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Wonders
of Brazil 12 Days |
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Visits: Rio de Janeiro - Iguassu Falls - Mananus
- Brasilia - Sao Paulo
Tour Code: APBRA12 |
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| Detailed Itinerary |
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| Day
01 |
USA -
Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Depart Los Angeles
for an overnight flight via Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro.
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| Day
02 |
Sao Paulo - Rio de
Janeiro (L) |
| Arrive
early morning in Rio de Janeiro. Warm welcome and greetings
from your tour guide. First, a two-stage cable car will
take you to the summit of Sugarloaf to have a better
view of the Municipal Theatre, the Candelaria Church
and Sao Benito Monastery. Then will continue to the
edge of Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, which meets the Copacabana
Beach. |
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Hotel: Luxol Continental Hotel
or similar |
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| Day
03 |
Rio de Janeiro
(B,L,D)
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| Today,
you make your way through the cobblestone streets of
Paineiras to the city of Corcovado and the statue of
Christ the Redeemer. In the afternoon, you will visit
H. Stern, the second largest jewelry center in the world;
and the Maracana Soccer Stadium, the largest soccer
stadium in the world. In the evening you will be amazed
by the color and rhythm of Brazil at a lively Samba
show. |
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Hotel: Luxol Continental Hotel
or similar |
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| Day
04 |
Rio
de Janeiro - Iguassu Falls (B,L)
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| Depart
today for your flight to Iguassu Falls, which is more
spectacular than Niagara Falls. This afternoon's excursion
will be made to the Itaipu Dam, a joint project between
Brazil and Paraguay. |
| Hotel:
Continental Hotel or similar |
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| Day
05 |
Iguassu Falls
(B,L)
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| Today,
a whole day escorted walking tour to the Brazilian side
of the falls through path footbridges and belvederes.
275 cascades from a mile and a half long crescent where
torrents of water plunge down to the basin in cataract
230 feet high; all strategically placed to give the
tourist the best view allowing you to see each and every
fall. A panoramic elevator can reach the bottom of the
falls. |
| Hotel:
Continental Hotel or similar |
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| Day
06 |
Iguassu Falls - Manaus
(B,L,D)
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| After
the tour of Iguassu Falls, a guide will accompany you
as you drive across the border from Brazil towards the
Argentina side of the amazing falls; in the afternoon
you will be transferred for your flight to Manaus via
Sao Paulo. |
| Hotel:
Plaza Hotel or similar |
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| Day
07 |
Manaus (B,L,D)
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| Morning
transfer to pier for adventure journey by boat to Amazon,
the largest river in the world. First, you will navigate
through the famous "Meeting of Waters" where the black
waters of the Rio Negro meets the brown waters of the
Solimoes River, which forms the Amazon River; And then
you will visit the local flora, one of the richest worldwide.
Lunch at local Indian restaurant. Afternoon excursion
on small boats takes you to explore the wildlife of
Amazon. |
| Hotel:
Plaza Hotel or similar |
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| Day
08 |
Manaus - Brasilia (B,L,D)
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| Today,
historic downtown tours include the Opera House, the
floating Docks of British engineering; the Customs House
with Portuguese stones. In the afternoon, you will be
transferred to airport for your flight to Brasilia.
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| Hotel:
National Hotel or similar |
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09 |
Brasilia (B,L,D)
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| Today,
touring through the nation's capital, enjoy city unique
and modernistic architecture that designed by Brazilian
architect Oscar Niemeyer--- Square of Three Powers (The
Congress, President's Palace, and the Supreme Court),
National Congress, the military sector with army's headquarters,
JK Memorial, Itamarati Palace and the Palace of the
Dawn (President's official residence). |
| Hotel:
National Hotel or similar |
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| Day
10 |
Brasilia - Sao Paulo (B,L)
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| Today's
tour starts with a panoramic view of Brasilia from the
TV and Radio Tower. Later, you will visit the Metropolitan
Cathedral, Ministries Esplanade. Afternoon leisure at
shopping center. In the evening, you will be transferred
to the airport for your flight to Sao Paulo. |
| Hotel:
San Raphael or similar |
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| Day
11 |
Sao Paulo - Los Angeles (B,L,D)
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| Morning,
start with a leisurely drive in the city's towering
skyscrapers and magnificent mansions along The beautiful
Residential district. Later, you will visit to the Government
Palace, Ipiranga Palace, Statue of the Bandeirantes,
the royal garden of European style, the Ibirapuera Monument
and Parks. In the evening, you will be transferred for
your flight to Los Angeles. |
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| Day
12 |
Sao Paulo - Los Angeles
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| Today
your homebound flight will bring you back in the morning
to complete this pleasant trip! |
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