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Seat-in-Coach Tour
Best of Brazil & the Amazon
Salvador da Bahia – Manaus – Iguassu – Rio de Janeiro
- Guaranteed departures
- Minimum: 02 Participants
- Maximum: 16 Participants
- With local English speaking guides
Duration: 11 Days
Sunday – Wednesday
GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES JANUARY UNTIL NOVEMBER 2015:
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Booking Code: RIO002-14E#(tour no.) |
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| #01: | 15.03.2015 – 25.03.2015 | #06: | 02.08.2015 – 12.08.2015 |
| #02: | 05.04.2015 – 15.04.2015 | #07: | 20.09.2015 – 30.09.2015 |
| #03: | 03.05.2015 – 13.05.2015 | #08: | 18.10.2015 – 28.10.2015 |
| #04: | 07.06.2015 – 17.06.2015 | #09: | 08.11.2015 – 18.11.2015 |
| #05: | 05.07.2015 – 15.07.2015 | #10: | 29.11.2015 – 09.12.2015 |
Brazil – with this term one associates endless Amazon jungle, wonderful beaches, Rio de Janeiro, carnival and samba. This is all correct but in reality, Brazil is much more, a huge country of the superlatives. Brazil, a country of immense proportions and contrasts, has a mysterious attraction for many people. With a surface of 8,5 million km², Brazil is approximately as big as Europe and covers half of the South American continent. The climate changes from the permanent warm, tropic north over all sub tropic variants to the moderate South. Since the 16th century – when Portuguese have begun to settle in the country – Brazil had always a magic attraction on foreigners. First there was the gold and then rubber and coffee and today it is above all the rhythm and the exotic that attracts tourists. People over there show a lot of happiness, kindness and spontaneity. The biggest country of South America is a mirror of fascinating pictures.
Day 01 – Sunday Salvador da Bahia
- Meals: None
- Transfer airport – hotel
Upon arrival in Salvador da Bahia transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Salvador da Bahia is called by Brazilians “Land Of Happiness” because life there is a constant celebration of happiness. It is also called “The Land Of All Saints”, not only for its location by the All Saints Bay, but also for the deep and extensive mysticism of its people. Salvador is one of the most fascinating cities on the planet, a world of beauty, magic, traditions and warm hospitality. It has its own special identity, almost a country within itself. The city is bounded by the ocean to the East and by All Saints Bay to the South.
Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Sol Barra 3* or similar (standard room)
Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Bahia Othon 4*+ or similar (superior room)
Day 02 – Monday Salvador da Bahia
- Meals: Breakfast
- Half day city tour (4h)
In the morning starts a sightseeing tour.
This tour will give a good overall impression of Salvador and its principal historical landmarks. Departing from the hotel directly
to Farol da Barra (Lighthouse) at Barra district, continue to Municipal Square with a stop at the Lacerda Elevator for a breathtaking view of Baía de Todos os Santos (All Saints Bay). Walking through the cobblestone streets of the Pelourinho district, the city’s historic old town, UNESCO world heritage. Visit the Baroque Cathedral, built by the Jesuits in 1672 and Sao Francisco Church, Brazil’s most famous religious structure with its intricately carved gold-leafed rosewood interior, fine paintings and sculpture and valuable silver ornamentation. Visit also the Pelourinho Square and walk back to the bus parking. Return to the hotel. The afternoon is free for leisure.
The afternoon is free for leisure.
In the evening the following optional can be booked with our local SAT office:
Optional: Bahia by night (Show & dinner)
Enjoy regional Bahia food at a typical restaurant followed by a colourful dance and music show presenting Bahia’s rich afro-brazilian culture.
Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Sol Barra 3* or similar (standard room)
Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Bahia Othon 4*+ or similar (superior room)
Day 03 – Tuesday Salvador da Bahia – Manaus – Amazon
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
- Transfer hotel – airport
- Flight Salvador da Bahia – Manaus (not included)
- Transfer airport – pier
- Amazon Ecopark Lodge Package (4 days / 3 nights, Seat-in)
Transfer to the airport and flight to Manaus in the Amazon region.
Manaus is the capital of Amazonas State and the hub of the whole Amazon Region. It lies on the shore of the Negro River, 6 km (4 mi) far from the point where the Negro meets the Solimoes River to form the Brazilian Amazon River. The city underwent a great development in the 2nd half of the 19th century when it became rubber boomtown, in part because of the invention of the process of vulcanization. Swiftly transformed into a European-like capital, it was the first Brazilian city to have trolley buses and the second to have electric illumination on the streets. In the beginning of the 20th century, Manaus rubber market collapsed and the city declined into poverty. Nowadays Manaus is a busy commercial center, after having been transformed into a Free Trade Zone in 1966.
