1. AMAZON

Day 1 Arrival to Sao Paolo-Brazil
Flight connection Sao Paolo-Manaus
Upon your arrival in Manaus, the gateway to the Amazon, our assistant, with name board awaits you at the airport. Departure, by boat, from the Pier of Tropical Hotel Manaus, over the broad Amazon river. At 2:00 p.m. arrival to the Acajatuba Jungle Lodge, welcome drink and accommodation. After some time to get settled delicious dinner and directly a dive into the Amazon jungle by an exciting night tour in canoes, spotting caimans (small alligators) with flashlight, along the riverbank. (D)

Day 2 Acajatuba Jungle Lodge
Early in the morning, a unique experience: a sunrise tour in the Amazon!!! After our breakfast, a guided trek in the Amazon forest and a visit to native Indian's houses. After lunch a fishing trip on real piranhas!!! Their teeth will amaze you!!! Then, visit to a typical village of native indians. Return to the Lodge observing sunset and "botos" (fresh water dolphins). Dinner and overnight in your comfortable rooms (B,L,D).

Day 3 Acajatuba Jungle Lodge - Manaus-Rio de Janeiro
After breakfast, return to the airport of Manaus in time for your domestic flight. (B)
Flight leaving 13.25 Manaus-20.35 Rio de Janeiro (through Brasilia).

2. RIO DE JANEIRO

You arrive at the International airport of Rio de Janeiro, where our company's assistant, with name board, is waiting. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to spend as you wish: maybe you will want to get to know the city, directly diving into its boisterous life, or you will hurry to dive into the warm ocean waves, as it is your hotels are situated directly on one of the world's most famous beaches: Copacabana beach! The endlessness of the sandy beaches amazes and so does the happiness governing their atmosphere. In different sportive games the spirit of the Cariocas (Rio's inhabitants) expresses itself. Next to beach volleyball you can find such exotic types of sports as capoeira, yoga, beach aerobics and of course surfing. The open and friendly Brazilians will happily include you in the game and introduce you to the tricks of these national leisure sports. But, if some time for yourself is what you wish, you can easily find a beautiful spot to relax between palm trees, sand and waves. Overnight in your hotel.

Day 4 Rio de Janeiro

After breakfast a full day city tour. This is an excellent way to see the best of Rio if time is limited. In only one day you may visit Corcovado and Sugar Loaf. In the morning a visit to Christ Statue at Corcovado mountain, taking the cog train through the luxuriant rain Forest. Enjoy the spectacular views of Rio and the surrounding countryside. After the morning tour, relax and enjoy lunch at a barbecue restaurant (included). In the afternoon, join he Sugar Loaf tour, driving by downtown Rio, with its fine colonial-style portuguese buildings, and continuing on to the cable car at Praia Vermelha (red beach). A ride to the top of Sugar Loaf Mountain gives the visitor a wonderful view of the city nestling between the mountains and the sea, and the sight of the sun going down over Copacabana beach is magical and makes Rio resemble a collection of precious stones, shining in their tropical beauty. After riding down the cable car, our coach returns passengers to their hotels. Overnight in your hotel. (B)

Day 5 Rio de Janeiro
After a delicious breakfast free day for some optional activities. (B)

Optional Tours in Rio de Janeiro:

Rio by Night with dinner
Night in Rio is a meeting point and makes the heart beat faster. Music and joy are key ingredients to a good night life, go together with a permanent parade of artists in the show houses. A delicious dinner in the typical Barbecue House will be served. After dinner passengers are taken to Plataforma 1 where a show of Samba music with native girls mulatas will be presented. You will feel the energy so many times shown in Carnaval, is an enchantment that touches all, indistinctly.

Duration: 5 hours
Daily

Tropical Islands Tour (full day)

The city of Itacuruçá, located 1 ½ hour away from Rio de Janeiro, in the district of Mangaratiba, has fishing, agriculture and tourism among the main activities and is filled with simple fishermen's houses. The Saveiro boat, name given to this typical boat that looks like a schooner, crosses the Sepetiba Bay, an area rich in natural beauty, where it is normal to spot flora and fauna as dolphins, giant king-fisher, parrots, turtle and sting-rays. A stop is made for a swim and then the Saveiro continues to the island of Itacuruça where a delicious lunch self-service buffet will be waiting for the visitors. There will be a time to explore the Island before returning to Itacuruça.

