 2 passengers)
(Arrival in Rio and departures from Salvador Dates)
January 26 to February 8; February 23 to March 8; March 16 to 29; April 20 to May 3; May 18 to 31; June 1 to 14, July 6 to 19; August 17 to 30; September 28 to October 11 October 19 to November 1; November 16 to 29; December 14 to 27

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro

Meeting, assistance and private transfer to hotel. En route, our guides will give some basic briefs about the city and their respective hotel. Rest of day at leisure.

Overnight at selected hotel

Day 2: Rio de Janeiro

Buffet breakfast. Morning visit to Sugar Loaf for a welcoming caipirinha toast on top of Urca Hill. The journey to the top is made in glass cable-cars. The first cable-car takes passengers to the top of Urca Hill, which rises 215 meters above sea level. On this first stage, you will have time to admire spectacular views of the entire bay and its surrounding islands sipping a resfreshing caipirinha, our special treat to welcome you to the Wonderful City!

From Urca Hill, passengers continue in a second cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf which rises 395 meters above sea level and offers a 360 degree view of the entire city including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, Corcovado and downtown Rio.

Before returning to the hotel, we will go on a panoramic tour by downtown area, stopping by the Municipal Theater and the Cathedral for a glance of the most well kept secrets of Old Rio. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight at selected hotel

Day 3: Rio de Janeiro

Buffet Breakfast . Day at leisure to continue discovering Rio on your own or relax
Overnight at selected hotel

Day 4: Rio de Janeiro / Iguassu Falls

Buffet breakfast. Private Transfer out from Hotel to Airport to catch a short flight to Iguassu Falls. Transfer in from Brazilian airport to the selected hotel. En route, our guide will give some basic briefs about the city and their respective hotel.

Afternoon visit to the Brazilian side of the falls. The trip begins at the Iguaçu National Park with a drive through the lush subtropical vegetation of the park en route to the falls. Take a stroll on the trail that descends down the canyon, to offer panoramic views of more than 240 falls. Embark on the glass elevator up the cliff face for an exquisite view from the upper deck. The Iguassu National Park along with its “sister” park in Argentina form the most significant remaining rainforest in the southern cone of South America which along with the waterfalls, have been declared a National Heritage Site by UNESCO. We will end the tour with a visit to the artisans fair.
Overnight at selected hotel

Day 5: Iguazu Falls

Buffet Breakfast. Morning visit to the Argentinean side of the falls. We will cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge heading towards the Iguaçu National Park in Argentina. At the entrance, a small train takes visitors on a tour through the park, making 2 stops. Follow the pathways to the top of the waterfalls that provide spectacularly unique views of the ‘Cataratas’, amidst the abundant nature filled with orchids, colorful birds and other wildlife. The highlight of the tour is a visit to the suspended platform at the very brink of the ‘Garganta do Diabo’ waterfall (Devil’s Throat) – the largest fall in the park.
Overnight at selected hotel

Day 6: Iguazu Falls / Manaus

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel’s Restaurant. Private transfer from hotel to the airport to take the flight to Manaus. Arrival in Manaus and transfer to lodge in shared basis.

Evening Alligator Spotting
After enjoying a delicious dinner guests will embark in motorized canoes on a unique adventure deep within the Amazon jungle in search of alligators which are also known as “caimans” by the locals. Equipped with flashlights and accompanied by knowledgeable guides, guests will be provided with all important information before we begin our quest for these semi-aquatic carnivorous reptiles. We will glide down the river under the moonlight, to the soothing sounds of the waters and animals of the forest. Upon spotting the “caimans”, we will use our flashlights to temporarily paralyze them, enabling the guides to draw the canoe near the creatures for an up close and personal view of these beautiful animals.

Note: during “high water level” season (from April to August) and on full moon evenings, it might be difficult to find alligators.
Overnight at Amazon Ecopark

Day 7: Manaus

Buffet Breakfast at the lodge. Morning Nature Hike
The Amazon jungle is home to thousands of species of plants and animals waiting to be observed and discovered. On this tour guests will be accompanied by a specialized guide who will lead visitors on a trek through the forest where he will point out and explain the various species of flora and fauna that coexist within the rainforest. Lace up your shoes and get ready to explore the allure and mystery of the Amazon Jungle!
Buffet Lunch at Ecopark restaurant

Visit to the Monkey’s Jungle
A rehabilitation center for primates brought to this local by IBAMA when confiscated from illegal sales and exports. At this location primates are initially kept in quarantine in order to be evaluated and treated by veterinarians and biologists. After a period of time primates are reintroduced to the jungle. During the years that this project has been in action, a twice a day food program was developed feed the primates, (always at 11:00 a/m and 05:00 p/m). During the feeding process, this area is opened to visitors under the supervision of guides and specialized staff, guests of Ecopark Jungle Lodge can observe film and photograph the animals in a total and safe environment.
Buffet Dinner at Ecopark restaurant
Overnight at Amazon Ecopark

