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Why Consolid Latin America ?
> We are DMC tour operators in Argentina ,Brazil and Peru
> We own hotels, buses and have a staff of multilingual tour guides
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> No excursion is too small, from a single airport transfer to a complete customize excursion
> Any size of groups are possible, conventions, meetings and incentive groups.
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Since its colonization by the Portuguese in the 16th century, Brazil has
international surf championships; Praia do Forte, along the north
held a constant fascination for foreigners. First it was gold, then
coast
rubber and coffee and more recently, the exotic sights of sounds of the
Of Bahia, headquarters for the Tamar Project for the preservation of
nation, they like the foreigners, have always been slightly dazed by the
Sea turtles; and the wonderful beaches in the Fernando de Noronha
size of their country. The sensation is that hidden under a rug in some
Archipelago.
far corner may be an immense treasure just waiting to be discovered.
And all of this is constantly in motion. Perhaps nowhere on earth is the
The problem is knowing which corner and which rug.
process of development as tangible as in Brazil. The dynamism of the
Since the 16th century, Brazilians and foreigners alike have been
country is its greatest achievement. Even in the midst of a period of
looking for and, in the process, gradually occupying the enormous
stagnation, Brazilians have continued to get on with the process of
empty spaces of this continent sized country. They have populated
nation building. The once-impregnable Amazon rainforest is being
them with some 150 millions souls, composing one of the world’s
opened up quickly – many say to quickly – and is the last great frontier
most heterogeneous populations. Brazilians are black, brown, white,
of a nation that is still not entirely explored.
yellow and all the shades in between. They live amidst modern
Brazilians are remarkably happy people. Spontaneous, enthusiastic
splendor in sprawling cities and in squalid deprivation in rural
and high spirited, they tend typically to be creatures of the moment.
backwaters. Within the confines of the same Brazil live Indians in near
Nothing is as real or as important as what they are doing at this precise
stone-age conditions, feudal peasants and lords, pioneers hacking out
second. Cautious, long-range planning types go mad when faced with
jungle settlements and yuppie princess and princesses.
Brazilian “charge the ramparts” style of living. For Brazilians however,
Among the most visited beaches in the country, we have the famous
nothing could be more natural. In the land of carnival, seize the
Beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, along the Rio de Janeiro coast,
moment. After all, at any moment, you may just turn up the right rug.
Joaquina, in the south of the country, famous for holding national and
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BEST OF BRAZIL
14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS
Day 01 : Rio de Janeiro
Arrive Rio de Janeiro - transfer to hotel Rio de Janeiro - Capital of the State of Rio
de Janeiro, and also Brazil's capital from 1763 to 1961, is nestled between the
mountains and the sea. Its magnificent shoreline includes charming bays and
beautiful beaches, dotted with islands up and down the coast. Flying into Rio is a
beautiful sight, whether it be at night or during the day, the visitor quickly finds
out why Rio is known as the Wonderful City. It is also an important center for art
and fashion.
Pm H/d Tour Sugar Loaf - Visit the world famous Sugar Loaf Mountain in the
middle of the Guanabara Bay, from where one of the most breathtaking views of
the city of Rio can be seen. The tour also offers a panoramic tour to downtown
Rio. Overnight at selected Hotel.
Day 02 : Rio de Janeiro
Am Tour to Corcovado - After a beautiful scenic drive along Rodrigo de Freitas
Lagoon, passengers arrive at the bottom of the Corcovado hill where they will
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embark on a comfortable train which will climb the beautiful mountain, where
the statue of Christ, the Redeemer is located. From the top, discover why Rio is
known as the Marvelous city! Return to Hotel early afternoon.
Evening - Rio by night with dinner and show - Enjoy a nice dinner in one of Rio's
famous barbecue restaurants. After dinner, show at Plataforma, a samba house,
where guests will enjoy a show with elaborately costumed mulatas, singers and
dancers, presenting Brazil's folklore. Overnight at selected Hotel.
