DAY 1 |
Arrive Rio and transfer to selected
hotel in Rio. |
DAY 2 |
After breakfast at the hotel,
get to know “Rio” with a half day tour.
See the famous beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana. Continue
on to Flamengo Park with its gardens and monuments,
through Botafogo and pass the harbor, with its spectacular
view of Sugar Loaf and Corcovado. Stop at the 20 story
ultra-modern Metropolitan Cathedral with its four magnificent
floor-to-ceiling stained glass windows, then travel
to the "Sambodromo", and finally, on to Maracana
Stadium with its capacity for 200,000 spectators, en
route to the Rebouças Tunnel. (B) |
DAY 3 |
After breakfast at the hotel,
explore Corcovado: Departure for the Corcovado railway
and ride through the forest to the top of the Corcovado
Mountain and the statue of Christ the Redeemer, 710m
above sea level. On the way back the tour continues
through the "Rebukes" tunnel, passing the
lake "Rodrigo de Ferias" to Sao Conrado, Barras
da Tijuca and returning via the beaches of Barra, Sao
Conrado, Vidigal, Leblon and Ipanema. (B) |
DAY 4 |
Breakfast at the hotel then enjoy
a full day free to shop, see the sights and explore
more of Rio. In the evening celebrate your last night
in Rio with dinner accompanied by the tropical rhythms
of an excellent Samba Show. Overnight Rio (B,D) |
DAY 5 |
After breakfast at the hotel,
check out and transfer to the airport for the flight
to Manaus, gateway to the Amazon. Upon arrival transfer
to the Tropical Manaus Hotel selected hotel for one
night including breakfast. (B) |
DAY 6 |
After breakfast, travel up the
Rio Negro to the incomparable Ariau Amazon Towers Resort
for 3 nights to explore the beauty and majesty of the
Amazon. This resort in the jungle will amaze: 370 rooms
are located in eight towers constructed in harmony with
nature and linked by walkways through the trees 10 meters
in the air! At Ariau, breakfast lunch and dinner daily
are included as are daily programmed excursions to explore
the area. (B,L,D) |
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DAY 7 |
Enjoy the Amazon: today’s
excursions include a hike in the forest, fishing for
piranha and looking for alligators.(B,L,D) |
DAY 8 |
A free day to relax and enjoy
the facilities of the resort. (B,L,D) |
DAY 9 |
After breakfast at Ariau Towers,
head back to Manaus. Upon arrival check into Tropical
Manaus Hotel for one night including breakfast. |
DAY 10 |
After breakfast transfer to the
airport for the flight to Salvador, Bahia. Upon arrival
in Salvador, transfer to the hotel for 4 nights including
breakfast (B). |
DAY 11 |
Get to know Salvador on a half
day city tour. Balance of the stay at leisure (B) |
DAY 12 |
Free to enjoy Salvador (B) |
DAY 13 |
Free to enjoy Salvador (B) |
DAY 14 |
Transfer to the airport at the
appropriate time for departure (B) |
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| INCLUDES: |
EXTRA: |
- 13 nights accommodation at selected hotels including
breakfast
- Return airport transfers and transportation for included
excursions
- Excursions as specified in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
- Hotel taxes
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- Airfares and applicable taxes
- Meals and excursions not specified by itinerary
- Gratuities and items of a personal nature
- Visas, airport and departure taxes if applicable
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PRICE PER PERSON
Oct. 1, 2007- to Dec. 10, 2008 |
Double |
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First Class Hotels
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$1,835.00 |
| Premier Hotels |
$2,165.00 |
Notes: First class
hotel in Rio: Luxor Copacabana or similar. Premier
Class in Rio: Othon Palace or similar
Ariau Amazon Towers is a first class jungle resort. Services
include scheduled excursions and three meals daily.
Facilities at Ariau include; 2 restaurants,
4 bars, swimming pool, day spa and theatre
First class rates include standard room at Ariau Towers:
2 twin beds or one queen size, private bathroom, and mini
bar. Premier rates include superior room at Ariau: as standard
but with air conditioning.
Choice of hotels in Salvador: Bahia Othon Palace (premier)
or Catussaba Resort (first class) |
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