Day 8: Manaus

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel’s Restaurant. Full day meeting of the waters with lunch tour
On this guided tour by motorized canoe guests will be able to witness one of the Amazon’s most fascinating natural wonders. We will depart to the “meeting of the waters” where the Solimões River and the Rio Negro converge to create the enormous Amazonas River. The two rivers flow side by side for several kilometers and each maintains its own individual coloring before mixing. The crystal-clear blue waters of the Solimões River contrasts with the muddy waters of the Rio Negro and create a unique and gorgeous natural spectacle.
Buffer Dinner at Ecopark restaurant
Overnight at Amazon Ecopark

Day 9: Manaus / Belo Horizonte

Buffet Breakfast at the lodge. Private transfer to the airport to take the flight to Belo Horizonte.
Arrival in Belo Horizonte and private transfer to hotel. Arrival meet and greet by local guide at the Airport for our transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at selected hotel

Day 10: Belo Horizonte / Ouro Preto

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel’s Restaurant. Private transfer to Ouro Preto. Full day tour in Ouro Preto with lunch.
Ouro Preto was founded in 1711 and soon became the center of the gold diamond and semi-precious stone trading in the colonial-era. The town has managed to preserve across the years its 18th century architecture which offers visitors a first-hand look of its historical heritages. The city is considered today by UNESCO as a Historical and Cultural Patrimony of Mankind.

Sightseeing:

• São Francisco de Assis Church
• Museum of the School of Mines
• Church of Our Lady of the Pilar
• Opera House

Taste the typical dishes of the region: Feijão Tropeiro and Tutu a Mineira. Lunch will be served at Casa dos Deguste Restaurant (Regional buffet food).
Overnight at selected hotel

Day 11: Ouro Preto

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel’s Restaurant. Day at leisure
Overnight at selected hotel

Day 12: Ouro Preto / Salvador

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel’s Restaurant. Transfer from Ouro Preto to Belo Horizonte airport to take the flight to Salvador. Arrival in Salvador and private Transfer in from airport to selected hotel. Arrival meet and greet by local guide at the Airport for our transfer to the Hotel
Overnight at selected hotel

Day 13: Salvador

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel’s Restaurant. Morning visit to Lower Salvador
The Lower City tour offers another perspective of the sprawling city taking us to the quiet waters of the Itapagipe Peninsula where life moves at a slower pace than the bustling upper city. Fishermen fish from dug out canoes, locals collect shellfish at low tide, schooners lie at anchor, all protected by the famous Bonfim church, one of the most important churches of pilgrimage in Brazil and deeply syncretised with the Candomblé. (visit). We continue to the Monserrat district with its panoramic view of the city and on to the Mercado Modelo, a thriving market for local goods and souvenirs. This is also where you can test your bargaining talents! This tour is a complement to the Historical city tour. Stop for Acarajé tasting. During the tour we will stop at a well-known food stand to taste one of the most famous Bahian street food the Acaraje: deep fried rolls prepared with shrimp, black-eyed peas, red chilli pepper, onion and garlic.
Overnight at selected hotel

Day 14: Depart Salvador

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel’s Restaurant Private transfer to the airport to take the flight back home.

PARTICIPATING HOTELS BASED ON STANDARD ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS:
RIO DE JANEIRO: Savoy Othon Hotel
IGUAZU FALLS: Viale Cataratas
AMAZON: Amazon Ecopark Lodge
BELO HORIZONTE: Belo Horizonte Othon
OURO PRETO: Pousada Clasica
SALVADOR: Sol Barra

RATE PER PERSON ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY STANDARD ROOM: FROM: $2,980
Rate applies for travel between March 1 and July 1 and August 1 to December 20, 2013.
Rate for tavel between January 2 and March: From $3,018 and from July 1 to August 1, 2013: From $3,060.
International air and local flights within Brazil quoted separately.

PARTICIPATING HOTELS BASED ON SUPERIOR ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS:
RIO DE JANEIRO: Leme Othon
IGUAZU FALLS: Recanto Park Hotel
AMAZON: Amazon Ecopark Lodge
BELO HORIZONTE: Belo Horizonte Othon
OURO PRETO: Pousada Clasica
SALVADOR: Bahia Othon

RATE PER PERSON ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY SUPERIOR ROOM : FROM: $3,095
Rate applies for travel between April 1 and July 1 and August 1 and September 1, 2013
Rates for travel between January 2 and April 1 and September 1 to December 20, 2013: From $3,140. Rates for travel between July 1 and August 1, 2013: From $3,190.
International air and local flights within Brazil quoted separately.

