Holiday to Brazil
| country: | Brazil |
| location: | Amazon rainforest, Iguazu Falls |
| trip type: | A small group adventure. |
| departures: | 2008: 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct 2009: 4 Apr, 16 May, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 10 Oct |
| price: | From £1949 - £2399 (15 days) including flights from UK, from £1669 - £1749 excluding flights. Local payment US $300 |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Staggering variety – dramatic waterfalls, lush rainforest and vibrant cities
Colonial Towns & Amazon Jungle
The beautiful beachside colonial city of Salvador is home to historical buildings, pounding African rhythms and delicious cuisine. Inland there is the hidden gem of Lencois, a sleepy town set amongst flat topped mountains and sparkling waterfalls. The massive Amazon basin covers much of Brazil and you’ll head up-river from Manaus to discover this mysterious world. Keep your eyes peeled for monkeys and macaws before drifting off to sleep to the sounds of jungle.
Thundering Waterfalls & Pulsating Rio
At the far south of the country you’ll be awe-struck by the sheer power and size of the Iguacu waterfalls – the world’s biggest! Your trip ends in vibrant and colourful Rio, one of the world’s most evocative cities. Take the cable-car to the top of Sugarloaf, stand at the foot of the statue of Christ and challenge the locals to a game of beach football!
Colonial Towns & Amazon Jungle
The beautiful beachside colonial city of Salvador is home to historical buildings, pounding African rhythms and delicious cuisine. Inland there is the hidden gem of Lencois, a sleepy town set amongst flat topped mountains and sparkling waterfalls. The massive Amazon basin covers much of Brazil and you’ll head up-river from Manaus to discover this mysterious world. Keep your eyes peeled for monkeys and macaws before drifting off to sleep to the sounds of jungle.
Thundering Waterfalls & Pulsating Rio
At the far south of the country you’ll be awe-struck by the sheer power and size of the Iguacu waterfalls – the world’s biggest! Your trip ends in vibrant and colourful Rio, one of the world’s most evocative cities. Take the cable-car to the top of Sugarloaf, stand at the foot of the statue of Christ and challenge the locals to a game of beach football!
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1-2: | Overnight flight to Salvador. |
| Day 3: | Salvador, colonial town and beach. |
| Day 4-5: | Lencois, walks and waterfalls. |
| Day 6: | Return to Salvador. |
| Day 7-9: | Fly to Manaus; Meeting of the Waters & Amazon jungle stay. |
| Day 10: | Return to Manaus; fly to Iguaçu. |
| Day 11: | Iguacu Falls. |
| Day 12-13: | Fly to Rio; Sugarloaf & Corcovado. |
| Day 14-15: | Overnight flight to London. |
small group adventure holiday
Typically you will be sharing your experiences with between 4-20 like minded travellers (depending on the trip, operator and how many others are booked on the trip) and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places.how this holiday makes a difference
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On this trip: We employ local group leaders, stay in locally owned hotels, eat in local restaurants and travel in small groups - all this benefits the local people by providing valuable employment and distributing evenly the money we spend, whilst not overburdening them with visitors. We stay in an eco lodge in Rio Negro and also visit a local village enabling genuine local contact.
Our Responsible Travel Code: Clients who travel with us will automatically receive a copy of our Responsible Travel leaflet. This contains details and advice on how you can make a positive difference when you travel. If you would like a copy in advance of travel please contact us. Charity Partnerships: We work in partnership with Plan International. Plan works with some of the world’s poorest communities where three out of four children die before the age of five. We also support Friends of Conservation – an international charity committed to working with local people to develop a balance between their needs and the wildlife with which they share the natural habitat and ecosystems.  Carbon Balancing: Global warming is a real issue and is a direct result of your travel. We have teamed up with Climate Care to give you the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from your flight. You’ll be asked upon booking if you want to donate – with set amounts from £5. As a company we offset the carbon emissions from all staff travel in full. Our Foundation: We’ve highlighted a few of the ways in which we offer our support, financially or otherwise, and now you can, too. We have set up our own foundation, which will administer funds donated by you. A small donation of £1 per person will be taken when booking a holiday and that money will be put to good use by one of our carefully selected projects. If you don’t want to make the donation, just tell us when you book. |
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