Day 03 : Rio de Janeiro
Morning tour of Tijuca Forest by Jeep - Tijuca Forest, known as the world's
largest urban forest. With its paths, waterfalls and greenery, Tijuca forest is a
mix of history and nature. Balance of afternoon at leisure. Overnight at selected
Hotel
Day 04 : Rio de Janeiro – Manaus
Transfer to Rio de Janeiro airport for flight to Manaus.
Manaus - Capital of Amazonas, the largest state in Brazil, is a modern city. It is
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also the ideal point of departure for visiting the rest of the Amazon region. Tour
boats leave Manaus to see the Meeting of the Waters, where the black waters of
the Negro River meet the light waters of the Solimoes River, flowing side by side
without mixing for several miles. Visitors can also explore river banks and
"igarapes", swim and canoe in placid lakes or simply walk in the lush forest.
Arrive in Manaus, transfer to Hotel Tropical Manaus. Pm City tour of Manaus Visit to some typical neighborhoods in Manaus and the Indian Museum, where
we can see some of the tradition, objects and costumes used by this people.
After that, visit the Teatro Amazonas (Opera House), the mainly tourist spot in
the city. Overnight at Hotel Tropical Manaus.
Day 05 : Manaus
Transfer to Amazon Eco Park - Jungle Lodge for a 2 nights program. Depart
Manaus pier for a meeting of the waters tour before arriving at the lodge. Lunch
included. Accommodation, dinner, Overnight at Amazon Ecopark lodge.
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Day 06 : Manaus
Am Nature Hike at nearby forest. Lunch. Pm Visit to home of local amazonian
residents (cablocos). Dinner. Alligator Spotting tour at night. Overnight at
Amazon Ecopark Lodge.
Day 07 : Manaus – Salvador
Am Visit to monkey Jungle. Transfer to Manaus airport for flight to Salvador.
Salvador - Capital of the State of Bahia, and was also Brazil's capital until 1763, is
divided in two parts. The "Lower City" is at sea level and contains the old port
and the commercial area where visitors will find a complete and varied
assortment of Brazilian arts and crafts at the Modelo Market. It is also the best
place to witness a demonstration of "capoeira", a martial art developed by
African slaves in Brazil, originally as a form of combat and later as a type of dance
and folklore tradition. The "Upper City" can be reached by stone steps,
alleyways or the famous Lacerda Elevator. This part of the city contains the old
government buildings, the residential districts, museums, churches and much
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of the newer architecture. Arrive in Salvador, transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation and overnight at selected hotel.
Day 08 : Salvador
Am H/d Historical City tour - We start in the modern suburb of Barra and make
our way slowly by to the old historical section of town, the Pelourinho area with
the largest and the best preserved complex colonial architecture in the
Americas. We visit the church of S. Francisco with its exuberant gold-leafed
Baroque interior and the Pelourinho Square, the heart of the old town. This tour
shows two distinct aspects of Salvador, the new and the old, concentrating on
the early expansion of the city.
Evening - Bahia by Night w/dinner and show Miguel de Santana Theatre - The
Bahia Folklore Company (Balé Folclórico da Bahia) is one of the most respected
folklore dance troupes in the world. The company performs in the intimate
Miguel Santana Theatre in the Pelourinho in a seamless presentation of the
multiple African traditions that underpin Bahian culture. We will see the sacred
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dances of the Candomblé; puxada de rede, a song by fishermen in honor of
Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea; maculelê, an acrobatic stick and sword dance
with its origins in the cane fields; capoeira, a martial art/dance of Angolan origin
and the samba de roda, a spinning, swirling version of this exuberant national
dance. After the show diner will be served in one of the many traditional
restaurants in the area. Overnight at at selected hotel.
Day 09 : Salvador
Full day Schooner Cruise with lunch - Transfer to the pier and board a schooner
to cruise to some of the 36 islands in the bay. Stop with time to relax in the sun or
swim in the warm waters.Re-board for the short crossing to the larger Itaparica
Island for lunch. More Relaxing time on the beach or an optional visit to the
colonial town of Itaparica before returning to Salvador. Overnight at at selected
hotel.