Fourteen Days/Thirteen Nights
Valid for travel between January 1 and December 20, 2015

2015 Guaranteed fixed departure dates: (Minimum 2 passengers)
(Arrival in Rio Date/Departure from Salvador Date)
January 10 / January 23; March 7 / March 20; April 4 / April 17; May 9 / May 22;
June 13 / June 26; July 11 / July 24; August 15 / August 28; October 10 / October 23;
November 14 / November 27 & December 12 / December 25

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro

Private transfer from airport to hotel. Rest of day at leisure.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel

Day 2: Rio de Janeiro (B)

Morning visit to Sugar Loaf for a welcoming caipirinha toast on top of Urca Hill
Buffet breakfast at hotel. Over a million tourists each year visit the world famous ‘Pão de Açúcar’ (Sugar Loaf Mountain), which has become an iconic symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Rising up from a small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of a concentrated, refined sugar loaf. The journey to the top is made in glass cable-cars.
The first cable-car takes passengers to the top of Urca Hill, which rises 215 meters above sea level. On this first stage, you will have time to admire spectacular views of the entire bay and its surrounding islands sipping a refreshing “caipirinha”, our special treat to welcome you to the
Wonderful City!
From Urca Hill, passengers continue in a second cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf which rises 395 meters above sea level and offers a 360 degree view of the entire city including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, Corcovado and downtown Rio. Before returning to the hotel, we will go on a panoramic tour by downtown area, stopping by the Municipal Theater and the Cathedral for a glance of the most well kept secrets of Old Rio. Balance of the day at leisure.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel

DAY 3: Rio de Janeiro (B)

Buffet breakfast at hotel. Day at leisure to continue enjoying the city and its people and beaches on your own.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel

DAY 4: Rio de Janeiro / Iguazu Falls (Brazilian side) (B)

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer out from hotel to airport for your flight to Iguassu Falls. Upon arrival, transfer from Brazilian airport to the selected hotel. Our bilingual guide will meet you right after the disembarking gate. The transfer time will take approximately 30 minutes depending on the traffic conditions of this arrival day. En-route, our guide will brief you about the city and the hotel.
Afternoon visit to the Brazilian side of the falls. The trip begins at the Iguaçu National Park with a drive through the lush subtropical vegetation of the park on the way to the falls. Take a stroll on the trail that descends down the canyon, to offer panoramic views of more than 240 falls. Embark on the glass elevator up the cliff face for an exquisite view from the upper deck.

The Iguassu National Park along with its “sister” park in Argentina form the most significant remaining rainforest in the southern cone of South America which along with the waterfalls, have been declared a National Heritage Site by UNESCO. We will end the tour with a visit to the artisans fair.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel

DAY 5: Iguazu Falls (B)

Morning visit to the Argentinean side of the falls
Buffet breakfast at hotel. We will cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge heading towards the Iguazu National Park in Argentina. At the entrance, a small train takes visitors on a tour through the park, making 2 stops. Follow the pathways to the top of the waterfalls that provide spectacularly unique views of the ‘Cataratas’, amidst the abundant nature filled with orchids, colorful birds and
other wildlife. The highlight of the tour is a visit to the suspended platform at the very
brink of the ‘Garganta del Diablo’ waterfall (Devil’s Throat) – the largest fall in the park.
Return to hotel rest of day at leisure.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel

DAY 6: Iguazu Falls / Manaus / Amazonia (B/D)

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer from hotel to the airport to take the flight to Manaus. Upon arrival in Manaus and transfer to lodge in shared basis.

Evening Alligator Spotting
After enjoying a delicious dinner guests will embark in motorized canoes on a unique
adventure deep within the Amazon jungle in search of alligators which are also known as
“caimans” by the locals. Equipped with flashlights and accompanied by knowledgeable
guides, guests will be provided with all important information before we begin our quest
for these semi-aquatic carnivorous reptiles. We will glide down the river under the
moonlight, to the soothing sounds of the waters and animals of the forest. Upon spotting
the “caimans”, we will use our flashlights to temporarily paralyze them, enabling the
guides to draw the canoe near the creatures for an up close and personal view of these
beautiful animals. Buffer Dinner at Ecopark restaurant
Overnight accommdations at Amazon Ecopark
Note: during “high water level” season (from April to August) and on full moon evenings,
it might be difficult to find alligators.

