VIBRANT
Brazil
Possible extensions in Paraty, North-East (Lençóis Maranhenses), and Amazonia
8 nights program
Season 2017
Itinerary
Day 1 – Rio de Janeiro – Check-in at the hotel from 2h00 PM
Day 2 – Salvador de Bahia / Salvador – Day at leisure and flight to Salvador
Day 3 – Salvador de Bahia
Day 4 – Salvador de Bahia/Iguaçu – Am free time in the morning – flight in the afternoon to Iguaçu – 3 hours flight from Salvador to Iguaçu via Sao Paulo.
Day 5 – Iguaçu
Day 6 – Iguaçu/Rio de Janeiro – flight to Rio in the afternoon – 2 hours flight
Day 7 – Rio de Janeiro
Day 8 – Rio de Janeiro
Jour 9 – Rio de Janeiro/ Europe or optional tours
Jour 10 – Arrival in Europe
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- Flights International resevation flights :
The company that has the most flights going to Brazil from anywhere in the World is TAM. They also propose domestic flights according to our own program; however, if you have better agreements with another company, please certify if the company you have chosen has any type of partnership rates with TAM or GOL, as both companies may be used for the domestic flights of our program.
- Formalities – Please check if your passengers need a Visa or if the passport is valid for a date use.
- Healthy conditions – No vaccine is mandatory. For the passengers who chose the extension in Amazonia, a treatment against of Yellow Fever is advisable.
- Climate weather – We have a tropical weather in most of the cities in Brazil, even though Iguaçu has a subtropical climate. The dry season is from April to November in the country
STRENGHTS OF YOUR JOURNEY IN BRAZIL
- The local English-speaking team gives you assistance along your trip.
- All our guides speak English
- Discover the wonderful colonial churches and houses in Salvador de Bahia.
- Typical Brazilian meals in every step of your trip : the famous moqueca in Salvador (fish cooked inside coconut milk), and “all you can eat churrasco” (a delicious Brazilian Barbecue) in Foz do Iguaçu, among others…
- Free time in every step in order to discover the cities by yourselves.
- Visit of many wonderful sightseeing in the country: Brazilian and Argentinean side of Iguaçu waterfalls, the Sugar Loaf and the Corcovado in Rio
- A walk on the Claudio Coutinho path, accessible to everybody where you will enjoy wonderful different points of view all around the Sugar Loaf.
- A walk in the Historical Center of Rio de Janeiro, the best way to explore this district
- Extension Paraty – Visit of the most beautiful colonial village in Brazil, surrounded by Nature.
- Extension North-East – Landscapes of sand mountains and lakes you will find in this part of the planet !
- Extension Amazonia – The biggest diversity of a tropical florest in the world
HOTELS
Salvador
SOL VICTORIA MARINA****
Located in a noble area of downtown Salvador, with a privileged view of Baía deTodos os Santos and close to the city´s main tourist attractions, this hotel has 230 apartaments equipped with air-conditioning, television, radio, mini bar and individual safe.
Adress: Av. Sete de Setembro, 2068 – Vitória.
Tel: (55 71) 3336-7736
Fax: (55 71) 3336-0507
Web Site: www.solbahia.com.br
Foz do Iguaçu
CARIMÃ****
With a beautiful night club, two restaurants, snack bar, and American bar to get the Carimã Hotel one of the most complete of Foz do Iguaçu starting from the loby with 1200m2 until 420 rooms of categories standard, executive and deluxe. Two big lounges, one auditory and 20 suport lounges it is part of one area of 6000m2 to Congresses, conferences, expositions and big events.
Adress : Rod. Das Cataratas, km 10,5
Tel: (55 45) 3521-3000
Fax: (55 45) 3529-7007
Web Site: www.carima.com.br
Rio de Janeiro
ACAPULCO****
Acapulco Hotel is located in the middle of two famous neighbourhoods of Copacabana and Leme, pleasantly located, one block from the beach and small shops and restaurants. The style is both art deco and traditional astonishment, the hotel is reformed and it has 112 apartments and 8 suites, spacious and well-appointed, all modern equipped with a King Size bed, safe box, television, air conditioning and minibar.
Adress: Rua Gustavo de Sampaio, 854 – Copacabana
Tel: (55 21) 3077-2000
Fax: (55 21) 2275-3396
Web Site: www.acapulcohotel.com.br
Paraty
POUSADA DO PRINCIPE PARATI
The Pousada do Principe is located near the historical centre of Paraty and still preserves its brazilian colonial architecture style. It has 34 rooms all equipped with air-conditioned, safe deposit box, cable Tv and refrigerator. The pousada has also a swimming pool, a coffee-shop, a bar and a restaurant
Adress: Av. Roberto Silveira, 69 (Centro)
Tel: (55 24) 3371-2266
Fax: (55 24) 3371-2266
Web Site: www.pousadadoprincipe.com.br
São Luiz
PESTANA SAO LUIS *****
Located on the Calhau Beach, this hotel has 111 rooms, a restaurant and a swimming-pool. It´s only 10 minutes far from the Historical Center.
Barreirinhas
POUSADA RO RIO
This pousada has great green areas, wich make you feel totally inside the nature. The 24 rooms have TV, air-conditionned, refrigerator, bathroom and a balcony. Enjoy the beautiful sight of the Preguiças River !
Manaus
AMAZON ECOPARK LODGE
Located at 30 minutes by boat from Manaus hotel offers accommodation in the center of the Amazon. Featuring 58 rooms with air conditioning and hot water equipped, the Ecopark offers many daytime and nighttime activities: hiking in the forest, fishing, focage caimans, monkeys forest …
Web site: www.amazonecopark.com.br
Day 1 – Rio de Janeiro
The spectacular beauty of Rio is compelling. This glamorous metropolis is kissed by the sun, scalloped by gorgeous wide beaches, and dotted with dramatic mountains. Yet its history marked it not as a playground but as an important port-for the shipment of gold, gemstones, and coffee- and as a seat of colonial power.