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Day 10 : Salvador – Ouro Preto
Am transfer out to Salvador airport, for flight to Belo Horizonte.
Arrive Belo Horizonte - pick up at airport and immediate transfer to the city of
Ouro Preto. Ouro Preto was founded in the early 18th century. It was built on
rocky ground and declared a national monument in 1933. It is the masterpiece
of colonial architecture in Brazil with fountains, churches, ruins and towers
shining with colored tiles. Due to its distance from the coast, it is the only town
in Brazil to remain as an outstanding artistic and architectural example of that
era. Ouro Preto's baroque architecture can be viewed upon as typically
Brazilian. Accommodation and overnight at Pousada Mondego.
Day 11 : Ouro Preto
Am Walking tour of Ouro Preto with lunch - Ouro Preto was founded in the early
18th century. It was built on rocky ground and declared a national monument in
1933. It is the masterpiece of colonial architecture in Brazil. A visit to Ouro Preto
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is a step back into history. Lunch included. Overnight at Pousada Mondego
Day 12 : Ouro Preto – Iguassu Falls
Am transfer back to Belo Horizonte Airport for flight to Iguassu Falls.
Iguaçu's falls are one of the planet’s natural wonders. Thousands of Brazilian
and foreign tourists visit one of the main tourist attractions on the country. Foz
do Iguassu is the municipality where the main tourist attractions go hand-inhand with the most exuberant scenery provided by nature and mankind in the
“Land of the Falls” it is possible to take in the splendor of the Native and manmade forests, rivers and lakes, and still in this ecological paradise, have the
opportunity to shop for the most varied products, not only in Foz do Iguassu but
in Ciudad del Leste (Paraguay) and Puerto Iguaçu (Argentina). Formed on Iguaçu
river, the falls go down an average height of 60 meters by an extension of 2700
meters.
The number of falls varies from 275 to 150, depending on the river's outflow.
The major part of the falls is located in Argentina, but all its beauty can be
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admired on Brazilian side. Surrounded trails by ostentatious subtropical forest
of Parque Nacional do Iguaçu (Iguaçu National Park) takes the visitor to runways
and lookouts to observe the falls.
Arrive in Iguassu, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation and overnight at
selected hotel.
Day 13 : Iguassu Falls
Am tour of the Brazilian side of the Falls - Tour stars walking from the Hotel.
Located Inside the Brazilian side of National Iguassu Park, a walk is undertaken
inside the sub-tropical forest during 45 minutes. In the afternoon, Macuco
Safari boat tour - Towed by jeep, visitors are driven through the forest watching
birds wild animals and exotic vegetation. At the end of 2 miles ride, a boat takes
visitors upstream the nearest possible under the thundering water wall.
Overnight at selected hotel.
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Day 14 : Iguassu Falls – Sao Paulo
Am tour of the Argentina side of the falls -Located inside Argentina's side of
National Park. Visitors cross the Argentinean border and end up into the Parque
National del Iguassu, 40 km away from the Brazilian border. A walking tour on
the falls. Pm transfer to airport for your flight to Sao Paulo to connect for your
international flight back home.
Category
SWB
DWB
TPL
4*
4,386
3,135
2,875
5*
6,360
4,495
-
Program 2
RIO DE JANEIRO
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
Day 01 : Rio de Janeiro
Arrive Rio de Janeiro - transfer to hotel Rio de Janeiro - Capital of the State of Rio
de Janeiro, and also Brazil's capital from 1763 to 1961, is nestled between the
mountains and the sea. Its magnificent shoreline includes charming bays and
beautiful beaches, dotted with islands up and down the coast. Flying into Rio is a
beautiful sight, whether it be at night or during the day, the visitor quickly finds
out why Rio is known as the Wonderful City. It is also an important center for art
and fashion.
