Brazil, Land of Contrasts
12 Days/11 nights

On this program you will experience many of its diversities from the bustling fun of Rio de Janeiro to the majestic Iguaçu falls, from the historical colonial cities lined along the Royal Route to the Amazon forest and the quaintness of Salvador da Bahia. The itinerary will require a Brazil Airpass which is not included in the price.

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 subtropic 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 picture.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro transfer from the airport to the hotel. Overnight .
Day 02: Rio de Janeiro
Half day city tour & Sugar Loaf - (B)
Day 03: Rio de Janeiro
Today is free for leisure - or optional half day visit to the Corcovado (B)
Day 04: Rio/Iguassu
In the morning guests you will leave Rio de Janeiro and take a flight to Iguaçu. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check-in. Afternoon tour of the falls Brazilian side. (B)
Day 05: Iguassu
Today visit of the Argentinean side of the falls.). (B)
Day 06 : Iguassu/Belo Horizonte/Ouro Preto
Transfer to the airport for flight via Sao Paulo to Belo Horizonte. Upon arrival in Belo Horizonte transfer to the colonial city of Ouro Preto for overnight.(B)
Day 07: Ouro Preto/Belo Horizonte
In the morning start for a full day tour of Ouro Preto including lunch. Later in the afternoon drive back to your hotel in Belo Horizonte. Overnight (B,L)
Day 08: Belo Horizonte/Manaus
Transfer to the airport for flight via Sao Paulo to Manaus. Transfer to Amazon Eco-Park Lodge (B,D)
Day 09: Eco-Park Lodge
Today you will go on a jungle tour. During this tour you will get an impression of the variety of the flora and fauna of the Amazon region. After lunch you will go on a tour by boat. (B,L,D)
Day 10 : Manaus/Salvador
After breakfast you will go back to Manaus to catch your flight to Salvador da Bahia. Upon arrival pick-up and transfer to the hotel. Overnight. (B)
Day 11: Salvador
In the morning group will go on a sightseeing tour. The afternoon is free for leisure. In the evening the following optional can be booked with our office: Optional Bahia by night (Show & dinner). Overnight (B)
Day 12: Depart Salvador
Transfer from the hotel to the airport and flight back home. END OF OUR SERVICES - Alternatively an extension program can be arranged by our office. (B)

Includes:

• Accommodation  
• Obligatory luggage fees at the airports and in the hotels
• Sightseeing with bilingual guides
• Entrance fees to sites
• Hotel taxes. - Book This Tour

Not Included
Airfares Rio/Iguassu/Belo Horizonte/Manaus/Salvador

Price per person in AU$, Valid Jan to Dec 2008- Not valid during local public holidays and special events. Min 2 pers.
Package Name	Joining Loc	Cat	SGLB	TWNB	TPLB
Brazil Land of Contrasts 12D	Rio de Janeiro	Tourist	2974	2354	2344
Brazil Land of Contrasts 12D	Rio de Janeiro	T.Sup	3146	2417	2407
Brazil Land of Contrasts 12D	Rio de Janeiro	F.Class	4234	3003	2993
All prices are as a guide only, please check with us for the latest prices. Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.