Rio’s beaches define its culture: vibrant, joyful, beautiful, and every beach has its own flavor: from great lady Copacabana with its volleyball nets and out-door cafés to the seductive Ipanema; from São Conrado with its hang gliders to the hip, expansive Barra da Tijuca.
Arrival at airport and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation at the hotel ACAPULCO**** or SIMILAR.
Dinner not included.
In option : Overnight at WINDSOR ATLANTICA***** Instead of ACAPULCO**** (1 overnight)
Overnight at the hotel
Day 2 – Rio / Salvador
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport
Flight to Salvador (not included)
Salvador, Bahia, beauties and mysteries is to experience fascinating findings and unforgettable emotions. More words cannot justly describe the enchantment and magical aura that enfolds this city brought to life by its people, its saints and its orixás. Those who have tasted the flavor of Salvador da Bahia know that it is impossible to resist to the temptations the city offers its visitors – a lush tropical setting, a culture rich in popular traditions and festivals, and exiting history of bravery and adventure.
Arrival at airport and transfer to the hotel
Lunch not included
Accommodation at the hotel SOL VICTORIA MARINA**** or SIMILAR.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
In option : Overnight at CONVENTO DO CARMO***** Instead of SOL VICTORIA MARINA**** (2 overnights + 1 dinner)
Day 3 – Salvador de Bahia
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for a panoramic visit of the Lower City. Salvador is divided by its natural topography in two parts – the Upper City and the Lower City – Salvador’s traditional buildings sit alongside modern constructions in perfect harmony. This fortuitous contrast between colonial and futurist architecture leads to a variety of backdrops with one common theme: colors in a myriad of hues.
Lunch included in a local restaurant.
Visit of the Upper City. The rich baroque architecture is a permanent source of discoveries. Salvador’s rich religious past is responsible for the actual title of “The city of 365 churches”. The visitors will visit the Pelourinho – where slaves were punished, this plaza is now the setting for one of the largest and most charming groupings of Brazilian colonial architecture and a thriving cultural renaissance – the Igreja de Nosso Senhor do Bomfim and Igreja de São Francisco.
Dinner not included.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 – Salvador / Foz do Iguaçu
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning at leisure.
The rooms must be released at noon.
Lunch not included.
Transfer to the airport and flight to Foz do Iguaçu.
Foz do Iguaçu is a unique and irresistible destination to the world. Iguaçu is more attractive than anyone can imagine. There is a lot more to see besides Iguaçu Falls. There is the incredible Itaipu Bio national hydroelectric power plant. Integration in the Iguaçu transcends borderlines and their geographical contours. It is lived out daily through harmonious coexistence between Brazilians, Argentineans and Paraguayans, in their business, cultural, social and political relations. Tri-national information, Iguaçu has cosmopolitan essence and is land where over 57 ethnical groups live side by side.
Arrival, reception by your guide and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation at the hotel CARIMÃ**** or SIMILAR.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
In option : Overnight at MABU THERMAS&RESORTS***** Instead of CARIMÃ**** (2 overnights + 1 dinner)
Day 5 – Foz do Iguaçu
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit to the Iguaçú Falls on the Argentinean side.
On the Argentinean side, different circuits guarantee close-up contact with the water and rock formation. The main fall, Devil ´s Throat, is impressive and generates surprise reactions and unexpected showers.
Lunch in a restaurant situated in the park.
Back to the hotel around 15h.
Dinner not included.
Overnight at the hotel
Day 6 – Foz do Iguaçu / Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast ah the hotel.
Guided visit by private bus to the Brazilian falls. Walking tour over the paths to admire the falls from different views. The Brazilian side is blessed with the best panoramic view of the falls.
Transfer to the airport.
Transfer to Iguaçu Airport.
Flight to Rio de Janeiro (not included)
Arrival at the airport and transfer to the hote
Accommodation at the hotel ACAPULCO**** or SIMILAR.
In option : Overnight at WINDSOR ATLANTICA***** Instead of ACAPULCO**** (3 overnights)
Dinner in a local restaurant at walking distance without a guide.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 – Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sugar Loaf’s visit. Take a cable car ride which will lead you to the top of Sugar Loaf with an amazing view of Guanabara Bay. Admiring Rio from the top, Rio de Janeiro is without a doubt the most beautiful city in the world.
Lunch not included.
Back to the hotel around 15h.
Dinner not included.
Overnight at the hotel.
Optional show at Plataforma (The show can be booked with dinner)
Day 8 – Rio de Janeiro
Breakfast at the hotel.
Corcovado’s visit. the most beautiful postcard of Rio de Janeiro is the Christ Redeemer statue on the mountain of Corcovado, located at 710 meters above the sea level and inaugurated in 1931.
Lunch in a local restaurant
City tour Rio Colonial – visiting the narrow streets and old historical buildings of downtown Rio, Candelaria, Praça XV, the “Travessa do Mercado”, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Sambódromo. Continuing the visit to the exterior of Stadium Mario Filho, the largest stadium in the world, globally know as Maracanã. The stadium was built in 1950, to shelter the World cup that took place in Brazil.
Dinner not included.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9 – Rio de Janeiro – OUT
Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning at leisure.
In option : Jeep Tour at Tijuca forest
In option : Jeep Tour in a favela
The rooms must be released at noon.
Lunch not included.
Transfer to the airport.
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