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Brazil Tour-
4
Fascinating
Brazil
10
Days/8 Nights
(Rio de Janeiro 3, Iguassu
falls 1, Manaus 2, Amazon Jungle lodge 2)
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 1,
Manaus 2, Amazon 2) with breakfast daily (Full board in the Amazon Lodge).
• All transfers as per itinerary with assistance and baggage handling.
• Half day tour to Corcovado.
• Half day tour to Sugar loaf.
• Walking tour in Iguassu Falls.
• All jungle tours as per itinerary while in the Amazon.
• Sightseeing/touring as detailed in itinerary with air-conditioned
vehicles and English speaking professional tour guides.
• Entrance fees on included sightseeing.
• Hotel service charges & taxes.
• Meals as per itinerary (B =breakfast 8, L =lunch 3, D= dinner 2)
Day
7 MANAUS-AMAZON JUNGLE
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
& assistance upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro and transferred to your
hotel. The formercapital of Brazil sits in one of the world’s most
magnificent harbors & it is considered by many to be the world’s
most beautiful city. The balance 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, & 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 & the Atlantic Ocean. The afternoon is free to
explore the city on your own. (B)
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Day
4 RIO DE JANEIRO (SUGAR LOAF)
Today
you will drive along Rio’s famous beaches passing through traditional
& 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 & look out points. Then, 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. Return to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is at leisure. (B)
Day
5 RIO DE JANEIRO-IGUASSU FALLS
You
will fly to Iguassu Falls. Located near the Junction of Brazil,
Argentina & Paraguay in the Iguassu National Park, it is one of
the largest reserves of subtropical jungle. The cataracts are formed
from 275 different cascades spanning two and half miles across.
In the afternoon, take a walking tour of the Brazilian side of Iguassu
Falls and admire the beauty & abundance of one of the world’s great
natural wonders. (B)
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Day
6 IGUASSU FALLS-MANAUS |
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Morning
transfer to the airport for your flight to Manaus. In the days of
the Amazon rubber boom, Manaus was known as the Paris of the jungle.
Today it still remains a big harbor where despite the fact that
it is 1,000 miles inland. Oceangoing ships still dock there to distribute
their cargo throughout the Amazon basin. Manaus still serves as
the base for the Amazon region. The balance of the day is at your
leisure. (B) |
Day
7 MANAUS-AMAZON JUNGLE
In the morning you will be transferred to the pier for
your 35-mile river journey to the Ariau Jungle Tower Lodge. The lodge is
located on the Rio Negro and Ariau creek, near the Anavilhanas Archipelago.
Built on stilts with an observation tower over 100 feet high, it
allows visitors to observe the beautiful wildlife. After lunch,
take a reconnaissance tour by motorized canoe to visit native villages.
In the evening an optional night excursion views the local nocturnal
wildlife. (B, L, D)
Day
8 AMAZON JUNGLE
You
will have lots of jungle activities today. First, you will take
a morning jungle trek to observe the surrounding wildlife habitat.
After lunch, board a canoe for piranha fishing. Return to lodge
for dinner. This evening you will enjoy a night excursion for alligator
spotting by flashlight. (B, L, D)
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Day
9 AMAZON JUNGLE- MANAUS |
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Enjoy
an early morning tour of the jungle. After lunch, you will be transferred
to your Manaus Hotel. The afternoon is free to explore the city,
perhaps a visit to the lively colorful Municipal Market or to the
restored Opera House. (B, L) |
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Day
10 MANAUS- USA |
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Transfer
to the airport for your flight home. (B) |
Dates
& Rates:
USA
Departure: Daily
Hotels: |
Rio: |
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Iguazú
Falls: |
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Manaus: |
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Amazon
Lodge: |
Ariau
Lodge Tucuman |
Ariau
Lodge Tucuman |
Ariau
Lodge Tucuman |
Ariau
Lodge Tucuman |
Ariau
Lodge Tucuman |
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Feb
10-Mar 31 2010 |
$2,524
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$2,679
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$2,623
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$2,832
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$3,019
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Apr
1, Jun 10 2010 |
$2,629
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$2,779
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$2,775
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$2,949
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$3,319
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Jun
11-Aug 21 2010 |
$2,779
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$2,919
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$2,919
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$3,099
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$3,469
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Aug
22-Dec 9 2010 |
$2,529
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$2,679
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$2,675
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$2,749
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$3,119
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Dec
10-27 2010 |
$2,779
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$2,19
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$2,919
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$2,999
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$32069
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Jan
3-Feb 3 2010 |
$2,529
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$2,689
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$2,699
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$2,819
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$3,109
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Single
Supplement |
$525
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$575
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$675
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$880
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$950
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NOTES:
• US citizens require visa to enter Brazil.
• Rates are not valid during the period of December 28, 07 to January
3, 08 & February 4 to 9, 2008.
• Supplement will apply for hotels in Rio. Please inquire.
• Rates are per person based in double occupancy & include airfare
from Miami.
• 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 a higher class
will apply.
• Airport departure taxes US Government fees, security fees & Brazilian
departure tax are not included.
• For land only rates please deduct:
• Apr 1-Jun 10, Aug 22-Dec 9 & Jan 1-Mar 31 $1,100
•Jun 11-Aug 21 & Dec 10-31, $1,200
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