Duration: 8 hours - Full Day
Daily

Day 6 Rio de Janeiro-Salvador de Bahia (2 hours flight)
Depending on the departure time of your flight, time at leisure. Transfer to the airport in time for your domestic flight. (B)

3. SALVADOR DE BAHIA

Arrival at the Airport of Salvador, where assistance, with name board, is waiting. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy Salvador, the capital city of the state Bahia, is a unique place where African traditions are mixed with a modern lifestyle, creating a bright and ever happy harmony. The religious roots and customs, the setting of narrow streets and steep hills, forming the upper and lower city, which are connected by the famous Lacerda Elevator that carries passengers in four cabins, give Salvador it's unique atmosphere. Founded in 1549 on a hill overlooking the bay of All Saints, Salvador was the first capital of Brazil. It still retains its splendor from those golden years with structures such as the Sao Francisco Church, also known as the Gold Church, and the Basilica Cathedral. Then there is Pelourinho, designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO with its pavements, steep streets and public squares that serve as permanent stages for musical presentations. The region has a perfect warm climate, rich African folklore, and a fertile environment. The people of Salvador create a place so special with their love of spontaneity, joy and beauty. The beaches and islands facing the city, together with its festive atmosphere, form an ideal travel destination.
Overnight in your hotel.

Day 7 Salvador
After breakfast a half-day historical city tour. Starting in the modern suburb of Barra at the mouth of the Bay with its famous lighthouse, followed by visits to the Pelourinho area with the largest and the best preserved complex colonial architecture in the Americas, the church of S. Francisco with its exuberant gold-leafed Baroque interior and the Pelourinho square, the heart of the old town. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in your hotel.

Day 8 Salvador-Foz de Iguazu
Depending the departure time of your flight, time at leisure. Transfer to the airport in time for your domestic flight. (B)

4. FOZ DO IGUAÇU

Arrival at the International Airport of Foz do Iguaçu, where assistance, with name board, is waiting. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in your hotel. Taller than Niagara Falls, twice as wide with 275 cascades spread in a horseshoe shape over nearly two miles of the Iguaçu River; Iguaçu Falls are the result of a volcanic eruption which left yet another large crack in the earth. The name of the falls comes from the Guaran' word for "great water." The grandeur of the site, the tropical location and the sheer beauty even led Eleanor Roosevelt to say "Poor Niagara". Four times the width of Niagara Falls, Iguaçu Falls are divided by various islands into separate waterfalls.

Day 9 Foz do Iguaçu
After breakfast a visit to the Brazilian site of the magnificient Iguaçu Falls following the walkways that border the canyon of the Iguaçu River. It is possible to observe hundreds of small waterfalls until ending up in front of the magnificent Devils Throat, the strongest and mightiest of all falls. The splashes coming from the falling water make you FEEL the falls grandeur and they cover the sky with thousands of rainbows. In the afternoon we enjoy the exciting Macuco jeep jungle ride followed by a spectacular boat trip, an open wagon pulled by a jeep goes through the jungle for 3 kilometers, accompanied by a specialized guide who will provide interesting information about the ecology of the region. The tour continues on foot to the banks of the Iguaçu River. There, a specially equipped motor launch takes the tourist as close as possible to the waterfalls, providing a thrilling adventure and unique view of the falls. Evening at leisure. Overnight in your hotel. (B)

Day 10 Foz do Iguaçu
Today after breakfast we have the day ay leisure for some optional activities. We strongly recommend a visit to the Argentinian side of the falls and the exotic bird park. (B)

Optional Excursions Foz do Iguaçu:

Bird Park
Located near the Iguaçu National Park, this exotic bird sanctuary offers the tourist an opportunity to see beautiful birds from up close. As you walk through the aviary the most beautifully coloured birds fly around you freely. Oriented by guides, take advantage of the opportunity to observe magnificent examples of native birds from Brazil and other tropical countries of the world, many of them are in danger of extinction. Duration: 1 hour

Argentinean side of the Falls (full day)

Transportation and guided tour, getting in Argentina through the Tancredo Neves bridge, built on the Iguaçu River. The Argentinian side is different from the Brazilian as you walk in paths directly above and under the falls. You feel the strength of the falling water from up close and enjoy the natural park surrounding this splendid beauty! Trails through the 55.500 hectares reserve provide the pleasure of a different, more complete view of the falls, specially the biggest one, the Devils Throat.
There are also various adventure activities around the Iguaçu Falls. Please e-mail us for further information.

Day 11 Foz do Iguaçu-Buenos Aires (through Sao Paolo-5 hour flight)
Depending the departure time of your flight, time at leisure. Transfer to the airport of Foz do Iguaçu in time for your flight. (B)

5. BUENOS AIRES

Arrival at the International Airport Buenos Aires, where assistance, with name board, is waiting. Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in your hotel.