Pm H/d Tour Sugar Loaf - Visit the world famous Sugar Loaf Mountain in the
middle of the Guanabara Bay, from where one of the most breathtaking views of
the city of Rio can be seen. The tour also offers a panoramic tour to downtown
Rio. Overnight at selected hotel.
Program 2
RIO DE JANEIRO
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
Day 02 : Rio de Janeiro
Am Tour to Corcovado - After a beautiful scenic drive along Rodrigo de Freitas
Lagoon, passengers arrive at the bottom of the Corcovado hill where they will
embark on a comfortable train which will climb the beautiful mountain, where
the statue of Christ, the Redeemer is located. From the top, discover why Rio is
known as the Marvelous city! Return to Hotel early afternoon.
Evening - Rio by night with dinner and show - Enjoy a nice dinner in one of Rio's
famous barbecue restaurants. After dinner, show at Plataforma, a samba house,
where guests will enjoy a show with elaborately costumed mulatas, singers and
dancers, presenting Brazil's folklore. Overnight at selected hotel.
Program 2
RIO DE JANEIRO
4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
Day 03 : Rio de Janeiro
Morning tour of Tijuca Forest by Jeep - Tijuca Forest, known as the world's
largest urban forest. With its paths, waterfalls and greenery, Tijuca forest is a
mix of history and nature. Balance of afternoon at leisure. Overnight at selected
hotel.
Day 04 : Rio de Janeiro
Am Hotel breakfast, Transfer to the airport.
Category
SWB
DWB
TPL
3*
1,135
840
776
4*
1,491
1,033
-
5*
1,933
1,276
-
Program 3
BRAZIL LIKE A NATIVE
10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS
Day 01 : Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro - Capital of the State of Rio de Janeiro, and also
Brazil's capital from 1763 to 1961, is nestled between the mountains and the
sea. Its magnificent shoreline includes charming bays and beautiful beaches,
dotted with islands up and down the coast. Flying into Rio is a beautiful sight,
whether it be at night or during the day, the visitor quickly finds out why Rio is
known as the Wonderful City. It is also an important center for art and fashion.
Transfer to hotel . Balance of day at leisure Tonight, features Gafieira night ... - A
"GAFIEIRA", is a Brazilian dance hall, one of the country's most beloved and
popular forms of entertainment. Visit the oldest dance in Rio, a simple place
located on a historic downtown square, and sway to the Brazilian Big Band
sounds of mache, bossa nova, samba, lambada and more. Start with dinner to
taste the traditional feijoada. Overnight at selected hotel.
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Day 02 : Rio de Janeiro
Am: City tour with Sugar Loaf with Barracao ( Barracao is available for visitation
only from Oct through Feb - a week before carnival). Visit to the world famous
Sugar Loaf Mountain in the middle of the Guanabara Bay, from where one of the
most breathtaking views of the city of Rio can be seen. Proceed to Downtown, to
visit the barracao (a warehouse) where local artisans are putting together the
Carnival incredible floats. Learn the tradition and folklore behind the scenes of
Carnival. Overnight at selected hotel.
Day 03 : Rio de Janeiro
Day at Leisure. Overnight at selected hotel.
Day 04 : Rio de Janeiro – Buzios
Am transfer to Buzios. Buzios, a peninsula in the northern coastline of Rio
(180km from Rio) , Búzios attracts many Brazilian and foreign visitors by its
natural beauties and a unique climate, that combines simplicity and
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sophistication. After 1964, when the French actress Brigitte Bardott spent her
vacations in the city, the fishermen village became famous internationally.
There are lots of beaches, with different characteristics (over 27 different
beaches) , Beaches with very charming inns and restaurants that serve
elaborated Brazilian and international dishes. By night, Rua das Pedras (Pedras'
Street), a real walkway in the city center, is very by people searching for fun,
shopping, or a nice dinner restaurant. The next 3 nights will be enjoying the city
and relaxing by the beach. Overnight at Pousada Vila D´este.
