Seat-in-Coach Tour

Best of Brazil

Salvador da Bahia – Iguassu – Rio de Janeiro

• Guaranteed departures
• Minimum: 02 Participants
• Maximum: 16 Participants
• With local English speaking guides

Duration: 08 Days

Sunday – Sunday

 

 

GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES JANUARY UNTIL NOVEMBER 2015:

Booking Code: RIO003-15E#(tour no.)
#01:	15.03.2015 – 22.03.2015	#06:	02.08.2015 – 09.08.2015
#02:	05.04.2015 – 12.04.2015	#07:	20.09.2015 – 27.09.2015
#03:	03.05.2015 – 10.05.2015	#08:	18.10.2015 – 25.10.2015
#04:	07.06.2015 – 14.06.2015	#9:	08.11.2015 – 15.11.2015
#05:	05.07.2015 – 12.07.2015	#10:	29.11.2015 – 06.12.2015

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.

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 – Iguassu

• Meals: Breakfast
• Transfer hotel – airport
• Flight Salvador da Bahia – Iguassu (not included)
• Transfer airport – hotel

In the morning leave Rio de Janeiro and take a flight to Iguassu.

Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in.

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.

Later in the day visit 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.

 

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 04 – Wednesday                                                                                                     Iguassu

• Meals: Breakfast
• Visit Argentinean falls (4h)

Today visit 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 05 – Thursday                                                                             Iguassu – Rio de Janeiro

• Meals: Breakfast
• Visit Brazilian falls (2h 30min)
• Transfer hotel – airport
• Flight Iguassu – Rio de Janeiro (not included)
• Transfer airport – hotel

In the morning visit of 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.

Transfer to the airport Iguassu and flight to Rio de Janeiro. Transfer to the hotel.

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.

 

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 06 – Friday                                                                                                    Rio de Janeiro

• Meals: Breakfast
• Half day city tour & Sugar loaf
• Afternoon at leisure

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. Procee 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 SAT 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 07 – Saturday     Rio de Janeiro

• Meals: Breakfast
• Day at leisure

Day at leisure – the following optional tours can be booked at our local SAT 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 08 – Sunday                                                                                                  Rio de Janeiro

• Meals: Breakfast
• Transfer hotel – airport

Transfer from the hotel to the airport and flight back home.

Alternatively an extension programme can be arranged by PR.

 

End of our services

 

We offer the following individual pre- and post-stay tours:

 

–    3 days / 2 nights or 4 days / 3 nights Manaus Amazon Ecopark Lodge

–    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 for January until December 2015:

Middle Class hotels

per person  inUSD                                                                           1.536,00                 2.196,00

Comfort Class hotels

per person  inUSD                                                                           1.711,00                 2.521,00

You can book this tour on private basis (from 1 pax on):

Valid from November 2014 until October 2015*:

Middle Class hotels

Basis 1 pax: per person  inUSD                                                                                     3.249,00

Basis 2 pax: per person  in USD                                                  1.796,00                 2.484,00

Comfort Class hotels

Basis 1 pax: per person  in USD                                                                                       3.615,00

Basis 2 pax: per person  in USD                                                        2.006,00                 2.850,00

 

*Rates are subject to reconfirmation and 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 /IGU/ GIG

January – December 2015:

per person USD 919,00 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 143,00

 

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. All transfers and excursions are on PR-seat-in-service and include local English speaking guides (changing in each area). Transfers and excursions are provided together for middle and comfort class passengers.
4. PR is not responsible for any belongings of the passengers carried during any services rendered by PR, such as transfers or tours.
5. In case of early transfers breakfast at the hotel cannot be guaranteed.
6. 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.
7. 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)
8. Our prices do not include: airport taxes, airfares, luggage fees, personal expenses, extras in the hotels, tips, etc.
9. PR has the right to sell this tour to other clients without any exception.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Flights not booked via PR can only be reconfirmed by PR with the correct and complete file key of your booking.
13. 8 weeks prior to arrival a complete passenger list including names, passport number, nationality, profession and date of birth is required.
14. 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.

15. Please inquire at the competent authorities about the actual entry permit, validity of passports and the vaccination regulations.
16. Our general conditions apply.
17. 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 days prior to arrival.