Included
Features
• Round trip economy class airfare NYC-RIO-NYC.
• Economy class airfare within Brazil as per itinerary.
• 8 nights hotel accommodation (Rio de Janeiro 3, Iguassu Falls 2,
Salvador 3) with breakfast daily
• All transfer as per itinerary with assistance and baggage handling.
• Half day tour to Corcovado.
• Half day tour to Sugar Loaf
• Walking tour to Iguassu Falls.
• Half day city tour of Salvador.
• Full day schooner cruise in Salvador with lunch.
• Sightseeing as detailed in itinerary with air-conditioned vehicles
and English speaking professional tour guides.
• Entrance fees on included sightseeing.
• Hotel service charges and taxes.
• Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast 8, L = lunch 1)
Tour-BR
3
Natural
Wonders & Culture
10 days /8 nights (Rio de Janeiro 3, Iguassu falls 2,
Salvador da
Bahia 3)
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Itinerary
Day
1 USA-RIO DE JANEIRO
Depart
USA via overnight flight to Rio de Janeiro with meals on board.
Day
2 RIO DE JANEIRO
Meeting
and assistance upon arrival and transferred to your hotel. Woven
between 20 miles of white sand beaches & trimmed by green rolling
peaks, Rio is a sophisticated center of culture, music and dance
and a legendary nightlife. Its breathtaking beauty has made it one
of the world’s most attractive cities. Remainder of the day is at
your leisure.
Day
3 RIO DE JANEIRO (CORCOVADO)
A
drive through the city takes you to the Cosme Velho train station.
The cog-wheeled train will climb up through the Tijuca Rain Forest
to Corcovado Mountain about 2200 feet above sea level and to the
steps of the 125-foot statue of Christ the Redeemer, Rio’s signature
landmark. You will enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of Rio de
Janeiro, the Guanabara Bay, Rio & Niteroy 9-mile Bridge, Rodrigo
de Freitas Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. The afternoon is free.
(B)
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Day
4 RIO DE JANEIRO (SUGAR LOAF)
You
will drive along Rio’s famous beaches passing through traditional
and historical sites to the Praia Vermelha cable car station. The
cable car first will take you to the Urca Mountain (mid-way station)
with its gardens and look out points. The second part of the ride
will take you to the peak of the Sugar Loaf Mountain the guardian
of Guanabara Bay, 1300 ft. above sea level. The remainder of the
day is at leisure. (B) |
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Day
5 RIO DE JANEIRO-IGUASSU FALLS |
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Today
you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Iguassu
Falls. You will be met & transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon,
take a walking tour of the Brazilian side of Iguassu Falls and admire
the beauty and abundance of one of the world’s great natural wonders.
(B) |
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Day
6 IGUASSU FALLS
Located
near the Junction of Brazil, Argentina & Paraguay, in the Iguassu
National Park, one of the largest reserves of subtropical jungle,
the cataracts are formed by 275 different cascades spanning two
and half miles across. Enjoy a full day to explore the area, relax
& enjoy the surroundings or take additional tours to the falls.
B
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Day
7 IGUASSU FALLS-SALVADOR DA BAHIA |
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Transfer
to the airport for your flight to Salvador. Founded in 1549, it
was the first point discovered by the Portuguese & the first capital
of the country. The cultivation of sugar cane and cocoa made it
one of the wealthiest areas. Slaves from Africa were the workforces
and their influence can be seen in the visual arts and the music.
Balance of the day is at leisure. (B) |
Day
8 SALVADOR DA BAHIA
This
striking city lies on beautiful Santos Bay & is divided into an
upper and lower section. The enormous Lacerda elevator, which goes
from one level to the other, affords outstanding views of multicolored
homes, red-tiled roofs, twisting narrow cobblestone streets and
the Santos Bay. Morning tour visits; Porto de Bara (point of the
city’s foundation), Ladeira de
Bara, N.S de Vitoria church, Costa
Pinto Museum, Dois de Julho Square, Castro Alves Theater, San Pedro
Church, Castro Alves Square (heart of Bahia’s carnival). Proceed
to Terreiro de Jesus Square with the Church of San Francisco; Largo
do Pelourinho, Carmo Museum and more. The afternoon is at leisure.
(B)
Day
9 SALVADOR DA BAHIA
This
morning you will board a schooner for a cruise to “Todos os Santos”
All Saints Bay. You will experience an unforgettable view of Salvador,
the old part of the city, docks and Bonfim church as you sail the
bay. Proceed to “Frades” Monk Island where a stop will be made &
continue to Itaparica Island for lunch & to visit the Sao Lourenco
Fortress & Fonte de Bica (mineral water fountain). (B, L)
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Day
10 SALVADOR-USA |
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Transfer
to the airport for your flight home (via Sao Paulo or Rio de Janeiro).
(B) |
Dates
& Rates:
USA
Departure: Daily
Hotels: |
Rio: |
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Iguazú
Falls: |
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Salvador: |
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Feb
10-Mar 31 2008 |
$1,999 |
$2,116
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$2,177
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$2,565
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$2,786
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Apr
1, Jun 10 2008 |
$2,095
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$2,185
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$2,256
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$2,665
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$2,829
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Jun
11-Aug 21 2008 |
$2,270
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$2,305
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$2,345
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$2,789
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$2,959
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Aug
22-Dec 9 2008 |
$2,095
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$2,185
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$2,256
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$2,665
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$2,829
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Dec
10-27 2008 |
$2,285 |
$2,416
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$2,445
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$2,789
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$2,959
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Single
Supplement: |
$590
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$680 |
$750
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$880
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$1,040
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NOTES:
• US citizens require visa to enter Brazil.
• Rates are not valid during the period of December 28, 2007 to
January 3, 2008 & February 4-9, 2008,
•
Supplement will apply for hotels in Rio. Please inquire.
• Rates are per person based in double occupancy & include airfare
from New York.
• International airfares are based on weekday (Mon, Tue, Wed &
Thu) departures.
• For Weekend (Fri, Sat & Sun) departures please add $25 each
direction.
• International airfares are based on a special class of service.
If not available the time of booking a difference of $125 for higher class
of service will apply.
• Airport departure taxes US Government fees, security fees &
Brazilian departure tax are not included.
• For land only rates please deduct:
• Jan 1-Mar 31 & Apr 1-Jun 10, Aug 22-Dec 9 $515
• Jun 11-Aug 21 & Dec 10-31 , $660
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