Day 05 : Buzios
Day at leisure. Overnight at Pousada Vila D´este.
Day 06 : Buzios
Day at leisure. Overnight at Pousada Vila D´este.
Day 07 : Buzios – Rio de Janeiro – Salvador
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10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS
This morning, transfer back to Rio de Janeiro airport for flight to Salvador. Arrive
in Salvador, transfer to hotel. Salvador, Capital of the State of Bahia, and was
also Brazil's capital until 1763, is divided in two parts. The "Lower City" is at sea
level and contains the old port and the commercial area where visitors will find a
complete and varied assortment of Brazilian arts and crafts at the Modelo
Market. It is also the best place to witness a demonstration of "capoeira", a
martial art developed by African slaves in Brazil, originally as a form of combat
and later as a type of dance and folklore tradition. The "Upper City" can be
reached by stone steps, alleyways or the famous Lacerda Elevator. This part of
the city contains the old government buildings, the residential districts,
museums, churches and much of the newer architecture. Evening, Pelourinho
by night with Dinner - The restoration of the historical Pelourinho district has
resulted in a new lease of nightlife to this, the largest complex of colonial
architecture in the America's. We have dinner in one of the first class
restaurants in the area. After dinner stroll the busy streets where many of the
bars offer live music. Overnight at selected hotel.
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Day 08 : Salvador
Morning h/d Historical Tour - We start in the modern suburb of Barra and make
our way slowly by to the old historical section of town, the Pelourinho area with
the largest and the best preserved complex colonial architecture in the
Americas. We visit the church of S. Francisco with its exuberant gold-leafed
Baroque interior and the Pelourinho Square, the heart of the old town. This tour
shows two distinct aspects of Salvador, the new and the old, concentrating on
the early expansion of the city. Overnight at selected hotel.
Day 09 : Salvador
Day at Leisure Overnight at selecte hotel.
Day 10 : Salvador
Transfer out to Salvador airport for flight to Sao Paulo to connect for
international flight.
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10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS
Category
SWB
DWB
TPL
4*
3,037
1,862
1,703
5*
4,404
2,700
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE - TOUR 1 - Salvador
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
Day 01 :
Morning: Arrive in Salvador da Bahia, meet and transfer to your selected hotel.
Afternoon: African-oriented historical city tour We will trace the African roots of
Salvador on a city tour that includes both the newer, modern section and the
older Historical Center of Salvador, the Pelourinho, named after the pillory that
stood in the main square in front of the central slave market. We will visit the
Afro-Brazilian Museum which traces the West African origins of the city and see
the superb wooden, sculpted panels of the orixás by Salvador's most celebrated
artist, Carybé. We will visit the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, the famous
Black church, built with meager resources over a period of nearly 100 years. The
Casa do Benin (Benin House) nearby further investigates this permeating
African influence. We look in on artists and sculptors at work and let the senses
do the rest as we soak up the feel of this vibrant city. Evening: At leisure
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Day 02 :
Daytime: Excursion to Historical Farmlands We will leave the city behind and
drive through the oldest farmland in Brazil. This is the land of sugar cane and
tobacco plantations, peaceful colonial towns and busy country markets. We will
visit an experimental cacao plantation and stop nearby at a small but selfsufficient farmstead with its own manioc flour mill, offering valuable insight into
rural life in Brazil. We also visit the Sisterhood of the Boa Morte, a sorority which
traces its origins back to the time of slavery. A journey back in time to the Brazil
of yesteryear! Evening: Bahia by Night On “Bahia by night”, we will enjoy an
excursion that takes us to Solar do Unhao, one of Salvador´s oldest and most
somber buildings, originally used as a loading station for the importation of
slaves. We will begin with a full buffet of the best in the exotic Bahian cuisine.
Soon after, a dazzling folklore show of Bahian music, dance and pageantry will
follow, illustrating all that is unique in the Afro-Brazilian culture
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Day 03 :
Day at leisure for independent activities.