DAY 7: Amazon Ecopark (B/L/D)

Morning Nature Hike
Buffet Breakfast . The Amazon jungle is home to thousands of species of plants and animals waiting to be observed and discovered. On this tour guests will be accompanied by a specialized guide who will lead visitors on a trek through the forest where he will point out and explain the
various species of flora and fauna that coexist within the rainforest. Lace up your shoes
and get ready to explore the allure and mystery of the Amazon Jungle! Buffet Lunch at Ecopark restaurant

Visit to the Monkey’s Jungle
A rehabilitation center for primates brought to this local by IBAMA when confiscated from
illegal sales and exports. At this location primates are initially kept in quarantine in order
to be evaluated and treated by veterinarians and biologists. After a period of time
primates are reintroduced to the jungle. During the years that this project has been in action, a twice a day food program was developed feed the primates, (always at 11:00 a/m and 05:00 p/m). During the feeding process, this area is opened to visitors under the supervision of guides and specialized staff, guests of Ecopark Jungle Lodge can observe film and photograph the animals in a total and safe environment. Morning Nature Hike. Buffet Dinner at Ecopark.
Overnight accommodations at Amazon Ecopark

DAY 8: Amazon Ecopark (B/D)

Full day excursion – Meeting of the waters
Buffet Breakfast. On this guided tour by motorized canoe guests will be able to witness one of the Amazon’s most fascinating natural wonders. We will depart to the “meeting of the
waters” where the Solimões River and the Rio Negro converge to create the enormous
Amazonas River. The two rivers flow side by side for several kilometers and each maintains
its own individual coloring before mixing. The crystal-clear blue waters of the Solimões
River contrasts with the muddy waters of the Rio Negro and create a unique and gorgeous
natural spectacle. Lunch is not included. Buffer Dinner at Ecopark restaurant.
Overnight accommodations at Amazon Ecopark

DAY 9: Manaus / Belo Horizonte (B)

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel’s Restaurant. Private transfer to the airport to take the flight to Belo Horizonte. Arrival in Belo Horizonte and private transfer to selected hotel.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel

DAY 10: Ouro Preto (B/L)

Full day tour in Ouro Preto with lunch
Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer to Ouro Preto.
Ouro Preto was founded in 1711 and soon became the center of the gold diamond and
semi-precious stone trading in the colonial-era. The town has managed to preserve across
the years its 18th century architecture which offers visitors a first-hand look of its historical
heritages. The city is considered today by UNESCO as a Historical and Cultural Patrimony of
Mankind.

Sightseeing:
* São Francisco de Assis Church
* Museum of the School of Mines
* Church of Our Lady of the Pilar
* Opera House

Plus taste the typical dishes of the region: Feijão Tropeiro and Tutu a Mineira. Lunch will be served at Casa dos Deguste Restaurant (Regional buffet food).
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel
(This tour is offered daily except on Mondays, Jan. 1st, Apr. 21st, Dec. 25th, and Ash Wednesday.)

DAY 11: Ouro Preto (B)

Day at leisure
Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel’s Restaurant. Continue exploring on your own this city rich in history and traditions.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel

DAY 12: Ouro Preto / Belo Horizonte (B)

Buffet Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from Ouro Preto to Belo Horizonte airport to take the flight to Salvador. Arrival in Salvador and private Transfer in from airport to selected hotel. Arrival meet and greet by local guide at the Airport for our transfer to the Hotel
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel

DAY 13: Salvador

Morning visit to Lower Salvador (B)
Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel’s Restaurant. The Lower City tour offers another perspective of the sprawling city taking us to the quiet waters of the Itapagipe Peninsula where life moves at a slower pace than the bustling upper city. Fishermen fish from dugout canoes, locals collect shellfish at low tide, schooners lie at anchor, all protected by the famous Bonfim church, one of the most important churches of pilgrimage in Brazil and deeply syncretized with the Candomblé. (visit). We continue to the Monserrat district with its panoramic view of the city and on to the Mercado Modelo, a thriving market for local goods and souvenirs. This is also where you can test your bargaining talents! This tour is a complement to the Historical city tour.
Stop for Acarajé tasting. During the tour we will stop at a well-known food stand to taste one of the most famous Bahian street food the Acaraje: deep fried rolls prepared with shrimp, black-eyed peas, red chilli pepper, onion and garlic. Please note that the Church of Bonfim is closed on Mondays.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel

DAY 14: Depart Salvador (B)

Buffet Breakfast at the Hotel’s Restaurant. Private transfer to the airport to take the flight back home or your next destination.