Day 12 Buenos Aires
Find out the beauty and magic of Buenos Aires by visiting the National Congress and the Metropolitan Cathedral near the Government House in the Plaza de Mayo area. We will walk down the Tango streets in the traditional neighborhood of San Telmo, where this typical dance is alive. On our way to La Boca we will stop at the most colorful sector of the city, where years ago Italian immigrants settled up adopting this place as their home, and where, nowadays, important artists do the same. After this stroll, we will visit Palermo, residential neighborhood with parks and elegant buildings. Finally, the sophisticated Recoleta, one of the most exclusive neighborhoods we shall visit, among other interesting places, the famous Recoleta Cemetery, eternal rest of many of most prominent heroes and illustrious citizens; as synthesis of history and art, it is recognized within the most outstanding necropoli in the world.

Tango is recognized all over the world. Tango is loved all over the world. In Argentina, there is an advantage: it was born here. Come and enjoy the glamour, emotion and sophistication of the best argentian dance. Here in Buenos Aires is the greatest variety of the highest level in tango, dinners and shows. This is a sensation you should not miss watching and feeling.

Day 13 Buenos Aires
After breakfast we have the day at leisure to enjoy some optional excursion. (B)

Optional excursions:

Gaucho Party Day Buenos Aires

Enjoy a perfect day in the country. We will spend the day in a typical "estancia" (cattle ranch) in Argentine Pampa Húmeda, where you will closely get to know about aspects of the gaucho life style. You will be welcomed with empanadas, barbecues, good argentine wines, folk music and dances; you will ride horses and enjoy the skilled horsemanship exhibitions; among them, horseman shows, "sortija" and "cuadreras" races

Tigre Full Day Buenos Aires

Visit to the traditional Flea Market in the San Telmo neighborhood, where you will enjoy an experience that comes true only once in a week. We will travel by the Tren de la Costa (Coastal Railway) passing through Olivos / San Isidro / Delta. This train offers an unforgettable journey by the River Plate coast, with the sight of the most beautiful residential areas of Buenos Aires, where private neighborhoods, navy, yacht clubs, docks are all together part of the landscape. Lunch at a typical Creole Restaurant, where you will be delighted with the famous argentian meat cuts, "free serving". You will also have other options like pastry and salad bars (beverage and wine included - unlimited). Arriving to Delta, we will board a catamaran to travel along the Paraná de Las Palmas Delta, labyrinth of islands and islets interwoven by rivers and streams.

Coastal Railway-Tigre-Boattrip

We will start our way to the Olivos city. We will get on the TREN DE LA COSTA near the president's residence, to start a great trip where you will find the best integrated entertaining and recreation system. This train offers an unforgettable journey by the River Plate coast, with the sight of the most beautiful residential areas of Buenos Aires, where private neighborhoods, navy and yacht clubs, docks are all part of the landscape. The enchantment of the old redesigned train stations keeps the English style characteristic of the beginning of the century, meanwhile, the visitors shall enjoy a journey in the most modern train of the country as well as a great number of first quality attractions. We will get off at the San Isidro Station, the largest of the trip. It is the only one that counts with an open-mall in Argentina. This shopping center has plenty of passtimes: cinemas, excellent and diverse cuisine, and numerous department stores. Then, we will return to the train to reach the Tigre city at 30 km. Afterwards, we will board a modern catamaran to enjoy the panoramic scenery of the Paraná Delta. A labyrinth of islands and islets interwoven by rivers and streams.

Day 14 Buenos Aires
Today our beautiful holiday comes to its end. After our delicious breakfast transfer tour to the international airport of Buenos Aires in time for your international flight. (B)

Prices are given on the base of two persons staying in a double room. Prices are based on travel dates 2006/2007

Included:
- Overnights in double hotel rooms including breakfast buffet;
- Private transfer in and out in airconditioned vehicle;
- Private excursions as mentioned in the program;
- English speaking guide during excursion and transfers

Price p/p: Based on staying in double rooms and on 2 persons travelling:

· Acajutiba Lodge Amazon***
· Hotel Majestic Rio Palace***
· Grande Hotel da Barra Salvador***
· Hotel San Rafael Foz do Iguaçu***

· Hotel Suipache Suites ***, Buenos Aires

Price: 1320 Euro

Not included:
-International flight
-Flights within Brazil (airpass)
-Optional excursions (marked as optional)
-Guides for other languages then English
-Meals not mentioned in itinerary
-Drinks / tips
-Travel insurance