Day 04 :
Daytime: The Axé Project The issue of Brazil's street children is one of the
country's most pressing problems. These children spend their days on the
streets and their nights in the alleyways of Salvador. The Axé Project was
established to help these children find their way in society by offering them real
opportunities for education and training, as well as involving them in creative
and cultural activities. We will visit one of their training centers where we will
see the positive work of the Axé Project and learn of the aims, hopes, challenges
and success stories of the project. Afterwards we will visit a traditional capoeira
school to see these kids at leisure, learning this martial art of Angolan
origin.Evening: At leisure
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Day 05 :
Daytime: Mysteries of the Candomblé This tour offers insight into the
complexities of the worshipping of Africa's ancestral spirits. We will be given a
brief lecture on the history Candomblé and then visit a Candomblé terreiro
(place of worship) to experience daily life within these communities. Depending
upon group size, we will also visit a mãe de santo for a reading of the jogo de
buzios, the divination process where corie shells are thrown and interpreted.
Evening: Olodum Performance In this excursion to a uniquely Bahian event, we
will enjoy a rehearsal show of Olodum, one of the many Afro-blocos, (musical
groups) enjoying great success in the current renaissance of Afrobased rhythms
in Salvador. This frenetic, pulsating music is directly derived from the music of
West Africa. This visit is particularly interesting, as Olodum is famous for their
collaborations with Paul Simon on the “Rhythm of the Saints” album.
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Day 06:
Daytime: At leisure Evening: Urban Development Tour Like most Brazilian cities,
Salvador is growing but not always in a controlled fashion. This tour will take us
to side of the city not always visited by the majority of Salvador's tourists. We
will see the different realities of urban life for both the fortunate and those who
are less so. Our tour ends in the Calabar Community, a favela within steps of
some of the most exclusive residential areas of Salvador. We will be met by
Calabar's community leaders and learn about the work being done within the
community. We will visit the school, children's day-care center, medical center
and small business project, all financed by the community itself. This is a
heartwarming example of a community bravely finding solutions for its
problems. Evening: At leisure.
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Day 07 :
At leisure
Day 08 :
Check out - Transfer to Salvador Airport.
Category
SWB
DWB
TPL
4*
2,306
1,741
1,660
5*
3,288
2,466
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Program 5
CELEBRATION OF LIFE – TOUR 2 - Salvador and Rio de Janeiro
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
Day 01 :
Morning: Arrive in Rio de Janeiro with accommodation at selected hotel.
Afternoon: African Heritage Tour This orientation tour of Rio offers a fascinating
introduction to the roots of African culture in Brazil. We will visit a temple of
Candomblé where this uniquely Brazilian religion combining both the Yoruba
and Catholic faiths will be explained and used to illustrate how African culture
shaped the Brazilian identity of today. Evening at leisure.
Day 02 :
Daytime: City Tour This exciting tour will take you to Sugar Loaf, Rio de Janeiro's
famous mountain set at the mouth of Guanabara Bay, and reached by a series of
thrilling cable car rides. After enjoying the view, you will begin an excursion into
the Afro-influenced world of samba and Carnival, with your first stop at the
Sambadrome, the locale for the city's famous carnival parades. Here, the
cultural and historical aspects of this incredible celebration are explained at the
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Carnival Museum. Next, you will proceed to a nearby barracão, or workshop,
where you will meet the local artisans designing and creating the fantastic floats
and costumes that will appear in the renowned parade (visit to barracão
available from October to February only). Evening: Traditional Afro-Brazilian
Dinner and Dance In this excursion, you will enjoy dinner in a restaurant
specializing in feijoada, the native Brazilian dish developed by slaves. Next, you
will proceed to downtown Rio and stop by a famous gafieira, or traditional
dancehall originally established by emancipated slaves.