Based on Superior Category Hotels: From $3,290.00

PARTICIPATING HOTELS BASED ON STANDARD ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS:

RIO DE JANEIRO: Majestic Rio
IGUAZU FALLS: Carima
MANAUS: Amazon Ecopark Lodge
BELO HORIZONTE: Bahia Othon
OURO PRETO: Pousada Clasica
SALVADOR: Via Gale Salvador
RATE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: FROM: $3,110.00 (*)
(*) Minimum two participants

PARTICIPATING HOTELS BASED ON SUPERIOR ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS:

RIO DE JANEIRO: Rio Othon Palace
IGUAZU FALLS: Recanto Park Thermas and Resort
MANAUS: Amazon Ecopark Lodge
BELO HORIZONTE: Bahia Othon
OURO PRETO: Pousada Clasica
SALVADOR: Via Gale Salvador
RATE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: FROM: $3,290.00 (*)
(*) Minimum two participants

INCLUDES:

Three nights in Rio de Janeiro, two nights in Iguazu Falls, three nights in Manaus, one night in Belo Horizonte, two nights in Ouro Preto and two nights in Salvador based on Standard or Superior Category hotels, double occupancy. Daily breakfast. Half day city tour and Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro. Half day tour of Iguazu Falls Brazilian side. Half day tour of Iguazu Falls Argentine side. Four day tour program at the Amazon Ecopark lodge includes daily escorted tours and meals as indicated in itinerary. Day tour in Ouro Preto. Half day city tour in Salvador. All transfers between airports and hotels in Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu, Manaus, Belo Horizonte and Salvador. Entrance fees to all sites and attractions listed in the itinerary. Services and meals indicated in the itinerary. Taxes

NOT INCLUDED:

International air and local flights within Brazil quoted separately. Land services, tours and meals not indicated in the itinerary. Passport fees, visas and reciprocity fees to enter Brazil and Argentina. Expenses of personal nature.

Eight Days/Seven Nights
Valid for travel between January 9 and December 20, 2015

2015 Guaranteed fixed departure dates: (Minimum 2 passengers)
(Arrival in Rio Date/Departure from Salvador Date)
January 10 / January 17; March 7 / March 14; April 4 / April 11; May 9 / May 16;
June 13 / June 20; July 11 / July 18; August 15 / August 22; October 10 / October 17;
November 14 / November 21 & December 12 / December 19

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro

Meeting, assistance and private transfer to hotel. En route, our guides will give some basic briefs about the city and their respective hotel. Rest of day at leisure.
Overnight at selected hotel

Day 2: Rio de Janeiro city tour (B)

Buffet breakfast. Morning visit to Sugar Loaf The journey to the top is made in glass cable-cars. The first cable-car takes passengers to the top of Urca Hill, which rises 215 meters above sea level. On this first stage, you will have time to admire spectacular views of the entire bay and its surrounding islands sipping a resfreshing caipirinha, our special treat to welcome you to the Wonderful City!

From Urca Hill, passengers continue in a second cable car to the top of Sugar Loaf which rises 395 meters above sea level and offers a 360 degree view of the entire city including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, Corcovado and downtown Rio. Before returning to the hotel, we will go on a panoramic tour by downtown area, stopping by the Municipal Theater and the Cathedral for a glance of the most well kept secrets of Old Rio. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight at selected hotel

Day 3: Rio de Janeiro (B)

Buffet Breakfast . Day at leisure to continue discovering Rio on your own or just relax.
Overnight at selected hotel

Day 4: Rio de Janeiro / Iguassu Falls (B)

Buffet breakfast. Private Transfer out from hotel to airport for your flight to Iguassu Falls. Transfer in from airport to the selected hotel. En-route, our guide will give some basic briefs about the city and their respective hotel.

Afternoon visit to the Brazilian side of the falls. The trip begins at the Iguaçu National Park with a drive through the lush subtropical vegetation of the park en-route to the Falls. Take a stroll on the trail that descends down the canyon, to offer panoramic views of more than 240 falls. Embark on the glass elevator up the cliff face for an exquisite view from the upper deck. The Iguassu National Park along with its “sister” park in Argentina form the most significant remaining rainforest in the southern cone of South America which along with the waterfalls, have been declared a National Heritage Site by UNESCO. We will end the tour with a visit to the artisans fair.
Overnight at selected hotel

Day 5: Iguazu Falls (B)

Buffet Breakfast. Morning visit to the Argentine side of the Falls. We will cross the Tancredo Neves Bridge heading towards the Iguaçu National Park in Argentina. At the entrance, a small train takes visitors on a tour through the park, making 2 stops. Follow the pathways to the top of the waterfalls that provide spectacularly unique views of the ‘Cataratas’, amidst the abundant nature filled with orchids, colorful birds and other wildlife. The highlight of the tour is a visit to the suspended platform at the very brink of the ‘Garganta del Diablo” waterfall (Devil’s Throat) – the largest fall in the park.
Overnight at selected hotel

Day 6: Iguazu Falls / Salvador (B)

Buffet Breakfast. Private transfer out from hotel to the Brazilian airport to catch your flight to Salvador. Private transfer in from airport to your selected hotel. En-route, our guides will give some basic briefs about the city and their respective hotel.
Overnight at selected hotel

Day 7: Salvador (B)

Buffet Breakfast. The Lower City tour offers another perspective of the sprawling city taking us to the quiet waters of the Itapagipe Peninsula where life moves at a slower pace
than the bustling upper city. Fishermen fish from dug out canoes, locals collect
shellfish at low tide, schooners lie at anchor, all protected by the famous Bonfim
church, one of the most important churches of pilgrimage in Brazil and deeply
syncretized with the Candomblé. (visit). We continue to the Monserrat district with
its panoramic view of the city and on to the Mercado Modelo, a thriving market
for local goods and souvenirs. This is also where you can test your bargaining
talents! This tour is a complement to the Historical city tour. Please note that the Church of Bonfim is closed on Mondays.