Upon arrival transfer to the pier to start the Amazon Ecopark Lodge. Continue to the lodge where you will be welcomed with local juices.
The Amazon Ecopark Lodge is located in Rio Tarumã – a tributary of Rio Negro -approximately one hour from Manaus airport (30 minutes by boat from the Tropical Hotel pier), in the middle of the Amazon Forest. Over 6 miles of jungle trails enable the client to explore the jungle, orchids and giant trees. Amazon Ecopark Lodge offers 60 apartments in 20 bungalows (3 each), made of wood. The apartments entrance, porch and bathroom are completely independent, are all air conditioned, with hot shower and screened windows. Rustic, but also charming decorated.
Rest of the day is at leisure for own activities.
Middle + Comfort class:
Dinner and overnight at Amazon Ecopark (standard room)
Day 04 – Wednesday Amazon Package
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Amazon Ecopark Lodge package 04 days / 03 nights (Seat-in)
Full day excursion to explore the variety of the flora and fauna of the Amazon region. Lunch included.
Middle + Comfort class:
Dinner and overnight at Amazon Ecopark (standard room)
Day 05 – Thursday Amazon Package
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Amazon Ecopark Lodge package 04 days / 03 nights (Seat-in)
Today enjoy a full day excursion to the “meeting of the waters” including lunch.
Middle + Comfort class:
Dinner and Overnight at Amazon Ecopark (standard room)
Day 06 – Friday Amazon – Manaus – Iguassu
- Meals: Breakfast
- Transfer to Manaus airport including city tour en route
- Flight Manaus – Iguassu (not included)
- Transfer airport – hotel
After breakfast and visit to the monkey jungle transfer back to Manaus.
On the way to the airport explore Manaus on a city tour. Outside visit to the Opera House, a magnificent example of Neo-classical architecture, considered as one of the most beautiful theatres in the world; the market place and the busy harbour.
Transfer to the airport for flight to Iguassu. Upon arrival pick-up and transfer to the hotel.
Iguassu – one of the biggest wonders of nature in South America: located amidst a sub-tropical forest in the triangle of Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil, a gigantic row of waterfalls goes down into the river Iguassu.
Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Rafain Palace 3* or similar (standard room)
Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Bourbon Cataratas 4* or similar (superior garden room)
Day 07 – Saturday Iguassu
- Meals: Breakfast
- Visit Argentinean falls (4h)
Today visit of the Argentinean side of the falls. Leaving from the hotel on the Brazilian side for a drive and a quick customs check, crossing the Tancredo Neves Bridge over the Iguassu River, which forms the border between Argentina & Brazil. Once in Argentina, tour takes a scenic highway up the Argentinean Iguassu National Park. Stopping at the Visitors’ Centre and proceeding from there the Superior Circuit, the up-river cascades, to the Inferior Circuit, the down-river falls and then takes the Ecological Jungle Train that leads visitors to and from the most impressive observation point of the falls – The Devil’s Throat . Return to the hotel.
Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Rafain Palace 3* or similar (standard room)
Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Bourbon Cataratas 4* or similar (superior garden room)
Day 08 – Sunday Iguassu – Rio de Janeiro
- Meals: Breakfast
- In the morning visit Brazilian falls (2h 30min)
- Transfer to Iguassu airport
- Flight Iguassu – Rio de Janeiro (not included)
- Transfer airport – hotel
In the morning visit to the Brazilian side of the falls. The tour leaves from the hotel by coach and crossing Iguassu National Park as far as the Brazilian Falls. It follows a walk along the paths following cascades and then along the catwalk that leads very close to the bottom of the Devil’s Throat to enjoy magnificent views. Take an elevator to go up to the road, and there board the coach to get back to the hotel.
Later in the day transfer to the airport Iguassu and flight to Rio de Janeiro.
Rio de Janeiro founded in 1556, the city of St. Sebastian of Rio de Janeiro became the capital of the Colony of Brazil in 1776. In 1808 the Portuguese royal family fled Napoleon and settled in Rio. This brought a surge of progress and the city became the main cultural, political and economic centre of the Portuguese empire. In 1889, when the republic was proclaimed, Rio was confirmed as the country’s capital, which it remained until 1960, when the construction of the new capital, Brasilia, was founded. Rio is situated in a 15-mile-strip of land, wedged between mountains and sea. There are some thirty miles separating downtown Flamengo, from far-flung Recreio, bordered on one side by the blue sea, on the other by verdant hills. Between them lies a colourful state of mind called CARIOCA, with almost 8 million locals who samba their way through life, relaxed and high-spirited. That is just the way it should be in Rio, surrounded by natural beauty on all sides, with Christ the Redeemer perched on top of Corcovado blessing the city and Sugar Loaf, one of the most famous postcards of our country.
Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in.
Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Mirasol Copacabana 3-4* or similar (standard room)
Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Rio Othon 4* or similar (superior room)
Day 09 – Monday Rio de Janeiro
- Meals: Breakfast
- Half day city tour & Sugar Loaf
During a half day city tour the most important sights of Rio will be shown. Drive along Guanabara Bay and Flamengo Park as far as downtown. Visit of the downtown area, passing by the financial and business centre and by other attractions such as the Candelaria Church, Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Lapa Arches, Municipal Theatre, National Library, Fine Arts Museum, and by the Sambadrome, site of Rio’s famous Carnival parade. Proceed to the Urca District to board a cable car for a two-staged ascent up to the famous Sugar Loaf Mountain.
The afternoon is free at leisure – the following optional can be booked with our local PR office:
Optional: Half day visit to the Corcovado.
This afternoon starts a half day beach tour including a visit to the Corcovado statue. Leaving the hotel you proceed as far as Cosme Velho Station to board a cog-train for the ride through Tijuca Forest up to Corcovado Mountain.
The train ride takes 20 minutes and is a wonderful opportunity for a closer look at the forest’s lush tropical vegetation and to enjoy scenic landscapes of the beaches and the city. Disembarking at the top of Corcovado and then proceeding up the steps will lead to the top lookout where the towering statue of Christ the Redeemer stands. After appreciating the breathtaking view unfolding below descend by train and continue passing by some of Rio’s beaches.
**Remark: Due to new rules tickets for Corcovado are subject to availability, as the ticket purchase is not available at the cogwheel station´s booth at Cosmo Velho anymore and must now be made in advance via internet.
Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Mirasol Copacabana 3-4* or similar (standard room)
Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Rio Othon 4* or similar (superior room)
Day 10 – Tuesday Rio de Janeiro
- Meals: Breakfast
- Day at leisure
Day at leisure – the following optional tours can be booked at our local PR office:
Optional: Full day tour to Petropolis
Going on a scenic drive up Serra dos Orgaos Range across the Atlantic Forest’s lush vegetation through mountains and valleys as far as 850m high Petropolis. Visit of the Summer Palace and the Cathedral, and touring along that charming city’s highlights, such as the Crystal Palace, Santos Dumont’s House, old mansions and charming squares. (tour can also be booked including lunch)
Optional: Rio by night – Show in the evening
Visit a folklore and Carnival show featuring skilled dancers, entertainers, samba bands and wonderful costumes in a wonderful display of Brazilian folklore and Carnival.
Middle class:
Overnight at Hotel Mirasol Copacabana 3-4* or similar (standard room)
Comfort class:
Overnight at Hotel Rio Othon 4* or similar (superior room)
Day 11 – Wednesday Rio de Janeiro
- Meals: Breakfast
- Transfer hotel – airport
Transfer from the hotel to the airport and flight back home.
Alternatively an extension program can be arranged by PR.
End of our services
We offer the following individual pre- and post-stay tours:
– 4 days / 3 nights Florianopolis
– 4 days / 3 nights Pantanal Araras Eco Lodge
– 3 days / 2 nights Brasilia
– 5 days / 4 nights Chapada da Diamantina
– 4 days / 3 nights Recife
There is the possibility of individual beach extension
- Extension Buzios
- Extension Angra dos Reis
- Extension Paraty
- Extension Salvador da Bahia
- Extension Praia do Forte
Price Information
with accommodation in (room) Double Single
Seat-in-coach rates from 2 pax on:
Valid from January until December 2015:
Middle Class hotels
per person in USD 2.174,00 3.078,00
Comfort Class hotels
per person in USD 2.478,00 3.540,00
You can book this tour on private basis (from 1 pax on):
- all services on private basis, exception:
- Day 6-9 Transfers and excursions during the Amazon package on regular seat-in basis
Valid from January until December 2015*:
with accommodation in (room) Double Single
Middle Class hotels
Basis 1 pax: per person in USD 4.398,00
Basis 2 pax: per person in USD 2.659,00 3.544,00
Comfort Class hotels
Basis 1 pax: per person in USD 4.764,00
Basis 2 pax: per person in USD 2.869,00 3.909,00
*Rates are not valid during Carnival, Easter, Christmas, New Year, public holidays, congresses and events.
The following fees are included in the package rate and are subject to change without prior notice:
Sugar Loaf entrance fee USD 28,00 per person
Iguaçu National Park Brazil USD 26,50 per person
Iguazu National Park Argentina USD 27,00 per person
Price Information – Flights
Additional airfares – PR is not responsible for any changes made by the airlines and the resulting costs (i.e. airfares, schedule changes, cancellations, taxes, fuel- and other charges). Airfares can only be guaranteed upon ticketing and may vary with the number of passengers. Airport taxes are subject to change.