Day 03 :
Daytime: Corcovado Excursion After touring Rio´s beautiful beaches, you will
pass through the charming neighborhood of Cosme Velho, home to the base of
Corcovado Mountain. From here, take a small gauge railroad through the lush
Tijuca Rainforest to the mountain's top, where the fabled Christ the Redeemer
statue stands. Enjoy an unsurpassed view of the Cidade Maravilhosa from this
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worldrenowned landmark. Evening: At leisure Optional excursion, “Rio by
Night”, will be offered to those interested in a trip to one of the city's favorite
nightspots for a review of Brazilian Carnival, dance and folklore. We also suggest
dinner at a churrascaria, a typical all-you-can eat Brazilian barbecue dinner at a
fine restaurant.
Day 04 :
Transfer to Rio airport for flight back to Salvador. Arrive Salvador da Bahia, meet
and transfer to your selected hotel. Evening at Leisure.
Day 05 :
African-oriented historical city tour We trace the African roots of Salvador on a
city tour which combines the newer, modern section and the older Historical
Center of Salvador, the Pelourinho area, so called after the pillory which stood in
the main square, in front of the central slave market. We visit the Afro-Brazilian
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE – TOUR 2 - Salvador and Rio de Janeiro
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
Museum which traces the West African origins of the city and see the superb
wooden, sculpted panels of the orixá's by Salvador's most celebrated artist,
Carybé. We visit the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, the famous Black church,
built with meager resources over a period of almost 100 years. The Casa do
Benin (Benin House) nearby further investigates this permeating African
influence. We look in on artists and sculptors at work and let the senses do the
rest as we soak up the feel of this vibrant city. The buildings may be European
but the rest is African. Evening excursion to a uniquely Bahian event: a rehearsal
(show) or “ Olodum”, one of the many Afro-blocos, or musical groups, enjoying
great success in the current renaissance of Afro-based rhythms in Salvador. This
frenetic, pulsating music is directly derived from the music of West Africa. This
visit is particularly interesting, as Olodum is famous for their collaborations with
Paul Simon on the “ Rhythm of the Saints” album.
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE – TOUR 2 - Salvador and Rio de Janeiro
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
Day 06 :
We leave the city behind and drive through the oldest farmland in Brazil. This is
the land of sugar cane and tobacco plantations, peaceful colonial towns and
busy country markets. We visit an experimental cacao plantation. Nearby we
stop at a small but self-sufficient farmstead with it's own manioc flour mill and
have a great insight into rural life in Brazil. We also visit the Sisterhood of the Boa
Morte, a sorority which traces it's origins back to the time of slavery. A journey
back in time to the Brazil of yesteryear!
Day 07 :
Am visit THE TREET CHILDREN OF BRAZIL. The question of the street children in
Brazil is one of the country's most pressing problems. These are the children
who spend their days on the streets and their nights in the alleyways and
doorways of Salvador. The AXÉ PROJECT was set up to help these children find
their way in society by offering them real opportunities for education and
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE – TOUR 2 - Salvador and Rio de Janeiro
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
training as well as involving them in creative and cultural activities. We will visit
one of their training centres where we will see the positive work of the Axé
Project and given an explanation of the aims, hopes, challenges and success
stories of the project. Afterwards we will visit a traditional capoeira school to
see these kids at leisure, learning this martial art of Angolan origin. Tonight
features “Bahia by night”, an excursion that takes us to Solar do Unhao, one of
Salvador´s oldest and most eerily atmospheric buildings, originally used as a
loading station for the importation of slaves. We begin here with a full buffet of
the best in the exotic cuisine of Bahia. Soon after, a dazzling folklore show of
Bahian music, dance and pageantry follows, illustrating all that is unique in the
Afro-Brazilian culture.
Day 08 :
Check out and transfer to Salvador International airport for flight back home.
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CELEBRATION OF LIFE – TOUR 2 - Salvador and Rio de Janeiro
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
Category
SWB
DWB
TPL
4*
2,741
2,241
2,176
5*
3,974
3,250
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