Stop for Acarajé tasting. During the tour we will stop at a well-known food stand to taste one of the most famous Bahian street food the Acaraje: deep fried rolls prepared
with shrimp, black-eyed peas, red chili pepper, onion and garlic.
Overnight at selected hotel

Day 8: Depart Salvador (B)

Buffet Breakfast. Private transfer out from hotel to the airport for your flight to your next destination.

PARTICIPATING HOTELS BASED ON STANDARD ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS:

RIO DE JANEIRO: Majestic Rio
IGUAZU FALLS: Carima
SALVADOR: Via Gale Salvador
RATE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: FROM: $1,425.00 (*)
(*) Minimum two participants

PARTICIPATING HOTELS BASED ON SUPERIOR ROOM ACCOMMODATIONS:

RIO DE JANEIRO: Rio Othon Palace
IGUAZU FALLS: Recanto Park Hotel
SALVADOR: Vila Gale Salvador
RATE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: FROM: $1,595.00 (*)
(*) Minimum two participants

INCLUDES:

Three nights in Rio de Janeiro, two nights in Iguazu Falls and two nights in Salvador based on Standard or Superior Category hotels, double occupancy. Daily breakfast. Half day city tour and Sugar Loaf in Rio de Janeiro. Half day tour of Iguazu Falls Brazilian side. Half day tour of Iguazu Falls Argentine side. Half day city tour in Salvador. All transfers between airports and hotels in Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu and Salvador. Entrance fees to all sites and attractions listed in the itinerary. Services and meals indicated in the itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED:

International air and local flights within Brazil quoted separately. Land services, tours and meals not indicated in the itinerary. Passport fees, visas and reciprocity fees to enter Brazil and Argentina. Expenses of personal nature.

Six Days/Five Nights
USA Departure Days: Friday and Sunday
Minimum two persons
Valid for travel November 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015 (Except February 10 to February 20)

ITINERARY

DAY 1: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro

Private transfer in from airport to hotel. Our uniformed bi-lingual guide will meet all passengers right after customs clearance. The transfer takes approximately 45 minutes depending on the traffic conditions on the day. En route, our guides will give basic briefs about the city and their respective hotel.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel

DAY 2: Rio de Janeiro

Full day Corcovado and Sugar Loaf with BBQ lunch
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart from the hotel after breakfast to visit the most famous landmarks of the city and see the natural beauty of Rio de Janeiro from up above. After a scenic drive along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, passengers arrive at the bottom of the Corcovado Hill. Embark on a comfortable train that ascends the mountain, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer is located 2,300 ft above sea level. The Christ statue, known as the “wonder of Rio”, was recently elected one of the 7 “New Wonders of the World”. Upon arrival at the top, guests can use the panoramic elevators or escalators to arrive at the foot of the statute. There, passengers can enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is called the “Marvelous City”. Afterwards, descend the mountain and stop for a delicious Brazilian Barbecue lunch.

Over a million tourists each year visit the world famous ‘Pão de Açúcar’, (Sugar Loaf Mountain), which has become an iconic symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Rising up from a small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of a concentrated, refined sugar loaf. The journey to the top is made in glass cable-cars. The first cable-car takes passengers to the top of Urca Hill, which rises 215 meters above sea level and offers spectacular views of the entire bay and its surrounding islands. From Urca Hill, passengers continue in a second cable-car to the top of Sugar Loaf which rises 395 meters above sea level and offers a 360 degree view of the entire city including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, Corcovado Mountain and downtown Rio de Janeiro.
Duration: approximately 8 hours. Lunch will be served at Estrela do Sul BBQ
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B/L)

DAY 3: Rio de Janeiro

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy the city and its beaches on your own.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B)

DAY 4: Rio de Janeiro / Manaus

Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer out from hotel to airport for your flight to Manaus. Transfers and excursions on a shared basis. Activities do not necessarily follow this order and the arrangements of the tours may be changed by the lodge on arrival.