SSA/MAO/IGU/GIG
January – December 2015:
per person USD 944,00 incl. Q-tax and all domestic airport taxes
Attention:
- In order to issue the tickets it is mandatory to receive the INTERNATIONAL TICKET NUMBER latest 6 weeks prior arrival!
Price Information – Additional Nights
Pre-night and transfer in Salvador da Bahia:
Valid from January until December 2015:
| Middle Class
Hotel Sol Barra 1 overnight/breakfast, standard room per person in double room USD 61,00 per person in single room USD 110,00 |
Comfort Class
Hotel Bahia Othon 1 overnight/breakfast, deluxe room per person in double USD 71,00 per person in single USD 142,00 |
When the additional night(s) are booked via PR, the transfer on departure day is included in the roundtrip rate from 2 persons on. In case further transfers are needed, the following costs will apply:
Transfer airport SSA/Hotel or Hotel/SSA airport (one way):
Basis 1 USD 215,00
Basis 2 USD 110,00
Basis 3/4 USD 81,00
Post-night and transfer in Rio de Janeiro:
Valid from January until December 2015:
| Middle Class
Hotel Mirasol Copacabana 1 overnight/breakfast, standard room per person in double room USD 134,00 per person in single room USD 245,00 |
Comfort Class
Hotel Rio Othon 1 overnight/breakfast, superior room per person in double USD 174,00 per person in single USD 348,00 |
NOT valid during New Years, Carnival, Winner’s Parade, National Holidays, Congresses & Special Events
When the additional night(s) are booked via PR, the transfer on arrival day is included in the roundtrip rate from 2 persons on. In case further transfers are needed, the following costs will apply:
Transfer airport GIG/Hotel or Hotel/airport GIG (one way):
Basis 1 USD 168,00
Basis 2 USD 83,00
Basis 3 USD 83,00
Basis 4 USD 63,00
General Conditions
- Departure is guaranteed with a minimum of 02 participants. The operation of the tour can only be guaranteed by the end of the cancellation deadline, which is 46 days prior to departure.
- The transfers on arrival and departure day are included in the roundtrip rate from 02 persons on; in case 01 pax arrives/departs separately, surcharges for extra transfers will apply.
- All transfers and excursions are on PR-seat-in-service and include local English speaking guides (changing in each area), except of the following non-PR-exclusive services:
Day 06-09: Transfers and excursions during the Amazon package on regular seat-in basis.
Transfers and excursions are provided together for middle and comfort class passengers
- PR is not responsible for any belongings of the passengers carried during any services rendered by PR, such as transfers or tours.
- In case of early transfers breakfast at the hotel cannot be guaranteed.
- PR holds an allotment for the needed internal flights and can provide the booking accordingly. In this case PR will issue the tickets and invoice the tour operator accordingly. In case the tour operator books the internal flights themselves, PR informs the correspondent flight numbers to be booked. With this PR can ensure that the whole group will travel together on the same flights.
- Our prices include taxes, entrance fees and tax & service charge in the hotels. Meals are included as mentioned in our program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Our prices do not include: airport taxes, airfares, luggage fees, personal expenses, extras in the hotels, tips, etc.
- PR has the right to sell this tour to other clients without any exception.
- The above mentioned rates for pre- and post-nights at the group hotels are subject to availability and valid for max. 3 nights. From the 4th night on, a higher rate could apply.
- Optional tours can only be booked through our local PR-office or PR-guides. PR cannot be held responsible for tours booked via any other supplier. Tours have to be paid on the spot. Payment by credit card is not always accepted.
- Flights not booked via PR can only be reconfirmed by PR with the correct and complete file key of your booking.
- 8 weeks prior to arrival a complete passenger list including names, passport number, nationality, profession and date of birth is required.
- Cancellation Policy:
- Until 46 days prior departure no cancellation fee
- From 45 until 21 days prior departure maximum 50% cancellation fee
- From 20 days prior departure maximum 80% cancellation fee.
- Cancellation fees for flights are subject to separate cancellation conditions depending on the Airline.
- Please inquire at the competent authorities about the actual entry permit, validity of passports and the vaccination regulations.
- Our general conditions apply.
- PR liability will be limited to the reimbursement of services supplied for failure of services contracted by us. PR cannot be held liable for any injury, loss, accident, delay or irregularity occasioned by air-carriers or third-party suppliers and by natural phenomena, sickness, war, quarantine, strike, or any other kind of force major or by attendance to Federal Police, customs and Health Authorities regulations.
Conditions of Payment:
Unless otherwise agreed, the full payment is due 40 day
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