Amazon Ecopark Lodge Program
Reception upon arrival at the airport. Transfer to Amazon Ecopark with English speaking guide. After accommodation you will visit the Monkey Forest. The duration of the tour of the center will be about 40 minutes to 1 hour. After lunch, visit to a native’s house. You will depart from the lodge on a boat or motorized canoe. After visiting the native’s house some fishing may be done. Return to the lodge for dinner and then a night tour in canoe, with the possibility to spot small alligators (or other nightly creatures).
Overnight accommodations at Ecopark Lodge (B/L/D)

DAY 5: Manaus – Ecopark Lodge

After breakfast, you will depart for a tour of Meeting of the Waters , the spectacular merge of Negro and Solimões Rivers. The phenomenon happens due to differences in temperature, density and speed of the waters of the rivers. Continue the trip on the Amazon River to the Island of ” Terra Nova ” where lunch will be served in a typical restaurant (rustic yet clean restaurant with buffet style, international and regional dishes). Depending on the level of the waters, a visit to a typical ” caboclo ” (local inhabitants) villa will be included (at Terra Nova Island) during this full day tour. This visit will happen prior or after lunch.
Overnight accommodations at Ecopark Lodge (B/L/D)

DAY 6: Depart Manaus

After breakfast, guests will go on a nature hike. During the tour, the guide will lead clients and educate them about the local flora/fauna, how and where to find edible fruits and potable water, first aid, how to find their way in the forest and much more. The duration of this hike will be one to three hours, depending on health conditions of the participants. Following will be lunch if time permits, then transfer back to Manaus and the airport for your flight back to USA. (B/L)

Important Note: This tour can be reversed and star the visit in Manaus and later Rio de Janeiro to allow visits to other destinations in Brazil. Please check with us.

RATE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: From: $1,580.00

INCLUDES:

All airport transfers listed in the itinerary on private basis in Rio. Escorted transfers provided by the lodge in Manaus. Hotel accommodations and hotel service charges and taxes. Daily breakfast. Baggage handling at airports and at hotels. All tours and excursions indicated in the itinerary on private basis. English speaking guides. All entrance fees and transfers needed to operate tours and excursions. Private escorted tours in Rio de Janeiro. Full day excursion of Meeting of the Waters in Manaus as indicated in itinerary. All meals indicated in the itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED:

Round trip air Miami/Rio de Janeiro/Manaus/Miami to be quoted separately on request.. Fuel surcharges and taxes subject to change. Expenses such us beverages on meals, tips, laundry, phone calls and other personal expenses are not included. Passport and visa and reciprocity fees expenses

Seven Days / Six Nights
USA Departure Days: Friday and Sunday
Minimum two persons
Valid for travel November 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015 (Except February 10 to February 20)

ITINERARY

DAY 1: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro

Private transfer in from airport to hotel. Our uniformed bi-lingual guide will meet all passengers right after customs clearance. The transfer takes approximately 45 minutes depending on the traffic conditions on the day. En route, our guides will give basic briefs about the city and their respective hotel.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel

DAY 2: Rio de Janeiro

Full day Corcovado and Sugar Loaf with BBQ lunch
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart from the hotel after breakfast to visit the most famous landmarks of the city and see the natural beauty of Rio de Janeiro from up above. After a scenic drive along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, passengers arrive at the bottom of the Corcovado Hill. Embark on a comfortable train that ascends the mountain, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer is located 2,300 ft above sea level. The Christ statue, known as the “wonder of Rio”, was recently elected one of the 7 “New Wonders of the World”. Upon arrival at the top, guests can use the panoramic elevators or escalators to arrive at the foot of the statute. There, passengers can enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is called the “Marvelous City”. Afterwards, descend the mountain and stop for a delicious Brazilian Barbecue lunch.

Over a million tourists each year visit the world famous ‘Pão de Açúcar’, (Sugar Loaf Mountain), which has become an iconic symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Rising up from a small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of a concentrated, refined sugar loaf. The journey to the top is made in glass cable-cars. The first cable-car takes passengers to the top of Urca Hill, which rises 215 meters above sea level and offers spectacular views of the entire bay and its surrounding islands. From Urca Hill, passengers continue in a second cable-car to the top of Sugar Loaf which rises 395 meters above sea level and offers a 360 degree view of the entire city including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, Corcovado Mountain and downtown Rio de Janeiro.
Duration: approximately 8 hours. Lunch will be served at Estrela do Sul BBQ
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B/L)

DAY 3: Rio de Janeiro

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy the city and its beaches on your own.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B)

DAY 4: Rio de Janeiro / Buzios

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer – Rio/Buzios – with guide. Transfer from Rio to Buzios in air-conditioned vehicle – journey time around 2½ hours.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B)

DAY 5: Buzios

Breakfast at your hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy Buzios and its surroundings.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B)

DAY 6: Buzios

Breakfast at your hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy Buzios and its surroundings.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B)

DAY 7: Depart Buzios and Rio de Janeiro

Breakfast at your hotel. Private transfer out from Buzios to the international airport in Rio de Janaeiro for your return flight back to USA or your next destination. (B)

RATE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: From: $1,680.00

INCLUDES:

All airport transfers listed in the itinerary on private basis. Hotel accommodations and hotel service charges and taxes. Daily breakfast. Baggage handling at airports and at hotels. All tours and excursions indicated in the itinerary on private basis. English speaking guides. All entrance fees and transfers needed to operate tours and excursions. Private escorted tours in Rio de Janeiro as indicated in itinerary. All meals indicated in the itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED:

Round trip air Miami/Rio de Janeiro/Miami to be quoted separately on request. Fuel surcharges and taxes subject to change. Expenses such us beverages on meals, tips, laundry, phone calls and other personal expenses are not included. Passport and visa and reciprocity fees expenses.

Six Days/Five Nights
USA Departure Days: Friday and Sunday
Minimum two persons
Valid for travel November 1, 2014 to May 31, 2015 (Except February 10 to February 20)

ITINERARY

DAY 1: Arrival in Rio de Janeiro

Private transfer in from airport to hotel. Our uniformed bi-lingual guide will meet all passengers right after customs clearance. The transfer takes approximately 45 minutes depending on the traffic conditions on the day. En route, our guides will give basic briefs about the city and their respective hotel.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel

DAY 2: Rio de Janeiro

Full day Corcovado and Sugar Loaf with BBQ lunch
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart from the hotel after breakfast to visit the most famous landmarks of the city and see the natural beauty of Rio de Janeiro from up above. After a scenic drive along Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, passengers arrive at the bottom of the Corcovado Hill. Embark on a comfortable train that ascends the mountain, where the statue of Christ the Redeemer is located 2,300 ft above sea level. The Christ statue, known as the “wonder of Rio”, was recently elected one of the 7 “New Wonders of the World”. Upon arrival at the top, guests can use the panoramic elevators or escalators to arrive at the foot of the statute. There, passengers can enjoy a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro and discover why it is called the “Marvelous City”. Afterwards, descend the mountain and stop for a delicious Brazilian Barbecue lunch.

Over a million tourists each year visit the world famous ‘Pão de Açúcar’, (Sugar Loaf Mountain), which has become an iconic symbol of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Rising up from a small peninsula at the entrance of Guanabara Bay, its name is said to refer to its resemblance to the traditional shape of a concentrated, refined sugar loaf. The journey to the top is made in glass cable-cars. The first cable-car takes passengers to the top of Urca Hill, which rises 215 meters above sea level and offers spectacular views of the entire bay and its surrounding islands. From Urca Hill, passengers continue in a second cable-car to the top of Sugar Loaf which rises 395 meters above sea level and offers a 360 degree view of the entire city including Botafogo and Copacabana Beaches, Corcovado Mountain and downtown Rio de Janeiro.
Duration: approximately 8 hours. Lunch will be served at Estrela do Sul BBQ
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B/L)

DAY 3: Rio de Janeiro

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy the city and its beaches on your own.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B)

DAY 4: Rio de Janeiro / Salvador

Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer out from hotel to airport for your flight. Met on arrival in Salvador and transfer to your hotel with English speaking guide (Standard check in time is at 1500).
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B)

DAY 5: Salvador

Half day Historical City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. Historic tour of the city of Salvador. Starting in the modern suburb of Barra and making the way slowly by to the old historical section of town, the Pelourinho area with the largest and the best preserved complex colonial architecture in the Americas. Visit the church of S. Francisco with its exuberant gold-leafed Baroque interior and the Pelourinho Square, the heart of the old town. This tour shows two distinct aspects of Salvador, the new and the old, concentrating on the early expansion of the city.
Overnight accommodations at selected hotel (B)

DAY 6: Depart Salvador

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer out – hotel/airport Transfer to the airport with English speaking guide. For your flight back to the USA or to your next destination

RATE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: From: $1,238.00

INCLUDES:

All airport transfers listed in the itinerary on private basis. Four star category hotel accommodations in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador. Hotel service charges and taxes. Daily breakfast. Baggage handling at airports and at hotels. All tours and excursions indicated in the itinerary on private basis. English speaking guides. All entrance fees and transfers needed to operate tours and excursions. Private escorted tours in Rio de Janeiro and Iguazu Falls (Brazilian side) Salvador as indicated in itinerary. Private escorted transfers between airports and hotel in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador. All meals indicated in the itinerary.

NOT INCLUDED:

Round trip air Miami/Rio de Janeiro/Salvador/Miami to be quoted separately on request. Fuel surcharges and taxes subject to change. Expenses such us beverages on meals, tips, laundry, phone calls and other personal expenses are not included. Passport and visa and reciprocity fees expenses.